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CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:30 AM Ontario patient ombudsman sees 33 per cent surge in complaints: report       Ontario's patient ombudsman says his office has seen a 33 per cent increase in complaints, and noted a "troubling" trend in problems accessing primary care.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:39 AM Crews battling 3-alarm fire at Regent Park rowhouse       Crews are responding to a two-alarm fire at a row house in the city's Regent Park neighbourhood.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:27 AM Trudeau to fly on new government Airbus plane for its inaugural international flight       Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will board a new Airbus A330 aircraft to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in San Francisco Wednesday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:50 AM Canada's emergency alert system being tested today       Canada's Alert Ready system is being tested today. Here's when and where this is happening.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:30 AM A man arrested over death of a hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade is released on bail       A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game, was released on bail Wednesday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:17 AM Canada's former Afghan envoy suggests Ottawa send diplomats to Taliban-held country       One of Canada's former ambassadors to Afghanistan says it's time to establish a diplomatic presence in Kabul, arguing Ottawa lacks a firsthand understanding of the Taliban-held country where Canadian troops fought for more than 12 years.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:30 AM Live updates: Israeli tanks enter Gaza's Shifa Hospital compound       Two and a half weeks after sending tanks and ground troops into northern Gaza, Israeli forces entered a hospital early Wednesday that they claim Hamas operates out of. Mohammed Zaqout, the director of hospitals in Gaza, said Israeli tanks were inside the medical compound and that soldiers had entered buildings.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:57 AM These are the 5 headlines you should read this morning       Israel launches what it calls an 'operation' in Gaza's largest hospital, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran pleads guilty and a pair of Taylor Swift concert tickets helps raise money for charity.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:50 AM U.K. top court rejects government plan to send migrants to Rwanda       Britain's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the government's contentious plan to send some migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda is illegal.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:41 AM Ottawa should send diplomats to Taliban-run Afghanistan: former envoy       The Taliban overthrew a Western-backed government in August 2021, following the retreat of the United States military from its long-time presence in the country.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:32 AM Justin Trudeau heads to San Francisco for APEC summit       The summit comes one year after the Liberal government launched a new $2.3-billion Indo-Pacific strategy aimed at fortifying regional alliances as a hedge against China.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:18 AM Firefighters battling large house fire in Toronto       Toronto Fire Services says firefighters are tackling a house fire in the city's Regent Park neighbourhood on Wednesday.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:00 AM 'It's here': COVID subvariant HV.1 growing in Canada. What to know so far       A new COVID-19 subvariant called HV.1 is gaining traction across Canada, but whether or not it is more contagious than past variants remains to be seen.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:00 AM 10 products that will help you get your best night's sleep yet       If you're having trouble getting good shut eye, it could be time to reassess your bedtime routine.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:20 AM Ontario patient ombudsman sees 33 per cent surge in complaints: report       Ontario's patient ombudsman says his office has seen a 33 per cent increase in complaints, and noted a 'troubling' trend in problems accessing primary care.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:09 AM Crown set to continue closing arguments at London, Ont. attack trial       The Crown is set to continue its closing arguments Wednesday at the trial of a man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:55 AM Trudeau heads to Golden State for APEC summit in San Francisco       SAN FRANCISCO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to California for three days of meetings at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in San Francisco. Trudeau will meet today with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, long a liberal-minded ally in the effort to combat climate change. Officials say he'll attend an APEC reception later in the day […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:51 AM Canada's former Afghan envoy suggests Ottawa send diplomats to Taliban-held country       OTTAWA — One of Canada's former ambassadors to Afghanistan says it's time to establish a diplomatic presence in Kabul, arguing Ottawa lacks a firsthand understanding of the Taliban-held country where Canadian troops fought for more than 12 years. "There are ways for us to be on the ground and to see for ourselves, and to […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:44 AM Poll suggests widespread dissatisfaction with Trudeau government       OTTAWA — Almost two in three Canadians have a negative impression of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and half want him to resign before the next election, a new survey suggests. While affordability, housing and public debt are higher on the reasons people want Trudeau to go, one in five people surveyed said they want him […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:34 AM Loblaw reports $621M Q3 profit, up from $556M a year ago       The grocery giant's revenue is up 5%

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Boyfriend's behaviour pushes woman's boundaries       DEAR ABBY: I have been with my live-in boyfriend for eight years. During the last five months, he has started staying out until daylight, choosing his friends over me, snapping at me when he talks at all and doesn't want to be around me. We have always gone everywhere together and shared our friendships with […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 15, 2023 2:00 AM Steve Nease cartoon, Nov. 15, 2023       Steve Nease cartoon for Nov. 15, 2023.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 15, 2023 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Ceola       SUNshine Girl Ceola says her dream job is to be mayor. The Libra is a football fan, cheering for the Dallas Cowboys. She enjoys writing and napping in her spare time. These photos were taken in December 2017. (Toronto Sun)

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:48 AM Senegalese opposition leader Sonko sent back to prison after weeks in hospital during hunger strike       DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has returned to prison after weeks of undergoing medical treatment in the hospital during a hunger strike to protest his detention on charges he says are politically motivated. The announcement comes just days before Senegal's Supreme Court is due to rule on whether Sonko can take […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:44 AM Polish truckers are in talks with Ukrainian counterparts as they protest unregulated activity       WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish road transport authorities were holding talks Wednesday with their Ukrainian counterparts over competition grievances that have led Polish truckers to block two border crossings, resulting in days of delays. Polish truckers say that unregulated activity by rapidly growing Ukrainian transport companies is ruining their business. After Russia's invasion in February […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:27 AM Ontario patient ombudsman sees 33% surge in complaints       Ontario's patient ombudsman says his office has seen a 33 per cent increase in complaints, and noted a "troubling" trend in problems accessing primary care. Craig Thompson, the province's patient ombudsman, released his office's annual report Wednesday with its findings. His office received 4,388 complaints over the 2022-23 year, 3,235 of those coming through its […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:22 AM German publisher to stop selling Putin books by reporter who allegedly accepted money from Russians       BERLIN (AP) — A German publishing house said Wednesday it would stop selling books about Russian President Vladimir Putin by an award-winning journalist following media reports that he allegedly received at least 600,000 euros ($651,000) in offshore payments linked to Russian sources. Publisher Hoffmann und Campe said in a statement it would no longer sell […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:18 AM Crews battling house fire in Cabbagetown that has spread to neighbouring homes       Firefighters are battling a three-alarm fire at a home in Toronto's Cabbagetown neighbourhood that has spread to adjacent buildings. Emergency crews were called to a house on River Street, just north of Gerrard Street East, around 6:05 a.m. on Wednesday. Toronto Fire tells CityNews crews encountered the house fully engulfed in flames with heavy smoke […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:12 AM Conservative Muslims in Indonesia protest Coldplay concert over the band's LGBTQ+ support       JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — More than 200 conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia's capital on Wednesday, calling for the cancellation of a Coldplay concert that night over the British band's support for the LGBTQ+ community. The protesters, marching about 1 kilometer (half a mile) away from the concert venue in Jakarta where the band was set […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:04 AM New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy announces run for US Senate seat in 2024       TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Wednesday launched a bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in next year's contest. Her candidacy, announced Wednesday, puts her in the running to become the first woman elected to the Senate from New Jersey. The Democratic primary already features Rep. Andy Kim […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:04 AM Loblaw reports $621M Q3 profit, up from $556M a year ago, revenue up 5%       BRAMPTON, Ont. — Loblaw Cos. Ltd. reported its third-quarter profit and revenue rose compared with a year ago. The parent company of Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart reported a profit available to common shareholders of $621 million or $1.95 per diluted share for the 16-week period ended Oct. 7. The result compared with a profit […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:01 AM Want to buy now, pay later this holiday season? Ask yourself these 5 questions first       Shoppers gearing up for the 2023 holiday season won't have to look hard for a convenient way to pay for all those presents. " Buy now, pay later," a type of payment plan that divides the total cost of your purchase into smaller installments, is offered at most major retailers, including Walmart, Target and Amazon. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:36 AM Greta Thunberg denies public order offense after she was arrested at a London protest       LONDON (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Wednesday denied a public order offense after she was arrested last month at a demonstration against a major oil and gas industry conference in London. The 20-year-old Swedish environmental campaigner was among more than two dozen people charged after protesters sought to block access to the luxury […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:33 AM Taiwan's opposition parties team up for January election       TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan's two main opposition parties, both of which have vowed to restart talks with China, announced a joint presidential ticket for January's election in a deal that could bring a major political upset in the self-ruled island democracy. The agreement would bring together Hou Yu-ih, the presidential candidate for the Kuomintang, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:25 AM At the UN's top court, Venezuela vows to press ahead with referendum on future of disputed region       THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Venezuela's vice president on Wednesday vowed that her country will press ahead with a referendum on the future of a large tract of mineral-rich territory that it claims in a long-running dispute with neighboring Guyana. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was speaking on the second day of hearings into a request […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:24 AM Manchester City announces record financial figures for 2022-23 season       MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City reported record revenues of 712.8 million pounds ($890 million) for last season in figures released on Wednesday. In its annual report for the 2022-23 season, City also announced record profits of 80.4 million pounds ($100 million) – an increase on the previous year's total of 41.7 million pounds ($52 […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:13 AM A man arrested over death of a hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade is released on bail       LONDON (AP) — A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game, was released on bail Wednesday. Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers on Oct. 28 when he was […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:59 AM Taliban minister attends meeting in Pakistan despite tensions over expulsions of Afghans       ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Cabinet minister from Afghanistan's Taliban-led government attended a trade meeting in Pakistan despite tensions over the expulsion of Afghans living in the country illegally, officials said Wednesday. Around 300,000 Afghans have returned home since last month, when Pakistan launched a nationwide crackdown on undocumented foreigners. The crackdown mainly affects about 1.7 […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:00 AM Today's letters: Why did so many councillors back Lansdowne?       Wednesday, Nov. 15: Shouldn't elected representatives be fighting to get more recreation facilities in their own wards? You can write to us at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:00 AM Canada Aviation and Space Museum receives RCAF's last operational Buffalo aircraft       The Royal Canadian Air Force removed the last of its six Buffalo aircraft from service in January 2022.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 15, 2023 4:00 AM What can (and can't) public servants say on social media?       Experts say the lack of guidelines for public servants using social networks to blame for the continued controversies.

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Remembrance Day thank you       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:03 AM Letter: Prairieland Park's relationship with SaskTel Centre concerns       A reader says payments from SaskTel Centre to Prairieland Park are problematic, especially with plans for downtown arena district.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:00 AM Phil Tank: Sask. teachers follow Moe's example with vow to break law       Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will struggle to argue with any credibility that people should obey his laws after he vowed to defy a law.

National Observer Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:14 AM Your lawn gear spews a 'shocking' amount of air pollution       "Really inefficient engine technology is, pound for pound, more polluting than cars and trucks."

National Observer Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:14 AM Our food future depends on gender equity       When the food system is disrupted by climate change, women are disproportionately impacted.

National Observer Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:14 AM Is David Eby the federal NDP's next leader-in-waiting?        David Eby is a lot of things: the premier of British Columbia, the MLA for Point Grey, and Canada's last competent defender of carbon pricing. Is he also the federal NDP's leader-in-waiting and the person who can finish the work Jack Layton started?

National Observer Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:14 AM Plugging the gaps in the Indigenous electric highway        The number of electric vehicles and charging stations is surging in Canada and B.C., but the rollout is uneven, with rural or remote Indigenous communities facing extra roadblocks.

National Observer Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:14 AM New farming carveout could pass despite Liberal pledge of no more carbon price exemptions       A bill to create more carbon price exemptions for farmers is in the home stretch in the Senate as the federal government faces sustained criticism for its decision to exempt home heating oil from the federal carbon pricing system.

National Observer Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:14 AM The brutal math of climate foot-dragging       Five charts show how Canada is running out the clock on climate hope.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:32 AM Nine people injured, one of them critically, in two fires in Montreal       The causes of the fires have yet to be determined.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:00 AM About Last Night: Habs forwards keep firing blanks in loss to Flames       Gustav Lindström scored his first goal as a Hab. It was the fourth consecutive Canadiens goal scored by a defenceman.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:00 AM Tom Mulcair: Conservative 'resistance' throws Trudeau a lifeline       Ganging up against the prime minister over his carbon tax looks like partisanship, not principle, and hands him the high road.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:00 AM Allison Hanes: We cannot let hate tear Montreal apart       Calamities usually bring Montrealers together, but the Israel-Hamas war is bringing out the worst in some people.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:00 AM Brownstein: A peek into the reel world of the RIDM documentary festival       Programmers Marlene Edoyan, Ana Alice de Morais and Hubert Sabino-Brunette offer their top picks from the more than 140 docs they've chosen for the 26th edition of the fest, which begins Wednesday.

Calgary Sun Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:01 AM Letters November 15, 2023: 'Unions won't help fix health care.'       Unions won't help taxpayers Re: "Stop and start fixing it", letter, Nov. 14  One thing you can count on, Tom Burns, is that the public unions are neither interested nor will they be a part of the solution of our decrepit health-care system. For them it always has been the more the merrier, no matter […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:00 AM HILL: Here's why the rest of Canada doesn't want Alberta to leave the CPP       Provincial and territorial finance ministers recently met with federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to discuss a hot topic — Alberta's potential withdrawal from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). According to Nova Scotia Finance Minister Allan MacMaster, "there was real consensus" from his peers that they want Alberta to stay in the CPP. This is unsurprising; […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, November 15, 2023 3:17 AM Calgary Wranglers defeat Jack Campbell, Bakersfield Condors in Battle in Alberta       The Calgary Wranglers jumped out to an early lead and defeated the Bakersfield Condors 6-3 in AHL action at the Saddledome on Tuesday night. Dryden Hunt scored just 26 seconds into the contest to give the Calgary Flames' farm-clubbers the lead for good. Goals by Brady Lyle, Clark Bishop and Rory Kerins extended the advantage […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, November 15, 2023 1:30 AM Webster Awards: Vancouver Sun columnist Daphne Bramham wins commentator of the year       Bramham was among winners in 14 categories at this year's Webster Awards, which were handed out at a live event on Tuesday night