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TORONTO STAR Friday, November 25, 2022 7:35 AM 1 pedestrian dead, another injured after being struck by driver in Brampton       Traffic is closed in all directions, Peel police said.

TORONTO STAR Friday, November 25, 2022 7:18 AM Pedestrian killed, second seriously injured in multi-vehicle Brampton, Ont. collision

TORONTO STAR Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM How one Anishinaabe entrepreneur aims to Indigenize fashion retail       Chelsee-Marie Pettit's fashion boutique, aaniin, in Toronto's Stackt Market sells merchandise from over 20 Indigenous clothing lines.

TORONTO STAR Friday, November 25, 2022 6:00 AM If you lost your home, could you find shelter? A Star analysis details a system in crisis       Over one week in November the city reported emergency shelters were at more than 98 per cent capacity. Its data shows the situation was even worse.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:48 AM No injuries reported after Flair Airlines plane goes off the runway at Region of Waterloo Airport        The Transportation Safety Board has been deployed to investigate after a Flair Airlines plane went off the runway at the Region of Waterloo International Airport Friday morning.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 6:25 AM One pedestrian dead after collision in Brampton       One pedestrian is dead and another is in unknown condition following a collision in Brampton Friday morning, Peel Regional Police say.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 6:15 AM Emergency crews pull car from pond in Brampton       Emergency crews are investigating after a car crashed into a pond in Brampton Friday morning.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, November 25, 2022 8:54 AM Feds to provide COVID-19 update amid 'multi-demic' hospital crunch       The federal government will provide an update on COVID-19 and address other public health concerns this morning, as hospitals across the country grapple with multiple circulating illnesses including the flu, RSV and COVID-19.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, November 25, 2022 6:11 AM PM Trudeau takes stand at Emergencies Act inquiry, security tightens       Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testifies Friday at the public inquiry probing his government's decision to invoke emergency powers in response to last winter's weeks-long 'Freedom Convoy' protests.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, November 25, 2022 6:21 AM China sentences Chinese-Canadian star Kris Wu to 13 years       A Chinese court on Friday sentenced Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu to 13 years in prison on charges including rape.

Friday, November 25, 2022 9:58 AM Missing child located in Wilberforce area: Haliburton Highlands OPP       Around noontime, officers were called to assist in the search for a child who was reported missing from a school in the Wilberforce area.

Friday, November 25, 2022 9:42 AM How a P.E.I. man found out he won $1M at the Halifax airport       John and Norma Jean Griffin from Elmsdale, P.E.I., won just over $1 million Lotto 6/49 guaranteed prize draw, after purchasing a ticket through the app.

Friday, November 25, 2022 9:39 AM White Butte RCMP respond to serious collision north of Regina       RCMP note that traffic is being rerouted for an undetermined amount of time, and drivers are asked to slow down.

Friday, November 25, 2022 9:32 AM Southside Group reopening former Movati Athletic fitness centres in London, Ont.       Southside Group announced on Friday that it has negotiated lease termination with the former athletic club and is now working to re-establish both centres under a new brand.

Friday, November 25, 2022 9:30 AM After recent string of Quebec school lockdowns, are Montreal-area schools prepared?       There have been three school lockdowns in Quebec in the last few weeks, begging the question - do schools know what to do if a dangerous situation were to occur?

Friday, November 25, 2022 9:22 AM 'Really complicated': Affordable housing a challenge in Kelowna, B.C.       It's already one of the most expensive housing markets in the country and finding an affordable place to live in Kelowna seems to be going from bad to worse.

Friday, November 25, 2022 9:11 AM Wanted federal offender known to frequent Cobourg, Barrie, Toronto areas       Oluwaseum Ojo, 25, is known to frequent the Toronto, Barrie, Cobourg and Courtice areas.

Friday, November 25, 2022 8:46 AM Saskatoon police make arrest in Exhibition bear spray incident       Saskatoon's Exhibition had several incidents of bear spray this year, with one incident seeing a one-year-old baby getting sprayed.

Friday, November 25, 2022 8:39 AM Damage to Hamilton Mountain eatery estimated to be $1 million following late-night fire       Hamilton fire says it was called out to the blaze just after midnight Friday to an address on Upper James Street and the Linc.

Friday, November 25, 2022 8:39 AM Saskatoon police investigate reports of sexual assault       Police are warning community members to be watchful of people and events around them.

Toronto Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 9:48 AM BILD: Federal government should send strong signal on housing       The 2 per cent additional hurdle imposed by the stress test poses a significant challenge to the new home buyer   Rising interest rates present a financial challenge for most Canadians. For the hundreds of thousands who bought pre-construction homes during the pandemic and are now seeking to finalize financing as they approach closing and occupancy, […]

Toronto Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 9:44 AM WATCH LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testifies at Emergencies Act inquiry       Trudeau's testimony will cap six weeks of hearings

Toronto Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 9:42 AM 'THEY DIED IN ONE DAY': Russia rains missiles on recaptured Ukrainian city       KHERSON, Ukraine — Natalia Kristenko's dead body lay covered in a blanket in the doorway of her apartment building for hours overnight. City workers were at first too overwhelmed to retrieve her as they responded to a deadly barrage of attacks that shook Ukraine's southern city of Kherson. The 62-year-old had walked outside her home […]

Toronto Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 9:40 AM Iran delivers sucker punch to Wales with stoppage-time winners       AL RAYYAN — Iran scored twice after the eighth minute of stoppage time to snatch a stunning 2-0 win over Wales that breathed new life into their World Cup campaign and left their opponents flat on their backs and facing a make-or-break decider against England. After Wales keeper Wayne Hennessey was sent off in the […]

Toronto Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 9:35 AM Deck the halls       'Amp up the cozy factor with texture, texture, texture' A time-honoured Christmas carol encourages us to deck the halls with boughs of holly but with cozy winter whites, luxe sherpas and sweater weaves glimmering for your attention, the thought of comfort and joy sounds appealing too. "Whether you want to give your space a full […]

Toronto Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 9:33 AM One pedestrian dead, another critical after struck in Brampton       Peel Regional Police say one pedestrian is dead and a second suffered critical injuries after they were hit by multiple vehicles in Brampton. Police received a call around 5:45 a.m. Friday reporting two pedestrians had been hit near the intersection of Heritage Road and Steeles Avenue. One woman died at the scene and another woman […]

Toronto Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 9:33 AM After a year, omicron still driving COVID surges and worries       A year after omicron began its assault on humanity, the ever-morphing coronavirus mutant drove COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just as Americans gathered for Thanksgiving. It was a prelude to a wave that experts expect to soon wash over the U.S. Phoenix-area emergency physician Dr. Nicholas Vasquez said his hospital admitted a growing […]

Toronto Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 9:28 AM HUNTER: Jeffrey Epstein victims sue big banks over sex trafficking       JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank are named in separate lawsuits

Toronto Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 9:26 AM Gifts to enjoy while at home       Consider household gifts that everyone can enjoy using when together My holiday gift giving habits have traditionally concentrated on each family member or friend and finding them something I hope they will enjoy using (I'm a bit of a practical gift-giver). This year I'm switching things up a little bit. I am buying family and […]

Toronto Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 9:21 AM Amazon workers demonstrate at some German, French sites on Black Friday       BERLIN/PARIS — Some workers at Amazon sites in Germany and France downed tools on Black Friday, as part of a move across the world to target the online retailer on one of the busiest shopping days of the year with calls for better pay. The Make Amazon Pay initiative, which made the call for strikes, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:46 AM Russia rains missiles on recaptured Ukrainian city       KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Natalia Kristenko's dead body lay covered in a blanket in the doorway of her apartment building for hours overnight. City workers were at first too overwhelmed to retrieve her as they responded to a deadly barrage of attacks that shook Ukraine's southern city of Kherson. The 62-year-old had walked outside her […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:46 AM Trudeau to take stand at Emergencies Act inquiry, security tightens at inquiry       OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau willtestify Friday at the public inquiry probing his government's decision to invoke emergency powers in response to last winter's weeks-long "Freedom Convoy" protests. Trudeau's testimony will cap six weeks of hearings at the Public Order Emergency Commission, which has already heard from seven Liberal ministers about why the Emergencies […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:46 AM Inflation hovers over shoppers heading into Black Friday       NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers returned to familiar holiday shopping patterns but were weighed down by inflation this Black Friday after two seasons marked by pandemic worries and supply issues. Due to elevated prices for food, rent, gasoline and other household costs, many were reluctant to spend unless there was a big sale. Shoppers were […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:46 AM Wall Street opens mixed as investors eye China virus crisis       TOKYO (AP) — Stocks are opening mixed on Wall Street Friday. The S&P 500 is down 0.1% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 0.1%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq is down 0.5%. U.S. trading resumed after markets stayed closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Markets will close early at 1 p.m. Eastern today. Global shares […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:36 AM Macron says he's not the focus of campaign accounts probe       PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday denied that he was the focus of a judicial investigation into suspected illegal financing of electoral campaigns in 2017 and 2022. The comments come after leading French newspaper Le Parisien reported that the probe targets Macron's winning election bids. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:34 AM Colorado Springs reckons with past after gay club shooting       COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — When officials unfurled a 25-foot rainbow flag in front of Colorado Springs City Hall this week, people gathered to mourn the victims of a mass shooting at a popular gay club couldn't help but reflect on how such a display of support would have been unthinkable just days earlier. With […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:30 AM Swedish activists sue state over its climate policies       STOCKHOLM (AP) — Hundreds of activists, among them Greta Thunberg, marched through the Swedish capital to a court Friday to file a lawsuit against the Swedish state for what they say is insufficient climate action. More than 600 young people under the age of 26 signed the 87-page document that is the basis for the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:16 AM 10 killed in apartment fire in northwest China's Xinjiang       BEIJING (AP) — A fire in an apartment building in northwestern China's Xinjiang region killed 10 people and injured nine, authorities said Friday, in the second major fire in the country this week, leaving a total of 48 dead. The fire broke out Thursday night in the regional capital of Urumqi, where temperatures have dropped […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:16 AM In Your Debt: 4 ways to limit your holiday debt       There's a magical feeling in the air this time of year, but that magic costs money. Every year, the pressure looms large to spend more to create perfect holidays. This high-cost season can leave you with debt that sticks around. According to NerdWallet's 2022 Holiday Shopping Report, 31% of 2021 U.S. holiday shoppers who used […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:13 AM Review: A portrait of an artist in Venice-winning doc       Nan Goldin, the subject of Laura Poitras' Venice Film Festival-winning documentary " All the Beauty and the Bloodshed," is a name you probably either know well or not at all. In the art world, she is unequivocally famous. Her photographs depicting downtown life in the late 1970s and '80s and the vibrant, glamorous bohemians she […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:04 AM Toronto park vandalized with hate-motivated graffiti: police       Toronto police are investigating a hate crime after a city park in the east end was defaced with graffiti on separate occasions. Investigators were called to Monarch Park, located in the Coxwell Avenue and Danforth Avenue area, for reports of mischief. It was determined that on Nov. 8, an unknown person spray painted hate-related graffiti […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:03 AM Serb police: man shot in border town clash between migrants       BELRADE, Serbia (AP) — One man was shot and wounded and a number of others were detained following reports of a clash between migrants in a northern Serbian town on the border with Hungary, police said on Friday. Police said they found a 20-year-old man shot twice in the chest after responding late Thursday to […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:01 AM After a year, omicron still driving COVID surges and worries       A year after omicron began its assault on humanity, the ever-morphing coronavirus mutant drove COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just as Americans gathered for Thanksgiving. It was a prelude to a wave that experts expect to soon wash over the U.S. Phoenix-area emergency physician Dr. Nicholas Vasquez said his hospital admitted a growing […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 9:00 AM Flair Airlines plane runs off runway during landing at Waterloo airport       A Flair Airlines plane has run off the runway in Kitchener-Waterloo Friday morning. The plane originated in Vancouver.

CityNews Toronto Friday, November 25, 2022 8:53 AM Greece: 7 Egyptians held, suspected of crewing migrant boat       ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say they have arrested seven Egyptians suspected of having crewed a fishing boat crammed with nearly 500 migrants that lost steering in high winds off Crete and triggered a major rescue effort earlier this week. The seven were arrested on suspicion of being involved in migrant smuggling, after a […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, November 25, 2022 9:52 AM Pellerin: Hate speech needs to be confronted and denormalized       'LGBTIQ+ communities won't be held down — we will organize, fight for our rights, and heal together.'

Ottawa Citizen Friday, November 25, 2022 9:46 AM Police seek assistance finding woman missing since Saturday       Ottawa police are looking for public assistance in locating Isabel Martinez, 24, 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 […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, November 25, 2022 9:45 AM Many different worldly influences to choose from         Richcraft Homes has been on a model home frenzy recently, building and opening a whopping 25 model homes in the span of 24 months, many of them just this fall. "It aged me 10 years," quips Richcraft's marketing manager, Shawn Bellman. In collaboration with design firm Leclair Decor, Bellman oversaw the mammoth project to overhaul […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, November 25, 2022 8:48 AM Ottawa vigil held for victims of mass shooting at LGBTQ bar in Colorado       "It's almost like we're always in vigil mode because the hate is always there, and a lot of the time the world just doesn't notice it"

Ottawa Citizen Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Today's letters: Russian diplomats in Ottawa should feel Ukraine's pain       Friday, Nov. 25: As Ukrainians face a winter with no power or heat, we could send a message to the Russian Embassy, writes one reader. Letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Friday, November 25, 2022 6:00 AM Let's talk turkey: The price of the bird is skyrocketing. So is almost everything else on the holiday table       The price of turkey increased last spring as The Ottawa Mission was preparing its annual Easter Monday meal. CEO Peter Tilley didn't think the price increase would last. "We thought it would be a two or three-month blip," he said. "We had no idea it would continue." As of this month, the price of turkey […]

Windsor Star Friday, November 25, 2022 9:38 AM Funeral to take place for Windsor man in fatal hit-and-run case       Arrangements have been made for the Windsor man who died after he was struck by a vehicle while walking last weekend. Visitation and a service for Kyle Verbrugge, 33, will take place at Faith Community Church (5265 Howard Ave.) on Saturday. His obituary describes him as "smart, industrious, and capable," with a passion for electronics […]

Windsor Star Friday, November 25, 2022 9:35 AM Start of mega-hospital build expected in 2026, earlier than forecast       Construction on the new Windsor-Essex acute care hospital is to begin almost a year earlier than previously announced, according to a Windsor Regional Hospital spokesperson. Steve Erwin said good news arrived recently from the province via its Infrastructure Ontario market update — a province-wide report that shows the status of various infrastructure projects — reporting […]

Windsor Star Friday, November 25, 2022 6:02 AM Guest column: Better watchdog needed in Canada to keep grocery prices in check       As food prices rise, many are quick to blame grocers for profiteering and taking advantage of consumers. The notion of "greedflation" has emerged as one of the most talked about issues. Food inflation in Canada is at a 41-year high at 10.3 per cent and chances are that consumers won't get a break anytime soon. […]

Windsor Star Friday, November 25, 2022 6:00 AM Reader letter: Missing old crossword puzzles       I am writing this to express my huge disappointment for the new crosswords you are now printing. I much prefer the old version. I have been enjoying the old puzzles for over 50 years and really miss them. My husband and I so enjoyed doing your New York crossword on Saturday morning. Please bring them […]

Windsor Star Friday, November 25, 2022 5:53 AM Reader letter: Lifestyle changes on horizon as numbers of elderly increase       People tend to think about how long they will live, especially as they grow older. In this regard, Statistics Canada report there were 5,825 centenarians in Canada in 2011. They predict this figure will increase to 17,000 by 2031 and incredibly to 78,000 in 2061. This will lead to many new possibilities. Pension payments will […]

The Province Friday, November 25, 2022 8:00 AM World Cup watch parties: Red and white will be in vogue at Croatian Cultural Centre for Canada-Croatia       Plenty of places to watch World Cup matches — including Canada's — especially at the Croatian Cultural Centre on Sunday, when the two countries meet.

Ottawa Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 5:30 AM YOU SAID IT: Mask push never ends       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Judge calls random U of S rape 'dehumanizing and humiliating'       Bryden Mark Bigham received a five-year sentence after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in the Arts Building with a weapon.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Women's shelter marks 30 years of combating violence in La Ronge       Last year, La Ronge women found safety at the Piwapan Women's Shelter 114 times, and there were more than 450 calls to the crisis line.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Province's annual grant to Saskatoon police increases to $7.38M       The provincial municipal police grant is another source of funding to police. For 2022-2023, the Saskatchewan government is providing more than $7.38 million to Saskatoon police.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Huskies Open: Saskatchewan wrestling squads reload to contend       "The younger girls are just getting in line with what it takes to have a championship team. We're acting like we're a championship team."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Letters: Saskatoon taxpayers' voices need to be heard on new arena       Readers question the support for spending to build a proposed new arena in Saskatoon and the location of it downtown.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Test ride: E-scooter pilot project coming to Saskatoon next year       Two E-scooter companies will be selected to operate the pilot program ahead of spring 2023.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, November 25, 2022 9:09 AM Sask. still in honeymoon phase with $500 cheques (Inside the Marble Palace)       What's good in the here and now can become political baggage later on.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, November 25, 2022 8:00 AM Letter: City of Regina must rethink priorities       Coun. Andrew Stevens seems to protest too much in defence of the city's catalyst committee, write Gord Brock.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Moe moving forward on carbon tax deal a positive step       Why now? Likely, because the government and SaskPower simply couldn't put things off much longer.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Christmas Cheer Fund: Keeping that 'Colleen spirit alive' through a kind donation       Charlene Barenkopt has made a donation to the Leader-Post Christmas Cheer Fund in memory of her childhood friend, Colleen Walker.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM 'Here to help': Regina's hub table making connections       Saskatchewan's first hub table was established in 2011 at Prince Albert as a harm and crime reduction initiative but has since grown to 14 different tables in 15 communities.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Happy anniversary: Regina theatre group celebrating rich 45-year history       Regina Lyric Musical Theatre is bringing together the past and present for its 45th anniversary concert on Dec. 1 at the Atlas Hotel.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Regina Pats' Connor Bedard sparks fan frenzy in B.C.       The Regina Pats hope that Connor Bedard fills the net as impressively as he fills the arenas during a whirlwind tour of the Western Hockey League's B.C. Division. Friday's game against his hometown team, the Vancouver Giants, has been sold out for a month. The Langley Events Centre, where the Giants are based, has a […]

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 9:28 AM Saskatchewan government deciding how to spend new carbon pricing revenue       Saskatchewan is to soon gain control of the carbon pricing charge that shows up on residents' power bills.

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 9:27 AM Long-term interest rate hikes effects will be 'more powerful' than people think: Poloz       The full effects of interest rate hikes have yet to be felt — and will be "even more powerful" than many anticipate, said former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in a speech about ways Canada can chart a path toward economic growth during uncertain times.

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 9:24 AM Quebec university study confirms practice of forced sterilizations of Indigenous women

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 9:21 AM B.C. prepared to cancel surgeries as hospitals fill with respiratory cases       Plans to make room for patients with respiratory illnesses by cancelling surgeries are in place in British Columbia hospitals, says Health Minister Adrian Dix, as parents worry about long emergency room waits with sick children.

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 9:20 AM Liberals and Tories discussed Ottawa protest strategy, PMO staff report

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 9:15 AM Liberals, Tories spar over definition of assault-style firearm for prohibition law       The Liberals say their proposed definition of a prohibited assault-style firearm applies only to guns that belong on the battlefield.

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 9:13 AM Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry       Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to appear today, November 25, 2022, at the public inquiry probing his government's decision to invoke emergency powers in response to last winter's weeks-long "Freedom Convoy" protests.

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 6:10 AM Sinking land and rising seas menace Manila Bay's coastal communities       Groundwater pumping in the Philippines is causing coastal land to sink while the razing of mangrove forest has left the area vulnerable to bigger storm surges from the rising seas.

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 6:10 AM In time of climate crisis, Manitoba unveils new water strategy       The Manitoba water strategy, released earlier this month, is a far-reaching document covering conservation, climate resilience, water scarcity, biodiversity and infrastructure.

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 6:10 AM Atlantic fishing countries band together to protect bluefin tuna       Members of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, which is made up of the 53 countries that fish in the Atlantic Ocean, held their annual meeting in Portugal this week to discuss measures to protect tuna, sharks, swordfish and other species.

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 6:10 AM Beware Pierre Poilievre and his simplistic solutions       The latest video from the Conservative Party of Canada leader, shot in front of a makeshift tent city near the Port of Vancouver, might be his most cynical and depraved yet, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 6:10 AM Toxic chemicals 'a big, big problem,' chemists warn, as countries try to strike plastic pollution deal       When Zhanyun Wang was a kid, his mother told him to avoid the sweet-smelling gases that sometimes drifted across his neighbourhood near Shanghai from nearby plastic factories. Anything that smelled "really nice," the now-researcher at the University of Zurich explained, was "probably very toxic."

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 6:10 AM Armand Garnet Ruffo, John Barton headline launch for Best Canadian Poetry 2023        Poetry should leave the reader uncomfortable and challenged so to expand their worldview to include the different experiences of others, guest editor John Barton argues in his introduction.

National Observer Friday, November 25, 2022 6:10 AM Canada's record on government transparency isn't looking so hot       We've seen significant public attention paid to transparency of government action concerning the Emergencies Act. Transparency matters across all levels of government.

Montreal Gazette Friday, November 25, 2022 8:27 AM Montreal weather: Freezing rain lakdfaljalhgaldg adjfafff       Looks like someone's cat is writing headlines again.

Montreal Gazette Friday, November 25, 2022 8:16 AM Eight people arrested during Laval police crackdown on guns and drugs       All the suspects have been freed pending their court appearances to face charges of drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession.

Montreal Gazette Friday, November 25, 2022 8:03 AM Brownstein: Film honours survivors of Harvey Weinstein's crimes, says Quebec actress       The movie She Said recognizes the survivors "in a very real, respectful and powerful way," according to Erika Rosenbaum, one of the women who came forward to accuse the now convicted sex offender.

Montreal Gazette Friday, November 25, 2022 7:42 AM Cree lumber company launched to help with housing shortage in northern Quebec       Cree Lumber's factory has a maximum capacity that would create enough lumber to build 2,000 houses a year in Waswanipi.

Montreal Gazette Friday, November 25, 2022 7:22 AM Flu shots will be free for all Quebecers       Influenza cases, COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses have flooded Quebec emergency rooms.

Montreal Gazette Friday, November 25, 2022 6:38 AM After six months of striking, no end in sight at 23 SQDC outlets       Salaries are the main sticking point, with SQDC workers making only $17.12 an hour as a starting rate.

Montreal Gazette Friday, November 25, 2022 6:00 AM Christmas Fund: Rachel's leukemia is in remission, but has taken its toll       "I was sad for my daughter when I was diagnosed, but I had to be courageous and I had to do what I had to do."

Montreal Gazette Friday, November 25, 2022 6:00 AM OCPM approves redevelopment near Big O, but calls on borough to detail its vision       The development in Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough would include 928 housing units, a medical clinic, stores, art gallery, a cultural and commercial street, community hall and urban agriculture.

Montreal Gazette Friday, November 25, 2022 6:00 AM Books for Kids: The gift of reading is a holiday tradition worth treasuring       Welcome to the holiday gift-giving season, a time to pry kids away from digital devices so they can lose themselves in a good book instead.

Montreal Gazette Friday, November 25, 2022 6:00 AM Black Friday busiest day for shopkeepers — and plumbers, too       In the U.S., there's another name for it: Brown Friday.

Calgary Herald Friday, November 25, 2022 9:17 AM Do parking lots have a future in Calgary's core? Yes … but perhaps not only for cars       It's not just downtown Calgary office buildings which have a vacancy problem. Empty parking stalls, once a rarity in Calgary's bustling core, are now commonplace among the city's surface lots and parking garages, as vehicle traffic into downtown remains below historic highs due to prolonged challenges, including lower levels of leased office space and more […]

Calgary Herald Friday, November 25, 2022 9:01 AM Make tracks this season: Alberta, B.C. ski resorts primed for a return to normal       There's a lot to celebrate for ski and snowboard areas across Western Canada right now.  The pandemic was tough on resorts in Alberta and B.C. but with restrictions lifted, they can get back to what they do best this winter: Bringing people together for outdoor activity in the mountains.  "We're fully prepared to open everything […]

Calgary Herald Friday, November 25, 2022 9:00 AM Timeless: Calgary publisher celebrates W.O. Mitchell's iconic Who Has Seen the Wind with 75th anniversary edition       There is a certain irony to the fact that W.O. Mitchell's debut novel, Who Has Seen the Wind, earned him such a large advance payment that he went on a spending spree and a night on the town with his wife, Merna. His classic 1947 novel is renowned for presenting an earnest picture of rustic […]

Calgary Herald Friday, November 25, 2022 9:00 AM Pair a day on the slopes with mountain resort deals this winter       Clearly, skiing at Whistler Blackcomb isn't a day trip for Calgarians. If you're making the effort to fly out and drive up to the double mountain resort, you'll be looking for some nice slopeside accommodations. Whistler was recently named one of the best ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada by Conde Nast Traveler readers, […]

Calgary Herald Friday, November 25, 2022 8:31 AM Alberta's Terri Clark reboots old Christmas tunes with some retro country swing on album, tour       While Terri Clark and her band were touring stadiums with superstar Reba McEntire earlier this year, they would use their downtime productively. Clark was the support act for McEntire's tour in the fall, which was probably a bit early for Christmas songs. But that was mostly what the band would be running through backstage whenever […]

Calgary Herald Friday, November 25, 2022 8:06 AM Chorney-Booth: FinePrint writes a new culinary chapter at one of Calgary's most storied heritage buildings       Calgary doesn't always do a great job of remembering restaurants of days gone by. You can't really blame us, so many places have come and gone even over the past 20 years and there's almost always something new and exciting to take a former favourite's place. But Divino Wine and Cheese Bistro is still fresh […]

Calgary Herald Friday, November 25, 2022 7:30 AM Opinion: For baby boomers still in the workforce, you have nothing to fear but your own insecurities       Baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1965, have played a significant role in shaping Canadian society. Aged 55 to 74 now, boomers continue to impact society through the Great Retirement. Record numbers of boomers are leaving the workforce, causing employment shortages in Canada. In 2019, a few months shy of my 66th birthday and after […]

Calgary Herald Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Watch: As police boost presence downtown, data backs perception of rising crime       As growing numbers of people return to downtown Calgary to work and play, law enforcement agencies say they are aware of the unease being felt due to violent crime. There is a more visible police presence in the city centre, including the establishment of safety hubs since the end of COVID-19 restrictions and the resumption […]

Calgary Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Letters, Nov. 25, 2022: 'Stop spending like Marie Antoinette'       As a property-owning, tax-paying citizen, may I make a suggestion to city hall? Do not spend more money that none of us will ever have.

Calgary Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 7:00 AM Bell: Danielle Smith, what the heck is up with your inflation plan?       Stop the presses. Take the script back for a rewrite. The good news sure didn't last long. Like less than 48 hours. Premier Danielle Smith goes on TV and tells Albertans her $2.8-billion inflation plan is just the first step, with much more to be done. The next day, Smith's point man on the plan, […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 9:35 AM Vancouver Weather: Light rain, then mix of sun and cloud       Next week is going to be chilly in Metro Vancouver, with some snow in the forecast.

Vancouver Sun Friday, November 25, 2022 9:12 AM New contest aims to help Black entrepreneurs with financing       Black businesspeople in Canada are often shut out of traditional forms of business investment