December 30, 2025 – Canada Headlines

1Gatineau, Que. couple found dead in Dominican Republic

Story gist: A couple from Gatineau, Quebec, was found dead in the Dominican Republic.
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Gatineau couple found dead while vacationing in Dominican Republic
— CBC
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Center
Gatineau, Que. couple found dead in Dominican Republic
— CTV News
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning CBC frames the story by adding ‘while vacationing,’ emphasizing tourist context and human element. Center CTV uses a neutral, factual headline mirroring the story title with precise location details. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, omitting any conservative perspective on travel safety, tourism risks, or international incidents.

2Russia Accuses Ukraine of Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence, Kyiv Calls It ‘Fabrication’

Story gist: Russia accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence. Ukraine denied the claim, calling it a fabrication.
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Russian official threatens Zelenskyy as Moscow claims Kyiv attacked Putin residence
— ABC News
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Center
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence, Kyiv Calls It ‘Fabrication’
— Kyiv Post
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like ABC News emphasize Russian aggression by leading with ‘Russian official threatens Zelenskyy’ alongside the claim, heightening tension. Center outlets like Kyiv Post use neutral phrasing mirroring the accusation and denial without added drama. Right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, leaving absent a perspective potentially skeptical of Ukrainian denials or supportive of Russian claims.

3US offered Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky said after talks with Trump

Story gist: Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that the United States offered Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee after talks with U.S. President-elect Trump.
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Opinion | The winding path to a good Ukraine deal
— The Washington Post
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Center
Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat – but show little evidence that peace is near for Ukraine
— BBC
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Washington Post frame the story optimistically in an opinion piece as ‘the winding path to a good Ukraine deal,’ emphasizing potential positive outcomes. Center outlets like BBC note upbeat tones from Trump and Zelensky but highlight little evidence of near-term peace. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting conservative perspectives on the deal.

4Freezing rain, blowing snow expected to slam much of Eastern Canada

Story gist: Freezing rain and blowing snow are expected across much of Eastern Canada. Flights were cancelled due to blizzard conditions in the region.
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Flights cancelled as freezing rain, blizzard conditions wallop Eastern Canada
— CBC
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Center
Dangerous winds, snow squalls hammer southern Ontario
— The Weather Network
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning CBC frames the story with emphasis on disruptions like flight cancellations and broad regional impact (‘wallop,’ ‘blizzard conditions’ across Eastern Canada), using dramatic tone. Center Weather Network highlights specific meteorological dangers (‘dangerous winds,’ ‘snow squalls’) and ‘hammer’ intensity in southern Ontario. Right-leaning outlets absent, leaving out potential focus on local preparations or downplayed severity.