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TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:11 PM Toronto bracing for messy weather this weekend in rocky spring transition       Environment Canada is forecasting periods of flurries, rain, sun and wind for Toronto and the GTA.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:55 PM Ontario integrity commissioner pauses Ford stag-and-doe probe

TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:03 PM Five auto thefts reported in York last week (March 16, 2023)

TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:03 PM Forty-four auto thefts reported in Etobicoke last week (March 16, 2023)

TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:03 PM Fifty auto thefts reported in North York last week (March 16, 2023)

TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:03 PM Forty-four auto thefts reported in Scarborough last week (March 16, 2023)

TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:03 PM Twenty auto thefts reported in Old Toronto last week (March 16, 2023)

TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:03 PM Two auto thefts reported in East York last week (March 16, 2023)

TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:53 AM This Asian-owned snack store is leaving Toronto's Stackt Market and moving somewhere new       Auntie's Supply has been at the market since 2021

TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:57 AM Canada-wide arrest warrant for suspect in fatal stabbing at Etobicoke banquet hall       The victim was identified as 24-year-old Shacquan Harrison from Toronto.

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.

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.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:12 PM Ontario's integrity commissioner pauses probe into complaint over Ford stag party       Ontario's integrity commissioner is hitting pause on a request from the NDP to investigate whether Premier Doug Ford acted improperly in relation to his daughter's stag and doe party.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:13 AM Snow plow operators in Mississauga quit following aggressive behaviour from residents       It's been a busy March for snow plow operators in the Greater Toronto Area, but according to the City of Mississauga, it's also been a violent one for some workers in the area.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:16 PM TTC responds to outrage over online reporting options of safety concerns on transit       Some Torontonians are calling out the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) new web form, saying one of the safety concerns that can be reported is "cruel and unacceptable" as it appears to target unhoused individuals in the city.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:43 AM Asylum seekers bussed to Niagara Falls part of 'national approach' to ensure regions aren't too pressured, feds say       As the number of asylum claimants in Canada grows, the federal government says it's taking a national approach to ensure too much pressure isn't placed on any one region.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:45 AM Police issue Canada-wide arrest warrant for suspect in fatal stabbing at Toronto banquet hall       Police have issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for a 26-year-old man in connection with a fatal stabbing at an Etobicoke banquet hall last week.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM Where does it cost the most, and the least, to own a home in Canada?       As average home prices begin to stabilize in Canada, a new report is showing where Canadians are paying some of the lowest homeownership costs. CTVNews.ca has put together a list of homes currently on the market in these areas.

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.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:32 AM 2 Edmonton police officers killed during domestic call; suspect dead and 1 hospitalized       Two Edmonton Police Service patrol officers were killed while responding to a domestic dispute call early Thursday morning, the city's police service has confirmed.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:39 PM 'Worse than an animal': Mother enraged as killer claims Amanda Zhao might be alive       The 21-year-old English student's remains had been found stuffed in a suitcase in Mission, B.C., and Yang's identification of her daughter was also confirmed by a police DNA test.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:09 PM Trudeau's pick of former GG Johnston as interference rapporteur under fire from opposition       The two largest opposition parties have been quick to question Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's pick of former governor general David Johnston as the new special rapporteur tasked with making an all-encompassing assessment of foreign interference and the integrity of Canada's democracy.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:35 PM Health Canada issues warning for unauthorized children's medicine sold on Facebook       Health Canada is warning parents about two brands of medicinal children's syrup after learning they contain an unapproved drug.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:45 AM Border concerns, defence priorities: Wide range of topics to discuss during Biden's official visit to Canada       U.S. President Joe Biden heads north next week for his first visit to Canada as president. Ahead of the visit, both countries are laying out a wide range of potential topics spanning from migration policy to continuing support for Ukraine.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:01 AM Pentagon video shows Russian jet dumping fuel on U.S. drone       The Pentagon on Thursday released video of what it said was a Russian fighter jet dumping fuel on a U.S. Air Force surveillance drone before the warplane clipped the drone's propeller in international airspace, leading to its crash in the Black Sea and raising tensions between Moscow and Washington over the war in Ukraine.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM Where does it cost the most, and the least, to own a home in Canada?       As average home prices begin to stabilize in Canada, a new report is showing where Canadians are paying some of the lowest homeownership costs. CTVNews.ca has put together a list of homes currently on the market in these areas.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:58 AM 'Intense' rescue operation: 1 missing, 9 injured in Old Montreal fire       At least one person is missing and nine are injured after a five-alarm fire in Old Montreal early Thursday morning. Because some of the units in the buildings are Airbnbs, firefighters said it's possible the missing person was a short-term renter and is therefore difficult to track down.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:36 AM Canada to hold ceremony to mark coronation of King Charles III       Canada will hold a ceremony in Ottawa in May to mark the coronation of King Charles III, who acceded to the throne last year following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:52 AM Pilot makes first-ever plane landing on Burj Al Arab helipad       Polish pilot Lukasz Czepiela made aviation history on Tuesday, becoming the first person to land a plane on the helipad of the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel in Dubai.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:59 PM Saskatchewan adds 15 internationally trained doctors to rural communities       The Province of Saskatchewan has announced 15 new internationally trained doctors are practicing in rural communities as efforts continue toward easing health-care challenges.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:47 PM Trademark infringement claim against Hamilton realtor Golfi dismissed by U.S. judge       A U.S. federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Minnesota-based realtor against Hamilton's Rob Golfi claiming improper use of a well-known trademark.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:36 PM Woman in life-threatening condition after alleged hit and run in southeast Calgary       The woman, who is in her early 40s, was struck by a truck while crossing the street at a marked crosswalk.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:33 PM 2 arrested after stolen SUV crashes on Hwy. 115: Peterborough County OPP       An SUV crashed into the centre median along Highway 115 on March 14. Police determined the vehicle had been reported stolen from the City of Kawartha Lakes earlier that day.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:32 PM Collision between minivan and truck leaves two dead, four injured in Quebec       Provincial police said two of the minivan's six occupants were left in critical condition while the other two suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:31 PM 2 people from Stanley Mission, Sask. face 14 charges each after 2022 assault, robbery       Two people from Stanley Mission in northern Saskatchewan face 14 charges each in relation to a serious assault and robbery that happened in 2022 but was only recently reported.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:25 PM Ontario integrity commissioner pauses Ford stag-and-doe probe       Ontario's integrity commissioner says he's temporarily setting aside a request from the NDP to issue an opinion on Premier Doug Ford's daughter's stag-and-doe event.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:23 PM Microsoft unveils 'copilot' for Word, Outlook and more as AI race heats up       Microsoft Corp on Thursday trumpeted its latest plans to put AI into the hands of more users with upgrades to its own widely used office software.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:17 PM Suspect sought after gun fired during Winnipeg robbery: police       An armed robbery at a business in the 200 block of Watt Street Wednesday morning is being investigated by the Winnipeg police major crimes unit.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:03 PM Man arrested following break-in spree in downtown Guelph, Ont.       Investigators say a total of four homes in downtown Guelph, Ont., were broken into early Thursday morning, all while the occupants were asleep.

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:55 PM Toronto Zoo takes action over avian flu concerns       Confirmation of avian flu at a poultry farm within 200 kilometres of the Toronto Zoo has prompted the facility to take action. As of Thursday, bird walk-through areas in various zoo pavilions will be closed to the public. Tours of animal food preparation will also be shut down. In addition, zoo staff will have to […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:48 PM Tycoon Steve Kirsch, who offered mask-wearing passenger $100Gs, called 'creep'       "She took off her mask as soon as the breakfast was served!" he tweeted.

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:19 PM Wanted federal offender with distinctive tattoos captured in Hamilton       Michael Stamatakos went unlawfully at large on Feb. 23

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:13 PM Relegation roulette on the cards as a record number of teams under threat in soccer world       There are nine teams under serious threat of relegation

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:05 PM Ontario integrity commissioner pauses Ford stag-and-doe probe       J. David Wake says the pause is due to an overlap with a related investigation

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:01 PM Pair sought in ongoing firearms probe: Toronto cops       Two Brampton men already face charges

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:52 PM Toronto man hit with child pornography charges       Investigators allegedly seized a quantity of child sexual abuse material.

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:50 PM CURLING: Canada's Einarson takes 'unfinished business' to Sweden for world women's championship       For four years now, Kerri Einarson's team has been one of the most dominant curling foursomes on the planet. Einarson has won four straight Canadian women's curling championships, a feat accomplished by only one other team (skipped by Colleen Jones) in history and it shows no signs of slowing down. But something has eluded Einarson […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:43 PM 'LIFE-SAVING': Ontario urged to upgrade building code ventilation standards       "We've learned a great deal about COVID-19 since the pandemic began," Kathryn Wilson wrote.

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:39 PM Comedian Trevor Noah wins prestigious Dutch Erasmus Prize       THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Comedian Trevor Noah, the former host of "The Daily Show," has won the prestigious Dutch Erasmus Prize, becoming the first humorist awarded the honour since Charlie Chaplin in 1965, the foundation that selects the winner announced Thursday. The award is named for Dutch philosopher and humanist scholar Desiderius Erasmus, who lived […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:46 PM 'We are all Amqui,' Legault tells Quebec town reeling after pedestrian deaths       AMQUI, Que. — Quebec Premier François Legault promised to boost mental health services in the province Thursday as he visited the town where two people were killed and nine injured when a pickup truck crashed into pedestrians. Joined by opposition leaders and other politicians, Legault met with residents of Amqui, the small community in the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:46 PM Stocks advance on Wall Street, Treasury yields swing       NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks shook off an early stumble and gained ground Thursday amid hopes for help for a bank at the center of Wall Street's hunt for what's next to crack in the struggling industry. The S&P 500 was 1.8% higher in afternoon trading after erasing an earlier loss following reports that First […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:44 PM UN announces new advisers to bolster young voices on climate       United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres named seven young climate leaders Thursday to be his Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, underlining the role of youth advocates in climate action. They include advocates, tribal land defenders, educators, and activists and will serve through the end of next year. They're the second-ever group of climate youth advisers, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:40 PM Alberta mourns Edmonton officers killed in the line of duty       Alberta is mourning the loss of two Edmonton officers that were killed while responding to a domestic call early Thursday morning.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:33 PM Pentagon video shows Russian jet dumping fuel on US drone       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Pentagon on Thursday released video of what it said was a Russian fighter jet dumping fuel on a U.S. Air Force surveillance drone before the warplane clipped the drone's propeller in international airspace, leading to its crash in the Black Sea and raising tensions between Moscow and Washington over the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:33 PM Mobile sports bets booming in some states as others shy away       The stakes are higher in Ohio this year for March Madness — and not just because it's a regional host for the first round of the men's NCAA basketball tournament. For the first time, Ohio sports fans can click on a mobile app or tap into kiosks at bars, restaurants or grocery stores and legally […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:33 PM UN nuclear watchdog: 2.5 tons of uranium missing in Libya       DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Some 2.5 tons of natural uranium stored in a site in war-torn Libya have gone missing, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said Thursday, raising safety and proliferation concerns. However, forces allied to a warlord battling the Libyan government based in the capital of Tripoli claimed on Thursday night that […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:33 PM Senators take first step in repealing Iraq War authorization       WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took a first step Thursday toward repealing two measures that give open-ended approval for military action in Iraq, pushing to end that authority as the United States marks the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War. Senators voted 68-27 to move forward on legislation that would repeal the 2002 measure that […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:32 PM FACT FOCUS: Claims link 'woke' policies to bank's demise       As Wall Street reels from the swift demise of Silicon Valley Bank — the biggest American bank failure since the 2008 financial meltdown — some social media users are honing in on a single culprit: its socially aware, or "woke," agenda. But the Santa Clara-based institution's professed commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:28 PM Fugitive with distinctive facial tattoos captured in Hamilton       The provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad said on Thursday that he's now back in custody after being arrested in Hamilton.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:18 PM Foreign influence registry must not be 'overly broad,' senator warns as talks begin       OTTAWA — A senator says a prospective foreign influence registry must not be "overly broad" to avoid unfairly targeting members of the Chinese-Canadian community and other minority groups. Yuen Pau Woo, who sits in the Independent Senators Group, spoke to reporters today about the upcoming centennial anniversary of the introduction of the Chinese Immigration Act, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:17 PM Women's World Cup prize money gets big FIFA boost for 2023       KIGALI, Rwanda — The Women's World Cup is getting an increase in prize money of more than 300% for this year's tournament. The $152 million fund for the first 32-team tournament — covering prize money, team preparation and payments to players' clubs — is a huge boost from the 24-team edition in 2019, and 10 […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:17 PM Some federal public servants get remote-work extension as others face deadline       OTTAWA — Some federal government workers will be able to continue remote work for another year, as most face a March 31 deadline to return to the office at least two days a week.  A spokesperson for Treasury Board President Mona Fortier says the government will take another year to "assess the benefits" of remote […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:12 PM Top court ruling unleashes permit upheaval in Puerto Rico       SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A ruling by Puerto Rico's Supreme Court has thrown into limbo hundreds of thousands of business and construction permits issued by a U.S. territory already struggling to attract investors amid an economic crisis. Government officials on Thursday sought to quell anxieties over fallout from the ruling, which upholds the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:12 PM Collision between minivan and truck leaves two dead, four injured in Quebec       SAINT-JOSEPH-DE-BEAUCE, Que. — A 12-year-old girl and a man in his 40s died Wednesday in a head-on collision between a minivan and a heavy truck in Quebec's Chaudière-Appalaches region. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 4 p.m. on Highway 112 in the small municipality of St-Frédéric, about an hour's drive south of […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:12 PM Dining Out: With a new chef at the helm, Les Fougères extends its winning ways       'This restaurant has been top-tier since it opened in 1993, even as it has evolved,' writes restaurant critic Peter Hum

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:06 PM So an accountant and a chiropractor walk into a comedy club…       How Michael Lifshitz and Michael Friedman — both on the bill for next week's Ottawa Jewish Comedy Festival — found an outlet for their 'smart-assedness'

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:25 AM Thursday is the deadline to apply to exclude your home from Ottawa's vacant unit tax       Procrastinators have some breathing room — April 30 is the late declaration deadline

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:00 AM Cappies: Outstanding performances in Colonel By's production of The Addams Family       Show #6: The Addams Family Colonel By Secondary School Director: Greg Crossett Orla Bruff Critic, St. Patrick's High School Crazy, kooky, and a little wild? Welcome to the odd world of the Addams family, a world where "normal" is taboo and family is worth everything. With great skill and outstanding performances, Colonel By Secondary School […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:50 AM Provincial police seek assistance locating 13-year-old Lanark girl       Ontario Provincial Police are seeking public assistance locating a 13-year-old girl missing from Lanark since early Thursday. Torrence Dupuis is described as having a thin build and short blond hair. She was last seen wearing black pants, a black jacket with blue sleeves, Nike Jordan shoes, a leather packsack and a black ball cap. Torrence, […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM Adam: Fixing Ontario's health care is about more than money       Expanding pharmacy and other services and, perhaps, more privately provided surgeries could be game-changers. But the approach is ad hoc.

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 want.

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 The final lap of Sindy Hooper's inspiring life       "I've never seen anything like it before: Sindy is an inspiration to so many."

Windsor Star Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:55 PM Local sisters win a million bucks       Tecumseh's Kerry Howling said she had to take off her glasses and give them a good cleaning to confirm she had just won a million dollars. "I didn't believe my eyes," said said while picking up a very large cheque at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. Playing Lotto 6/49 with her sister Jacqueline Walsh […]

Windsor Star Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:00 PM Local early childhood educator recruitment campaign in full swing       Ellie Gauvin wishes she had signed her son up for daycare before he was born. But because she didn't, six-month-old Liam is on a waitlist that could last two years, forcing the Windsor mother to stay home with him longer than anticipated and significantly delaying her return to work. "I would love to go back […]

Windsor Star Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:36 AM City spent $713K on payment and expenses for mayor, council, and board appointees in 2022       A new report on pay and expenses for Windsor's mayor, councillors, and board appointees revealed roughly $713,000 was handed over to elected officials and board members last year. The majority of payments — $478,000 — listed in the annual report going before council next week covered the salaries of Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and city […]

Windsor Star Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:08 AM Windsor lawyer Shannon marks 35 years of St. Patrick's Day performances       Sláinte! Slàinte Mhaith! Celtic cheers to your good health will be heard across Windsor by revellers celebrating the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick's Day. But while there's plenty of fun to be had, health officials are also warning that too much of a good thing can lead to injuries and even a visit […]

Windsor Star Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:24 AM Murder trial defence disputes claim of motel 'Russian roulette'       The chief witness for the prosecution in a Windsor murder trial agreed with a defence lawyer that having a drug dealer press a gun to your head and then pull the trigger is "a pretty significant" event, one that would be "forever etched in your mind." And yet, said lawyer Frank Retar, during six days […]

Windsor Star Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:22 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 […]

Windsor Star Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:05 AM Suspect in theft sprayed 'noxious substance:' Windsor police       Windsor police are looking for two suspects in an east-end theft, investigators said recently. The theft was reported late Monday night at a store on Tecumseh Road East. According to police, two individuals entered the store, with one allegedly spraying a "noxious substance" to cause a distraction while the other allegedly stole a Cricut craft […]

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 […]

The Province Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:45 PM Trade deadline looms in the background as Vancouver Warriors brace for powerhouse San Diego Seals       "There's not much going on right now. I'm not saying that there won't be. I think it could start to heat up on Sunday, after teams have another game and can reassess where they are at." — Warriors' GM and coach Troy Cordingley

The Province Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:22 PM Doug Reimer has made winning a tradition with UBC Thunderbirds women's volleyball program       "It will never be as scripted as you want it to be. You have to be comfortable and flexible with that." — Doug Reimer

The Province Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM Canucks Game Day: Back to the desert for hot Vancouver       Imagine if the Canucks had played like this in the first half, instead of looking totally lost in their defensive performance and circling the results' drain as a result.

Ottawa Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:58 PM GARRIOCH: Ryan Reynolds' marketing ability would be a strong fit for the Ottawa Senators       Ryan Reynolds achieved fame by becoming an actor, especially with his portrayal of Deadpool. The 46-year-old Vancouver-born Reynolds has helped to pad his already sizeable fortune with a smart business and marketing mind, which is why he has the wherewithal in every facet to be part of The Remington Group's bid for the purchase of […]

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.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:51 PM Police say death of woman found in Saskatoon alleyway not suspicious       The Saskatchewan Coroners Service is investigating after a woman's body was found in an alleyway in the 3700 block of Diefenbaker Drive.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:13 AM Saskatoon councillors discuss arena district planning document       One member of council says she's "uncomfortable" with the consultation process.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:00 AM Kohlman: Two Mediterranean chicken recipes to help weather the cold       These are two terrific recipes to get you through the winter and maybe even transport you to warmer climes without leaving your kitchen.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM VIDO researchers seek solutions as avian influenza threatens poultry producers       Saskatchewan industry group says producers are on high alert as highly pathogenic strain continues to circulate.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM New STC-led program to help women after release from jail in Saskatoon       The program will serve 18 women released from Pine Grove Correctional Centre and will have a home in Saskatoon.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM Letters: Few would benefit from a new Saskatoon arena/event district       Readers offer their opinions on the benefits versus the burden of a new arena and the flow of information from Saskatoon city council.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM New Circle of Voices production fosters collaboration in youth       Dead Hand Signal: A Circle of Voices theatre production runs at Studio 914 from March 22 to April 1.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM Teen disco faces mixed reception in 1978       Every Thursday, we feature an image from that day in history in the StarPhoenix archives.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM Phil Tank: RCMP in Sask. unlikely to change, despite debate over future       Saskatchewan's RCMP appears deaf when it comes to the implicit and explicit criticism of its role in policing the province.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM Loud and proud: Buchanan ready to spark U-Sask. Huskies at v'ball nationals       "(Buchanan) probably made the college to university jump just about as quick as anyone I've ever seen."

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:56 PM Murray Mandryk: Sask. First Act       If you are a provincial government convinced that your biggest problem is federal government overreach, it stands to reason that you would want the best political and legal tool stop it. After five hours of final debate at the legislature late Wednesday afternoon and evening, the provincial government here passed the Saskatchewan First essentially passed […]

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:39 PM 'Bring on the debate': Tough questions abound when Canadian Football Hall of Fame committee makes it choices       I can't imagine any sports discussions being more passionate, knowledgeable, heated or important than what happens within our committee.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:34 AM Murray Mandryk: Sask. Party government focus misses city ER crisis       'Health care is a disaster. Anything to the contrary is inaccurate ... We are in trouble. This IS collapse.' — Saskatchewan Union of Nurses.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:06 AM Letters: Connor Bedard should be supported, not unfairly criticized       "It troubles me that Connor Bedard is accused of being racist because of a personal superstition," writes Lily Tingley.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:00 AM Green is the colour for 2023 Regina Folk Festival       The Regina Folk Festival has unveiled the first phase of its 2023 lineup and an environmental theme for the outdoor event at Victoria Park.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:10 AM Let Global South in on green tech growth, UN says       The majority of developing nations are set to miss out on the economic benefits of booming green technologies, slowing progress toward their climate goals and widening the inequality gap between rich and poor countries, a United Nations report warned on Thursday.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:09 AM U.S. Judge wants plan to protect humpback whales from fishery       A U.S. judge this week ruled that the National Marine Fisheries Service violated the law when it failed to develop a plan to prevent West Coast commercial sablefish fishermen from harming humpback whales.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:08 AM EU to boost home production of critical raw minerals       The European Union presented plans on Thursday to fundamentally revamp its policies on dealing with critical raw materials, imposing limits on imports from countries like China while unleashing subsidies and other financial incentives to ramp up home production.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:04 AM When an Iqaluit centre closed, some people went a week without a daily meal       The executive director of a Nunavut food charity says there's a need to address the root causes of food insecurity after 500 people in the territorial capital went without a daily meal for a week.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:54 AM Canadian energy stocks tank as oil prices plunge and global banking fears spread       Crude oil prices plunged below US$70 and Canadian energy stocks took a beating on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, as market chaos continued amid concerns about a spreading bank crisis.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:51 AM Tories criticized for disqualifying anti-abortion candidate in Ontario nomination race       The federal Conservative party defended its decision on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, to oust a candidate from a local nomination race, as an anti-abortion organization alleges that the move was unfair —a tiff reminiscent of tensions that previous party leaders faced with the social conservatives in their base.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:49 AM Senior military officer acquitted of sexual assault sues government, Trudeau        Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, a senior military officer who was acquitted of a sexual assault charge late last year, has filed a $6-million lawsuit against the Canadian government.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:47 AM Some federal public servants get remote-work extension, others must come in       Some federal government workers will be able to continue remote work for another year, as most face a March 31 deadline to return to the office at least two days a week.

National Observer Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:26 AM Feds and Alberta government to study oilsands tailings leak reporting       The Alberta and federal governments say they will work together to understand what happened around a nine-month delay in notifying the public about toxic seepage from an oilsands tailings pond.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:50 PM Alouettes rush-end great John Bowman to be enshrined in Hall of Fame       Defensive bedrock had 134 sacks during 14-year career with Montreal and is recognized as one of the premier pass rushers in CFL history.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:15 PM CN Rail voluntarily registers with OQLF       "We are proud to do our part in promoting and protecting French," the company says.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:55 PM Life far from normal now, N.Y. woman tells abductor's sentence hearing in Montreal       In February, a jury found Gary Arnold guilty of two charges each of kidnapping and extortion and one count of conspiracy.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:40 PM Stu Cowan: Canadiens' strong suits — Players score on fashion front       Rookie defencemen Johnathan Kovacevic and Arber Xhekaj rank among the NHL's top trend-setters in haute couture.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:39 PM Supreme Court to hear media plea to unveil "secret trial" held in Quebec       The trial was surrounded with secrecy: the location and time of the offence, identity of the accused, lawyers and even which court, were all hidden from the public.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:54 AM Naqvi-Mohamed: A welcome respite from Bill 21 and language issues       It wan't just the breathtaking mountains and postcard-like views that caught my attention during our visit to the Canadian Rockies.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:51 AM COVID-19 update: Quebec reports four more deaths       There are 1,275 patients in hospitals with COVID-19.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:33 AM MNAs adopt motion saying Quebec no more racist than elsewhere       Says province is among the most "open and welcoming places in the world."

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:52 AM Montreal's apparently a very bad place to be in a zombie apocalypse       Yes, someone published a study about this. No, it hasn't really been tested.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:25 AM Montreal Biodôme's new baby penguin just can't wait to be king       Visitors to the Biodôme might catch glimpses of the chick once it reaches around two months old.

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:55 PM All Elite Wrestling to debut House Rules live event at Calgary Stampede       Wrestling fans rejoice, as All Elite Wrestling announced Thursday it will debut a new live event series during the Calgary Stampede. The new event, titled House Rules, is set to take over the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 15. The non-televised series will offer fans an "immersive experience" that will allow for customized merchandise, unique ways […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:53 PM Country icon Tanya Tucker to headline Friday night main stage at the Calgary Folk Music Festival       Country icon Tanya Tucker will be headlining the main stage on Friday night at this summer's Calgary Folk Music Festival. The veteran performer, who was just 13 when she appeared on the scene in the early 1970s, is currently enjoying a career revival thanks to the her 2019 comeback album While I'm Livin', co-produced by […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:32 PM Convicted gang rapist will not get a third trial, Alberta Court of Appeal rules       Convicted gang rapist Abdifatah (Diggy) Ibrahim won't get a third trial in connection with his role in a brutal attack on a Calgary teen, the Alberta Court of Appeal ruled Thursday. A three-member Court of Appeal panel agreed with Crown prosecutor Tom Spark that trial Justice Alan MacLeod made no errors that would justify a third […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:42 PM 'Profound grief:' Calgary and its police community joins in mourning over slain Edmonton officers       The shooting deaths of two Edmonton police officers early Thursday sent shockwaves through the ranks of their Calgary colleagues. That reaction to the deaths of constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan ranged from grief to anger. A few hours after the fatal shootings, the Calgary Police Service tweeted a message expressing condolences and solidarity with […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:45 AM For Last of Us fans, actress Ashley Johnson was a familiar face in an unexpected role in Season 1 finale       SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers about the finale of Season 1 of HBO's The Last of Us. For more than 10 years, actress Ashley Johnson was the face and voice of the wildly popular video game The Last of Us. She provided the voice and motion-capture of 14-year-old Ellie in the 2013 original game, […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:04 AM Kids in the Hall, Loose Moose alumni pay tribute to Calgary improv pioneer Keith Johnstone       When Bruce McCulloch learned that Keith Johnstone had died, he sent a quick note to fellow Kid in the Hall Mark McKinney. "We've lost our Keith," McCulloch wrote. "Should we go to the graveyard and do a hat game in his honour?" It was a reference to their shared history in Calgary, when they both […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:30 AM From every angle, snow-soaked Salt Lake City shines in winter       Trundling off the aerial tram at the top of Snowbird's Hidden Peak, you gaze way down the Peruvian Gulch and Gad Valley in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Turn 180 degrees and you'll cast your eyes south into the steep, deep, snow-covered Mineral Basin. It's much the same just up the road at Alta ski resort where […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM Nelson: Commonwealth Games push an uphill task for mayor       If things were tricky for those Olympic-bid backers in 2018, they're likely to be even more precarious in terms of public support today

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM Letters, March 16: Federal funding needed to avert homelessness crisis       Canada is facing a wave of new homelessness, in the face of inflation and the ongoing effects of the pandemic. This is affecting hundreds of thousands of Canadians who struggle to make ends meet as everything gets increasingly expensive. They are workers, retirees, families, veterans, men, women, even children. It is affecting every part of […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 16, 2023 8:00 AM The year St. Patrick's Day was cancelled: Snowmageddon 1998       Almost St. Patrick's Day in Calgary? That means it's time to recall the snow-storm-survival stories of Snowmageddon 1998 — the March 16/17 storm that paralyzed southern Alberta 25 years ago. Shamrock celebrations were snowed under and cancelled in 1998 when this massive storm hit the city. Twenty-five years ago, the snow began falling on March […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:38 PM Stamps legendary offensive lineman Lloyd Fairbanks gets call to football hall       Longevity was undoubtedly the hallmark of his hall-of-fame football career. But while Lloyd Fairbanks stood tall at a rough-and-tumble position for a whopping 17 Canadian Football League season, perhaps it was his loud-and-proud stance as a Canadian offensive lineman that defines his call to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. The native of pigskin powerhouse […]

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 […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:00 PM Douglas Todd: Column triggers spate of stories about deteriorating mental-health care in B.C.       Opinion: Supporters of people with mental illness call for a re-imagined Riverview, for more boarding homes and for policy-makers to get over their anxiety about appearing "paternalistic"

Vancouver Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:45 AM 'Worse than an animal': Mother enraged as killer claims Amanda Zhao might be alive       Li said in an interview with New Zealand's Herald on Sunday newspaper that Zhao could be "still alive and walking around somewhere," as he described himself as a "political target."

Vancouver Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:24 AM New Westminster street crime sweep nets drugs, cash, luxury vehicles and loaded gun       Search warrants were issued at two residences early in March as part of a lengthy investigation

Vancouver Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:53 AM Vancouver weather: Chilly wind this morning but lots of sun       Plenty of sun and a high of 10ºC Thursday, but a wind chill will make it feel colder than that early in the day

Vancouver Sun Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:00 AM New First Nations radio station launches in B.C.       Serving Coast Salish and other First nations, CJNY 106.3 FM hit the airways on March 6