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TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:37 AM Woman wanted after stabbing on TTC bus leaves man with serious injuries       The 29-year-old woman is also a suspect in another attack on a subway train near Bloor station in December.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:00 AM Liberal MPP Mitzie Hunter to run for mayor of Toronto, vows not to use 'strong mayor' powers       Liberal MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood will have to resign her seat in the legislature before nominations close on May 12.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:52 AM Ontario government and doctors reach last-minute deal in effort to save virtual ERs       The Canadian Press has learned that Ontario has granted a three-month funding extension for doctors to provide care through virtual emergency departments.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:14 AM Ontario Premier Doug Ford to speak in Hamilton Thursday       Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be in Hamilton Thursday morning for a news conference.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:33 AM Scarborough MPP Mitzie Hunter announces run for Toronto mayor       Ontario Liberal MPP Mitzie Hunter is the latest high-profile candidate to announce a run to become Toronto's next mayor.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:04 AM TTC asks for more spending powers for health and safety emergencies       Toronto city council will decide Thursday whether to grant the TTC the authority to withdraw up to $15 million from its reserve funds to deal with "unbudgeted measures" addressing health and safety.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:22 AM Ontario launches voluntary clean energy credit registry       Ontario companies can now purchase "credits" to indicate their commitment to green electricity, and the province says proceeds will go into a fund to support the development of new clean energy projects.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:00 AM Poilievre surpasses Trudeau when it comes to preferred prime minister: Nanos       The federal Liberals are trending downward on three key measures while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has surpassed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when it comes to the question of who Canadians would prefer now as their prime minister, according to Nanos Research.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:04 AM Responding to Indigenous, Vatican rejects Discovery Doctrine       The Vatican on Thursday responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the 'Doctrine of Discovery,' the theories backed by 15th-century 'papal bulls' that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the basis of some property law today.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:16 AM This is how much debt is normal for your age        Have you ever stopped to wonder how much debt is typical for your age?

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:16 AM As Canadians miss out on benefits, Ottawa promises automatic tax filing is on the way       The Canada Revenue Agency will pilot a new automatic system next year to help vulnerable Canadians who don't file their taxes get their benefits. This week's federal budget says the Canada Revenue Agency will also present a plan in 2024 to expand the service, following consultations with stakeholders and community organizations.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:57 AM Silicon Valley Bank's chaos has been bittersweet for crypto and wine       Silicon Valley Bank's collapse earlier this month dealt a major blow to the wine and crypto firms that entrusted their money with and depended on the lender to stay afloat.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:27 AM 'It's going to take the community': Yukon faces Canada's worst toxic drug death rate       When the doors close at night at the administration office at Yukon's Carcross Tagish First Nation, a van hits the road and drives through the communities to offer naloxone to reverse overdoses, drug testing kits, food and even a friendly face to help those struggling because of the opioid crisis.

Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:57 AM Regulator defends finding that Alberta's largest earthquake was caused by oilpatch       The release of the timeline comes three days after Obsidian Energy openly challenged the regulator's attribution of a 5.6 magnitude quake to the company's deep disposal well.

Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:57 AM Two Manitoba outfitters lose licences in conservation probe sparked by black bear hunting       Two Manitoba businesses have had their outfitting licences pulled by the province after a long investigation by the Conservation Officer Service.

Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:53 AM Woman arrested after theft, assault at downtown Peterborough store: police       A loss prevention officer reported a woman left a business with unpaid items and then punched the officer in the face, Peterborough police say

Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:49 AM Okanagan talent comes together to make comedic short film       Co-created by Carly Fawcett and Cam Woodman, the short comedy delivers laughs in a mockumentary style.

Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:48 AM Vernon, B.C. endorses gun and gang prevention strategy       "The reason I think this strategy is really important is because it is long-term," said Julia Payson, the executive director of the Vernon Canadian Mental Health Association.

Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:37 AM Man in hospital after shooting in Montreal's St-Leonard borough       Montreal police say gunfire erupted from a moving vehicle late Wednesday. A young man was later found injured, but his life is not in danger.

Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:31 AM Man in custody following active investigation in Kitchener       Waterloo Regional Police say one man is in custody following an investigation that closed roads in the Williamsburg area of Kitchener.

Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:24 AM Fire crews to knock down building in battling east London, Ont., blaze       Platoon chief Kirk Loveland told Global News that fire crews continue to fight the fire in a defensive mode from the outside as the building has been deemed too unsafe to enter.

Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:12 AM Canada to back Biden administration's limits on 'mercenary' spyware tools       Biden issued an executive order on Monday aimed at restricting the U.S. government's use of spyware that poses risks to national security.

Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:04 AM Unstable landing approach led to October 2021 plane crash at Westlock airport: TSB       The TSB found issues with the execution of the landing approach, touchdown and go-around as factors in the October 2021 crash at the Westlock Aerodrome near Edmonton.

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:55 AM Lewis Hamilton welcomes court judgment against Nelson Piquet       MELBOURNE — Lewis Hamilton praised Brazilian authorities for handing triple Formula One champion Nelson Piquet a huge fine for using racist and homophobic language in comments about the Mercedes driver. A Brazilian court last week ordered Piquet to pay 5 million Brazilian reals ($953,050) in "moral damages" for remarks about Hamilton in interviews in 2021 […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:52 AM Governments' criticism of Russia return to sport is deplorable: IOC       LAUSANNE — Criticism by some European governments of a plan to see a full return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sport is deplorable and cuts into the autonomy of sport, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said on Thursday. The IOC on Wednesday issued a set of recommendations for international sports federations […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:32 AM Jake Paul's rumoured Dutch treat is 'world's hottest speedskater'       YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul's rumoured new gal pal is truly a Dutch treat. She is Dutch athlete Jutta Leerdam, who has been hailed as the "world's hottest speedskater" by media in Holland. The new lady love emerges following Paul's split from longtime girlfriend Julia Rose and in the wake of his first professional defeat in the […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:52 AM Oscar Pistorius eligible for parole, could be free this week       CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Former Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has applied for parole and is expected to attend a hearing on Friday that will decide if he can be released from prison 10 years after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp by shooting her multiple times through a toilet door in his home. Pistorius, who was […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:42 AM As Canadians miss out on benefits, Ottawa promises automatic tax filing on the way       OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency will pilot a new automatic system next year to help vulnerable Canadians who don't file their taxes get their benefits. This week's federal budget says the Canada Revenue Agency will also present a plan in 2024 to expand the service, following consultations with stakeholders and community organizations. The move […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:21 AM LILLEY: Trudeau Liberals now blaming $6,000 per night hotel costs on RCMP       Liberals say expensive London hotel suite included rooms for 'security'

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:58 AM Pope Francis improving since hospitalization with infection, Vatican says       ROME — Pope Francis rested well overnight and was "progressively improving" Thursday after being hospitalized with a respiratory infection, the Vatican said. The 86-year-old pontiff, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, ate breakfast, read the newspapers and was working from his hospital room at Rome's Gemelli hospital, according to a […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:49 AM SIMMONS: Keefe doing his best Pat Burns impression behind Leafs bench       When Pat Burns was behind the bench of the Maple Leafs, especially at playoff time, he had this incredible, natural sense of almost everything that was going on with his lineup and the game that night. He knew who was on. He knew who was off. He knew intrinsically as the fastest game in the […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:38 AM KOSHAN: Samsonov's renewed focus results in success, and should lead to Game 1 start for Maple Leafs       When the Washington Capitals didn't qualify Ilya Samsonov last summer, the goaltender knew he didn't have a choice. He had to reset, no matter where his National Hockey League career was going to resume.  We can't declare that Samsonov has been a full-fledged success with the Maple Leafs after signing a one-year contract, if only […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:27 AM Panthers' 'Lyon King' conquers Maple Leafs in overtime       As the jubilant Panthers hooted and hollered their way to the dressing room after their 3-2 overtime win over the Leafs, one roared "(Bleepin') right, the Lyon King!" Alex Lyon had the Leafs cursing, too, for a far different reason as they could beat the back-up goalie just twice on 40 shots. Once more Toronto […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:49 AM Victims of Nashville school shooting honored in somber vigil       NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Hundreds gathered Wednesday at a candlelight vigil in Nashville to honor and mourn the three children and three adults who were killed in a shooting at a Christian school this week. The downtown ceremony for the victims of the shooting at The Covenant School was somber and at times tearful, as […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:48 AM Rejection of Black educator angers some Mississippi senators       JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's Republican-led Senate voted Wednesday against confirming veteran educator Robert P. Taylor as state superintendent of education, angering some Black Democrats who said the rejection was at least partly because Taylor is Black and wrote years ago about the state's racist history. The state Board of Education — which has members […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:48 AM 9 killed in Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky       FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — Nine people were killed in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk helicopters in Kentucky, a military spokesperson said. Nondice Thurman, a spokesperson for Fort Campbell, said Thursday morning that the deaths happened the previous night in southwestern Kentucky during a routine training mission. A statement from Fort Campbell says […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:48 AM Vatican: Pope improving since hospitalization with infection       ROME (AP) — Pope Francis rested well overnight and was "progressively improving" Thursday, the Vatican said, after he was hospitalized with a respiratory infection that has called into question his participation in Palm Sunday and upcoming Holy Week events. The 86-year-old pontiff, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, ate breakfast, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:48 AM Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge       MOSCOW — Russia's security service arrested an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal on espionage charges, the first time a U.S. correspondent has been detained on spying accusations since the Cold War. The newspaper denied the allegations. Evan Gershkovich was detained in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg while allegedly trying to obtain classified […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:47 AM How 'swatting' calls spread as schools face real threats       A spate of threats and false reports of shooters have been pouring into schools and colleges across the country for months, raising concerns among law enforcement and elected leaders. Schools in Pennsylvania were the latest targeted by so-called swatting. Computer-generated calls on Wednesday made claims about active shooters, but it was all a hoax. One […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:46 AM Should you buy now, pay later for your wedding?       As wedding season approaches, couples are booking venues, compiling guest lists and hiring a dizzying array of vendors — and they're digging deep into their pockets to pay for it. The average U.S. wedding cost $30,000 in 2022, a $2,000 increase from 2021 , according to a study from wedding website The Knot. Though weddings […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:35 AM CNN preaches patience as ratings tank during turnaround       NEW YORK (AP) — CNN's leadership is preaching patience even though thousands of viewers are abandoning the network during its attempted turnaround, with no indication yet whether it will be rewarded. Cable news ratings are down across the board compared to 2022, when Russia's invasion of Ukraine was fresh in the news. CNN's dip is […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:33 AM Porsche stolen in daylight armed carjacking in Aurora; suspect sought       A suspect is in custody and police are searching for another after a crash and armed carjacking in York Region. Officers responded to reports of a carjacking in Aurora, in the area of Bathurst Street and McClellan Drive, around 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say a 24-year-old man was driving a black 2018 Porsche Cayenne […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:32 AM Bahrain sentences 3 for questioning Islamic teachings       DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Prosecutors in the Arab Gulf nation of Bahrain on Thursday have handed down yearlong prison sentences to three people for debating Islamic theology in a series of blog posts and online videos. The three are part of a local cultural society called Tajdeed, Arabic for Renewal, that says it […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:32 AM French foreign minister hopes Sweden, Finland join NATO soon       VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — France's top diplomat said Thursday that she hoped the NATO applications of Sweden and Finland would be "ratified quickly," as the Turkish parliament was expected to vote soon on whether Finland should join the 30-member alliance. French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna referred to an upcoming NATO summit in the Lithuanian capital […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:29 AM Man United report $7.7M net profit in latest results       MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United reported a net profit of 6.3 million pounds ($7.77 million) in its second quarterly fiscal results on Thursday. The English Premier League club, which is subject to takeover bids, released its key financial figures for the three months ending Dec. 31, 2022. United's total revenue was 167.3 million pounds, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:18 AM MLB debut players will have special patches on jerseys       NEW YORK (AP) — Players making their big league debuts will be especially marked this season. Major League Baseball announced before Thursday's openers that players making their first appearances will wear debut patches on their jerseys. The patch will appear on different places of a sleeve, depending on the team and any anniversary of sponsor […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:16 AM Fiery train derailment in Minnesota prompts evacuations       A train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in Minnesota early Thursday and nearby residents were ordered to evacuate their homes, authorities said. The BNSF train derailed in the town of Raymond, roughly 100 miles (161 kilometers) west of Minneapolis, about 1 a.m., according to a statement from Kandiyohi County Sheriff Eric […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:16 AM US revises down last quarter's economic growth to 2.6% rate       WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy maintained its resilience from October through December despite rising interest rates, growing at a 2.6% annual pace, the government said Thursday in a slight downgrade from its previous estimate. But consumer spending, which drives most of the economy's growth, was revised sharply down. The government had previously estimated that […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 30, 2023 10:00 AM Adam: After the clear-cutting of 25,000 trees, Council must act       Thanks to the Tewin precedent, other landowners now have a the blueprint on how to circumvent the rules and put their lands in contention for future development.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:25 AM Around the house: Celebrate spring with thoughtful lighting design       By messing with the household sleep patterns, the recent time switch put a temporary hitch in my giddy-up. And while I'll soon adjust to—even adore—longer days and brighter evenings, it's a reminder of what a powerful force light is on our lives. There are now lots of smart products designed to elevate mood by letting […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:00 AM Today's letters: NCC right to restrict car access to Gatineau Park       Thursday, March 30: Some readers prioritize the preservation of Gatineau Park's natural beauty over letting in more vehicles. You can write to us at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:00 AM 'Not sustainable': Public health program to support babies is facing a funding pinch       "We can't reach the same number of families and we are working with them for a shorter period of time."

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:00 AM Forgery charge withdrawn against consultant who led community consultations for new police chief       Hector Addison said he made the decision to proceed with the diversion program rather than proceed to trial, but it doesn't equate to an admission of guilt.

Windsor Star Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:28 AM Pair of suspects targeted Windsor bank branches for fraudulent withdrawals       A woman with dyed red hair and a grey-haired man with a goatee are being sought by Windsor police in relation to financial crimes at two bank branches. According to investigators, the pair of suspects attended a bank branch in the 7400 block of Tecumseh Road East on March 17 and successfully made an illegal […]

Windsor Star Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:55 AM Bylaw to limit 'aggressive' panhandling divides council committee       Representatives from Windsor's legal community who work with vulnerable residents failed on Wednesday to sway a committee of city council into denouncing a new bylaw to control panhandling behaviour. Although all five members of the public safety standing committee voiced opposition to ticketing people as a means of stopping "aggressive" panhandling, a majority of three […]

The Province Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:49 AM Condo Smarts: Points to ponder for exclusive communication agreements       Review the conditions of the contract closely, says Tony Gioventu

Ottawa Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:30 AM YOU SAID IT: Look how they roll       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:35 AM Fransaskois drummer comes full circle       Julien Lepage first performed at Francofievre as a drummer in a band called 'Dingus' in 2006. 17 years later he is reunited with his bandmates, leading a drum circle giving back to today's Francophone youth.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:00 AM Happy hunting: Spring flowering perennials are worth the effort (Part I)       With Easter around the corner, it's almost time to begin the search for spring flowering perennials.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:00 AM Phil Tank: Sask. still struggling to keep people, despite growth slogan       Despite the government's focus on growth, Saskatchewan ranked seventh among provinces last year and lost a net 5,883 to other provinces.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:00 AM Letter: Arena opponents want Saskatoon as the city that always sleeps       A reader offers his opinion on the opponents of the plan for a new downtown arena and entertainment district in Saskatoon.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:00 AM Shadow dancing: Blades' De La Gorgendiere gets ready for WHL playoff match-up with Bedard, Pats       "Same players, same team, same place (but) added pressure — that's the difference."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:00 AM Western Canada fencing competition in 1981       Every Thursday, we feature an image from that day in history in the StarPhoenix archives.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:06 AM Letters: Sexist Experience Regina campaign no laughing matter       "Such slogans are part of a culture that believes women's bodies are property to be used without consent," writes Mackenzie Warner.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Meyers positivity shone through at the Legislature       "In many ways we become more than friends. We become family members." — Premier Scott Moe paying tribute to MLA Derek Meyers.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:21 AM Automatic tax filing is coming soon to help vulnerable Canadians access benefits       The Canadian government is introducing an automatic system next year to help vulnerable people who don't file their taxes get their benefits.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:20 AM Fatal stabbing in downtown Vancouver rocks city       The fatal stabbing of a 37-year-old father outside a downtown Vancouver Starbucks is casting a pall over the normally bustling block.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:18 AM NDP claims budget wins with no mention of missing promise -- pharmacare bill       Jagmeet Singh took a victory lap at his New Democrat caucus meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in a speech that praised his party's wins in the recent federal budget.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:14 AM 'Economic reconciliation' must come with healing: AFN national chief       Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says advancing "economic reconciliation" must go hand in hand with helping communities heal from intergenerational trauma.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:10 AM Five people arrested near Coastal GasLink pipeline construction site in northern B.C.       The RCMP say five people have been arrested at two camps in the area where a disputed natural gas pipeline is under construction in northwestern British Columbia.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:09 AM Yukon reels under Canada's worst toxic drug death rate       When the doors close at night at the administration office at Yukon's Carcross Tagish First Nation, a van hits the road and drives through the communities to offer naloxone to reverse overdoses, drug testing kits, food and even a friendly face to help those struggling because of the opioid crisis.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:06 AM 'Leave this with me': tape leaked of Alberta premier on call with COVID-19 protester       Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, in a leaked cellphone call, commiserated with a COVID-19 protester about his trial while divulging to him there was an internal dispute over how Crown prosecutors were handling COVID-19 cases.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:03 AM Five takeaways from Canada's electricity overhaul        Clean electricity was one of the stars of Tuesday's federal budget, with almost $1 in every $8 of new spending the budget anticipates in the next five years targeting Canada's electricity dreams.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:00 AM Regulator defends conclusion that Alberta's largest earthquake was caused by oilpatch       Alberta's energy regulator has defended its finding that the province's largest recorded earthquake was caused by oilpatch activity, saying the pattern of temblors since last fall clearly points to a water disposal well even though there's no suggestion rules were flouted.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:53 AM EU to raise renewable energy target       European Union countries and negotiators from the EU's parliament reached a provisional deal on Thursday to raise the share of renewables in the bloc's energy mix, another step to accelerate its green transition.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:51 AM Vatican officially repudiates Discovery Doctrine at request of Indigenous peoples       The Vatican on Thursday responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the "Doctrine of Discovery," the theories backed by 15th-century "papal bulls" that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the basis of some property law today.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 5:10 AM Thermal energy storage makes it easy to be green       The reduction of GHG emissions achieved when switching from a natural gas water heater to a thermal storage system over a 20-year period is equivalent to the emissions generated driving a Honda Accord over 300,000 kilometres.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 5:10 AM Unions applaud strings-attached tax credits for clean economy       Unions are welcoming the federal government's stipulation that companies must meet certain labour requirements to take full advantage of clean energy tax credits proposed in Budget 2023, but there's still work to be done.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 5:10 AM With the Willow drilling project on the horizon, some Alaska Natives worry about traditional foods        Roughly three-quarters of the residents of Nuiqsut, which sits in the centre of Alaska's North Slope some 20 miles south of the Arctic Ocean, mostly eat foods harvested from the wild.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 5:10 AM 'You're not listening to us': Some First Nations warn they will resist Ontario's Ring of Fire development       Elected leaders from five First Nations in northern Ontario are pushing to meet with Premier Doug Ford before construction on the proposed Northern Link Highway begins.

National Observer Thursday, March 30, 2023 5:10 AM How Take Back Alberta is taking over the United Conservative Party       Danielle Smith may be the premier of Alberta, but it's a small group of far-right activists that are calling the shots in her party right now, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:00 AM Canadiens need to make a decision on Cayden Primeau | HI/O Show       The goalie would have to clear waivers next season before Habs could send him back to AHL's Laval Rocket.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:07 AM Six arrested as Longueuil police raid cocaine trafficking ring       The raids are part of an investigation launched in November 2022, triggered by a tip from the public.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:47 AM One man wounded in drive-by shooting in St-Léonard       The victim was found wounded in the upper body about a kilometre from the scene of the attack.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:40 AM Montreal weather: Spring forward? How far did they move it?       That's a minus-18 C wind chill you felt in the morning.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:00 AM Analysis: Dubé's health reform promises a revolution, but will he deliver?       Bill 15 is so complex that the opposition parties who attended a technical briefing demanded a second briefing just to figure it out.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:00 AM Sherbrooke St. in N.D.G. is down, but not out       Gathering spots like Kokkino and Shaika have closed, but "Sherbrooke is a street people like walking on ... there's real potential."

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:00 AM March 30, 2023: Panthers at Canadiens — five things you should know       Brendan Gallagher has three goals in the last three games and has 3-1-4 totals in five games since missing 32 games with lower-body injury.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:00 AM It's forbidden to feed white-tailed deer in Quebec as of Thursday       The province will rely on denunciations to fine people.

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:15 AM Country Music Alberta Awards: Kyle McKearney took a step back from music and found his biggest success       There is a certain irony to Calgary-based singer-songwriter Kyle McKearney's recent success. It's not that the singer-songwriter is undeserving, of course. But the accolades, multiple award nominations and other career highs that followed the release of 2021's low-key gem Down-Home came during a period when McKearney was taking a step back from the industry after […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:10 AM Country Music Alberta Awards: Event focuses on celebrating province's performers and developing young careers       It seems strange to suggest Hailey Benedict's career has come full circle with her upcoming gig co-hosting The 12th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards in Calgary. She is, after all, only 20. But the St. Albert native actually has a relatively long history with the awards. In 2014, she picked up the Fan's Choice Award […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:00 AM Today in history: Happy birthday, Vincent Van Gogh       On this date, March 30, in history: In 1135, Moses Maimonides, the renowned medieval Jewish scholar, was born. Considered the foremost Talmudist of the Middle Ages, his most important writing was Guide to the Perplexed (1190), in which he tried to harmonize Rabbinic Judaism with the increasingly popular Aristotelianism of his day. In 1809, the […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:00 AM Letters, March 30: Election offers choice on key issues       As we prepare for an election at the end of May, let's do our homework on two significant issues: policing and pensions. We have been promised a referendum on each. These are substantial changes that require our input and decisions. What should the questions be? These need to be presented in a neutral way that […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:00 AM Nelson: Keep city council's fingers off rent controls       Manoeuvring through the alley, in the springtime ritual of dodging the ice- and water-filled ruts that plague Calgary drivers aiming for their garage with a still-functioning shock absorption system, a thought occurred.  Maybe city hall could retrofit those big garbage trucks, so in springtime they'd carry temporary plows on their front ends to push aside […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:00 AM As end of electricity rate cap looms, study says low-income Albertans will bear brunt of repayment cost       The province's 13.5-cent per kWh cap on the electricity rate for those on a Regulated Rate Option plan ends Friday

Calgary Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:01 AM Letters March 30, 2023: 'Council aims to keep homeowners in the dark.'       Cutting off the light  Calgary's mayor and council are about to finalize the redevelopment plan for the Westbrook area. In it they have changed Wildwood's zoning from R-C1 to R-C2. This means that three-storey infills along with garage suites can be built. Any bungalow next to a three-storey infill will never see the light of […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:00 AM MARTIN: Tragic result despite right decision       Life is a series of decisions — some big, some small, some we regret, some we celebrate. And sometimes we make all the right decisions but end up with the wrong result anyways. That can truly be said for two unnamed Calgary Police Service officers who were the subject of an investigation by the province's […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, March 30, 2023 9:25 AM Vancouver Weather: Sunny       Soak up the sunshine, Metro Vancouver. The rain is forecast to return tomorrow.