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TORONTO STAR Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM Conservation authority prepares for battle over unauthorized wetlands clearing       Kelly LaRocca, elected Chief of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, released a statement on Monday condemning the destruction.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, November 23, 2022 5:00 AM Throttle failures on aged Toronto Island ferries led to loss of control, documents show       In the years leading up to this summer's crash, two of the ferries stopped responding to controls, according to reports obtained by the Star.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, November 23, 2022 5:00 AM Kids are sick. Hospitals are in crisis. There's very little medicine. Parents are not OK       It's a supply chain, cost of living, and pediatric health-care crisis rolled into one. Has anyone checked in with the parents navigating this viral mess?

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, November 23, 2022 5:00 AM Where to watch Canada's first World Cup match in decades       Here are spots ranging from pubs to public squares, from downtown Toronto to Brampton, where Canada's men will play in the World Cup today for the first time in 36 years.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, November 23, 2022 5:00 AM John Tory's use of robocalls, lobbyist in Toronto election sparks anger       As John Tory starts his third term as mayor, critics are concerned over some of the tactics his campaign used in this year's election.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:46 AM One dead, two others injured after collision in Toronto's east end       One person has died and two others are in hospital following an overnight collision in Scarborough.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:31 AM A new Toronto City Council meets for the first time today. Here is how 'strong mayor' powers could shake up this term       Toronto City Council will convene today for the first meeting of its new term and while John Tory will once again occupy the mayor's chair, his role at City Hall will be radically different than in the past.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:42 AM Loyalties divided as World Cup fans in Toronto root for Canada, home country       As Team Canada gears up to play in its first World Cup match since 1986, some fans here in Toronto admit to finding themselves with some divided loyalties.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:58 AM Canadian Starbucks employees face barriers to unionization as movement grows       There are six unionized locations across British Columbia and Alberta, and organizers say there are more in the works.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:45 AM Fiona damage 'nowhere near as severe' after $40M cost of earlier storms: Parks Canada       Parks Canada says a wind and rainstorm in November 2021 caused $36 million worth of damage at Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:44 AM China expands COVID-19 measures as iPhone factory unrest adds to economy worries       China's COVID curbs, the tightest in the world, have fuelled widespread discontent and disrupted production at manufacturers including Taiwan's Foxconn.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:28 AM FIFA World Cup: Canadians ready for 1st game against Belgium       Belgium, however, will be without its star striker Romelu Lukaku, who hasn't played a match in nearly a month because of a thigh injury.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:28 AM Donors needed for nearly 200 Guelph families for the Adopt-A-Family program       The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is in need of donors for its Adopt-A-Family program. There are almost 200 families waiting to be supported.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:13 AM Newborn baby killed after rockets hit maternity hospital in Ukraine       The baby's mother and a doctor were pulled alive from the rubble in Vilniansk, close to the south Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM Alberta's health care problems decades in the making       Whether it's longer wait times for EMS, primary care or emergency departments, Alberta's health care problems didn't start with the pandemic.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:47 AM Six people and assailant dead in mass shooting at Virginia Walmart       The store in Chesapeake is now safe and will likely be closed for several days during the investigation, Officer Leo Kosinski said.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:38 AM 1 dead, 2 injured after crash in Toronto's northeast end       Emergency crews were called to Steeles Avenue East and Sewells Road at around 3:05 a.m. Wednesday for reports of a collision.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:25 AM Federal ministers Lametti, Anand to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry       Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is also on the witness list as the inquiry digs into Ottawa's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in response to the 'Freedom Convoy' protests.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:53 AM U.K. top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan       LONDON — The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British government. The judgment is a setback for the Scottish government's campaign to break away from the United Kingdom. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would respect […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:47 AM Another surprise as Morocco holds Croatia to draw at World Cup       AL KHOR, Qatar — Morocco held 2018 finalist Croatia to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday. Morocco managed to stifle Croatia captain Luka Modric, who won the best player award at the last World Cup when he led his country to the final before losing to France. The Moroccans didn't […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:39 AM Workers protest, beaten at virus-hit Chinese iPhone factory       BEIJING — Employees at the world's biggest Apple iPhone factory were beaten and detained in protests over pay amid anti-virus controls, according to witnesses and videos on social media Wednesday, as tensions mount over Chinese efforts to combat a renewed rise in infections. Videos that said they were filmed at the factory in the central […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:32 AM 'I'M SHAKING': Six people and assailant dead in Walmart shooting       CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A shooter opened fire in a Walmart in Virginia, leaving six people dead, police said, in the country's second high-profile mass killing in a handful of days. The assailant is also dead. The store in Chesapeake was busy just before the shooting Tuesday night with people stocking up ahead of the Thanksgiving […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:22 AM Investigation continues after four dead in crash near Peterborough, Ont.: OPP       PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say the investigation continues this morning after a head-on collision east of Peterborough left four people dead. Highway 7 has reopened after investigators combed the scene near Drummond Line where an SUV and pickup truck crashed at around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Four people died and another person was […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 23, 2022 2:00 AM ASK AMY: Patient wonders about befriending physician       Dear Amy: I am a happily married, 54-year-old woman. I have a great primary medical provider. "Rebecca" is a nurse practitioner in a large practice. I've been going to her for about four years. Rebecca is personable, interesting, authentic, and has an easy and fun sense of humour. She asks about my family, vacations, etc., […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 23, 2022 2:00 AM Steve Nease cartoon, Nov. 23, 2022

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 23, 2022 1:58 AM SUNshine Girl Katherine       SUNshine Girl Katherine is a radio and television arts graduate in Toronto and has an interest in children's TV. Katherine, who posed for us in August 2017, was a national finalist at the Miss Universe Canada pageant at the time. She is passionate about creating more spaces for women in the broadcasting industry, and to […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:32 AM Multiple explosions heard across Ukrainian capital Kyiv       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Multiple explosions were heard in Kyiv Wednesday after air raid sirens sounded in Ukraine's capital and elsewhere across the country. The thunderous echoes of what sounded like repeated blasts rattled across the capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Telegram that "one of the capital's infrastructure facilities has been hit." He urged […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:32 AM Twin blasts shake Jerusalem, killing teen and wounding 18       JERUSALEM (AP) — Two blasts went off near bus stops in Jerusalem at the height of morning rush hour on Wednesday, killing a Canadian teenager and injuring at least 18, in what police said were suspected attacks by Palestinians. The first explosion occurred near a typically crowded bus stop on the edge of the city. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:32 AM Edmunds: How to mitigate rising auto loan interest rates       The Federal Reserve issued its latest interest rate hike in early November. It marks the sixth increase this year and has pushed new auto loan finance rates to their highest since 2019. Rates for used cars have also hit their highest since 2010. This will affect car shoppers this holiday season and into 2023 as […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:17 AM UK top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan       LONDON (AP) — The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British government. The judgment is a setback for the Scottish government's campaign to break away from the United Kingdom. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:17 AM Report: Explosion near Syrian capital kills Iranian colonel       BEIRUT (AP) — An explosion in Syria has killed an official with Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, the force said on its website Wednesday, blaming Israel for the killing. The force identified the officer killed as Col. Davoud Jafari, who it said was working for the Guard's aerospace division. The statement warned that Israel will answer […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:02 AM EU urges bickering states to set aside migration differences       BRUSSELS (AP) — Senior European Union officials on Wednesday appealed to member countries to set aside their deep differences over migration and press ahead with a long-delayed overhaul of the 27-nation bloc's asylum system as tensions simmer between France and Italy. In recent weeks, several hundred people hoping to enter Europe have been stranded at […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:01 AM Why booking directly with airlines can be more expensive       Early in the pandemic, many travelers experienced headaches while trying to rebook air travel purchased through third parties such as Orbitz and Kayak. Overloaded customer service centers and constantly changing airline policies resulted in a big mess at these agencies, prompting many travelers to book directly through the airline to avoid future issues. Yet as […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:53 AM EU parliament calls Russia terror sponsor in plenary vote       BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly backed a resolution calling Russia a state sponsor of terrorism for its invasion of and actions in Ukraine. In a lopsided 494-58 vote with 48 abstentions, the EU legislature sought to increase pressure on Moscow to bring anyone responsible for war crimes committed from the Feb. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:52 AM 1 dead, 2 injured after crash in Toronto's east end       One man is dead and two others are injured after a single-vehicle crash in Toronto's east end. The crash happened just after 3 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Steeles Avenue East and Sewells Road. Police say the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other men were taken to hospital in serious but […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:47 AM Official: Organized crime likely behind Celtic gold heist       BERLIN (AP) — A senior official in southern Germany said Wednesday that organized crime groups were likely behind the theft of a huge horde of ancient gold coins stolen from a museum this week. The 483 coins were discovered in 1999 during excavations of an ancient settlement near the present-day town of Manchning and were […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:46 AM Magnitude 5.9 quake hits northwest Turkey, 68 injured       DUZCE, Turkey (AP) — A magnitude-5.9 earthquake hit a town in northwestern Turkey early Wednesday, causing damage to some buildings and widespread panic. At least 68 people were injured, mostly while trying to flee homes. The earthquake was centered in the town of Golkaya, in Duzce province, some 200 kilometers (125 miles) east of Istanbul, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:40 AM Small businesses, and shoppers, return to holiday markets       NEW YORK (AP) — On a recent evening in early November, shoppers at the Bryant Park holiday market in New York City were in the holiday spirit well before Black Friday. The scent of pine wafted from candle sellers' booths, people snapped up gingerbread cookies and hot apple cider and ice skaters swirled figure eights […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:16 AM AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EST       Police: 6 people, assailant dead in Walmart shooting CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — A shooter opened fire in a Walmart in Virginia late Tuesday, leaving six people dead, police said, in the second high-profile mass killing in a handful of days. The assailant is also dead. The store in Chesapeake is now safe and will likely […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:03 AM Clinging to ancient faith, India tribes seek religion status       GUDUTA, India (AP) — The ritual began with a thunderous roll of drums that echoed throughout the village. Women in colorful saris broke into an Indigenous folk dance, moving their feet to its galloping rhythm. At the climax, 12 worshippers — proudly practicing a faith not officially recognized by the government — emerged from a […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 23, 2022 5:59 AM Pope prays for World Cup to be occasion for peace       VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis gave the World Cup a shout-out on Wednesday and prayed that the Qatar tournament may be an occasion for harmony and peace in the world. Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity. Speaking at the end of […]

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, November 23, 2022 3:37 AM A look inside a gutted Rogers Centre as work begins on $300 million renovation - CP24       The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that demolition is complete and construction on the first phase of a multi-year, $300 million ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, November 23, 2022 12:05 AM Kim's sister warns US of 'a more fatal security crisis' | CP24.com       SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned the United States on Tuesday that it would face "a more ...

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:30 AM Doyle and Piché: Kemptville jail plan another example of Ford's assault on democracy       Whether it's schools, housing, highways or prisons, undemocratic behaviour has become a staple of Ford government behaviour.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM Today's letters: When is an emergency not an emergency?       Wednesday, Nov. 23: On the federal Emergencies Act inquiry; parking at the ByWard Market, and more. Write to us at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:00 AM Ottawa teacher jailed for molesting student       Darren Green is the last guy you'd want teaching young girls, and he's now been sentenced to jail for 18 months.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 23, 2022 2:29 AM Mask mandate debate at Ottawa-Carleton school board meeting disrupted by hecklers, police called to clear room       Before the meeting was adjourned, trustees began to debate the complicated issue of exactly where a mask mandate would be in effect — school buses? After school dances? — and how it could be enforced

Windsor Star Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:16 AM Reader letter: One idea to ease ongoing ambulance shortages       Last summer, I was having lunch at a restaurant with friends when I suddenly fainted. An ambulance was called and two very nice paramedics determined they should take me to the hospital. Once there, I was triaged by the nurse who rightly decided my condition was not dire, but I was to wait with the […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:00 AM Reader letter: Frustrations with new puzzle page       I have been a subscriber to your newspaper for almost a half century. There are many articles that I enjoy when I read daily. One of my daily routines throughout all those years was to do the crossword puzzle and crypto quote from your newspaper. Although I do realize that changes have to be made […]

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, November 23, 2022 5:30 AM YOU SAID IT: No wonder he supported it       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM Letter: Outside firm preferred for audit of Saskatoon Transit issues       A reader thinks Saskatoon city council should have opted for an outside auditor to examine transit, instead of city hall's in-house auditor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM Coming home: Sheepdogs back in Saskatoon for first TCU Place show       The Sheepdogs headline TCU Place for the first time Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at tcutickets.ca.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM Kevin Mitchell: Huskies return as powerhouse as Vanier Cup game looms       Flory and his staff built a winning post-season culture, even through a pandemic that cancelled an entire season.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:12 AM Peter Friedrichsen: Sask. health-care system in danger of collapse       Saskatchewan's crisis in health care is compared to the Titanic colliding with an iceberg because it is represents a choice.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM 'We know how to feed ourselves': Indigenous agency reclaiming buffalo as food source to help the needy       "We're doing something our ancestors did, and we're utilizing those traditions and ways of life to provide for our community."

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Rat-infested SHC units inexcusable as we hand out $500       Does everyone benefitting mean handing the same cheque to everyone or does it mean truly offering real opportunity to people like Kosowska?

National Observer Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:10 AM Carbon trading: A tool for reconciliation or colonization?       Can carbon markets bring affluence and autonomy to Indigenous Nations? Or further exploitation in a new era of green colonialism?

National Observer Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:10 AM There's a showdown in Dixie Valley       A battle over a geothermal project pits a tiny toad against renewable energy. Can the planet's heat be harnessed without risking extinction?

National Observer Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:10 AM Feds to provide money upfront for lower-income Canadians who want to trade oil heating for electric       The federal government recently announced a new grant to help lower-income homeowners switch from carbon-intensive oil heating to efficient heat pumps by removing cost barriers and layering programs.

National Observer Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:10 AM She left home over toxic pollution. An update to Canada's main environmental law might help her return       Melissa Daniels is from Fort Chipewyan, an 850-person roadless hamlet in northern Alberta. It's the land her people have lived on for time immemorial, and the place her relatives and friends call home. Yet, despite her love for her home community, she doesn't live there. The settlement is directly downstream from the tarsands, which has contaminated the hamlet and nearby forests with chemicals.

National Observer Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:10 AM Atlantic provinces: Ready or not, here it comes — the carbon tax       Three Atlantic provinces will start seeing a carbon tax on gasoline, diesel and home heating fuel come July 2023, Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault announced Tuesday.

National Observer Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:10 AM After COP27, where does Canada stand on phasing out fossil fuels?       It was important for countries at COP27 to name the so-called elephant in the room — oil and gas — the main cause of climate change, write Keith Brooks and Dave Gray-Donald.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:18 AM Montreal police launch major raid on drug network that stretched into Ontario       Wednesday's operation is the result of an investigation launched by the Montreal police anti-gang squad last year.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:11 AM Lori Weber's farewell letter to Quebec touches a nerve       "I was very emotional going over the Champlain Bridge as we were driving away...but I don't have any family left in Montreal."

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:01 AM Montreal weather: If there's no moose in your basement, it's a good day       If you've ever tried to get a fridge into or out of your basement, you're going to feel for these first responders.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM About Last Night: It's starting to feel more like a rebuild       Jake Allen allowed seven goals on 38 shots. Cole Caufield and Sean Monahan scored for the Canadiens.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM Public transit to be free for seniors on island of Montreal as of July, source says       A trusted source within the city told the Montreal Gazette the measure is expected to cost roughly $40 million per year and save seniors $324 per year on transit fares.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:47 AM St-Henri bar fight spills onto the street, ends in stabbing       Montreal police said the incident occurred at 1:15 a.m. at a bar on St-Jacques St. near Place-St-Henri métro station.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:00 AM Nov. 23, 2022: Canadiens at Blue Jackets — five things you should know       Bizarre schedule has Habs playing in Columbus for the second time in a week as part of a back-to-back after losing to Sabres at Bell Centre.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 23, 2022 6:00 AM Christmas Fund: Montrealer overcomes mobility issues with a positive attitude       "Finding myself in a wheelchair forced me to live situations in a more conscious way," Suzy says.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM Downtown businesses struggle with low traffic, hoping for boost from new projects       La Chic Ladies Wear has weathered recessions, booms, busts and a pandemic as a mainstay of Calgary's fashion scene for the last 46 years. But the city's deserted downtown has owner Elena Achilleos as concerned as she has ever been. It's not a new issue, but it has been building since oil crashed in 2014 […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM Guest Column: Another reason to oppose Trudeau's carbon tax       As the holiday season nears, the Trudeau government has managed to create yet another reason to oppose the federal carbon tax. Previous reasons include: 1) it's raising the cost of everything, 2) it's not (nor will it ever) meaningful lower the risks of climate change, 3) it's a drag on the economy and 4) it […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM Letters, Nov. 23: 'Honest answers hard to find at Emergencies Act inquiry'       NO ANSWERS Another, after yet another, after yet another, etc., cover-up, contradiction, conflict between testimonies of various witnesses at the Emergencies Act inquiry. This is an Act that is to be used under very specific circumstances, not an Act to be interpreted by various parties to fit an agenda. Typical of our PM, deflecting, passing […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 AM Bell: Danielle Smith, will the real Danielle please stand up?       No, it isn't. It's not the doling out of dough or an action plan to fix health care or even the commitment to fight the good fight against Ottawa. That's not where we find the big question to be asked of Premier Danielle Smith after her Tuesday TV appearance. The nugget is in the last […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, November 23, 2022 2:44 AM Gunshots on Highway 1 during wild car chase through Metro Vancouver       Armed robbery starts at Port Coquitlam car dealership and ends with gun shots, car crash, carjacking and two arrests