The U.S. Department of Justice releases another 30,000 documents relating to convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein. Many are heavily redacted. And instead of clarity, the latest file drop is causing more confusion.

And: It's avalanche season and if you’re heading to Alberta’s backcountry – be prepared.

Also: It's been illegal to sell it in Canada since the early 90s. Without pasteurization, raw milk can spread harmful bacteria to humans. But there is still a small demand, and some farmers are asking if they can sell it directly from their farms.

Plus: Women serving in the Canadian Armed Forces will soon get properly-fitting combat uniforms, Vancouver recommends not giving e-scooters to people under 16, wearable tech, and more.

Australians are holding a day of reflection to mark one week since the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. Thousands gathered near the scene of the attack to honor the 15 lives lost. Some accuse the government of failing to act on threats against the Jewish community. And there are questions about how future attacks like this can be prevented.

Also: The high cost of living is taking its toll on younger Canadians. Financial experts are seeing more young people than ever - and many face different debt obligations compared to previous generations.

And: A breakthrough Canadian TV show is having a breakaway moment. Heated Rivalry tells the story of two gay hockey players in a secret love affair. It’s already taken social media by storm and secured international distribution deals.Now, it's most recent episode is scoring big with viewers.

Plus: Venezuelan oil, Jane Austen's 250th anniversary, The Italian pizzeria giving job opportunites to autistic people, and more.

Labour unions to to the streets across Canada today. They're protesting the repeated use of the Canada Labour Code to end labour disruptions in favour of binding arbitration. Unionized workers argue that federal use of that section of the code is unconstitutional.

Also: Winter doesn't officially begin until Sunday morning - but decidedly winter weather is plowing into parts of the prairies. Deep cold is a regular part of life in the region, but this year's weather has been a bit much - even for Canada's most hardened winter cities.

And: Several high profile Apple executives have left the company in the last few months. Some experts say the departures could have something to do with Apple's failure to take a bite out of AI competition.

Plus: Growing demand at pet food banks, Young people gravitating to religion, A Scottish castle in need of millions of dollars worth of repairs, and more.

Allegations of kidnappings, hate crimes, and links to a terror group. A Toronto-area police investigation went from allegations of targeting women, to multiple terrorism-related charges.

And: Peak flu season is just around the corner. Alberta health officials say the province’s hospitals are under strain, as Canada experiences a tougher-than-usual influenza season.

Also: Charities say they’re receiving fewer donations this year, as people worry about putting food on the table.

In addition: The U.S. DOJ releases some of the files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Plus: Tree canopy in Vancouver, Putin gives annual address, scam gift cards, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump hasn't suggested he will walk away from the North American free trade deal. But the U.S. trade representative has suggested Trump is willing to just throw out the deal signed during Trump’s first term. Carney says they talked earlier this month about timelines for renewing and renegotiating CUSMA.

And: Ottawa and Ontario have agreed it’s time to significantly speed up approvals for infrastructure projects. They're dropping federal impact assessments altogether, and leaving them in the province’s hands. And hoping projects — like mining in the Ring of Fire — will get up and running more quickly.

Also: It’s highly contagious, and can be fatal. So ranch and farm owners in the U.S. and Canada are taking measures to protect their animals from EHV — also known as horse herpes.

Plus: More Epstein file pictures, the effect of atmospheric rivers, the future of Ontario’s Marineland, and more.

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.