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TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:00 AM What to do in Toronto this weekend: March 17 to 19       Toronto has a lot going on this weekend. Here's a sampling of what's on.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:00 AM As Toronto considers banning cars on all — or some — High Park roads, one option appears to be gaining momentum       City staff looks likely to stop short of a complete ban on cars, with a final report expected in the spring.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:35 AM Investigation underway after senior killed in St. Catharines crash: police       Police in Niagara Region are investigating after a collision in St. Catharines Wednesday morning left an elderly woman dead.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:41 AM Provincial byelection held today in Hamilton Centre; NDP expected to win       Residents in Hamilton Centre head to the polls today to vote for a new provincial representative to replace Andrea Horwath.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:46 AM Remote work extension given to some federal public servants as others face deadline       In December, Mona Fortier announced that all departments would be mandated back to the office at least two days a week to address inconsistencies across the public service.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:40 AM Fredericton council green lights 6-storey apartment building despite lack of services       The six-storey, 147-unit apartment building will be built on Duncan Lane, which has little supportive infrastructure, according to one Fredericton councillor.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:39 AM U.S. releases video of drone encounter with Russian jet. Here's what it shows       That the two countries' top defence and military leaders were talking so soon after the encounter over the Black Sea underscored its seriousness.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:00 AM Haiti doesn't need 'outside intervention,' Trudeau suggests ahead of Biden visit       Canada has faced pressure in recent months to lead a military mission in the Caribbean nation, which has been plagued by gang violence.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:09 AM Provincial byelection held Thursday in Hamilton Centre; NDP expected to win       Residents in Hamilton Centre head to the polls today to vote for a new provincial representative to replace Andrea Horwath.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 AM 'Like a warzone': Street racing in Mississauga parking lot wreaking havoc       How one councillor says a vacant Walmart led to an increase in illegal stunt driving and late-night auto gatherings in a Mississauga parking lot.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 AM Accused of helping Iran buy anti-drone systems, Toronto-area man says he's 'not a criminal'       Five months after Trudeau announced what he called the world's toughest sanctions against Iran's Revolutionary Guard, the government has little to show for it.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:16 AM 'It's a dog and pony show': Air passenger rights expert rails against low airline fines in the wake of winter travel chaos       After a dark winter for passengers, multiple airlines were fined but a passenger rights advocate says it's too little, too late and he's calling for higher fines and less red tape.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:19 AM STARS Air Ambulance saves the life of a former lottery grand prize winner       Alberta man Neil Lund said he hasn't missed buying STARS Air Ambulance lottery tickets in 15 years, because some day he 'might need' help — a day which arrived six weeks ago.

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:45 AM U.S. releases video of Russian jet dumping fuel on its drone       KYIV, Ukraine — The Pentagon on Thursday released footage of what it said was a Russian aircraft pouring fuel on a U.S. Air Force surveillance drone and clipping the drone's propeller in international airspace over the Black Sea. The 42-second video shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:34 AM KOSHAN'S TAKEAWAYS: No shame for Maple Leafs in losing tight game to Cup champs       Not often does a team emerge from a hockey game with a season-low total in shots on goal and depart the rink without feelings of misery. So it went for the Maple Leafs following a 2-1 loss in a shootout against the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena.  Toronto […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:00 AM Colorado rounding into Cup form       Nathan MacKinnon is getting lots of mileage from defiant quotes about not writing off the Stanley Cup winners next month. "I'm not sure I'd want to see the defending champs in the first round after a great (regular) season," MacKinnon repeated Wednesday, before he scored the 2-1 shootout winner over the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:00 AM Toronto basketball fans treated to Canada's best this week thanks to NBA scheduling quirk       The best Canadian basketball has to offer is on display this week in Toronto. And no, we're not just talking about Chris Boucher, the lone bench player the Raptors have been able to count on consistently these past few weeks while the team bench play drags the Raptors down. We're talking about the Canadian-born visitors […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Co-worker insists on picking up the cheque       DEAR ABBY: I have a colleague who has become an amazing friend over the last few years. We plan dinner dates or work conferences periodically, and we also try to book spa appointments together when we have vacation time. "Sandy" is everything a person would want in a friend. However, when we go out to […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Minna       SUNshine Girl Minna is back by popular demand. Our 5-foot-4 Bohemian-style Scorpio loves searching through vintage and second-hand stores for eclectic fashion styles. Minna has many hidden talents, with one being that she is a black belt in karate. (Jack Boland/Toronto Sun)

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 2:00 AM Tim Dolighan cartoon, March 16, 2023

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:42 AM Virgin Orbit pausing all work, reportedly furloughs staff       LONDON (AP) — Virgin Orbit said Thursday it is pausing all operations amid reports that the company is furloughing almost all its staff as part of a bid to seek a funding lifeline. The U.S.-based satellite launch company confirmed it's putting all work on hold, but didn't say how long for. "Virgin Orbit is initiating […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:42 AM Austrian police warn of abstract threat to Syrian facilities       VIENNA (AP) — Austrian police issued a terror threat warning Thursday for Vienna, saying there was an "abstract" danger for Syrian institutions in the city. The alert came a day after police in Austria's capital warned of " a possible "Islamist-motivated attack" on churches and other houses of worship, citing undisclosed information received by the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:36 AM Netanyahu in Germany amid tensions at home, Iran worries       BERLIN (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting Germany's leaders Thursday on an abbreviated visit that comes in the shadow of tensions over his government's planned overhaul of Israel's judicial system and worries about Iran's nuclear program. Netanyahu has meetings scheduled with Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Germany's largely ceremonial president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:33 AM US releases video of Russian jet dumping fuel on its drone       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Pentagon on Thursday released footage of what it said was a Russian aircraft pouring fuel on a U.S. Air Force surveillance drone and clipping the drone's propeller in international airspace over the Black Sea. The 42-second video shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:33 AM Yellen to tell Congress US banking system 'remains sound'       WASHINGTON (AP) — A week after the second-largest bank collapse in U.S. history, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to tell the Senate Finance Committee that the nation's banking system "remains sound" and Americans "can feel confident" about their deposits. Yellen will be the first Biden administration official to face lawmakers over the decision to […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:32 AM Japan, South Korea renew ties at Tokyo summit       TOKYO (AP) — Japan and South Korea agreed to resume regular visits between their leaders and take steps to resolve a trade dispute during a highly anticipated summit Thursday, in what Japan's prime minister called a "big step" to rebuilding the two nations' security and economic ties as they try to overcome a century of […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:28 AM Many killed in mysterious helicopter crash in Iraq's north       DOHUK, Iraq (AP) — Several people, including militants belonging to an outlawed Kurdish insurgency group, were killed in a mysterious helicopter crash in northern Iraq, according to a statement from the Iraqi Kurdish-run counterterrorism service on Thursday. The AS350 Eurocopter crashed in the district of Chamanke in Dohuk province in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:28 AM Provincial byelection held today in Hamilton Centre; NDP expected to win       Residents in Hamilton Centre head to the polls Thursday to vote for a new provincial representative to replace Andrea Horwath. The former Ontario NDP leader held Hamilton Centre, as well as a predecessor riding, since 2004 and consistently won with wide margins. But Horwath stepped down as leader and resigned her seat after the party […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:27 AM Weekend need to know: St. Patrick's Day, Toronto Comicon; TTC/road closures       The annual St. Patrick's Parade in Toronto is taking over Bloor West this weekend, alongside the return of Toronto Comicon at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Other events include Nowruz celebrations and a festival celebrating Arabic culture. A closure on a portion of the TTC's Line 1 is scheduled this Saturday. Ongoing road closures also […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:25 AM Man given life in prison for 2019 killing of Gdansk mayor       WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The man who fatally stabbed Gdansk Mayor Paweł Adamowicz in 2019 was sentenced to life in prison by a Polish court on Thursday. Stefan Wilmont stabbed the 53-year-old Adamowicz on stage during a life charity event on Jan. 13, 2019. Adamowicz died from his wounds the next day despite a blood […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:21 AM Women's World Cup prize money increases 300% to $150M       KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — The Women's World Cup is getting 300% increase in prize money for this year's tournament. The $150 million fund for the first 32-team tournament is a huge boost from the 24-team edition in 2019, and 10 times what it was in 2015. Some of that prize money must be dedicated to […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:17 AM Trump's VP? Some in GOP already jockeying for consideration       OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Trips to Mar-a-Lago. Glowing speeches. Front-row seats at major events. The first Republican presidential primaries are nearly a year away and the candidate field is unsettled. But already, a shadow contest of another sort is underway with several Republicans openly jockeying to position themselves as potential running mates to Donald […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:16 AM Freight train carrying hazardous material derails in Arizona       TOPOCK, Ariz. (AP) — A freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in western Arizona, near the state's border with California and Nevada, an official said. The train derailed Wednesday evening near the town of Topock, Anita Mortensen, a spokeswoman for the Mohave County Sheriff's Office said, adding that she was not aware of any spills […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:16 AM Greek unions stage general strike over rail deaths       ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A general strike in Greece called in response to a rail disaster last month grounded flights and extensively disrupted services, as large protests were held in cities across the country on Thursday. The strike also kept ferries to the Greek islands at port, left public hospitals running with emergency staff, halted […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:11 AM Indonesia acquits 2 police, jails 1 for deadly soccer crush       SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian court on Thursday acquitted two police officials charged with negligence leading to the deaths of 135 people in October when police fired tear gas inside a stadium, setting off a panicked run for the exits. A third official was sentenced to 18 months in prison. The disaster in Kanjuruhan […]

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:02 AM Police say they have 'exhausted all traditional means' of identifying Oshawa homicide victim       Chris Fox; CP24.com Managing Digital Producer; Contact. Published March 15, 2023 8:53 a.m. PDT. Share. facebook; twitter; reddit ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, March 15, 2023 11:06 PM Police say they have 'exhausted all traditional means' of identifying Oshawa ... - iHeartRadio Canada       CP24.com Managing Digital Producer. Chris Fox. Published date: 8:54 AM Modified date: 8:54 AM. A homicide victim who was located deceased ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, March 15, 2023 10:38 PM Dellen Millard to plead murder convictions in Ontario Court of Appeal today | CP24.com       Multiple murderer Dellen Millard will get a chance to plead his case for an appeal in front of Ontario's highest court today.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:30 AM Opinion: How best to investigate China's election meddling?       Committee hearings, agency probes, even a Special Rapporteur, may not be able to produce the answers Canadians wants.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:00 AM Nussbaum: What the NCC is doing about climate change (and the Rideau Canal Skateway)       We want to ensure that future generations of Canadians continue to enjoy the capital of Canada as a winter city.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:15 AM Sindy Hooper's final lap       "I've never seen anything like it before: Sindy is an inspiration to so many."

Windsor Star Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 AM Reader letter: Supporters of federal government should be ones to take in asylum seekers       Since the federal government is reluctant to stop illegal entry at Roxham Road in Quebec, Canada has experienced an influx of asylum seekers. Many are jumping the queue in front of refugees crossing at legal points of entry. Hundreds were bused and then housed at local Windsor hotels. The federal government is passing the buck […]

Windsor Star Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:07 AM Maggio hits milestone, Maillet nets OT winner and Spitfires back atop Western Conference standings after beating Spirit       The Windsor Spitfires got everything the club could hope for in Wednesday's game. Captain Matthew Maggio hit another milestone, centre Jacob Maillet provided the overtime heroics and a old rival's loss on the road left the Spitfires once again sitting alone atop the Western Conference standings. "We had to go to overtime to get two […]

Ottawa Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:30 AM YOU SAID IT: No need for apology       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:45 AM Four points for Bedard, and Pats snap four-game skid with win over Brandon       The Regina Pats skated out of their slump Wednesday night at the Brandt Centre.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 5:10 AM Nations must help each other 'to stop this abuse,' says Inuit elder alarmed over oilsands leaks       Pollution from oilsands tailings dominated the agenda at the Dene Nation Water Summit this week as northern Indigenous leaders and community members discussed how to respond to recent news of multiple leaks hidden for months from neighbouring Indigenous communities.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 5:10 AM Farms yield fresh veggies all year in places where growing season is as short as two months       The Growcer, an Ottawa-based startup, helps remote communities run shipping container farms capable of growing up to 8,500 pounds of food per year. Now, some are close to breaking even and others are looking to expand.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 5:10 AM The war on 'woke capitalism' has only just begun       With the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, right-wing politicians are decrying diversity and sustainable investing — and forgetting the real issue plaguing our financial system, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 5:10 AM Federal government is talking out of both sides of its mouth on biodiversity loss       New legislation to protect Canada's biodiversity can ensure greater accountability for achieving federal commitments through transparent and independent annual reporting, writes Shane Moffatt of Greenpeace Canada.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 5:10 AM New disease caused by plastics found in seabirds       Natural History Museum scientists say plasticosis, which scars the digestive tract, is likely to affect other types of birds, too.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 5:10 AM Complaint filed against oilsands alliance over 'false and misleading' claims       Competition Bureau Canada is being urged to investigate Pathway Alliance's claim it is committed to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:15 AM Five-alarm fire tears through Old Montreal condo complex       The fire broke out before 6 a.m. in a three-storey building in the area of du Port St. between de la Commune and St-Paul Sts.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:59 AM Motorist dies after collision with truck on Highway 30 in Brossard       The incident occurred on the highway's eastbound lanes at 4:50 p.m.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 AM End 'inefficient' Quebec tax credits, cut small business levies: HEC report       Absent a change in policy, Quebec risks falling short of the government's goal of matching Ontario's standard of living by 2036, the report warns.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 AM March 16, 2023: Canadiens at Panthers — Five things you should know       Denis Gurianov has scored in three straight games for the Habs and has 4-1-5 totals in nine games since being acquired from Dallas.

Calgary Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:01 AM Letters March 16, 2023: 'Profits aren't the only reason groceries are expensive.'       Feds pass on the blame It is easy to scapegoat grocery CEOs for the high cost of food. Many people ignore the impact of government policies that also affect the cost of food. There's the Carbon Tax, excise taxes, the exchange rate on the dollar, increased wages for employees and an increase in EI and […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:00 AM Bell: Calgary CTrain stabbings — cleaning up the blood       The sight of blood. It's not hard to find the blood on the platform of downtown Calgary's 4 St. S.W. CTrain station. A trail of blood here. A trail of blood there. A trail of blood over there and over there and over there. Trails of blood in all directions. They say you can bleed […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:00 AM MARTIN: Crown proved case despite disappearing witness       Whether out of fear for his life, or as part of a deliberate attempt to extort money from the Crown, a witness halfway around the world almost derailed the trial of convicted murderer Samuel Lugela. Abel Bezabeh-Tsege fled to Ethiopia after giving a sworn statement to police in which he implicated Lugela as the man […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:03 AM Matteo Danis, Hitmen hammer Hurricanes in busy bid to secure WHL playoff spot       The Calgary Hitmen are busy boys this week. And they best be getting busy winning games in this span, just as they did Wednesday night at Scotiabank Saddledome. On the strength of four goals from Matteo Danis, the Hitmen opened a pivotal stretch of four games in five days — with their playoff lives hanging […]