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TORONTO STAR Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:57 AM Toronto could see 'short burst' of snow and rain in time for afternoon commute       Environment Canada is warning of challenging road conditions for the commute home Wednesday. Here's what the weather will look like this week.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:17 PM Toronto police officer accused of failing to properly investigate woman's 'repeated pleas' for help before her murder       A Toronto police officer is facing disciplinary charges after he allegedly failed to 'conduct a sufficient investigation' into a woman's 'repeated pleas' for help with an ex-boyfriend that she had come to fear, just days prior to her murder.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:30 AM 'You're going to see cuts': McKelvie criticizes lack of support for Toronto in federal budget       Toronto Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie is warning that significant cuts to services and state-of-good repair work could be necessary as soon as next year.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:17 PM First Nations leaders demand meeting with Ontario premier over mining, removed from chamber       Two First Nation leaders have been removed from Ontario's legislative chamber for shouting at Premier Doug Ford to meet with them over mining concerns.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:11 PM Ontario NDP 'failed to connect with voters' in 2022 election, report finds       The Ontario NDP failed to connect with voters during the 2022 elections, a new report admits as the party looks to rebuild their brand with a new leader.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:20 PM Person hospitalized with life-threatening injuries from Junction fire       A person has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a fire at a home in Toronto's Junction Triangle neighbourhood.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:53 AM This Toronto artist is painting and donating 100 Nikes for vulnerable youth. Here's why       A Toronto artist is painting and donating 100 pairs of Nike Air Force 1s.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:24 AM Woman sexually assaulted after getting off TTC bus in Scarborough       Toronto police have released a surveillance camera image of a suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted when she got off a TTC bus in Scarborough early Monday morning.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 6:14 AM Toronto council to meet for first time since Tory resigned, confirm mayor race dates       Toronto city council is set to meet today for the first time since former mayor John Tory resigned.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:17 PM Odds and ends: Here are some law changes Liberals plan to put in the budget bill       The 2023 federal budget released this week includes a series of affordability measures, tax changes, and major spends on health care and the clean economy. But, tucked into the 255-page document are a series of smaller items you may have missed.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 29, 2023 6:46 AM Here are the ways the budget impacts you: From grocery bills to small business credit card fees       The federal government unveiled its spring budget Tuesday, with a clean economy as the centrepiece, and detailing targeted measures to help Canadians deal with still-high inflation.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:00 AM These Canadian housing markets have home prices below the national average       Home prices have fallen below the national average in 14-out-of-20 regional housing markets, according to a report by Zoocasa. Saint John, N.B., took the top place for the most affordable region, with an average home price of $268,400.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:28 AM Nashville shooting highlights security at private schools       Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans. The Nashville shooting that killed three children and three school employees is highlighting that issue.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:51 PM Contracting COVID-19 while pregnant could lead to a higher risk of obesity for the child: study       A small study is presenting evidence suggesting a strange possible outcome of a COVID-19 infection during pregnancy: higher risk of obesity for the child.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:14 AM With plans for a new grocery rebate, how would you spend this money? Let us know       Along with improving access to health care and investing in a clean economy, the 2023 federal budget also includes plans for a one-time 'grocery rebate.' If you're hoping to apply for this rebate, CTVNews.ca wants to hear from you.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 29, 2023 6:20 AM Walmart and Costco in Canada not making food inflation worse, experts say       Experts say the Canadian presence of American retail giants such as Walmart and Costco isn't likely to blame for rising grocery prices. That's despite Canadian grocery chain executives having pushed for MPs to question those retailers as part of their study on food inflation.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:24 AM U.S. and South Korea send thousands of troops and 23-ton vehicles to practice beach assault       U.S. Marine forces have been flexing their muscles during assault drills with South Korea in a massive display of joint fire power.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:48 PM Bank of Canada 'ready to act' in event of market-wide banking stress: official       A senior Bank of Canada official says the central bank is keeping a close eye on the stresses to the global banking system ahead of its next interest rate decision.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:44 PM Albertans on regulated power plans will see bill increase as deferral price ceiling ends       Alberta put a ceiling on power costs, ensuring consumers wouldn't pay over a set amount for January, February March. But those higher costs were just kicked down the road.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:44 PM Quebec police carry out anti-drug trafficking raids targeting Hells Angels, Mafia       Quebec provincial police say they aren't planning any arrests Wednesday but are searching for evidence that could lead to arrests.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:43 PM Heavy wind, snow in winter weather travel advisory for London, Ont.       According to Environment Canada, a sharp cold front with move through southern Ontario on Wednesday afternoon, bringing a burst of heavy wet snow.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:35 PM Green, Jackson taken off Jays Major League roster       The Toronto Blue Jays took a pair of right-handed pitchers off of their Major League roster ahead of Thursday's season opener in St. Louis.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:24 PM Ontario launches voluntary clean energy credit registry       The government says businesses will be able to buy clean energy credits specifically from nuclear, wind, solar, hydro and bioenergy generation.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:22 PM Toronto woman arrested for uttering threats to children's aid staffer in Lindsay, Ont.       Police say a children's aid society staff member in Lindsay, Ont., received more than 20 threatening text messages and a threatening voice message from a client.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:21 PM Hamilton says 'long-term' repairs on Claremont Access will last until at least August       The city of Hamilton is opting to do a 'long-term' fix of 600 metres of the steel wall, which would put the re-opening of the downbound Access somewhere closer to the Summer.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:20 PM Winnipeg man charged in historic sex assault case in Alberta from early 2000s       A man from Winnipeg has been charged with 16 sexual assault-related offenses relating to incidents at the Prairie College in Three Hills, Alta., dating back to 2002.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:19 PM $20K in tools stolen from Guelph construction site: police       Construction workers arrived at the site near Quarterman Road and Cooper Drive on Tuesday and found a number of tools were missing. Guelph police are investigating.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:49 PM Female Russian Army medics forced into sex slavery by officers       Russian officers are using the euphemism "field wives" to describe their sickening sexual arrangements with female combat medics. In fact, the women are sex slaves, a former Russian soldier told Radio Free Europe. Those medics who refuse to go along face horrendous consequences. The ex-soldier — named as Margarita — described how months later she […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:45 PM KINSELLA: Voters tune out budgets because they see them as 'fiscal illusions'       'Voters have been spun, or flat-out lied to, so many times that the budgetary credibility gap is bigger than Canada's debt'

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:39 PM Pope Francis goes to hospital, cancels audiences for two days       VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis went to a Rome hospital on Wednesday and cancelled his audiences for the next two days to undergo previously scheduled tests, the Vatican said. The Vatican provided no details, including how long the 86-year-old pope would remain at Gemelli University Hospital, where he underwent surgery in 2021. But his audiences […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:33 PM Pamela Smart's latest bid for sentence reduction in husband's death dismissed       She's serving life in prison for plotting with teenage lover to have husband killed in 1990

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:14 PM Rare pink diamond goes to auction for more than US$35 million       An extremely rare diamond called The Eternal Pink is expected to fetch more than US$35 million (C$47.5 million) at a Sotheby's auction, potentially breaking records as the most expensive price per carat ever to come to market. The 10.57 carat rock will go on show in Hong Kong next week and later will be exhibited […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:05 PM North Korean leader's rare display of nuclear warheads sends chilling message       While the U.S. has long demanded North Korea give up its nuclear weapons, the regime's biggest display of warheads let the world know that Kim Jong Un has no intention of abandoning his atomic arsenal. North Korea's propaganda apparatus released photos for the first time in several years of Kim inspecting warheads designed for missiles […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:02 PM Playoff-desperate teams should keep Leafs sharp       The Maple Leafs' struggle with snooze alarm where lower-ranked teams are concerned is no secret. But starting Wednesday against the Florida Panthers it's no longer something that can be sloughed off, to roll over and go back to sleep. Despite clinching a playoff spot, there is the vital matter of securing home ice advantage against […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:54 PM Praise as Nashville police speedily snuff school shooter       Nashville police needed only 14 minutes to eliminate school shooter Audrey Hale on Monday. Hale killed six people, including three children, at The Covenant School. Compare that to the police in Uvalde, Texas, who let a shooter roam around inside a school for an hour, leaving 21 dead in his wake. Those are the two […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:49 PM Warner Music to cut 4% of global staff       Media company Warner Music Group Corp said on Wednesday it will layoff 4% of its workforce, or 270 employees, globally and cut down discretionary spending in the near future. In an email sent to employees and seen by Reuters, Chief Executive Officer Robert Kyncl said the company was reallocating resources towards new tech initiatives among […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:46 PM Toronto police release suspect photo in sex assault after women left bus       Toronto Police have released a photo of a suspect in connection with a sex assault investigation after a 20-year-old woman exited a bus in the Littles Road/Sewells Road area around midnight on March 27. It's reported the victim was on the 3207 Finch line TTC bus eastbound on Finch Avenue East when a man boarded […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:48 PM Vatican: Pope Francis goes to hospital, cancels audiences       VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis went to a Rome hospital on Wednesday and canceled his audiences for the next two days to undergo previously scheduled tests, the Vatican said. The Vatican provided no details, including how long the 86-year-old pope would remain at Gemelli University Hospital, where he underwent surgery in 2021. But his […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:47 PM Pamela Smart's latest bid for sentence reduction dismissed       CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire's highest court on Wednesday turned away the latest attempt to get a sentence reduction for Pamela Smart, who is serving life in prison for plotting with her teenage lover to have her husband killed in 1990. Smart, 55, was a 22-year-old high school media coordinator when she began an […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:47 PM Cyprus gets tough on fan violence at sporting events       NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus' justice minister on Wednesday unveiled a host of measures to combat fan violence at sporting events, including pre-game drug and alcohol tests, increased body searches and tougher policing. The measures come days after opposing fans at a basketball playoff game between rivals Anorthosis and Apollon fought inside and outside the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:47 PM ACTRA calling for a boycott of six brands linked to ad agencies in labour dispute       TORONTO — Unionized commercial actors are calling for a boycott of six brands that work with ad agencies embroiled in a nearly yearlong labour dispute.  The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists has turned to shaming brands including Rogers and Walmart as it seeks higher pay, protections and benefits amid fractious talks to […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:37 PM Mexico: Despite "coup," Castillo legal president of Peru       MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's president said Wednesday that Peru's ousted president, Pedro Castillo, remains "the legal and legitimate president" of that country and that he was jailed as part of a "coup." President Andrés Manuel López Obrador also claimed Peru's current government is "racist" and had jailed Castillo because he is indigenous. The comments […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:36 PM Saskatchewan to spend $6 million for some hip and knee surgeries in Calgary       REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is to spend up to $6 million to send patients to Calgary for hip and knee surgeries.  An agreement made public today shows the province is to work with private provider Canadian Surgical Solutions. Health Minister Paul Merriman has said the surgeries are publicly funded but the province won't pay […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:36 PM Crews work to recover 3 barges that got loose on Ohio River       LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Crews were working Wednesday to remove three remaining barges that got loose on the Ohio River, including one carrying methanol. A total of 10 barges got loose early Tuesday on the river near Louisville, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet said. Most were recovered, but the U.S Army Corp of Engineers […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:35 PM Founding member of pope's child protection board resigns       VATICAN CITY (AP) — A founding member of Pope Francis' child protection advisory board resigned Wednesday, citing a host of problems inside the commission and in its relationship with the Vatican bureaucracy. In an unusually frank resignation note, the Rev. Hans Zollner cited inadequate financial accountability, insufficient transparency about decision-making and a lack of clarity […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:35 PM Permit requirement to buy pistol scrapped in North Carolina       RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina residents can now buy a handgun without getting a permit from a local sheriff, after the Republican-controlled legislature on Wednesday overrode the Democratic governor's veto — a first since 2018. The House voted 71-46 to enact the bill, which eliminates the longstanding permit system requiring sheriffs to perform character […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:34 PM Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense       WASHINGTON (AP) — An FBI informant who marched to the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys members on Jan. 6 testified on Wednesday that he didn't know of any plans for the far-right extremist group to invade the building and didn't think they inspired the violence that day. The informant, who identified himself in court […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:34 PM Senate votes to ax 20-year-old Iraq act, reclaim war powers       WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday to repeal the resolution that gave a green light for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, a bipartisan effort to return a basic war power to Congress 20 years after an authorization many now view as a mistake. Iraqi deaths are estimated in the hundreds of thousands, and nearly […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:33 PM King Charles III makes world debut as tour starts in Germany       BERLIN (AP) — King Charles III arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for his first foreign trip as Britain's monarch, hoping to improve the U.K.'s relations with the European Union and show he can win hearts and minds abroad, just as his mother did for seven decades. Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, landed at Berlin's […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:32 PM Ukrainian grain inflow triggers protests in Poland, Bulgaria       WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's agriculture minister promised financial support from the government and the European Union and easier rules for constructing grain storage as he met Wednesday with farmers angered by falling grain prices. Farmers in Poland blame the drop in prices on the market glut from the inflow of huge amounts of Ukrainian […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:32 PM Quebec police conduct anti-drug trafficking raids targeting Hells Angels, Mafia       MONTREAL — Several police forces across Quebec are participating in joint anti-drug trafficking raids across the province targeting members of the Hells Angels and the Mafia. Police say they are conducting eight operations, including in Montreal, Laval and Estérel, in Quebec's Laurentians region. Provincial police Sgt. Audrey-Anne Bilodeau wouldn't say whose residences are being searched […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:32 PM UBS brings back Ermotti as CEO with Credit Suisse deal ahead       GENEVA (AP) — UBS said Wednesday that it's bringing back former CEO Sergio Ermotti to lead the Swiss bank as it executes a government-orchestrated plan to take over struggling rival Credit Suisse. Ermotti, who was the bank's top executive for nine years and led a turnaround following the 2008 global financial crisis, will take over […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:44 PM Biologists give up on trying to capture aggressive Mud Lake turkeys — for now       A trio of surly toms have so far eluded capture after harassing walkers on local trails

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:47 PM Wet snow with dropping temps could bring dangerous driving conditions: Forecast       Environment Canada has issued a winter travel advisory for the Ottawa area as possible heavy slow and dropping temperatures could cause slippery road conditions. "A sharp cold front will move through eastern Ontario late today bringing with it a burst of heavy wet snow," the agency said in a social media release. "Wind along the […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:26 PM Modern living: Design more for your money       If you're a fan of 'high or low' quizzes that invite you to guess if a vignette of home furnishings and accessories was created using an entry-level or VIP budget, you already know it's possible to stretch your home décor dollars.  But even if you're a shopaholic determined to give your well-loved spaces well-deserved makeovers, […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:07 PM Police say no threat to safety in area of Westboro school after report of suspicious message Wednesday       Ottawa police were present at the Consortium Centre Jules-Léger on Lanark Avenue during the morning

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:45 AM Ottawa man, 30, faces charges for alleged Wellington Street attack       A 30-year-old Ottawa man faces a number of charges following an assault in the Hintonburg area on March 11. Police allege the incident was hate-motivated and occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on the 1100 block of Wellington Street when the suspect began shouting anti-Asian slurs at a woman. He then allegedly physically attacked the woman. […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:30 AM Montreal jazz pianist Kate Wyatt calls herself a 'super-laidback Type-B personality.' At 46, she released her first album       Her compositions serve as vehicles for 'adventurous' improvising: 'I'm not afraid to colour outside the lines,' Kate Wyatt says.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:16 AM Carment: Canada should not support regime change against Russia       Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister, Melanie Joly, was unwise to up the rhetorical ante against Vladimir Putin earlier this month, David Carment argues.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:07 AM Urban living: Switching from gas pumps to bike pumps       In his book Happy City, urbanist Charles Montgomery observes that "aside from the financial burden, people who endure long drives tend to experience higher blood pressure and more headaches than those on short commutes. They get frustrated more easily and tend to be grumpier when they get to their destination." Another of his revelations is […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:12 AM Briones: Small businesses needed more slack regarding loan repayments from the federal budget       Many business owners are still not able to repay pandemic-related emergency loans by the end of 2023, and they were hoping for a repayment deadline extension.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 29, 2023 7:00 AM Today's letters: Joe Biden's visit was a missed opportunity for the city of Ottawa       Wednesday, March 29: We should have encouraged people to come downtown, rather than discouraging them, says one reader. You can write to us at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:43 PM Windsor Salt strikers join NDP as 'anti-scab' legislation re-introduced       With the freshest example coming from deep below Windsor on why it may be needed, the Ontario NDP — for the 16th time — is trying to introduce legislation that is designed to ban the use of replacement workers. Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky, co-sponsor of the bill, said it's "absolutely appalling" that the province […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:08 PM City eyes annual tax levy for residential road improvements       A campaign promise from Windsor's mayor and one councillor to fund an expanded road rehabilitation program could mean an increase to the annual tax levy. In an effort to repair more residential roads at the request of Ward 6 Coun. Jo-Anne Gignac and Mayor Drew Dilkens, city staff are suggesting a 0.25 per cent bump […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:28 PM Seven-year court ordeal ends with house arrest for gun conviction       Seven years after being part of a group charged with drug and gun offences following a police sting operation, a London man pleaded guilty in Windsor this week to the last of those charges and was sentenced to house arrest. Justin James, now 40, was identified as the London-based "main drug supplier" to those targeted […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:23 AM CAA launches 'Worst Roads' campaign for 2023       It's that time of year again when frustrated drivers across Canada can vote on what they consider the worst roads of their region. The Canadian Auto Association has announced the start of their annual "Worst Roads" campaign, with online voting open at caaworstroads.com. Whatever your reason — potholes, crumbling surfaces, unsafe intersections, or even bad […]

The Province Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:03 PM More work needed to make hockey safe for LGBTQ people: Former pro player       LGBTQ+ advocate and former hockey pro Brock McGillis has helped found the Alphabet Sports Collective to make hockey safer for people of all sexualities and gender identities.

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 6:30 AM YOU SAID IT: No money for ice barn       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:22 PM Plans in place for fifth anniversary of Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy       The crash killed 16 people and injured 13 others after a bus carrying the junior hockey team collided with a transport truck at a rural intersection on April 6, 2018.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:04 PM Greystone Theatre season ends with U of S drama professor's last production before retirement       "It's about taking a journey into the unknown and it's a little bit what retirement is like," Dwayne Brenna says of Terra Nova.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:30 PM Humboldt Broncos goalie Jared Picklyk charged, suspended by league, after truck hits house       Jared Picklyk, 20, from Kelowna, B.C. is expected to appear in Humboldt provincial court on May 8, charged with refusing a breath demand.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:00 AM Renée Kohlman: Key lime cheesecake is a slice of sunshine       Cheesecake is one of the best desserts to make ahead, even a few days before you want to eat it.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:01 AM Letters: It's Saskatoon's turn to mock Regina over tourism campaign       Readers offer opinions on the Experience Regina campaign and the introduction of green carts for a new organic waste program in Saskatoon.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:00 AM Phil Tank: New downtown convention centre a tougher sell for Saskatoon       A compelling case can me made for an upgraded TCU Place due to its economic impact. But convincing taxpayers could prove difficult.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:58 AM Regina Police Chief Evan Bray announces intent to retire       Chief Evan Bray will conclude a 28-year career with the Regina Police Service this June.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:00 AM Blues man Matt Andersen bringing the Joy to Regina       Award-winning Canadian blues singer Matt Andersen is on a cross-country tour that stops at the Casino Regina Show Lounge on Friday night.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:00 AM Briefly: Amanda Marshall's comeback tour rolling through Regina       Odds and ends from the local arts-entertainment scene, including upcoming concerts by Canadian legends Amanda Marshall and Burton Cummings.

National Observer Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:07 AM Ottawa earmarks consultation money for Indigenous resource sharing       The federal Liberal government is committing $8.7 million to hold more consultations on Indigenous resource sharing in a budget that offers relatively little new spending on its reconciliation agenda.

National Observer Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:03 AM Ottawa threatens to exclude U.S. firms from green tax credits, contracts       Ottawa is threatening a tit-for-tat with Washington over green tax credits and government procurement policies that risk freezing out Canadian businesses.

National Observer Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:01 AM Liberals come through on biggest promises in deal with NDP       The Liberal government has continued to fulfil its promises to the NDP within its second federal budget since the parties struck a confidence-and-supply agreement in March 2022.

National Observer Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:00 AM Federal budget promises $59.5 billion in new spending but looks to increase revenue       The federal government announced $59.5 billion of new spending over the next five years as part of a narrowly focused budget that also promises to find savings in the public service and increase tax revenues.

National Observer Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:58 AM Liberals create foreign interference office, new money-laundering rules       Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government plans to launch a National Counter-Foreign Interference Office, amid ongoing scrutiny of allegations that Beijing interfered in recent federal elections.

National Observer Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:56 AM Vancouver city council ends 25-cent single-use cup fee        Businesses in Vancouver will no longer be required to charge a fee for single-use cups as of May 1, 2023, a move that reverses a decision by the previous city council.

National Observer Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:54 AM Russia's Gazprom increases gas supply to China        Russia's Gazprom is increasing gas supplies to China and expects soon to reach the maximum planned level through a Siberian pipeline, its chairman said Wednesday, highlighting Beijing's importance as his country's top export market in the face of Western sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.

National Observer Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:51 AM Swiss pensioners take government to European court over climate       A group of Swiss pensioners took their government to a top European court on Wednesday over what they claim is its failure to take stronger action on climate change.

National Observer Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:50 AM Cost of federal dental program expected to more than double       The new federal budget shows the government's dental-care insurance program is projected to cost more than double what the Liberals originally thought, adding another $7.3 billion over five years.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:45 PM Quebec man now alleged to have sexually abused 15 women       Samuel Moderie was arrested in February in an investigation into sexual assaults on five women.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:35 PM Stu Cowan: Canadiens' Jordan Harris still learning to play with visor       A five-stitch cut to his chin and a couple of chipped teeth part of the learning process after wearing a full cage playing at university.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:55 PM Quebec to opt out of federal dental plan, seek $3 billion in compensation       Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is open to discussing the topic with Premier François Legault.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:29 PM 17 stolen cars recovered at the Port of Montreal       SUVs and luxury models were destined for sale overseas.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:49 AM COVID-19 update: Quebec reports seven more deaths       The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 rises by 21 to 1,244.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:24 AM Quebec police carry out search warrants in probe of Hells Angels       A spokesperson for the SQ said full-patch members of the Hells were targeted in the investigation, but no arrests are expected to be made on Wednesday.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:00 AM Peter F. Trent: High-frequency vs. high-speed Montreal-Toronto train       The difference: high fares. Either way, a new route with dedicated tracks would be faster and more dependable than the current service.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:18 AM Two men face charges for cocaine-processing lab in St-Jérôme       Illicit cocaine-processing activities "posed a significant safety hazard to the public due to a high risk of fire and explosion," the RCMP says.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:06 AM New agency is cornerstone of Bill 15, Quebec's health-care network reform       New agency Santé Québec will assume operational control of the network.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:32 AM Montrealers go viral with lesbian Jehovah's Witness teen love story       The directors of You Can Live Forever wanted to make "a Canadian lesbian classic, something where the lesbians don't die at the end."

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:26 PM Calgary hatches backyard chicken program for a second year       Applications are reopening for an unlimited number of licenses this spring after the city permitted 100 households to raise hens last year

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:24 PM Stabbing at Lions Park LRT station leaves one woman with life-threatening injuries       An altercation broke out around 8 p.m. between five women, according to police

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:19 PM Calgary Stamp and Stencil maintains commitment to excellence after 120 years       One of the feel-good actions in business has to be the sound of an ink stamp that says "Paid." They have been around for a long time — so has Calgary Stamp & Stencil. Originally called Dickenson Stamp Works, it was founded in 1903 and 120 years later is still thriving as a Calgary business. […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:07 PM Bomb-making misfire leads police to suspects in Claresholm pipe bomb explosions       Two people have been charged in relation to recent pipe bomb explosions in the southern Alberta town of Claresholm, after an apparent bomb-making accident led police to the suspects. Claresholm Mounties attended a complaint of a "loud bang" from a garage in the town 130 kilometres south of Calgary on Saturday, where a witness said […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:27 PM Citadel fire victim identified as community raises funds for family       The victim of last week's three-alarm house fire in the northwest Calgary community of Citadel has been identified as 30-year-old Gerald Nitschke, as community members rally to support his family. A GoFundMe campaign aims to raise money for the Nitschke family after the blaze tore through their home Friday afternoon, killing Gerald and the family's […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:11 AM The Late Spring Arts Guide: Never a dull moment in Calgary       From theatre to music to dance, and everything in between, we've compiled a comprehensive list of marquee productions and exhibits on Calgary's arts calendar. There's something for everyone in our Late Spring Arts Guide. THEATRE Theatre Calgary April 18 – May 13: Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville. Find your parrot shirt, grab your flip-flops, and […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:00 AM Today in history: Soviets come to the NHL, Niagara Falls stops flowing and Ralph Klein passes away       On this date, March 29, in history: In 1139, Pope Innocent II made the Templars an independent unit within the Catholic Church. The order of knights had been created to protect pilgrims from bandits in the Holy Land. In 1461, the bloodiest battle of England's War of the Roses was fought in Yorkshire. It ended […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:49 AM Preview: Long road from screen to stage, but Pretty Woman: The Musical now touring the world       For almost 30 years, Broadway director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell had visions of pretty women singing and dancing in his head. It wasn't until five years ago that he finally put them on stage for his version of Pretty Woman: The Musical. The Broadway Across Canada tour of Mitchell's Pretty Woman plays at the Jubilee […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:28 AM Six decades in, Herb Alpert says 'there is no end in sight' for his evolution as a musician       It would be understandable if Herb Alpert decided it was time to rest on his laurels, or even just slow down a little bit. At 87, he has spent more than six decades in the music industry and has built up a mountain of laurels to rest on, including eight Grammys and a Tony Award. […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:00 AM Opinion: In the energy transformation race, Canada should let our thoroughbreds run to win       Canada has the blood lines to be a global energy champion. Brimming with abundant oil and gas reserves, established with a highly regulated, ethical industry and full of entrepreneurial talent innovating to produce ever-cleaner energy, Canada is arguably better positioned than any nation to meet the surging energy needs of the world's ballooning population, with […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:56 PM 'One of the best': Nelson Terroba named Calgary Surge basketball team's first head coach       Nelson Terroba arrives as the Calgary Surge's first head coach. Hiring a head coach was the final piece of the puzzle for the Canadian Elite Basketball League team, as it prepares to begin its inaugural season at WinSport Event Centre on May 27. "To be trusted with the responsibility of being the inaugural head coach of […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 7:01 AM Letters March 29, 2023: 'Another trip abroad, does this mean another Trudeau costume malfunction?'       What costume is packed? The King's coronation is coming up and Justin has probably already booked his flight and room.  Is he going to dress up as a court jester or sing a song from Elvis, the king of rock and roll? PERRY HUBER (Fingers crossed the Tickle Trunk isn't propped up by his hat […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 7:00 AM Bell: Justin Trudeau's Canada is located in Cloud Cuckooland       Beware when you hear the government in Ottawa is coming out with another budget. I can't recall the last budget when I jumped for joy and said: Now, that was just what this country needed. After all the arithmetic of the number-crunchers and all the pontificating from the tall foreheads and hearing from all the […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 7:00 AM HILL AND EISEN: Albertans set to pay more interest on government debt — despite surpluses       In its first budget, the Smith government forecasted surpluses over the next three years. Despite this good news, the budget also revealed that due to persistent debt and higher interest rates, debt-interest payments on the government's debt will also increase. Alberta's recent history with government debt and interest costs is unique in Canada. After the […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:44 PM All women surveyed for report on living on Vancouver streets experienced assault: Atira       The survey comes as Vancouver city staff moved in Tuesday to remove more tents from Hastings Street.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:25 AM Vancouver Weather: Mainly sunny       Expect sunshine today and tomorrow in Metro Vancouver before the rain returns on Friday.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:00 AM B.C. charity fighting the feds in court after CRA revoked status       "In our view, the Foundation has not operated as a registered charity, but as a facilitator of a private tax planning arrangement," the CRA alleged. That revoked charity is now fighting back in court.