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TORONTO STAR Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:52 AM Two TTC employees chased by person with syringe at Dundas station, say police       Toronto police say the incident happened early Wednesday morning at Dundas subway station.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:46 AM Toronto mayor calls for national summit to tackle mental health crisis

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, January 25, 2023 5:00 AM Sloppy work turns busy Toronto intersection into dangerous tripping hazard for the unwary       Loose paving stones at Yonge and St. Clair could snag a toe — and the city's fix won't last.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:00 AM Snowstorm live updates: TDSB, TCDSB says buses are running, warn of delays later; Toronto says plowing likely to continue into the weekend       A winter storm is expected to hit Toronto with snow expected throughout the day. Check back with thestar.com for updates.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:00 AM Southern, eastern Ontario brace for snowstorm, difficult travel conditions

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 5:53 AM Storm to bring up to 20 centimetres of snow to southern Ontario today       Up to 20 centimetres of snow is expected to fall on some areas in southern Ontario today.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:53 AM TTC workers chased through subway station by suspect with syringe       One person is in custody after two TTC employees were allegedly chased through a subway station by a suspect wielding a syringe early Wednesday.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:29 AM Toronto listed among 'world's most overrated cities' in new report. Here's where it ranks       While some Toronto residents might think they live in the best city in the world, there's a chance at least one in 10 tourists who visit feel differently, according to a new report.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:39 AM Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Etobicoke       A pedestrian has died from their injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Etobicoke late last night.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:30 AM Here are the bus and school cancellations due to the Ontario snowstorm       Ontario school board class and bus cancellations due to the incoming snowstorm.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:00 AM Toronto mayor calls for national summit to address 'mental health crisis' playing out on streets        Toronto Mayor John Tory is calling for a national summit on mental health, saying we are seeing a "mental health crisis," the effects of which are playing out in Toronto every day.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:02 AM Canadians told us why they changed jobs during COVID. Here's how their lives have changed since       In late 2021, CTVNews.ca asked Canadians to share their stories about how they changed jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. CTVNews.ca caught up with some of those people to see where they are now and ask whether the decision they made was the right one.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:58 AM Southern, eastern Ontario brace for snowstorm, difficult travel conditions       Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for most of southern and eastern Ontario, with a significant storm expected to hit parts of the province.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:00 AM When a teen boy developed an eating disorder, his family felt they'd 'lost him.' Now, he's sharing his story       Aware of the stereotypes and lack of knowledge about male eating disorders, a Canadian teen is sharing his story, hoping it helps others open up.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:45 AM What another Bank of Canada rate hike could mean       The Bank of Canada is scheduled to make an interest rate announcement Wednesday that's widely expected to push its key policy rate up to 4.5 per cent -- the highest it's been since 2007. Economists are predicting the central bank, which has made a rapid succession of large hikes since it began raising from near-zero in March, is nearing an end to the increases.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:00 AM Indigenous identity fraud 'the ultimate step in colonialism,' Metis lawyer says       Since Grey Owl a century ago, people of European descent have falsely claimed to be Indigenous for personal gain or a sense of absolution, but one Metis legal expert says it would take a psychiatrist to try to fully answer, 'why?' Lawyer Jean Teillet's report examined the harm caused by Indigenous identity fraud, outlined red flags for spotting potential deceit and suggested measures to prevent it.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:55 AM After U.S. offer, Germany unleashes Leopard tanks for Ukraine       After weeks of hesitation that saw growing impatience among Germany's allies, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday that his government would provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks and approve requests by other countries to do the same.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:42 AM Justin Bieber sells entire music back catalogue to Hipgnosis       The deal covers more than 290 titles released before the end of 2021, including megahits 'Despacito,' 'Sorry' and 'Baby.'

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:41 AM Charges laid in downtown London, Ont. arson involving multiple vehicles       London, Ont., police have laid charges in an arson investigation following an overnight fire on Tuesday near the city's downtown.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:38 AM Southern, eastern Ontario brace for snowstorm, difficult travel conditions       Environment Canada warned the rapidly accumulating snow could lead to possible isolated power outages, reduced visibility and difficult travel.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:35 AM Hamilton, Niagara area public schools remain open despite snowfall warning       Despite snowfall warnings for much of southern Ontario, most school boards have decided to remain open Wednesday. However, afternoon buses may see delays.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:34 AM 'Hard nowadays because the rent's so high,' Kingston, Ont. unhoused resident says       Unhoused campers behind the Integrated Care Hub on Montreal Street will be allowed to stay where they are through the winter.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:31 AM ANALYSIS: Jets' reputation as a contender makes them a target for competition       As one of the top teams in the Western Conference, Winnipeg's reputation as a legitimate contender has swirled throughout the NHL, thus placing a firm target on their presence.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:18 AM Tip from witness at gas station leads to impaired driving arrest in Port Hope: police       A Cobourg resident reported seeing an individual at a Division Street gas station who appeared intoxicated and was stumbling while attempting to use a gas pump.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:12 AM Police say same suspect involved in TTC employee and Scarborough Walmart assault       Toronto police say they believe the same suspect or suspects are involved in two separate cases involving assault of a TTC employee and someone standing outside a Walmart.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:47 AM Suspect arrested after TTC employees chased with a syringe, Toronto police say       Toronto Police say a suspect has been arrested after two TTC employees were allegedly chased with a syringe in the city's downtown core.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:22 AM 'I'm worried for my little boy': N.B. parents push back on proposed French immersion program       The latest French immersion consultation for N.B. was held in Saint John and lasted about three hours with intense scrutiny of the program from dozens of parents and teachers.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:40 AM Paige Spiranac has advice for guys whose gals have fallen for Bengals' Joe Burrow       High-powered golf influencer Paige Spiranac is offering a helping hand to football widowers whose wives and girlfriends have fallen in love with Cincinnati Bengals heartthrob Joe Burrow. Spiranac, 29, took to Twitter (natch!) to perform what she's calling a "wellness check" on the army of men who are suddenly lovelorn. She posted a video with […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:31 AM Pope Francis says homosexuality not a crime, but 'it is a sin'       VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as "unjust," saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church. "Being homosexual isn't a crime," Francis said during an exclusive interview Tuesday with The Associated Press. Francis […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:29 AM Unstoppable Mikaela Shiffrin extends her record to 84 wins       Mikaela Shiffrin took a record-extending 84th women's Alpine skiing World Cup victory on Wednesday by completing a back-to-back giant slalom double in the Italian resort of Kronplatz. Still fizzing from Tuesday when she moved clear of retired compatriot Lindsey Vonn with a record 83rd win, the unstoppable American kept her calm to dominate the first […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:17 AM John Tory calls for national summit to tackle mental health crisis       Tory says he first made the proposal directly to Justin Trudeau in December.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:09 AM Madonna's biopic axed as singer focuses on world tour       Madonna's biopic has been scrapped. The 'Vogue' hitmaker had been planning to direct the movie – which was due to star 'Ozark' actress Julia Garner in the lead role – herself but the project has now been put on hold in definitely while the 64-year-old singer focuses on her newly-announced world tour. Sources told Variety […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:01 AM Microsoft reports outage for Teams, Outlook, other services       LONDON — Microsoft said it's seeing some improvement to problems with its online services including the Teams messaging platform and Outlook email system after users around the world reported outages Wednesday. In a status update, the tech company reported "service degradation" for a number of its Microsoft 365 services. Thousands of users reported problems with […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:59 AM Novak Djokovic romps on towards 10th Australian title       MELBOURNE — Novak Djokovic continued making his quest for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title look like a walk in the park by demolishing Andrey Rublev to reach the last four on Wednesday. The Serb, still wearing a thigh strapping but looking supreme, raced to a 6-1 6-2 6-4 victory with a performance that would […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:54 AM Conor McGregor investigated for physical assault in Ibiza       MADRID (AP) — Conor McGregor is under investigation in Spain after being accused of physical assault in Ibiza, court officials said Wednesday. The case had been closed but a judge ordered it to be reopened after receiving more details about the alleged incident. The court did not give any more detail about the case involving […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:48 AM 'HAPPENING WAY TOO OFTEN': Report delves into mass attacks in U.S.       WASHINGTON — As the nation reels from a week of high-profile shootings, a new report on mass attacks calls for communities to intervene early when they see warning signs of violence, encourages businesses to consider workplace violence prevention plans and highlights the connection between domestic violence, misogyny and mass attacks. The report, released Wednesday by […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:43 AM Southern, eastern Ontario brace for snowstorm, difficult travel conditions       Up to 20 centimetres is predicted in the Greater Toronto Area

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:47 AM Strong quake rattles Greek island of Rhodes, Turkish coast       ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck Wednesday off the southeastern Greek island of Rhodes, according to the Athens Geodynamic Institute. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake rattled the nearby Turkish provinces of of Mugla, Izmir and Antalya, and was felt as far […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:47 AM Mahomes the old man among 4 NFL conference title game QBs       Patrick Mahomes will be the old man among the starting quarterbacks in the conference title games. The 27-year-old All-Pro for Kansas City is the oldest member of one of the youngest groups of starting quarterbacks to make it to this round. The other three scheduled starting QBs on Sunday are 26-year-old Joe Burrow for Cincinnati, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:46 AM Pope warns German church reform process elitist, ideological       VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has warned there's a risk that a reform process in the German Catholic Church over calls for married priests and other possible liberalizing reforms might become harmfully "ideological." In an interview with The Associated Press at the Vatican on Tuesday, Francis was asked about the process in Germany, where […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:46 AM Spain: Police hold suspect for letter bombs to PM, embassies       MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities have arrested a retired man on suspicion he sent six letters containing explosive material to Spain's prime minister and the U.S. and Ukrainian embassies in the country, police said in a statement. The 74-year-old Spanish national was arrested in the northern city of Miranda de Ebro and was "very active" […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:46 AM Wall Street opens lower on worries about corporate profits       NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower on Wall Steeet on worries about corporate profits following a mixed set of earnings reports and forecasts from Microsoft and others. The S&P 500 was 1.2% lower in early trading Wednesday, on pace for a second step down after reaching its highest level in seven weeks on […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:38 AM New Bosnian government approved 3 months after elections       SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Bosnia's parliament on Wednesday approved a new government led by the small Balkan country's first female prime minister, which will be tasked with approving sweeping reforms to further Bosnia's European Union accession bid. The government was supported by lawmakers from 10 political parties that overcame their ideological differences to form a […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:33 AM Lebanese prosecutor orders release of port blast detainees       BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's top prosecutor Wednesday ordered all suspects detained in the deadly 2020 port blast in Beirut released, a lawyer for two detainees and judicial officials said. The move by chief prosecutor Ghassan Oweidat is another blow to the investigation, which has stalled for years. The probe has threatened to rattle Lebanon's ruling […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:32 AM Shiffrin adds to record total with 84th win in another GS       SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin didn't wait long to add to her record total of World Cup wins. A day after securing record victory No. 83, Shiffrin added her 84th win on Wednesday in another giant slalom on the same course. And like how she did it a day earlier, Shiffrin […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:29 AM Suspects involved in BB gun attack on TTC driver linked to another assault: police       Toronto police believe the suspects wanted for shooting a BB gun at a TTC employee over the weekend in the city's east were also responsible for another assault involving a BB gun the day before. The first assault happened on Friday night. Officers were called to Scarborough Town Centre near Progress Road and McCowan Avenue […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:19 AM Cannabis company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings changing name to BZAM       TORONTO — The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. is changing its name to BZAM Ltd. The cannabis company says it will also change its ticker symbol on the Canadian Securities Exchange to BZAM.  The exact timing of the name change to BZAM, which is one of the brand names of cannabis used by the company, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:17 AM Fatigue and despair build as California copes with massacres       MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — In the wake of the worst massacre in Los Angeles County history, the California governor was meeting gunshot victims in the hospital when he was pulled away and briefed on a mass shooting at the other end of the state. Word that a gunman had killed seven people at mushroom […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:10 AM Yellen tours wildlife reserve to start South Africa visit       HAMMANSKRAAL, South Africa (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen used a tour of a wildlife park in South Africa on Wednesday to announce a joint initiative to combat wildlife trafficking and related criminal activities in both countries. Yellen said during a visit to the Dinokeng Game Reserve that the United States and South Africa […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:09 AM Toronto mayor calls for national summit to tackle mental health crisis       TORONTO — Canada's mental health crisis demands a national summit with representation from all levels of government, Toronto Mayor John Tory said Wednesday, claiming a lack of provincial and federal support is offloading responsibilities onto "ill-equipped" municipalities. In a statement Wednesday morning, Tory called for a summit that would see mayors, ministers, premiers and the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:06 AM Tanzania's opposition leader returns after 5 years in exile       NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has arrived home after five years in exile, three weeks after the country's president lifted a ban on opposition rallies. He arrived at the main Julius Nyerere International Airport on Wednesday afternoon and was received by opposition party officials and greeted by supporters who lined the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:03 AM Israeli troops kill Palestinian after attempted stabbing       JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, Palestinian officials said, the latest death in a surge of violence. The Israeli military said the Palestinian tried to stab a soldier. Also Wednesday, Israeli police critically wounded a Palestinian who was thought to be armed but who […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:31 AM Kaplan-Myrth: As Holocaust Remembrance Day approaches, what are we actually learning?       Rising antisemitism and intolerance mark the daily experience of many in Ottawa and across Canada. If we do not heed our history, we are headed for troubled times.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:24 AM Faulty HVAC unit blamed for carbon monoxide scare at Laurier Avenue highrise       Ottawa Fire Services blamed a faulty rooftop HVAC unit for the extremely high levels of carbon monoxide that prompted the evacuation of a Laurier Avenue highrise Wednesday morning. No one was injured in the incident, the Ottawa Paramedic Service confirmed. The fire department said that crews were called to 50 Laurier Ave. at about 4 […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:53 AM Firefighters douse vehicle fire in York Street garage       Crews made quick work of a vehicle fire in a York Street underground parking garage Wednesday morning but Ottawa Fire Services said the process of clearing the smoke will take a while. Firefighters had been at the scene at 20 York Street since 6:50 a.m., the fire department said on social media. Crews arrived three […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:12 AM Snowfall warning for Ottawa, Eastern Ontario with 15 to 20 cm expected       A snowfall warning is in effect across Ottawa with "significant" snowfall expected to start late Wednesday afternoon and continue until Thursday afternoon. A "Texas low" is expected to bring snow totalling 15 to 20 cm, Environment and Climate Change Canada said. Potential hazards include reduced visibility in heavy snow as the fast-falling flakes make travel […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:00 AM Troster: Let's make Wellington Street a place for people       "A place where magic is currently not happening is Wellington Street, which sits empty, cordoned off by concrete barriers and largely devoid of people."

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:09 AM Randy Hillier wants a change of venue for his 'Freedom Convoy' trial       If the trial is in Ottawa, there's no chance the polarizing Hillier would get an unpolluted jury, his defence lawyer said.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:05 AM Today's letters: On Mahsa Amini and the Iranian Embassy in Ottawa       Wednesday, Jan. 25: A reader applauds efforts at city council to support Iranian women. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:30 AM Proposed changes to how the public can participate in Ottawa police board meetings up for a vote next month       How people can make their voices heard at public board meetings has been a friction point for months

Windsor Star Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:16 AM School buses cancelled, but schools open in Windsor-Essex       Wednesday's winter weather has shut down all school buses in Windsor-Essex for both the public and separate boards — but the schools are still open. The Greater Essex County District School Board and the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board both announced that classes would take place despite the cancellation of morning and afternoon transportation […]

The Province Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:00 AM Canucks Game Day: What's Kraken in Seattle? Just a winning team on the rise       While balanced scoring helps lift the second-year NHL team into playoff contention, new Canucks coach Rick Tocchet is looking for a team-wide commitment to defence from his struggling club

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:04 AM YOU SAID IT: Silencing free speech       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:00 AM Kohlman: Berry Cornmeal and Jam Cake raises the winter spirits       I love simple cakes that make great use of freezer fruit, and this one would be delightful at the end of any dinner if you're having company around.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:50 AM Mike Tanton mentors Indigenous youth through love of basketball       After 30 years of coaching, Tanton credits the sport for steering him away from gang life. Now he's motivated to make the game accessible to youth across Saskatchewan.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:03 AM Zambory, Silas: Government needs to improve health care environment       'Saskatchewan's emergency departments are overwhelmed by sick patients ... and understaffed by health care professionals.'

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:00 AM Letter: Saskatoon city council had better option to fund snow removal       A reader says Saskatoon city hall should have tapped its $270 million in reserve funds to pay for snow removal instead of going into debt.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:00 AM Prairie Pride: First-of-its-kind report highlights Sask. transgender community       The 2022 Trans Sask Community Report surveyed two-spirit, transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming people in Saskatchewan.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:00 AM Regina's Annie Brass is ready for a comedy Winterruption       Comedian Annie Brass is set to perform in the all-female Aunty Show on Friday night at The Exchange as part of the Winterruption festival.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:00 AM Ochapowace Nation chief takes aim at Sask. First Act       "The Sask. First Act does not carve out anything new," counters Minister Bronwyn Eyre.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:00 AM Holland's sights set on another Saskatchewan women's curling championship       Amber Holland is among the 12 skips aiming to win the Saskatchewan women's curling championship in Estevan.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Government misses history lesson from First Nations       Bear spoke with a great deal of knowledge about treaty history. It's too bad no one from government was there to listen and learn.

National Observer Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:24 AM Innu community seeks billions from Hydro-Québec for Churchill Falls destruction       A Quebec Innu community is suing Hydro-Québec for $2.2-billion, claiming the Churchill Falls hydroelectric station has destroyed a significant part of its traditional territory.

National Observer Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:21 AM Woman stabbed on Toronto streetcar in latest transit violence

National Observer Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:20 AM Toronto transit workers must be protected from violence, union president says       Violence against transit workers is unacceptable and needs to be addressed by multiple levels of government, the president of the union representing Toronto transit employees said on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, following two attacks on uniformed staff less than 48 hours apart.

National Observer Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:17 AM Money is still available for health care despite downward economic trend: associate finance minister       Canada's economy is facing a "turbulent" year, but the federal government still has some spending room for big priorities including a new health-care deal with the provinces, Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault said on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

National Observer Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:13 AM Despite huge profits, oil execs say they can't decarbonize any faster       Oilsands executives insist they are all in on cutting emissions and will make big investments in green technology, but they maintain there isn't a place to invest that money yet.

National Observer Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:08 AM 'The ultimate step in colonialism' is Indigenous identity fraud, Métis lawyer says       Since Grey Owl a century ago, people of European descent have falsely claimed to be Indigenous for personal gain or a sense of absolution, but one Métis legal expert says it would take a psychiatrist to try to fully answer, "why?"

National Observer Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:10 AM Constitutional freedoms and the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct       A person who is not being paid to lobby is not a lobbyist. Those who choose to take time out of their busy days without remuneration are practising what constitutional scholars like to call freedom of expression or freedom of assembly.

National Observer Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:10 AM NYC pension funds take on RBC over climate plan       RBC keeps pouring billions into fossil fuel expansion despite making net-zero promises. Now, New York City pension plans are trying to force RBC to disclose the full extent of the emissions the bank is responsible for.

National Observer Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:10 AM What if an Indigenous woman was the face of Canada's $20 bill?       The Native Women's Association of Canada's "Change the Bill" campaign reimagines the $20 banknote with a diversity of Indigenous designs and the celebration and recognition of the contributions of Indigenous women.

National Observer Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:10 AM When it comes to heavier storms, rain gardens can help       About 10 years ago, San Francisco began to turn, in part, to a simple flooding solution — planting dozens of public rain gardens.

National Observer Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:10 AM Health Canada downplayed the risks of a toxic pesticide. Is that the 'tip of the iceberg'?       Critics are calling for better oversight of Canada's pesticide regulator following revelations the agency repeatedly ignored red flags raised by its own scientists about the pesticide chlorpyrifos.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:29 AM About Last Night: Habs hold their own against league's best       Kirby Dach scored both Montreal goals. He and Nick Suzuki combined for 47:20 of ice-time.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:55 AM In the Habs Room: 'Closer to where we want to be,' St. Louis says after loss to Bruins       Sam Montembeault earns praise with another strong goaltending effort.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:54 AM Quebec Liberals 'very confident' they'll hold Anglade's former riding       Interim leader Marc Tanguay says "many candidacies" are being analyzed for the coming byelection.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:52 AM Allison Hanes: Slow down, for the sake of our kids       Dangerous driving in school zones is a symptom of a bigger problem that the Quebec government must step in to fix.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:11 AM Grads offered to check out free prom attire at Mac High       Project Prom open houses for students will be held at Macdonald High School on Feb 4, March 18, April 15 and May 6.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:03 AM Prepare for travel disruptions as major snowstorm closes in on Montreal       Are you stocked up on storm snacks?

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:11 AM Obituary: Judy Isherwood (1935-2023) was a West Island publisher, teacher       Isherwood, a successful Quebec book publisher, passed away Jan. 10 at age 87.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:00 AM Brownstein: Jeopardy! gives Montreal risk manager the gamble of a lifetime       Vince Bacani was taken down by a Daily Double last week, but walked away a champion and fulfilled a longtime dream.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:00 AM Singer Jonathan Roy comes out of 'a very rough patch' on Life Distortions       The former Quebec Remparts hockey player and son of Patrick Roy wasn't happy with the music he was making, so he went off the grid and found himself.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:00 AM 'People need to understand that sex work is work'       Sex Work Autonomous Committee trying to destigmatize and support workers in the industry.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:30 AM Youthful bluegrass star Jake Vaadeland marches to the beat of his own banjo       Spotlight: Jake Vaadeland plays at the King Eddy Feb. 4.   Julia Peterson The StarPhoenix When Jake Vaadeland strolls out on stage in his vintage suit and slicked-back hair, carrying his guitar and banjo, he has a point to prove: bluegrass music isn't just a relic of times gone by. Instead, with his innovative compositions and effervescent […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:44 AM Local actor lands major role in Calgary-shot Christian film Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist       Unlike many thespians, Charles Andrew Payne does not seem to fear typecasting. When it is pointed out that his role in the Calgary-shot Christian film Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist marks the second time he has played a man of the cloth for director-star Kevin Sorbo, Payne says that it is all part of […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:00 AM Letters, Jan. 25: PM's inconsistency all political       Justin Trudeau has received international attention for his stance against supplying LNG to Germany and Japan. Instead, he seems determined to destroy our energy industry and ignore the terrible financial, environmental and personal consequences. In October 2018, Trudeau commented on LNG Canada's plan to begin construction of a $40-billion liquefied gas project at Kitimat, B.C. […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:00 AM Ford: Short-sighted governments have allowed our transportation options to dwindle       Canada has too much geography, to paraphrase Wilfrid Laurier, the country's prime minister more than 100 years ago. It still has. We may brag about being the second-largest country in the world, but the majority of our land is uninhabited or only sparsely populated. Most of us live in a long ribbon of undulating land […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:00 AM Letters, Jan. 25: 'When life gives you lemons, rise above it!'       POSITIVE ENERGY Re: Angry at the world: homeless man pleads guilty to vandalizing Peace Bridge. People use all kinds of reasons for their criminal behaviour. Several years ago, when I was a young unemployed father on welfare, I didn't engage with criminal activity. I knew life was going to turn around in my favour. And […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:00 AM Guest Opinion: High income tax rate hurting Alberta economy       In recent years, due to federal government and provincial tax hikes, Alberta's top personal income tax rate has substantially increased. First, in 2015, the Notley government replaced the province's single personal income tax rate of 10% with five tax brackets including a top rate of 15%, thus raising Alberta's top tax rate by five percentage […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 7:00 AM Bell: Farkas speaks out on UCP, Smith, Nenshi, politics and cold beer       What Jeromy Farkas says in this column will drive some conservative true believers right around the bend. Farkas realizes as much and laughs. It's at Phil's where I catch up with Farkas, former Calgary mayoral candidate, former very loud anti-establishment conservative voice on Calgary city council. Farkas has been busy, completing a relentless trek of […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:29 AM Resist urge to 'tickle' the snowpack, B.C. avalanche survivor says       Ken Wylie was one of 13 caught in an avalanche in January 2003 in B.C. Seven people died. Experts have compared this year's snowpack to that of 2003, when avalanches killed 29 people

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:27 AM Two American heli-skiers die in avalanche outside Revelstoke       A small group were heli-skiing in the area on Monday at about 2:30 p.m. when the slide hit them