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Inferno in Tai Po: 13 Dead as Hong Kong High-Rises Burn

                                                    Hong Kong fire horror: 13 dead as blaze engulfs high-rise tower blocks A devastating fire tore through multiple high-rise residential towers in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday, leaving 13 people dead and dozens injured . The blaze erupted at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which consists of eight blocks and nearly 2,000 apartments. Authorities reported that the flames spread rapidly across bamboo scaffolding and construction netting surrounding the buildings, sending thick smoke and towering flames into the sky. The fire was first reported around 2:50 p.m. local time and quickly escalated to a No. 5 alarm , the highest severity rating in Hong Kong. Firefighters battled the inferno late into the night, rescuing trapped residents and evacuating approximately 700 people to...

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Canada Set for a ‘December to Remember’ as Winter Arrives Abruptly

                A resident uses a snow blower to clear a drive way in Cremona, Alta., Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.

The Weather Network is warning Canadians to brace themselves for a sharp and memorable start to winter. After an unusually warm autumn, meteorologists say December will bring blasts of frigid Arctic air, plunging temperatures and delivering a more traditional Canadian winter.

According to the seasonal outlook, most regions will experience near or colder-than-normal temperatures, along with near or above-normal snowfall. This marks a dramatic shift from the balmy fall months, when much of the country—from the Rockies to the Maritimes—enjoyed weather that felt more like summer than autumn.

Meteorologist Doug Gillham explained that the arrival of Arctic air will be a defining feature of the season, signaling the end of mild weather patterns. The Weather Network’s forecast suggests that December will serve as a turning point, ushering in snowier commutes, colder nights, and a holiday season wrapped in true winter conditions.

For winter enthusiasts, this abrupt transition may be welcome news, as ski resorts and outdoor activities are expected to benefit from the early snow. But for many Canadians, it will mean preparing for icy roads, heavier snowfalls, and the challenges of a long, cold season.

In short, December 2025 is shaping up to be a month that lives up to its billing—a “December to remember”—as Canada braces for the full force of winter.

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