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CTV News - Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 9:05 AM Flurries crop up in Toronto as snow squall warning issued for areas north of the city        Some Toronto commuters got their first taste of winter weather on Monday morning as snow cropped up in areas outside the downtown core.

CTV News - Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 5:08 AM Number of people using Ontario food banks rose 38 per cent last year: report       A report released today indicates the number of people who used Ontario food banks went up 38 per cent last year, which it says is the largest single-year increase recorded by the province's food bank network.

CTV News - Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 7:29 AM Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to speak as interim report for 'new deal' due       Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow will hold a joint news conference late Monday morning.

CTV News - Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 6:40 AM Portion of major downtown Toronto street reduced to one lane starting Monday       A portion of a major downtown Toronto street will be reduced to one lane starting Monday as the city works on critical infrastructure upgrades, including the replacement of a nearly 150-year-old watermain.

CTV News - Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 5:52 AM No Frills workers at 17 Ontario stores ratify deal with wage gains, full-time jobs       No Frills workers at 17 stores in Ontario have ratified a new collective agreement that raises wages and expands the number of full-time jobs, the union representing them has confirmed.

Monday, November 27, 2023 9:57 AM Jewish community centre in Montreal hit by Molotov cocktail: police       Montreal police say one was present at the time of the Molotov cocktail was through and damage to Jewish Community Council office on Decarie Boulevard is minor.

Monday, November 27, 2023 9:55 AM Flying Air Transat? What to know about a possible flight attendant strike       The union representing 2,100 Air Transat flight attendants says that workers voted in favour for a strike mandate as they negotiate their wages and working conditions.

Monday, November 27, 2023 9:45 AM N.B. man, 98, hospitalized for 7 months waiting for long-term care home       A 98-year-old New Brunswick man has spent seven months in hospital while waiting for a spot in long-term care. He was hospitalized in May following a heart attack.

Monday, November 27, 2023 9:44 AM Convicted sex offender with lengthy, violent record expected to live in Winnipeg: police       A convicted sex offender with a long rap sheet has been released from Headingley Correctional Centre and is expected to live in Winnipeg, police say.

Monday, November 27, 2023 9:36 AM Saskatchewan RCMP warn of increased police presence in Tisdale       Saskatchewan RCMP are warning about an increased police presence in Tisdale.

Monday, November 27, 2023 9:34 AM Environment Canada says first snow squall of season to hit London-Middlesex       In a watch issued early Monday, the national weather agency says that intense snowfall rates of up to 5 cm per hour can be expected at times.

Monday, November 27, 2023 9:30 AM Fire damages home in Edmonton's Ambleside neighbourhood       Edmonton Fire was called to 2517 Anderson Way at 5 a.m. Monday after neighbours saw flames shooting from the top of the roof.

Monday, November 27, 2023 9:14 AM 2 injured — one with gunshot wound — dropped off at Peterborough hospital: police       Police arrested one suspect and are looking for two more from an incident at a home in the area of George Street North and Perry Street. One victim is now in a Toronto hospital.

Monday, November 27, 2023 8:36 AM Search for answers underway after fatal Winnipeg shooting Sunday       Winnipeg found two dead and three wounded after they were called to a home in 100 block of Langside Street shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday. One of the wounded later died in hospital.

Monday, November 27, 2023 8:31 AM ANALYSIS: Jets better than expected at season's quarter-mark but need improvements       Overall, the Jets have come through the first quarter in pretty good shape. One might even say they've delivered beyond what was expected.

Toronto Sun Monday, November 27, 2023 9:53 AM Powerful storm pounds the Black Sea region, leaving more than a half-million people without power       A weekend storm that pounded the Black Sea region toppled trees, tore down power lines and flooded coastal areas of southern Russia and Ukraine, leaving more than a half-million people without power Monday, officials and media reports said. The Moscow region, meanwhile, was blanketed with snow that piled drifts up to 25 centimetres (almost 10 […]

Toronto Sun Monday, November 27, 2023 8:48 AM LILLEY: Trudeau continues to fall in the polls as Poilievre holds lead       A month after Justin Trudeau gutted his carbon tax policy to stop falling poll numbers, nothing has improved for him.

Toronto Sun Monday, November 27, 2023 8:22 AM Porch piracy set to ramp up with holiday season fast approaching       You've been tracking your online shopping haul for days. It's finally the day your package is set to arrive at your doorstep. But when you get home in the evening, the package is not there. A recent FedEx survey shows porch thefts have risen over the last two years, with 28 per cent of respondents […]

Toronto Sun Monday, November 27, 2023 8:18 AM Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says       ROME — Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation and will scale back some appointments, but he doesn't have pneumonia or fever, the Vatican said Monday. Francis himself on Sunday revealed that he was suffering from the inflammation problem, explaining why he didn't keep his weekly window appointment to greet people […]

Toronto Sun Monday, November 27, 2023 8:09 AM Number of people using Ontario food banks rose 38% last year: report       A report released today indicates the number of people who used Ontario food banks went up 38 per cent last year, which it says is the largest single-year increase recorded by the province's food bank network. The new report by Feed Ontario, a collective of hunger relief organizations, says more than 800,000 people in the […]

Toronto Sun Monday, November 27, 2023 8:05 AM Air Transat flight attendants OK strike mandate if new contract cannot be reached       MONTREAL — The union representing 2,100 flight attendants at Air Transat says workers have voted to approve a strike if they cannot reach a new contract with the airline. The Canadian Union of Public Employees says the flight attendants voted 99.8 per cent in favour of backing the mandate. Dominic Levasseur, president of the Air […]

Toronto Sun Monday, November 27, 2023 7:57 AM What's Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself       NEW YORK — In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose and Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is "authentic." Authentic cuisine. Authentic voice. Authentic self. Authenticity as artifice. Lookups for the word are routinely heavy on the dictionary company's site but were boosted […]

Toronto Sun Monday, November 27, 2023 7:45 AM Elon Musk visits Israel to meet top leaders as accusations of anti-Semitism on X grow       Elon Musk, who's been under fire over accusations of anti-Semitism flourishing on his social media platform X, paid a visit Monday to Israel, where he toured a kibbutz that was attacked last month by Hamas militants and was set to meet with top leaders. The billionaire and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured the Kfar […]

Toronto Sun Monday, November 27, 2023 7:37 AM Israel and Hamas look open to extending truce on its final day, with one more hostage swap planned       TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel and Hamas appeared open to extending a ceasefire in Gaza that has halted their deadliest and most destructive war but is set to expire after Monday, with a fourth exchange of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel planned for later in the day. Israel has said it would extend […]

Toronto Sun Monday, November 27, 2023 7:29 AM Rescuers attempt manual digging to free 41 Indian workers trapped for over 2 weeks in tunnel       NEW DELHI — Authorities in India said on Monday they were set to begin manual digging of what they hoped was the final phase of rescuing the 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in the country's north for over two weeks. Rescuers have started to drill vertically — an alternate plan to […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 9:54 AM Electric vehicle maker Lion Electric cutting 150 jobs to reduce costs       MONTREAL — The Lion Electric Co. says it is cutting 150 jobs or about 10 per cent of its total workforce in a move to reduce costs and improve its ability to reach its profitability objectives. Lion Electric chief executive and founder Marc Bedard says it was a difficult decision, but the right thing to […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 9:52 AM Stabbing in downtown Toronto leaves man with serious injuries       Toronto police are investigating after a man was stabbed in downtown Toronto on Monday morning. Police were called to the area of Dundas Street East and Regent Street, just east of Parliament Street, around 9:20 a.m. for reports that someone had been stabbed. A man was found at the scene with stab wounds. Paramedics say […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 9:52 AM ICC prosecutors halt 13-year Kenya investigation that failed to produce any convictions       THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court prosecutor's office announced Monday it is halting its long-running investigation into deadly violence that broke out in Kenya after the African nation's 2007 presidential election. The decision was announced at a time when the prosecutor's office is appealing for extra resources as it investigates ongoing conflicts […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 9:27 AM UK government reaches a pay deal with senior doctors that could end disruptive strikes       LONDON (AP) — Britain's government reached a deal with senior doctors in England that could potentially end a series of disruptive strikes, officials said Monday. The Department of Health and Social Care said it submitted a pay offer to doctors' unions after weeks of talks, and union leaders agreed to put the proposal to their […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 9:11 AM Suncor restarts production at Terra Nova after work to extend life of project       CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it has restarted production at its Terra Nova production, storage and off-loading vessel. The company says the restart comes after finishing work to extend the life of the project. Production is expected to ramp up over the coming months. Suncor chief executive Rich Kruger says the project will provide […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 9:01 AM Ukraine and the Western Balkans top Blinken agenda for NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels       WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is turning his attention to Ukraine, NATO and the Western Balkans after weeks of intense focus on Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. Blinken has spent much of the last month-and-a-half deeply engaged on the Gaza crisis, making two trips to the Middle East. Now, amid signs […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 8:37 AM Paris mayor says she's quitting Elon Musk's 'global sewer' platform X as city gears up for Olympics       PARIS (AP) — The mayor of future Olympic host city Paris says she is quitting X, accusing Elon Musk 's platform previously known as Twitter of spreading disinformation and hatred and of becoming a "gigantic global sewer" that is toxic for democracy and constructive debate. "With its thousands of anonymous accounts and its troll farms, […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 8:36 AM Puerto Rico opposition party will hold a gubernatorial primary after its president enters race       SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — One of Puerto Rico's biggest political parties will hold a gubernatorial primary after Rep. Jesús Manuel Ortiz of the Popular Democratic Party announced his candidacy Monday. Ortiz will face Puerto Rico Sen. Juan Zaragoza, who previously served as the U.S. territory's treasury secretary. Ortiz, who is president of the […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 8:34 AM Snow squall watch issued for northern parts of GTA       A snow squall watch has been issued for the northern reaches of the GTA with warnings in effect for areas further north of the city. The watch is in place for northern York and northern Durham regions, including Newmarket, Georgina, Uxbridge and Innisfil, with the peak snow expected Monday night into Tuesday morning. "The first […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 8:17 AM Spain announces a 1.4 billion-euro deal to help protect the prized Doñana wetland from drying up       MADRID (AP) — National and regional authorities in Spain signed an agreement Monday to invest 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in areas around the treasured national park of Doñana in a bid to stop the park from drying up. Ecological Transition Minister Teresa Ribera said the plan was aimed at encouraging farmers to stop cultivating […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 8:13 AM We can genetically modify pests. But should we?       In today's Big Story Podcast, picture it: Mosquitoes that don't spread disease. Aphids and potato beetles that stay away from our crops. Biting insects that don't bite humans. There's an awful lot of good in a world where we can make those changes. There's just one catch. In order to do those things, we have […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 7:48 AM Tesla sues Swedish agency as striking workers stop delivering license plates for its new vehicles       STOCKHOLM (AP) — Tesla on Monday filed a lawsuit against the Swedish state via Sweden's Transport Agency as striking postal workers in the Scandinavian country halted the delivery of license plates of new vehicles manufactured by the Texas-based automaker. Tesla is non-unionized globally, but the Swedish workers are demanding that the carmaker sign a collective […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 7:46 AM An abducted German priest is said to be freed in Mali one year after being seized in the capital       BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A German priest who was abducted by rebels in Mali's capital in November 2022 has been released by his captors, a church member and a former colleague told The Associated Press on Monday. Church members in the capital of Bamako learned of the release of Rev. Hans-Joachim Lohre late Sunday, according […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 7:45 AM Qatar is the go-to mediator in the Mideast war. Its unprecedented Tel Aviv trip saved a shaky truce       JERUSALEM (AP) — The deal seemed on the verge of unraveling. Hamas had accused Israel of failing to keep its side of the bargain and Israel was threatening to resume its lethal onslaught on the Gaza Strip. That was the point at which a Qatari jet landed at Israel's Ben-Gurion International Airport on Saturday. Negotiators […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, November 27, 2023 7:24 AM EU border agency helping search for missing crew after cargo ship sinks off Greece       ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The European Union's border protection agency Frontex has joined the search for 12 crew members missing after a cargo ship sank in rough weather the previous day near the Greek island of Lesbos, authorities said Monday. A 40-year-old Egyptian crew member was rescued on Sunday while the body of another Egyptian […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, November 27, 2023 7:00 AM Langille: How the UN and its members can give peace a better chance       A United Nations Emergency Peace Service would be specifically designed to provide rapid and reliable responses to help prevent armed conflict and protect civilians at risk.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, November 27, 2023 4:00 AM 'People thrive in this space': Ottawa's Wabano Centre celebrates 25 years of Indigenous health care       "When people come in, they can hear the drums and smell the medicine."

Ottawa Citizen Monday, November 27, 2023 4:00 AM Why our newsroom is covering the Lich, Barber trial in real time       We are reporting minute-by-minute updates from inside the courtroom via a live blog.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, November 27, 2023 4:00 AM 'Lines of defence': How the trial of Tamara Lich, Chris Barber could take shape as case turns to defence       One defence lawyer said there is "no contest" when charter-enshrined rights collide with the right to lawful enjoyment of property.

Windsor Star Monday, November 27, 2023 9:46 AM Brown-John: We deserve transparency with battery plant jobs       Isn't it a little unusual that information about the prospect of up to 1,600 South Koreans arriving to work on Windsor's new electric-vehicle battery plant arrived via a post on "X," a social media platform? Though the number previously had been reported by the Windsor Star, it was only when the Windsor Police Service posted […]

Windsor Star Monday, November 27, 2023 8:39 AM Firefighters, police compete to collect most toys in Tecumseh toy drive       Spirits were high as members of the Tecumseh Fire and Rescue Service and Ontario Provincial Police competed Sunday to see who could cram a cruiser or fill a firetruck faster during the Spirit of Santa toy drive. It was the fifth year for the friendly competition, sponsored by the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach […]

Windsor Star Monday, November 27, 2023 8:28 AM Windsor man wanted on attempted murder charge arrested in Michigan       A Windsor man wanted at home on an attempted murder charge was arrested in Michigan over the weekend. Windsor police say Kyle Small, 25, was taken into custody Saturday by members of the United States Marshals Service. Small is wanted by Windsor police for his alleged participation in a targeted shooting in August.    Investigators […]

The Province Monday, November 27, 2023 9:00 AM What to consider when seeking financial advice from social media       Regardless how compelling someone's story is or how polished their presentation looks, not everyone who shares financial advice online is an expert.

Ottawa Sun Monday, November 27, 2023 4:00 AM YOU SAID IT: A better alternative       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Monday, November 27, 2023 9:15 AM Saskatoon weather: A snowy morning and a cloudy day       A snowy and windy morning is leading into a cloudy afternoon and a sunny week.

Regina Leader-Post Monday, November 27, 2023 9:14 AM Regina weather: A snowy morning and a cloudy day       A snowy and windy morning is leading into a calm, cloudy afternoon and a sunny week.

Regina Leader-Post Monday, November 27, 2023 7:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Clash of new, old Saskatchewan seems to benefit Moe       As it stands right now, this new face of Saskatchewan seems a bigger problem for the opposition than the government.

National Observer Monday, November 27, 2023 7:36 AM Montreal will spend nearly $200M on snow removal as winter costs rise across Canada       There's a saying in municipal politics: win snow removal, win the day. But as inflation takes a toll on tight city budgets, the price of winning that battle is rising.

National Observer Monday, November 27, 2023 7:23 AM B.C. in court against pharma companies to certify opioid class-action lawsuit       The British Columbia government goes up against dozens of health care and pharmaceutical companies in court today in a bid to get certification for a class-action lawsuit over the costs of the opioid crisis.

National Observer Monday, November 27, 2023 7:21 AM Poor Inuit housing is the 'direct result of colonialism': federal housing advocate       A federal housing advocate is accusing every level of government in Canada of failing to uphold the Inuit's right to housing — and therefore denying their human rights.

National Observer Monday, November 27, 2023 7:13 AM How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate? A long push for progress and energy to fuel it       Amidst record-high temperatures, deluges, droughts and wildfires, leaders are convening for another round of United Nations climate talks later this month that seek to curb the centuries-long trend of humans spewing ever more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

National Observer Monday, November 27, 2023 7:04 AM One of world's largest icebergs drifting beyond Antarctic waters after it was grounded for 30 years       One of the world's largest icebergs is drifting beyond Antarctic waters, after being grounded for more than three decades, according to the British Antarctic Survey.

National Observer Monday, November 27, 2023 6:56 AM Suncor reports runoff spill at Fort Hills oilsands site to Alberta Energy Regulator       A spill of surface runoff from a containment pond at Suncor Energy's Fort Hills oilsands site may have spanned more than a year, the Alberta Energy Regulator has announced.

National Observer Monday, November 27, 2023 5:15 AM University student wins award for climate action       Anna Erickson has been organizing real action on climate change since she was eight years old.

National Observer Monday, November 27, 2023 5:15 AM Pierre Poilievre's mouth just opened the door to a Liberal comeback       Pierre Poilievre may have a double-digit lead in the polls, but his preposterously petulant behaviour last week showed he's still his own biggest enemy — and why that lead could easily evaporate in the months to come.

National Observer Monday, November 27, 2023 5:15 AM Cat Lake First Nation is ready to take on Doug Ford's government over unsustainable mining development       Cat Lake First Nation leadership is voicing their opposition to Queen's Park over failing in their duty to consult, conduct proper environmental assessments and keep treaty obligations.

National Observer Monday, November 27, 2023 5:15 AM Climate data saves lives. Most countries can't access it       As climate-driven deaths rise, a report finds only 23 per cent of countries use climate data to inform their public health strategies.

National Observer Monday, November 27, 2023 5:15 AM COP28 leaders: Food and gender key ingredients to climate solutions       COP28 delegates must realize gender equity in the food system is a gateway to achieving human rights, environmental sustainability and economic prosperity.

Montreal Gazette Monday, November 27, 2023 8:54 AM Jewish community centre in C.D.N.-N.D.G. targeted by firebomb       The Montreal police arson squad will launch an investigation after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at a Jewish community centre on Décarie Blvd. near Vézina St. early Monday. Police said they were informed of the incident at 1 a.m. and damage to the building was minor. There were no reported injuries. In a statement posted […]

Montreal Gazette Monday, November 27, 2023 8:30 AM Canadian Jewish, Muslim groups see different paths to peace amid ceasefire       Israel has said the truce can be extended by an extra day for every additional 10 hostages freed, but has vowed to quickly resume its offensive once it ends.

Montreal Gazette Monday, November 27, 2023 8:23 AM Poor Inuit housing 'direct result of colonialism': federal housing advocate       "The level of distress cannot be understated, nor can the toll that being unhoused or precariously housed has on one's physical, mental and emotional health."

Montreal Gazette Monday, November 27, 2023 8:10 AM How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate? A long push for progress and energy to fuel it       World leaders are convening for another round of United Nations climate talks later this month.

Montreal Gazette Monday, November 27, 2023 7:48 AM Power outages leave more than 147,000 Quebec households in the dark       More than 88,000 households in the Quebec City and the Eastern Townships regions are affected.

Montreal Gazette Monday, November 27, 2023 7:19 AM Montreal will spend nearly $200M on snow removal this winter       No other city in Canada comes close to spending what Montreal does on snow.

Montreal Gazette Monday, November 27, 2023 6:32 AM Updated: Police officer struck by car on Highway 15 in Laval       The driver of the vehicle was arrested and is suspected of impaired driving.

Montreal Gazette Monday, November 27, 2023 6:11 AM Montreal weather: The Beaver Moon will be full before the sun is up       This is the last full moon of fall, and the 12th of this year's exceptional 13 full moons.

Montreal Gazette Monday, November 27, 2023 6:00 AM T'Cha Dunlevy: Can we stop piling onto racialized women at Montreal city hall?       Dominique Ollivier and Bochra Manaï have faced intense scrutiny for supposed transgressions nominally related to their job descriptions.

Montreal Gazette Monday, November 27, 2023 6:00 AM Wait lists for home and long-term care surging again in Quebec       "In 25 years, I've never seen such huge numbers in wait lists," patient-rights advocate Paul Brunet said.

Calgary Herald Monday, November 27, 2023 9:54 AM Suncor restarts production at Terra Nova after work to extend life of project       CALGARY – Suncor Energy Inc. says it has restarted production at its Terra Nova production, storage and off-loading vessel. The company says the restart comes after finishing work to extend the life of the project. Production is expected to ramp up over the coming months. Suncor chief executive Rich Kruger says the project will provide […]

Calgary Herald Monday, November 27, 2023 7:00 AM Drinking in court, hunting polar bears and a Grey Cup: Calgary's historic headlines 50, 75 and 100 years ago today       100 Years Ago in the Calgary Herald 'I don't want to have the spectacle here of having the chief of police in the witness box taking a drink of whisky out of a bottle.' A strange court case in Calgary 100 years started when several taxi drivers were charged with illegally selling liquor. A number […]

Calgary Herald Monday, November 27, 2023 7:00 AM CTrain Red Line disruption: Calgary's road and transit networks face first big test       Difficult traffic conditions expected Monday, the first full workday since CTrain service was temporarily suspended between Chinook and City Hall/Bow Valley College station for construction at Victoria Park/Stampede.

Calgary Herald Monday, November 27, 2023 7:00 AM Parker: Stoney Industrial Park lots brought to market       185 acres of industrial lands marketed within city

Calgary Herald Monday, November 27, 2023 6:34 AM Editorial cartoons of the week       Here's what our editorial cartoonists have been up to this week.

Calgary Sun Monday, November 27, 2023 7:00 AM Letters, Nov. 27, 2023: City 'making it less affordable for everyone who has housing'       Photo radar works I'm a big fan of Danielle Smith, but I'm not a fan of cutting back on photo radar. I believe it will lead to more police officers giving out tickets as opposed to catching real criminals. I also don't mind the extra 'tax' implemented in photo radar 'fishing holes' that will otherwise […]

Vancouver Sun Monday, November 27, 2023 9:00 AM This Vancouver compassion club was saving lives. Then things got political       Compassion club sold tested drugs to 43 members, keeping them alive. After police moved in, they're back to buying from street dealers