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Quebec Liberal Party Leader Pablo Rodriguez has resigned, CBC News has learned. Sources say Rodriguez felt he had become too great a distraction for the party. The party has been investigating allegations of illegal campaign donations.And: The federal Liberals have been gaining MPs after two crossed the floor from the Conservatives. In a year-end interview with CBC’s Rosemary Barton, Prime Minister Mark Carney says more MPs could cross the floor to join the government.Also: U.S. ski resorts are bracing for a holiday season without the typical boost from Canadian travelers. Canadians have been avoiding travelling to the United States since President Donald Trump launched a trade war and joked about Canada becoming the 51st state.Plus: Severe weather in B.C., Trump speech to the nation, Minnesota ICE crackdowns, Italian women’s hockey team trains in Canada, and more.

They were inspired by ISIS. Authorities in Australia say the father and son behind the mass shooting at a Hanukkah party on Sunday had ISIS material and believed the group's ideology. The attack on the Jewish community killed at least 15 people and injured dozens more.And: European Union eases up on its plan to ban gas powered cars. It has been driving the global environmental push for electric cars, with plans to sell only EVs by 2035.But now, under pressure from car companies and countries, the European Union is shifting gears.Also: Quebec has expanded its bottle deposit program and that’s turned out to be a good thing for some Ontarians. Residents of Ontario — who do not pay a deposit — are returning bottles in Quebec, for a “refund”.Plus: B.C. flooding, Israel blocks Canadian delegation from West Bank, Jamaica rebuilds, and more.

Candles of joy, also lit in mourning. Australia is mourning 15 people shot at Bondi Beach on Sunday at a Hanukkah celebration. The mass shooting has provoked public conversation about extremism, anti-semitism, and stricter gun control.And: His work spanned generations, and genres. The deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner are drawing shocked reactions from around the world. The 78-year-old film director and his wife Michele were discovered dead in their Los Angeles home late Sunday. Their son has been arrested – accused of killing them.Also: The latest inflation numbers show price growth was “on target”. But that’s not the reality many people see at the grocery store. What items are costing more? And what the experts say about whether those costs will be coming down any time soon.Plus: Alleged terror plot foiled in Los Angeles, three children die of flu complications in Ontario, flooding in B.C., and more.

At least 15 people are dead and dozens are injured after a horrific attack at Bondi Beach in Australia. Two gunmen carried out a targeted attack on Sydney's Jewish community, opening fire on a Hanukkah celebration. Australia's Prime Minister is calling it "an evil act of antisemitism". You'll hear the latest from Sydney, and reaction from around the world.Also: Pierre Poilievre insists Conservatives are united behind his message of making life more affordable for Canadians - even after another of his MP's crossed the floor this week. In an exclusive interview with CBC News, the Conservative Leader denies the latest defection is a sign of internal problems.And: Over the past two years, more than 10,000 Palestinians have been evacuated from Gaza to receive medical treatment abroad. Thousands of others are still waiting to be transferred out. Doctors are pleading for borders, like the Rafah crossing with Egypt, to be reopened. We'll take you to Turkey, where about 500 Palestinians are being treated. Plus: Suspect arrested in Brown University shooting, Vulnerable people dying in cold weather, B.C. braces for more rain, and more.

In Providence, Rhode Island, multiple people are dead and injured after a mass shooting on the campus of Brown University. Police are still searching for a suspect. We have the latest details.Also: Belarus has freed dozens of prisoners, including prominent dissidents and activists. The move comes after negotiations with the U.S. - which promised to lift sanctions on Belarus, which is a strong ally of Russia. And: Chile appears to be the latest South American country making a hard right turn. Voters will elect the country's next president in a run-off vote on Sunday. And polls suggest a conservative candidate pushing a hardline stance on crime and immigration is favoured to win. We'll take you to Santiago to hear from the candidates and voters.Plus: Venezuela opposition leader accepts Nobel Peace Prize, Paris opens cable car transit service, Surging prices for toys, and more.