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CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:33 AM Province to release 'business case' for moving science centre to Ontario Place       The Ontario government is set to release its long-promised "business case" today for moving the Ontario Science Centre from its current east Toronto location to Ontario Place, on the city's waterfront.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:22 AM U.S. military Osprey aircraft with 8 aboard crashes into the sea off southern Japan       Japan's coast guard has found a person and debris in the ocean where a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying eight people crashed Wednesday off southern Japan, officials said.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:30 AM Mediators look to extend truce in Gaza on its final day, with one more hostage swap planned       International mediators worked Wednesday to extend the truce in Gaza, hoping the territory's Hamas rulers will keep freeing hostages in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further respite from Israel's air and ground offensive. It will otherwise expire within a day.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:56 AM Future barbers? Montreal high school students learn how to cut hair       A small group of Montreal high school students are completing a 10-week program on cutting hair, learning everything from basic techniques to what it's like to run a barber shop.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:00 AM A new fake Toonie has emerged in Quebec, Ontario: Here's how you spot it       An arrest and seizure of allegedly counterfeit $2 coins in Quebec, and a second arrest in Ontario, suggests a new counterfeit toonie variety is across Canada, a coin expert says.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:00 AM Guelph city council approves motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic       Dominique O'Rourke said her motion is more than just a symbolic gesture. She believes the only way to eliminate intimate partner violence is through community action.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:30 AM Looking to buy a winter home? Here's where prices have dropped in Canada       Canada's winter recreational housing market softened in 2023, with the interest rates having a 'big effect' on buyer decisions, a Royal LePage broker said.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 12:20 AM Edmonton Oilers grab 5-4 shootout win over Golden Knights       The Edmonton Oilers collected a third consecutive win, beating the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 in a shootout on Tuesday night at Rogers Place.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 29, 2023 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Emily       SUNshine Girl Emily is a green-eyed Leo who loves spending time with her family and her dachshund, Zuma. Back when she posed for these photos in August 2019, she was working as a beauty advisor – her dream job. (Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun/Postmedia)

Toronto Sun Wednesday, November 29, 2023 2:00 AM Steve Nease cartoon, Nov. 29, 2023       Steve Nease cartoon, Nov. 29, 2023

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:25 AM India opens an investigation after US says it disrupted a plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader       NEW DELHI (AP) — India has set up a high-level inquiry after U.S. authorities raised concerns with New Delhi that its government may have had knowledge of a plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader on American soil, an Indian official said on Wednesday. The U.S. side shared some information and India "takes such inputs […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:04 AM Biden targeting GOP's Boebert in fresh political attack on Republicans       DENVER (AP) — President Joe Biden will try to turn Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado into the embodiment of Republican opposition to his agenda as he visits her congressional district on Wednesday. The trip comes as Biden struggles with low approval ratings while he prepares for a likely 2024 rematch against former President Donald Trump, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:03 AM The world economy will slow next year because of inflation, high rates and war, OECD says       WASHINGTON (AP) — The global economy, which has proved surprisingly resilient this year, is expected to falter next year under the strain of wars, still-elevated inflation and continued high interest rates. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development estimated Wednesday that international growth would slow to 2.7% in 2024 from an expected 2.9% pace […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 4:37 AM Sweden's economy shrinks in the third quarter to signal that a recession may have hit the country       STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden's economy shrank in the third quarter of 2023 to mark the second time of contraction and signal that a recession may have hit the country. Data released Wednesday by Statistics Sweden showed that the country's gross domestic product declined by 0.3% in the period ending in October. "The GDP decreased for […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 4:15 AM In the news today: Canadian housing, health-care woes fuelled by higher immigration?       Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Canadians link immigrants and housing crisis: poll A large majority of Canadians agree that higher immigration is fuelling the housing crisis and putting pressure on the health-care system, a new Leger […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 4:00 AM Three in four Canadians say higher immigration is worsening housing crisis: poll       OTTAWA — A large majority of Canadians agree that higher immigration is fuelling the housing crisis and putting pressure on the health-care system, a new Leger poll suggests. New federal voting intention numbers from the polling firm also show that the Conservatives are maintaining their sizable lead over the governing Liberals. The polling, conducted from […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 4:00 AM Lawyers spar over conspiracy allegation in 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial       OTTAWA — The lawyers in the criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to continue their debate today over whether Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were co-conspirators in the protest.  Both are charged with mischief and intimidation, among other charges, for their role in the early 2022 protests against COVID-19 public-health restrictions. The […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:57 AM Toyota selling part of Denso stake to raise cash to develop electric vehicles       TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is selling a part of its stake in components maker Denso to raise cash for its drive toward electric vehicles and other innovations, Japan's top automaker said Wednesday. The move is estimated to raise about 290 billion yen ($2 billion), given recent share prices. The number of shares Toyota Motor Corp. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:51 AM An ailing Pope Francis tells the public he's better than a day earlier but has aides read speeches       VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis presided at his weekly audience with the public at the Vatican, but he said that he's still unwell and asked an aide to read his remarks for him on Wednesday, a day after canceling an overseas trip. Francis, who will turn 87 on Dec. 17 and had part of […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:39 AM Live updates | Mediators try to extend Gaza truce, which could expire within a day       With hours left to go before a truce in Gaza expires, international mediators worked to extend it to facilitate the release of militant-held hostages and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. The cease-fire has paused the deadliest fighting between Israel and Palestinians in decades. Israel has agreed to extend the truce, which was originally set to expire […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:13 AM Kuwait's ruling emir, 86, was hospitalized due to emergency health problem but is reportedly stable       DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The ruling emir of oil-rich Kuwait was hospitalized Wednesday "due to an emergency health problem" but later reported to be in stable condition, renewing the longstanding concerns over his health since he became ruler in 2020. The report by the state-run KUNA news agency did not elaborate on the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 2:45 AM Mediators look to extend truce in Gaza on its final day, with one more hostage swap planned       RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — International mediators worked Wednesday to extend the truce in Gaza, hoping the territory's Hamas rulers will keep freeing hostages in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further respite from Israel's air and ground offensive. It will otherwise expire within a day. Israel has welcomed the release of dozens […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 2:39 AM Myanmar and China conduct naval drills together as fighting surges in border area       BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar and China are conducting naval drills together as the military government in the Southeast Asian nation loses ground in its northeast border region to a coalition of militias that also has strong ties to Beijing. State-run Myanma Alinn newspaper said Wednesday that three Chinese vessels were anchored in Yangon, Myanmar's largest […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 2:22 AM Stock market today: Global shares trade mixed and oil prices advance ahead of OPEC meeting       TOKYO (AP) — European shares were mostly higher on Wednesday after a mixed session in Asia, where selling of property and technology shares pulled Chinese benchmarks lower. France's CAC 40 edged up 0.4% in early trading to 7,281.99, while Germany's DAX added 1% to 16,151.57. Britain's FTSE 100 lost 0.2% to 7,438.87. The future for […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, November 29, 2023 2:22 AM US military Osprey aircraft with 6 aboard crashes off southern Japan, at least 1 dead       TOKYO (AP) — A crew member who was recovered from the ocean after a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying six people crashed Wednesday off southern Japan has been pronounced dead, coast guard officials said. The cause of the crash and the status of the five others on the aircraft were not immediately known, coast guard […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, November 29, 2023 4:00 AM Changing drug habits lead to calls for safe inhalation site in Ottawa       "People have been switching from injecting to smoking that we're now responding to more overdoses outside of our consumption site than inside it."

The Province Wednesday, November 29, 2023 12:45 AM Canucks 3, Ducks 1: Elias Pettersson's dash from the past keeps home ice dominance       The Canucks have transitioned from being hunters to the hunted and found themselves in a fight. Brock Boeser was ready and scored twice to lead the NHL with 17 goals

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, November 29, 2023 4:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Good work, doctors       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

National Observer Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:14 AM Danielle Smith does socialism to own the libs       For over a year, Danielle Smith has been talking a big game about her "Alberta Sovereignty Act" and how it will put Ottawa in its place. As it turns out, that's all it ever was: talk.

National Observer Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:14 AM Controlled burns can spell years of protection against wildfires       New research finds that "beneficial" fires can cut the risk of high-intensity blazes by 64 per cent.

National Observer Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:14 AM Heal your forests       Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw has a message for other bands. Take a good look at your forest, especially within a 10-kilometre radius, and do what you can to clean it up and ensure the community is protected from the big one that can devastate the way the Bush Creek fire did.

National Observer Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:14 AM Asbestos cement water pipes petition tabled in House of Commons       How can swallowing asbestos from old water pipes cause cancer in Americans and not Canadians?

National Observer Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:14 AM Déjà vu and heavy criticism for Alberta Energy Regulator at federal environment committee       Critical questions about tailing pond leaks at Imperial Oil's Kearl facility are still unanswered after the second round of testimony by the Alberta Energy Regulator president, say some MPs.

National Observer Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:14 AM One man's single-handed fight against Alberta's climate spin       Denis Lemire did not plan to become an online troll. But after Alberta's UCP government infiltrated everything from his morning commute to the ads on his favourite podcasts with "blatant misinformation," the father of three said he felt impelled to act.

National Observer Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:14 AM Bikes and people: Everyone wants a safe lane to travel       Experts say it is important to prioritize safety for disabled and visually impaired individuals, along with all pedestrians, as Canadian cities pursue sustainable and environmentally friendly initiatives, like building bike paths.

Calgary Herald Tuesday, November 28, 2023 11:41 PM AHS issues measles exposure warning for Air Canada flight, Calgary airport, Alberta Children's Hospital       Alberta Health Services is warning of possible exposure to measles in busy public places after a lab-confirmed case was reported in Calgary. The provincial health authority said people should watch for symptoms of the highly infectious disease if they were at the following locations: Air Canada flight AC206 on Nov. 23, departing from Vancouver at […]