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TORONTO STAR Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:44 AM John Tory appoints Jennifer McKelvie as Toronto's new deputy mayor       Mayor John Tory announced Wednesday he has appointed Coun. Jennifer McKelvie to the post previously held by former councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:02 AM Oakville Trafalgar High School in lockdown after threat made against the school, says police       Halton police is asking students and parents to stay away from the school.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:55 AM Toronto wakes up to a winter wonderland, winter travel advisory in effect       Environment Canada is advising drivers in southern Ontario to slow down this morning after the first significant snowfall of the season for much of the region.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:24 AM Southern Ontario drivers advised to slow down after first snow of the season

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:00 AM Toronto Library closes popular hub The SPOT, praised as a safe space for Malvern youth       The hub was shuttered in 2020 when COVID-19 restricted the use of public spaces, and never reopened.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, November 16, 2022 5:00 AM I spent an entire day hunting for children's painkillers. Here's what I found, besides (barely any) drugs       As a mom of two kids ages one and four, I knew the medication would be hard to find. But I wasn't expecting this level of desperation.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, November 16, 2022 5:00 AM 'We dropped the ball': Toronto World Cup fans have to watch early games booze-free in bars       City council hasn't approved pushing back the hours that bars can serve drinks as the World Cup starts Sunday in Qatar.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, November 16, 2022 5:00 AM A battle over noisy neighbours raises doubts about how the city keeps the peace in Toronto       A clash between Parkdale homeowners and businesses shows the flaws in a recently overhauled noise bylaw.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:42 AM Ontario education workers' union files notice to go back on strike       The union that represents some 55,000 Ontario education workers has filed a five-day notice to go back on strike.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:23 AM Drivers advised to use caution on morning commute as Toronto continues cleanup from first snowfall       Those getting around the GTA and much of southern Ontario this morning are facing a messy commute as cleanup from the region's first significant snowfall of the season continues.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:08 AM Oakville school in lockdown after threat: police       An Oakville high school has been placed under lockdown after a threat was made against it.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:37 AM Canada's inflation rate held steady last month: StatCan       Canada's annual inflation rate held steady at 6.9 per cent last month. After declining for several months, Statistics Canada said the rate of inflation was unchanged in October from September as gas prices went up.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:18 AM Chinese President Xi confronts Trudeau over G20 talks being 'leaked' to the press        On the sidelines of a G20 meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his displeasure with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that details of the pair's brief meeting Tuesday were 'leaked' to the press.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 16, 2022 5:31 AM NASA's mightiest rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo       NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard Wednesday, bringing the U.S. a big step closer to putting astronauts back on the lunar surface for the first time since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:03 AM Canadians divided on Ottawa's plan to admit more immigrants: poll       A new poll suggests the vast majority of Canadians are worried about how the federal Liberal government's plan to dramatically increase immigration levels over the next few years will affect housing and government services.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:30 AM Trudeau extends Ukraine military training, urges caution after Poland missile deaths       Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is extending Canada's training mission of Ukrainian soldiers.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:16 AM Canada, others hold joint naval drills amid China concerns       U.S., Japanese, Australian and Canadian warships are currently staging extensive joint drills in Japanese and international waters, the U.S. Navy said Wednesday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:52 AM NATO sees no Russia threat amid Poland blast investigation       NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that a blast in Poland that killed two people was probably not an attack by Russia, but rather caused by a Ukrainian air defence system meant to counter a Russian aerial bombardment.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:38 AM Elon Musk gives ultimatum to Twitter employees: Do 'extremely hardcore' work or get out       Twitter's new owner Elon Musk has given employees until Thursday evening to commit to 'extremely hardcore' work or else leave the company, according to a copy of a late-night internal email sent by the billionaire and obtained by CNN.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:54 AM Canadian army veteran's first-aid training aims to help Ukrainians survive Russian attacks       Former Canadian combat medic Ann Fournier McClung has been in Ukraine on and off since March, providing vital first-aid training to soldiers and civilians.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:46 AM Kevin Spacey charged with 7 additional sex offences in U.K.       The charges against Kevin Spacey are three of indecent assault, three of sexual assault and one of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:45 AM Kitchener man faces murder charge after 3 stabbed on Tuesday night       A 30-year-old man from Kitchener is facing a charge of first-degree murder as well as two charges of attempted murder in connection with three stabbings in the Rockway area.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:44 AM Winnipeg firefighters battle Sherbrook Street blaze Wednesday morning       Fire crews were battling a blaze both inside and outside a home on Sherbrook, between Westminster Street and Sara Avenue.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:40 AM Loblaw Q3 revenue, profit up from a year ago as food inflation climbed       Loblaw reported that food retail same-stores sales rose 6.9 per cent, while drug store same-store sales added 7.7 per cent.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:35 AM Work 'extremely hardcore' or take severance, Elon Musk tells Twitter employees       Elon Musk has criticized Twitter's spending and work culture and said the company needs steep cost cuts and a reboot of its services.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:33 AM Hamilton group pledges to do 'better job' communicating amid Bulldogs displacement from FirstOntario       The head of the group renovating FirstOntario Centre is committing to 'more frequent communications' after revealing some sports teams will need to find new homes for two seasons.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:31 AM Ontario education workers file strike notice again, say talks broke down       The Canadian Union of Public Employees, representing 55,000 Ontario education workers, has filed a five-day strike notice again.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:26 AM Annual pace of housing starts in Canada slowed in October, CMHC says       The national housing agency says the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts in October was 267,055 units, down 11 per cent from 298,811 units in September.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:23 AM Oakville high school at centre of teacher attire controversy receives bomb threat       A high school in Oakville, Ont., that has been at the centre of controversy surrounding a teacher's attire is closed Wednesday after receiving a bomb threat.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:57 AM Oakville high school in lockdown after bomb threat       A high school in Oakville has been put in a lockdown after a bomb threat was made Wednesday morning. Halton Regional Police say the threat was made at Oakville Trafalgar High School just before 6:30 a.m. The threat was made via email. Oakville Trafalgar High School has been placed in a lockdown due to a […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:40 AM CUPE Ontario education workers file another strike notice: Lecce       CUPE Ontario education workers have set a new strike date of Nov. 21. "We are disappointed that only a few short days after talks restarted, CUPE has filed notice to once again shut down classrooms," Education Minister Stephen Lecce said Thursday. "Since resuming talks, we've put forward multiple improved offers that would have added hundreds […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:23 AM Ivanka Trump bows out of politics as father runs for third bid for president       'While I will always love and support my father, going forward I will do so outside the political arena'

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:08 AM Poland, NATO say missile landing wasn't Russian attack       'There is nothing, absolutely nothing, to suggest that it was an intentional attack on Poland'

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:00 AM G20 leaders end summit with pledges aligned to Trudeau agenda       NUSA DUA, Indonesia — The world's largest economies are closing the G20 summit with strong condemnation of Russia and a pledge to deepen collaboration aimed at preventing another pandemic. The G20 Research Group says that means Canada is walking away with most of what it wanted from the summit in Bali, Indonesia. Canada has been […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:55 AM Canada drops 4-3 decision to United States as Rivalry Series opener goes to shootout       KELOWNA, B.C. — Canada kicked off the seven-game Rivalry Series with a 4-3 shootout loss to the United States on Tuesday night at Prospera Place. Hilary Knight and Alex Carpenter scored for the United States in the shootout. Loren Gabel was stopped by American goaltender Nicole Hensley to end the game as all four Canadian […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:51 AM Loblaw Companies Ltd. reports Q3 profit, revenue up from year ago       BRAMPTON, Ont. — Loblaw Companies Ltd. reported its third-quarter profit rose about 30 per cent compared with a year ago. The grocery and drugstore retailer says its net earnings available to common shareholders totalled $556 million or $1.69 per diluted share for the quarter ended Oct. 8. The result was up from $431 million or […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:45 AM Annual inflation rate unchanged in October: Statistics Canada       OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate was 6.9 per cent in October. After declining for several months, the rate of inflation held steady in October from September as gas prices went up. The federal agency says higher mortgage interest costs also put upward pressure on inflation. However, offsetting higher gas prices and […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:26 AM NASA's mightiest moon rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo       CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard Wednesday, bringing the U.S. a big step closer to putting astronauts back on the lunar surface for the first time since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago. If all goes well during the […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:14 AM Canadians divided on Ottawa's plan to admit more immigrants: poll       OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the vast majority of Canadians are worried about how the federal Liberal government's plan to dramatically increase immigration levels over the next few years will affect housing and government services. The poll, conducted by Leger and the Association of Canadian Studies, also found many respondents hesitant about the use […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:49 AM Tory appoints Coun. Jennifer McKelvie as Toronto deputy mayor       Mayor John Tory has appointed Coun. Jennifer McKelvie as Toronto's deputy mayor, as the new term at City Hall is now underway. McKelvie, the councillor for Ward 25 (Scarborough-Rouge Park), starts her new role effective immediately. "Jennifer McKelvie is a hardworking, experienced City Councillor" Mayor Tory said in a release. "I am confident that she […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:42 AM More aid reaches Ethiopia's Tigray region following truce       ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — More aid arrived in Ethiopia's Tigray Wednesday following the signing of a truce earlier this month calling for unhindered humanitarian access to the war-torn northern region. The U.N.'s World Food Program reported that its trucks had entered northwestern Tigray via the city of Gondar in the neighboring region of Amhara. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:40 AM Team from Black college quits tournament after racial abuse       BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A women's volleyball team at a small, historically Black college withdrew from their conference tournament in Alabama after a member was subjected to racial abuse during an awards banquet, officials said. A Talladega College player using a feature that allows nearby cellphones to transfer data to each other received a "racially […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:29 AM Judas Priest, Mellencamp leave memorable Rock Hall moments       LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two weeks after the rousing entrance of Duran Duran, Dolly Parton, Eminem and Lionel Richie and many others into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles will air on HBO at 8 p.m. on Saturday night, when it can also be seen […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:29 AM Here's a list of October inflation rates for selected Canadian cities       OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 6.9 per cent in October, Statistics Canada says. The agency also released rates for major cities, but cautioned that figures may have fluctuated widely because they are based on small statistical samples (previous month in brackets): — St. John's, N.L.: 6.4 per cent (5.8) — Charlottetown-Summerside: 9.4 […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:29 AM Here's a list October inflation rates for Canadian provinces       OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 6.9 per cent in October, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 6.5 per cent (6.1) — Prince Edward Island: 8.7 per cent (8.4) — Nova Scotia: 7.7 per cent (7.3) — New Brunswick: 6.9 per cent […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:26 AM Building collapses in Kenya's capital, killing three people       NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At least three people died when a building collapsed in Kenya's capital Nairobi, authorities said Wednesday. Six other people were rescued from the rubble and are being treated at a hospital in the Kasarani suburb, where the multi-story building is located. The residential building was under construction and had shown signs […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:17 AM Education workers' union files strike notice days after resuming talks with province       The union representing 55,000 Ontario education workers has once again filed a notice to strike, only days after resuming talks with the province. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) says they have given five-days notice to begin a potential job action on Monday, Nov. 21. The union says the two sides were able to […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:08 AM Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner       In early November, Hays Culbreth's mother sent a poll to a few family members. She said she could only afford to make two sides for their group of 15 this Thanksgiving and asked them each to vote for their favorites. Culbreth guesses green beans and macaroni and cheese will make the cut, but his favorite […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:08 AM Bennett, Nawaz replacing Judy Woodruff on PBS 'NewsHour'       NEW YORK (AP) — In what's being portrayed as a generational change, PBS said Wednesday that Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz will replace Washington veteran Judy Woodruff as anchors of the weeknight "NewsHour" at the beginning of 2023. Woodruff, 75, is leaving the daily anchor job that she's been doing since 2013 and embarking on […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:02 AM Review: 'Slumberland' aims for enchantment, but gets lost       An early 20th century weekly comic strip created by Winsor McCay about Little Nemo's dream world and adventures provides the very loose inspiration for Netflix's latest big budget spectacle, "Slumberland." It is a blockbuster children's fantasy in the colorful over-the-top vein of "Alice in Wonderland" with a horned Jason Momoa doing a cross between Jack […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:02 AM Report: At least 32 transgender people killed in US in 2022       At least 32 transgender and gender-nonconforming people have been killed in the United States in 2022, the Human Rights Campaign announced Wednesday in its annual report ahead of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Transgender people of color account for 81% of known victims this year, and 59% are Black. Trans women are disproportionately represented, as […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:00 AM Toronto-based Waabi launches AI-powered self-driving system for trucking       TORONTO — HOLD for Nov. 16 at 9am Toronto-based Waabi says it is launching its self-driving system in the real world as it looks to push trucking towards a more autonomous future. Company founder and chief executive Raquel Urtasun says the system, called the Waabi Driver, combines AI-driven navigation with an array of sensors including […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:55 AM Words on bronze hand may rewrite past of Basque language       BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The discovery of five words inscribed on a 2,000-year-old bronze hand may help rewrite the history of the Basque language, one of Europe's most mysterious tongues. Investigators in northern Spain said this week they discovered what they believe to be the oldest written record of a precursor to modern Basque, pushing […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:50 AM CMHC says annual pace of housing starts slowed in October       OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts slowed in October from its high for the year reached in September. The national housing agency says the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts in October was 267,055 units, down 11 per cent from 298,811 units in September. The annual […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:42 AM The first snow falls, winter weather travel advisory still in effect       Welcome to the winter wonderland — do you remember the driving drill? "Adjust your driving to road conditions," Ottawa police warned with a video covering the key points, like making sure your vehicle is fulling cleared of snow "Ensure your lights are on for full visibility, and please slow down." "First #snowfall, please be safe," […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:51 AM Abdulla: The unintended consequences of Ontario's health-care policies       Family doctors were once valued as valuable conduits between hospitals and their community. Now they're separate, and health care is in a bad place.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:28 AM Ottawa man on trial for recording sex acts says he uploaded videos online to save space on phone       It's a rare case, and believed to be the first in Ontario where the Crown is equating non-consensual recordings of consensual sex to sexual assault.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:59 AM Don't be alarmed: Alert Ready national test set for Wednesday       A test of Alert Ready, the national public alerting system, is set for most of the country Wednesday with your phone expected to blare at 12:55 p.m. EST in Ontario and 1:55 p.m. EST in Quebec. The provincial and territorial emergency management organizations will issue one test message over television, radio and compatible LTE wireless […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:48 AM Kingston Police investigating homicide of area man, 88       Kingston Police have confirmed they are investigating the homicide of an 88-year-old man south of Glenburnie. Police first responded to 2165 McKendry Rd at about 10:30 a.m. Monday, in relation to a "check welfare," call for service. Police have not released what they found when officers arrived, but the small bungalow has been cordoned off […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:01 AM ByWard Market murder case will rely heavily on videotape: Crown       In the nighttime video, played for the jury, a man in a coat can be seen lunging at Austin Simon and swinging his arm wildly at him.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:00 AM Today's letters: Thanks to Jim Watson, Ottawa's 'no fuss' mayor       Wednesday, Nov. 16: Readers wish the former mayor well. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:00 AM Deachman: Tornadoes, wildfires and survival, oh, my! Algonquin students offer life-saving tips       "A suggestion for getting through a power outage: fill your washing machine with ice and use it to keep food from spoiling."

Windsor Star Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:55 AM Dilkens 'foolishly optimistic' about city's future; new city council sworn in       A "magnificent trifecta" of multi-billion dollar investments coupled with a local building boom and population growth have Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens feeling more optimistic about the city's future than ever before. In his inaugural address before a newly-sworn in city council and more than 150 residents at the Capitol Theatre Tuesday night, Dilkens — now […]

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 5:30 AM YOU SAID IT: Need health-care solutions       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:25 AM Saskatchewan potash sales could reach $15 billion this year       Secure, ethical growth: Geopolitics and rising demand have placed Saskatchewan's potash mining sector in the spotlight amid surging revenues, and the need for a reliable global producer to help feed the world.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:24 AM World is looking to Canada as a reliable source of potash       Fertilizer Canada is seeing unprecedented interest in Canadian potash by other countries.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:22 AM K+S committed to responsible growth       K+S Potash Canada is considering ways to grow profitability safely and sustainably while simultaneously reducing environmental impact.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:21 AM BHP to begin producing potash months ahead of schedule       BHP is projecting that it will complete Stage 1 of its Jansen potash mine in late 2026 and will bring its first load of fertilizer to market months ahead of schedule.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:19 AM Mosaic sets new targets for increasing diversity and inclusion       By 2025, Mosaic will ensure that at least 15 per cent of new hires are Indigenous.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:18 AM Nutrien boosting capacity to meet growing international demand for potash       "The world is turning to Canada right now and needing supply from a source that they deem is stable and safe and politically secure," says Nutrien president of potash Chris Reynolds.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:16 AM Canpotex celebrates 50-year milestone as province's largest overseas exporter       Canpotex has established a global reputation as reliable supplier of high quality potash fertilizer over the past 50 years.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:15 AM Ambassador program a call to action for mining industry       The We Need Mining. Mining Needs You Career Ambassador Program encourages students to consider careers in the mining industry.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:00 AM Yann Martel: Brief Saskatoon homeless experience yields vital lessons       'I met people who showed me the respect and dignity that poverty and homelessness so quickly strip you of,' says Martel, who participated in Sanctum Care Group's Winter Challenge.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:00 AM Letter: Downtown Saskatoon arena must be on ballot in next election       A reader believes Saskatoon residents should vote in a referendum in the next election on whether to build a new arena downtown.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:35 AM Regina Grey Cup survival guide: How to make the best of a Riderless game       Whether you're a CFL party veteran or preparing for your first festival, here are some tips for enjoying Regina's fourth ever Grey Cup.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:00 AM Plans for playground, spray pad in North Central waylaid by uncertainty around Lawson replacement       Plans for an inclusive playground and spray pad in North Central have been waylaid by uncertainty around replacement plans for the Lawson Aquatic Centre.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:00 AM Briefly: Yellowstone actors coming to Regina       Odds and ends from the local arts and entertainment scene, including Yellowstone actors Ian Bohen and Denim Richards coming to Agribition.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:00 AM Blue Bombers clobber Argonauts in position-by-position comparison       In a position-by-position comparison of the Grey Cup finalists, Murray McCormick gives Winnipeg the edge in eight out of nine categories.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Moe should listen to doctors' pleas for pay changes       We continue to put plugs and patches in health system that instead needs innovative re-design to retain people. It's all a tad insane.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:00 AM Vanstone: Blue Bombers were a dud in the mud during 1950 Grey Cup       On Sunday, the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers will meet in a Grey Cup game for the first time since the Mud Bowl of 1950.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:00 AM Brianna Solberg: Support small businesses in Sask. this holiday season       Optimism among small business owners in Saskatchewan remains low despite the approach of the Christmas holiday shopping season.

National Observer Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:14 AM Canadians split on Ottawa's plan to admit more immigrants       A new poll suggests the vast majority of Canadians are worried about how the federal Liberal government's plan to dramatically increase immigration levels over the next few years will affect housing and government services.

National Observer Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:12 AM Chinese premier Xi complains about Trudeau leaking discussion details to media       Chinese President Xi Jinping has complained to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about media reporting on their communications.

National Observer Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:08 AM Montreal makes biodiversity pledge ahead of United Nations conference       Montreal's mayor is launching a challenge to other cities to commit to protecting biodiversity as it prepares to host a major United Nations conference next month.

National Observer Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:05 AM Ministers push to get climate talks over the line       Government ministers are returning to Egypt to take over negotiations at this year's U.N. climate talks, providing diplomats with the political backing they need to clinch credible agreements that would help prevent disastrous levels of warming in the coming decades.

National Observer Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:04 AM Trump announces fresh bid for U.S. presidency       It's setting up as a right-wing clash of the titans, a battle royal between Republican leviathans in search of the ultimate political prize.

National Observer Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:10 AM Utilities are delaying the grid renewal required to electrify everything       Inaction on grid renewal is a dangerous combination of denial and delay, which ultimately results in infrastructure not being in place when wide-scale electrification begins to grow exponentially.

National Observer Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:10 AM Canada lays out new regulations for methane emissions from oil and gas       The proposed changes address all major sources of methane emissions from oil and gas, but there are still questions about reporting and measuring the greenhouse gas.

National Observer Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:10 AM Protecting B.C.'s at-risk species pivotal to Canada's biodiversity goals at COP15        Long-standing legal gaps at the federal and provincial level are aggravating threats of extinction in B.C., a report commissioned by conservation groups suggests.

National Observer Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:10 AM Canada spends more on responding to climate emergencies in First Nations than preventing them, auditor general says       The federal government is spending 3.5 times more responding to climate emergencies in remote Indigenous communities than preventing them, an auditor general report found.

National Observer Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:10 AM Bird and birdsong encounters can make your mood soar       Research suggests visits to places with birdlife could be prescribed by doctors to improve emotional well-being.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:53 AM Supply-chain problems may resurface after economic slowdown, experts say       "Many companies are still fragile, and we haven't seen the end of this."

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:44 AM Bill 96 won't be softened, vows new language minister Jean-François Roberge       "The bill will stand, of course. We just voted (it into law)."

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:33 AM Four men arrested in connection with car-theft ring operating in Montreal and Toronto       Nearly 50 vehicles and $300,000 in cash were seized. The Sûreté du Québec says the cars were stolen in Montreal and Toronto.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:30 AM About Last Night: Young Habs, meet the young Devils       New Jersey extended its winning streak to 10 with a 5-1 win over Montreal. Evgenii Dadonov scored his first as a Hab.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:27 AM Montreal health authority takes stock of pandemic response       First wave highlighted the greatest weaknesses in our public health system, while the third wave showed it at its best, Mylène Drouin says.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:16 AM Man arrested in Sherbrooke after allegations he exposed himself to a child       Police allege the man committed the acts he is charged with at the Éva-Sénécal municipal library and that his victim was a person under 16.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:08 AM First snow of the season: If you haven't tried public transit lately, today's the day       As veteran Montrealers will tell you, it takes a few days for drivers to readjust to winter conditions.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:38 AM Kramberger: Thrift Shops for NOVA expanding during economic downturn       West Islanders can embrace eco-friendly offerings and aim to reuse items by donating or purchasing gently used clothing or household goods from a local thrift shop.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:12 AM Christmas Fund: Montreal has more to offer kids with special needs, Dana says       Dana moved here from Ontario for her children, but finds it hard to maintain a steady job because of hospital appointments and school pickups.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:00 AM Dunlevy: M for Montreal showcases next wave of Canadian music talent       The event puts 110 red-hot indie acts on stages around the city, to be seen and heard by a who's who of industry movers and shakers.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:34 AM Your letters for Nov. 16, 2022       Plea for more international assistance It's important for Canadians to support an increase in Canada's international assistance envelope to reach a minimum of $10 billion annually in the 2025-26 federal budget. The increase is important for two reasons. First, the effects of the pandemic remain deep and wide. The progress the world made in the […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:00 AM Opinion: Federal government should come clean about negative regional outcomes in its national climate strategy       Support in Canada for climate action initiatives depends on two factors.   First, the impact of the policy on individuals. Canadians are less likely to support a policy when it comes directly out of pocket, like a carbon tax on gas, versus a policy subsidized by the anonymous taxpayer such as energy efficiency or electric vehicle […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:00 AM Ford: It's abominable, despicable and shameful that we need food banks for our veterans       The poppies have disappeared from lapels. We've done our public duty by observing a few moments of silence. And so we pack away another Remembrance Day and feel smug that we've "honoured" the "ultimate sacrifice" made by so many young men and women.   I have no argument with public displays of solemn ceremony. They are […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:00 AM Guest Opinion: Smith government should start saving resource revenue now       The Smith government will soon unveil Alberta's fiscal update, which basically shows Albertans the province's books. If there's one thing we already know for sure, windfall resource revenue has fuelled a fiscal turnaround in Alberta. Indeed, after 13 years of routine budget deficits, the province is enjoying surpluses. Now is the time to introduce new […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:00 AM Letters, Nov. 16: 'What's with all the shootings? Aren't handguns banned?'       AGAINST THE LAW! Just flipping through the pages of the Saturday Sun. Two stories about three shootings in Calgary in the last 24 hours? This can't be right. Can it? Like, it's been almost a whole month since Justin Trudeau banned the sale of legal handguns in Canada. Wasn't that supposed to be the end […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:19 AM Vancouver weather: Foggy then sunny       A fog advisory is in effect over Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, Greater Victoria and Eastern Vancouver Island.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:00 AM As David Eby takes the reins, how will his leadership style differ from his predecessor?       "I think the problem with people trying to pigeonhole (Eby) is that he is a work in progress." — Former NDP political strategist Bill Tieleman