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TORONTO STAR Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:19 AM Brampton motion to ban fireworks passes unanimously at committee meeting       The motion put forward on Wednesday, if approved by council, would see Brampton's fireworks bylaw amended to ban all fireworks except those by film crews or at city-run events.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:59 AM Fog advisory in effect for much of southern Ontario, affecting airports

TORONTO STAR Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:00 AM COVID boosters seeing fewer arms despite respiratory viruses seeing more lungs       While Ontarians have been slow to take up the latest COVID-19 boosters or voluntarily re-embrace masking, respiratory viruses are creating a "triple threat" that is posing challenges for the health care system, especially when it comes to treating children.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:40 AM Toronto wakes up to heavy fog again — and another advisory       Travel is expected to be hazardous, Environment Canada says, and is urging drivers to drive with caution.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:34 AM Police investigating after 20-year-old cyclist killed by truck in Toronto crosswalk       They say the driver of the Ford F250 was turning right through the crosswalk and hit the cyclist.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:00 AM Why Rocket Doctor and other online health sites in Ontario are about to come crashing down to earth       Some sites could disappear come Dec. 1, when low fees for virtual-only appointments take effect. Some may charge customers instead of OHIP.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:28 AM Ontario man's 'urgent' heart surgery cancelled indefinitely because of hospital bed shortage       An Ontario man in 'urgent' need of heart surgery after a 45-day COVID-related coma has had his procedure cancelled indefinitely because of a hospital bed shortage in the province, his wife says.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:16 AM Argos fans take over Toronto to celebrate Grey Cup win       Toronto Argonauts fans will take over the city's downtown Maple Leaf Square today to celebrate the franchise's 18th Grey Cup win.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:47 AM Ontario education minister 'respects' parents' mask choices at schools as some boards enforce mandates       Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce said he is going to "respect the choices of parents" when it comes to masking in schools, even as some boards independently vote in favour of mandates.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:44 AM 'It's not getting better': Unions call for action to ease overburdened health-care system       Leaders from five of Ontario's largest health care unions are issuing an urgent appeal to the Doug Ford government, citing years of inaction and a lack of investment as factors in the province's current hospital crisis.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:14 AM Police investigating after 20-year-old cyclist killed by truck in Toronto crosswalk       Toronto police say a 20-year-old cyclist in a Yonge Street crosswalk has been hit and killed by a pickup truck.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 6:13 AM Fog advisory in effect for most of southern Ontario with 'near-zero' visibility in some areas       Drivers are being warned of near zero visibility on the roads this morning as the GTA and much of southern Ontario sit under a fog advisory.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:28 AM Supreme Court of Canada rejects appeals by four men convicted of child sex offences       The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected an appeal from four men convicted of child sex offences, all of whom cited police entrapment as grounds to dismiss their cases.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 6:22 AM Ontario CUPE education workers start voting on whether they accept new deal       More than 50,000 education workers in Ontario will start voting today on whether they want to accept a tentative deal their union struck with the provincial government over the weekend.

Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:51 AM Kingston, Ont. region to receive nearly $10M to grow economy       The federal government announced a substantial investment in southeastern Ontario to help grow the economy there.

Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:48 AM Edmonton man charged after $7M in drugs seized in drug importation investigation       The months-long investigation looked into cross-border drug importation involving commercial transport vehicles.

Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:38 AM Kingston, Ont. area United Way surpasses 2022 fundraising goal       The United Way Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington are boasting their biggest fall fundraising total ever.

Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:27 AM Saskatoon woman dead after Wednesday vehicle collision       EMS said the woman was declared dead at the scene, and the man driving the van was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:26 AM Police charge Puslinch woman after a two-vehicle crash, rollover in Guelph       One driver suffered minor injuries after being trapped inside a vehicle that collided with another vehicle and rolled over.

Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:24 AM 4 charged, with more arrests to come, in viral East St. Paul party, Manitoba RCMP say       Police said Thursday they've been working to identify every person captured on video who was involved in the mayhem, and have so far arrested four young people.

Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:12 AM Unsold beer meant for World Cup will be sent to winning country, says Budweiser       Just two days before the World Cup was about to start, host country Qatar banned beer from its stadiums.

Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:04 AM Bracebridge OPP officer facing assault charges after SIU investigation       The Special Investigations Unit said a Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police officer is facing assault charges in connection with an arrest earlier this year.

Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:58 AM Christmas tree shortage for a 2nd straight year in addition to price hike       Shirley Brennan, executive director of the Canadian Christmas Trees Association, said the decline of the trees is due to the lack of producers available to harvest them.

Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:57 AM Kingston, Ont. tenants deal with multiple insect infestations       A Kingston woman has had some unwanted guests for the past couple of months. Her rental unit is infested with ants, which are usually summertime pests.

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:55 AM 'F' CROATIA: Canada's next opponent takes note of John Herdman's comment at World Cup       By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press DOHA, Qatar — An emotional John Herdman has apparently given Croatia some bulletin-board material ahead of its World Cup showdown with Canada on Sunday. Immediately after Wednesday's 1-0 loss to second-ranked Belgium — a game that saw No. 41 Canada dominate play but fail to score — Herdman shared […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:39 AM Kelsey Grammer reveals why David Hyde Pierce won't join 'Frasier' reboot       Kelsey Grammer admits David Hyde Pierce didn't want to return for the 'Frasier' revival. The 67-year-old actor is reprising his role as Frasier Crane in a sequel series to the beloved 'Cheers' spin-off, but David – who played his younger brother Niles in the sitcom – has decided not to get involved. Speaking to PEOPLE […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:36 AM Man sought in knifepoint robbery on GO Transit train: Cops       The suspect has gold teeth on the upper left side of his mouth

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:23 AM 'HYBRID WARFARE': Russian parliament passes law banning 'LGBT propaganda'       MOSCOW — Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behavior, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible. Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:21 AM Canada remains underdog to get out of Group F       Despite losing to 1-0 Belgium in their FIFA World Cup opener, Canada did impress many that were wondering how the Canadians would fare in their first World Cup match in 36 years. However, the odds remain stacked against them to make it out of the group stage. Sportsbook Coolbet has Canada with the longest odds […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:05 AM Time to focus on World Cup says Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal       By Steve Keating, Reuters AL RAYYAN — It's time to put the 'OneLove' debate and other controversies aside and focus on the World Cup, Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal said on Thursday as his team prepared to meet Ecuador in a contest that could decide top spot in Group A. With the Netherlands and Ecuador […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:03 AM Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta now available to all in North America, Musk says       Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta software is now available to everyone in North America, Elon Musk said early on Thursday, as the automaker awaits regulatory approval for its cars to be driven without human oversight. "Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now available to anyone in North America who requests it from the car screen, assuming you […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:01 AM Colombian judge iced for semi-naked, smoking-in-bed Zoom hearing       It isn't the first time the flirtatious jurist has made the news

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:58 AM High-flying balloon characters star in U.S. Thanksgiving parade       NEW YORK — Throngs of spectators lined the streets of New York on Thursday as colourful, high-flying balloons helped usher in the holiday season during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The annual tradition, which dates back nearly a century, packed streets as a procession of giant inflatables and floats streamed for more than 40 blocks […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:51 AM Dense fog leads to advisory for much of southern Ontario       Pearson said the flow of arriving flights has been reduced to maintain safe operations

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:53 AM Pakistan appoints ex-spy master Gen. Munir as new army chief       ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has named the country's former spy chief as head of the military, the information minister said Thursday, ending months of speculation about the new appointment. The army has historically wielded huge influence in Pakistan, ruling it for half of its 75-year history, and also oversees its nuclear […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:52 AM EU nations fail to close rift on gas prices as cold sets in       BRUSSELS (AP) — On winter's doorstep, European Union nations again failed to bridge bitter disagreements over a natural gas price cap Thursday as they struggle to effectively shield 450 million citizens from massive increases in their utility bills. An emergency meeting of energy ministers only showed how the energy crisis tied to Russia's war in […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:52 AM Statistics Canada says job vacancies rose 3.8 per cent in September       OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the number of job vacancies was up 3.8 per cent in September at 994,800. The agency says the month-over-month increase was largely attributable to seasonal variations, as job vacancies typically peak in September. The number of vacancies in the accommodation and food services sector rose 12.0 per cent to 152,400, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:52 AM Walmart manager kills 6 in Virginia in another mass slaying       CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — A Walmart manager pulled out a handgun before a routine employee meeting and began firing wildly around the break room of a Virginia store, killing six co-workers in the nation's second high-profile mass shooting in four days, police and witnesses said. The gunman was dead when officers arrived late Tuesday at […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:50 AM Alleged Chinese spy working for Hydro-Québec seeking bail       LONGUEUIL, Que. — A former employee of Quebec's electricity utility who is charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China told his bail hearing today he wants to stay in Canada to clear his name. It is Day 2 of Yuesheng Wang's bail hearing at the courthouse in Longueuil, Que., south of Montreal. The […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:34 AM Technology sector helps lead S&P/TSX composite higher in late-morning trading       TORONTO — Gains in the technology sector helped Canada's main stock index gain nearly 100 points in late-morning trading. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 80.90 points at 20,363.16. The gain came with U.S. stock markets closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Canadian dollar traded for 74.99 cents US compared with 74.67 cents US on […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:32 AM High-flying balloon characters star in Thanksgiving parade       NEW YORK (AP) — Throngs of spectators lined the streets of New York on Thursday as colorful, high-flying balloons helped usher in the holiday season during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The annual tradition, which dates back nearly a century, packed streets as a procession of giant inflatables and floats streamed for more than 40 […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:20 AM Shooting in Russian city leaves 4 dead, including gunman       MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities say a gunman opened fire in a southern city on Thursday fatally injuring three people and then killed himself. The violence took place in the city of Krymsk in the Krasnodar region, about 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) south of Moscow. Alexander Runov, a spokesman for the regional interior ministry, said […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:20 AM Motion to ban fireworks in Brampton passes unanimously at committee meeting       The City of Brampton is one step closer to banning fireworks after a motion was passed unanimously at a committee meeting. Councillor Dennis Keenan brought forward to motion, seconded by Gurpartap Singh Toor, to ban the use, discharge and sale of fireworks across Brampton. Keenan says fireworks would only be allowed in the film industry […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:19 AM Diplomats: Venezuela's government, opposition to meet       MEXICO CITY (AP) — The government of Venezuela and its opposition will resume over the weekend long-stalled negotiations meant to find a common path out of their country's complex crisis, Norwegian diplomats announced Thursday. The announcement of the upcoming discussions in Mexico City comes two weeks after delegates from both parties participated in a round […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:14 AM Woman wanted in Scarborough assault       Toronto police have arrested a man and are looking for a woman in connection with an aggravated assault in Scarborough. Investigators say at around 5 a.m. on Sept. 20, a 42-year-old man was assaulted with a knife in the Eglinton Avenue East and Markham Road. He was taken to hospital with injuries. A man and […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:03 AM Iran arrests outspoken player amid World Cup scrutiny       DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple with nationwide protests that have cast a shadow over the team as it competes in the World Cup before a global audience. The semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:03 AM Bombed, not beaten: Ukraine's capital flips to survival mode       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Residents of Ukraine's bombed but undaunted capital clutched empty bottles in search of water and crowded into cafés for power and warmth Thursday, switching defiantly into survival mode after new Russian missile strikes a day earlier plunged the city and much of the country into the dark. In scenes hard to […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:03 AM UN rights body deplores Iran crackdown, establishes probe       BERLIN (AP) — The U.N. Human Rights Council voted Thursday to condemn the bloody crackdown on peaceful protests in Iran and create an independent fact-finding mission to investigate alleged abuses, particularly those committed against women and children. A resolution put forward by Germany and Iceland was backed by 25 nations, including the United States and […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:02 AM France lawmakers adopt enshrining abortion in constitution       PARIS (AP) — Lawmakers in France's lower house of parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution to enshrine abortion rights in the country's constitution, the first step in a lengthy and uncertain legislative battle prompted by the rollback of abortion rights in the United States. The measure was approved with 337 lawmakers voting for and 32 […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:34 AM Police seek assistance finding woman missing since Saturday       Ottawa police are looking for public assistance in locating Isabel Martinez, missing since Nov. 19. Martinez was last seen in the Orléans area. She is described as five feet tall with long brown hair, half-dyed green, with a piercing on her lower lip. No clothing description is available. Martinez uses OC Transpo. Anyone with information […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:18 AM Firefighters tackle hazards including diesel tanks in blaze at commercial shop       Firefighters had to contend with dangers including various fuel sources and a pair of large diesel tanks as they tackled a fire at a commercial property on Moonstone Road overnight but no injuries were reported at the unoccupied building. Firefighters from Station 46 in Rideau-Goulbourn responded to multiple 911 calls reporting the large building near […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:00 AM Adam: Why won't Doug Ford listen to municipalities?       The premier wants to increase housing — a goal everyone agrees with. But Bill 23 has raised huge concerns with local authorities across Ontario.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:00 AM Today's letters: Which World Cup soccer players are the real heroes?       Thursday, Nov. 24: On the FIFA World Cup and human rights. You can write to us at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:00 AM MacKay: Here's why Canada should fund advanced diabetes treatment       Right now, the Yukon is the only place in Canada that gets coverage right.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 24, 2022 6:00 AM The case that haunts Ottawa's new police chief: The disappearance of Tamara Chipman       In 2005, Eric Stubbs was a newly arrived RCMP staff sergeant in Terrace B.C. Then he was assigned to a missing person case on the Highway of Tears.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 24, 2022 6:00 AM Ottawa man who posted secret sex videos online jailed for groping teen       Jacob Rockburn said he was looking for "friendship and attention" from the teen girl.

Windsor Star Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:39 AM Windsor police seek suspect in bank fraud       Windsor police are asking for the public's help to identify a man suspected of defrauding local banks out of almost $25,000. The crime targeted three separate banks in the Windsor area. The lone male reportedly used fraudulent identification to illegally withdraw large sums of money from a customer's account. On Wednesday, Windsor police shared multiple […]

Windsor Star Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:19 AM Spitfires continue to struggle for consistency as Attack hand club its fifth loss in nine games       Once again, the Windsor Spitfires followed a step forward with another step back. Returning home after a solid road win on Sunday, the Spitfires came out flat on Wednesday as the Owen Sound Attack built a four-goal lead en route to a 6-3 win over Windsor before a crowd of 3,886 at the WFCY Centre. […]

Windsor Star Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:11 AM S'Aints ready to 'sleigh' hunger through annual fundraising concert       It was just a taste of what's to come as The S'Aints took to the Cosmos stage at Caesars Windsor Wednesday to reveal the recipients of this year's Sleighing Hunger fundraiser and provide a preview of the show. Band members Jody Raffoul, Jeff Burrows, Wes Buckley, Kelly "Mr. Chill" Hoppe, David Cyrenne, Kelly Authier, Marty […]

Windsor Star Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:46 AM Crash on Highway 3 near Essex results in multiple hospitalizations       Essex County OPP are continuing to investigate a serious collision that occurred on Highway 3 near the town of Essex on Wednesday night. Police, firefighters, and paramedics responded shortly after 8 p.m. to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 3 and County Road 8. According to OPP, the collision occurred between a passenger […]

Windsor Star Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:17 AM Windsor police seize handgun, drugs, and more in raid       A Glock 43 handgun equipped with a drum-style ammunition magazine was among the illegal items seized by Windsor police in a drug raid on Tuesday. Members of the Windsor Police Service's drugs and guns unit (DIGS) have been investigating a residence in the 300 block of Pine Street. On Tuesday, officers executed a search warrant […]

Windsor Star Thursday, November 24, 2022 6:00 AM Reader letter: Those who lost their lives in battle must not be forgotten       During Remembrance Day, I thought of all those many souls, brave, strong and righteous who gave the world so much by standing up against injustice and crusaders of evil who thirsted for world domination. They did so at such an enormous cost of life. These men and women of honour include many who paid the […]

The Province Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:55 AM Canucks 4, Avalanche 3: Vancouver battles hard to right the ship       The Canucks scored first, fell behind in the first and Colorado looked set to blow the doors open. But the Canucks managed to hold on against the high-flying Avalanche

The Province Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:03 AM Condo Smarts: Legal expertise key to holding successful condo wind-up meetings       Support can confirm voting procedures are conducted and calculated correctly

Ottawa Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:24 AM GARRIOCH: The Ottawa Senators don't go down without a fight in 4-1 loss to Knights       KNIGHTS 4, SENATORS 1 LAS VEGAS _ The Ottawa Senators left Vegas strip empty-handed Wednesday night. Like so many nights this season, the effort was there, but the result was totally pointless. The odds were already stacked against the Senators coming into this one and they didn't go down without putting up a fight, but […]

Ottawa Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 5:30 AM YOU SAID IT: A wall around Trudeau       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:20 AM Part of 33rd Street closed for a day after police respond to collision in Central Industrial area       A portion of 33rd Street East was closed for several hours. The collision involved a large truck and power infrastructure.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:59 AM Saskatoon woman dead after two-vehicle collision on Valley Road       The 30-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:24 AM Red-hot Saskatoon Blades face test against visiting Winnipeg Ice       Saskatoon is 10 points back of Winnipeg as the Blades sport a 15-4-0-0 record and a four-game winning streak.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:24 AM Sask.-born author Jesse Thistle selected for Indigo's best book list for 2022       "You're given a big platform. I want to inspire people to social justice issues. That's what I'm hoping for from this list."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:00 AM How do honey bees survive our Saskatchewan winters?       Honey stored in the hive is meant to ensure the survival of the queen bee and the hive throughout the year.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:09 AM Letter: Anti-hate kits needed in Saskatchewan schools to combat racism       A former educator writes that the anti-hate toolkit discouraged by Saskatchewan's government would have been helpful.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:05 AM Nipawin event to explore keys to success for women leaders       An event scheduled for Saturday in the Saskatchewan town offers advice and consulting to help women achieve their goals.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:04 AM Throwback Thursday: Retired trolley buses move to B.C. in 1973       Every Thursday, we feature an image from that day in history in the StarPhoenix archives.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:00 AM Supreme Court spurns bid to restore Sask. man's dangerous offender tag       Gary Iron is no longer a dangerous offender after Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal overturned the robbery conviction that led to his 2019 sentence.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:00 AM Ailsa Watkinson: Christian schools funding in Sask. requires debate       The curriculum used at private Christian schools in Saskatchewan shows the need for a public discussion on the goals of education.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:33 AM Huskies' Nyhus earns U Sports weekly award       Regina-born University of Saskatchewan Huskies quarterback Mason Nyhus is the offensive player of the week in U Sports football.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:31 AM Roughriders boost offensive line by signing Jeremiah Poutasi       Jeremiah Poutasi, who spent six seasons in the NFL, has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:45 AM 'Overwhelmed' family doctors in Sask. unable to help strained ERs       A scarcity of family doctors is putting pressure on emergency rooms, says the Saskatchewan College of Family Practitioners.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:00 AM Intentions questioned as Sask. looks to expand policing, minister powers       "We keep on asking, like is this the nexus to go to a provincial police force?" says Casey Ward, president of the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:00 AM Julia Vydrova a fine fit with Cougars women's basketball team       Julia Vydrova has made the move from Prague to starring with the Regina Cougars women's basketball team.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:00 AM 'It is only a game': Reader says some Rider fans took Blue Bombers rivalry too far at Grey Cup       I am an unwavering fan of the Roughriders, but this weekend I was embarrassed by many of these same fans, writes Casmeara Morrow.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:05 AM Rights issues at World Cup a 'huge blemish' on FIFA: Hall of Famer       Carrie Serwetnyk, the first woman inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame and an advocate for equal rights in sports, is in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup and says the event is "still trying to find its joy."

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:03 AM Inflation relief measures should be temporary, says Tiff Macklem       Governments looking to provide inflation relief to Canadians should choose measures that are well targeted and temporary, says Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:00 AM Oil and gas drilling sector wants federal tax credit to help decarbonization effort       The organization representing Canada's oil and gas drilling sector is asking the federal government to create a new tax credit it says it needs to help the industry decarbonize.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:57 AM Some of Canada's Big Six banks doing better than others on climate policy        Some of Canada's Big Six banks are pulling ahead of others on climate policy but they all still have a ways to go, said a report out on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:50 AM Federal tourism minister from Alberta concerned about proposed sovereignty act       A federal Liberal cabinet minister from Alberta says he's extremely concerned that Premier Danielle Smith is moving forward with her proposed sovereignty act, which he sees as an attack on Canadian unity.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:48 AM Trudeau dishes on what he discussed with Xi Jinping at G20       Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered his most detailed explanation yet on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, about what kind of "interference" he brought up with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a meeting earlier this month.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:44 AM Feds ask for judicial review of $40B Indigenous child-welfare settlement       The federal government is asking a judge to review some aspects of the $40-billion settlement agreement over discrimination in the Indigenous child-welfare system, after the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal rejected the deal in late October.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:42 AM Afro-Indigenous woman wins $150,000 in human rights discrimination case       An Afro-Indigenous woman has been awarded $150,000 in compensation by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal after her children were wrongfully seized by a child welfare agency.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:40 AM Alberta handouts will fuel, not ease inflation, economists predict       Provinces peppering the public with cash to deal with soaring prices compounds inflation rather than easing it, economists say.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 6:10 AM Canada backed bid to scale back 'unabated' fossil fuels, but pledge never made it into the final COP27 agreement       Canada was one of more than 80 countries to call for the phasedown of unabated fossil fuels as COP27 negotiations went into overtime.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 6:10 AM Politics remain heated around carbon tax for Atlantic Canada       Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island will all see the federal charge, often referred to as a carbon tax, go into effect after failing to propose province-led plans that meet climate standards, Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault announced Tuesday.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 6:10 AM 'I did not want to be involved': Police officer quits task force over concerns about RCMP tactics at Fairy Creek       A member of the RCMP's controversial Community-Industry Response Group (C-IRG) resigned from the unit over concerns about "unjustifiable" police behaviour during a crackdown on Fairy Creek old-growth activists, a freedom-of-information request shows.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 6:10 AM Animals bred in captivity develop physical changes that may hinder survival in the wild       Captive-breeding programs lead to shorter wingspans in birds and behavioural changes that leave animals more vulnerable to predators, a global study finds.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 6:10 AM Ontario Premier Doug Ford betrays his promise to protect the Greenbelt       It's no secret developers want to build in Ontario's Greenbelt. If the provincial government opens the door to allowing land swaps, there will be no way to close this door again.

National Observer Thursday, November 24, 2022 6:10 AM Film interconnecting colonization and deforestation in the boreal screened for senators, ministers        Filmmaker Michael Zelniker says the film is not his story, but those of the Elders who shared their knowledge and stories with him. Now, Zelniker hopes politicians will listen to the Elders and act.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:55 AM Sherbrooke man arrested after cat is beaten to death       A 35-year-old man will be summoned to appear in court to face a charge of animal cruelty.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:54 AM Candiac resident denies spying for China while working at Hydro-Québec       Yuesheng Wang tells his bail hearing in Longueuil the emails he sent to a personal address were "open source" and "already published."

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:20 AM COVID-19 update: Quebec reports 10 more deaths       The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 increased again.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:57 AM Bixi sets records for ridership and members in 2022       The bicycle-sharing service says use of its e-bikes was 24 per cent higher than that of its conventional counterparts this year.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:43 AM 'We have to get closer to the community,' new Montreal police chief says       Fady Dagher was officially nominated to the job as the chief of the Montreal police force Thursday morning.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:35 AM Québec solidaire MNAs swear oath to King Charles III; PQ still holding out       QS co-spokesperson Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois said his party members want to get back into the legislature and table a bill abolishing the obligation.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:25 AM Brownstein: Montreal's 'muralists among the best anywhere'       Urban explorer Archie Fineberg has released another book on the city's street-art scene, highlighting a dazzling array of murals and graffiti.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:25 AM Laval police launch major operation targeting gun violence       The operation follows a shooting incident Nov. 11 police say was related to gangs and forced the lockdown of Collège Montmorency.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:42 AM People who can't work remotely need more sick days because of COVID: unions       Quebec unions worry a lack of sick days could lead to employees working even if they are ill.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:37 AM Stromae about to storm Montreal's Bell Centre for four nights       The Belgian singer is particularly huge in Quebec, but his stardom extends beyond the francophonie, as proved by two sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden.

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:16 AM Winter arts guide calendar of events       THEATRE Theatre Calgary Dec. 7-31: Little Women. This coming-of-age, Civil War-time story about the four March sisters during the holidays is a classic. It follows Jo and her sisters who are facing tumultuous times. They need to be imaginative, wise, and brave – all while approaching adulthood. Jan. 31- Feb. 19: Little Red Warrior and […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:01 AM 'A deeper sense of belonging and purpose': Calgary's hardcore scene is bigger than ever, but it's about more than the music       For a week in August, Calgary became a bonafide hub for heavy music. Within a week of each other, two all-ages festivals focused on thundering hardcore music took place in Calgary. Dozens of bands from across North America descended on the city. For the first time, the Wild Rose Hardcore Festival – a longtime event […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:00 AM Former Theatre Calgary director finds purpose on pilgrimage in Spain       Whether he was directing, mentoring an artist or writing a play, during the 11 years that Dennis Garnhum served as artistic director of Theatre Calgary, he proved himself a born storyteller. With his book, Toward Beauty, Garnhum has made himself the central character in an amazing true story of a life renewed. Garnhum left Theatre […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:14 AM Settle in for some holiday tunes: A curated Christmas playlist       Whether you're planning a holiday get-together, or need a little inspiration for your Christmas decorating or baking, a good yuletide playlist will help. CKUA radio host Lisa Wilton dug into the vaults for a few songs to get your seasonal soundtrack started. She & Him – All I Want for Christmas Is You Mariah Carey's platinum-selling […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:23 AM Rediscover the magic of childhood with family-friendly winter adventures       Recently, my family and I stepped into a life-sized storybook, and it was magical. I watched four children under the age of six squeal with joy as they ran through the scenes of Goodnight Moon, the new digital immersion experience at Telus Spark. A stream of stars followed their feet as they ran across the […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:00 AM 51 years ago today: D.B. Cooper pulled off his daring hijacked plane heist       On this date, Nov. 24, in history: In 1639, astronomer Jeremiah Horrocks first observed the transit of Venus across the Sun. In 1642, Dutch mariner Abel Tasman discovered Tasmania, a triangular-shaped island lying to the southeast of Australia. In 1713, Father Junipero Serra, a Spanish missionary to western America, was born. From 1769, he established […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:56 AM Varcoe: West side story for downtown Calgary needs a big role for local players       Local problems usually require local solutions. And they always need local commitment. For Maxim Olshevsky, this means tackling some of the persistent problems in the west side of downtown Calgary. The managing director of Peoplefirst Developments has a personal connection to the area — having lived there as a teenager — while the firm has […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:40 AM Your letters for Nov. 24, 2022       More suburbs not needed Re: Tour raises concerns about building on wetlands, Sept.19 The proposed Ricardo Ranch in southeast Calgary is a 10,000-home development in an area where wildlife flourishes, including a blue heron colony. The pro-development staff have offered fences and signs to protect the wildlife but people don't care about fences and signs. […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:01 AM Backdrop to the stars: Film historian looks at Alberta's early film history, involvement of Stoney Nakoda       In 2015 and 2016, Calgary film historian Mary Graham would regularly get together with 12 elders from the Stoney Nakoda First Nation for movie nights at the resort and casino on the Morley reserve. The screenings were part of the Stoney Nakoda Film Project, an ongoing collaboration between the writer and elders to uncover and […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:30 AM Nelson: Neither crooks nor Kremlin funded Freedom Convoy       It wasn't the Russians, or the Chinese. And it certainly wasn't some criminal organization that stumped up those big bucks. Nope, the folks who came up with the bulk of the cash supporting that now famous Freedom Convoy of Ottawa-bound truckers — unknowingly putting themselves in danger of having their personal bank accounts frozen — […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:03 AM Bell: Team Danielle Smith, more inflation-fighting goodies coming!       She's not done yet. When Premier Danielle Smith rolled out her $2.4-billion inflation-fighting plan Tuesday she did mention there was much more to do. But Smith's sentiment was a single sentence in a televised address of many, many sentences. The morning after the premier's time on the tube, Matt Jones, Smith's point man on affordability, […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:28 AM SNAPSHOTS: Vladar shines as Flames fall in shootout to Penguins       PITTSBURGH — Of the 700-and-some regulars in the National Hockey League, there might not anybody more genuinely grateful for his spot in The Show than Dan Vladar.  As the Calgary Flames spend the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday south of the border, the feeling is certainly mutual. Vladar was superb Wednesday, racking up 38 saves in what ended […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:00 AM Letters, Nov. 24: 'What about us single folk, Dani?'       NOTHING FOR ME So, with "Dani dollars", a family (or senior) struggling to get by on $15,000 a month ($180,000/year) gets at least $100/month (helps with gas for the Lexus), while a single person working for minimum wage gets bupkis! Seems reasonable. MARTIN WATTS (We get that.) TOO PRICEY I love the Spruce Meadows Christmas […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:00 AM MARTIN: Sad reminder of challenges facing first responders       Even the most hardened individual would have to be emotionally gutted when hearing Erickson's tale

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:46 AM Save the date: PuSh International Performing Arts Festival 2023 announces lineup       The annual celebration of international performing arts announces the 2023 lineup.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:30 AM Douglas Todd: Ethnic politics is already a science in the U.S. It's on the way in Canada       Opinion: Pollsters in Canada have been reluctant to probe how ethnicity affect politics. But discussion here is opening up

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:58 AM B.C. Children's Hospital triages patients from E/R due to respiratory illness spike       Christy Hay, the hospital's executive director of clinical operations, says the department is mostly seeing viral illnesses including COVID-19 and an increasing number of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus cases, or RSV.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:36 AM Charges laid in organized crime cash laundering operation       "In a one-year period alone investigators identified the transfer of $24 million in cash, while the group's money laundering activities date back to at least 2013." — ALERT's Mike Tucker

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:30 AM COVID update for Nov. 24-30: New B.C. case data expected today | U.S. study finds updated vaccines offer better protection than original | B.C. CDC drops self-isolation requirements       Here's your weekly update with everything you need to know on the COVID situation in B.C. and around the world.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:18 AM Vancouver Weather: Mainly cloudy       Metro Vancouver is in for more wet weather before the temperature drops next week, and there's snow in the forecast.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:10 AM B.C. RCMP charge 77-year-old suspect accused of hitting residential school marchers with pickup       Richard Manuel, who is 77, has been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:00 AM First Nations leader expresses frustration as police cleared in another shooting of an Indigenous person       B.C.'s Independent Investigations Office has cleared RCMP in the shooting death of a man in Opitsaht

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:00 AM Ian Mulgrew: Canada's refugee system continues to fail Afghans       Desperation has set in for one family seeking to come to Canada as they face being shipped by Pakistan back into the hands of the Taliban