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CTV News - Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:30 AM Ontario family could lose its farm due to Ford government's Highway 413       An Ontario farmer says he fears he could lose his family's farm if the Doug Ford government goes forward with a proposal to build Highway 413, which would cut through about a quarter of his land.

CTV News - Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:42 AM Man shot outside Mississauga strip club restaurant Friday night       A man was shot in the parking lot of a Mississauga strip club last night.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:49 AM Trump's legal debts top a half-billion dollars. Will he have to pay?       Donald Trump's legal debts might now exceed a half-billion dollars. Here's what we know about what Trump owes, whether he'll have to pay up, and what comes next.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:38 AM Read 'secret' Canadian air force documents on Chinese balloon       Recently declassified documents from the Royal Canadian Air Force show how two Air Canada flights spotted a suspected Chinese spy balloon days before it became headline news.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:41 AM W5 visits Panama as protests rage against Canadian-owned mine       W5 visited Panama as mass protests raged against a Canadian-owned mine that has now been ordered closed.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:00 AM It's time for Joe Biden to lean into his age and experience       As Joe Biden sets to face-off against his chief nemesis, political commentator Eric Ham says the moment has come for the U.S. president to lean into that which others see as an impediment -- his age.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:42 AM Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny's team confirms his death and says his mother is searching for his body       Alexei Navalny's spokesperson confirmed Saturday that the Russian opposition leader had died at a remote Arctic penal colony and said he was "murdered," but it is unclear where his body is.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:28 AM Astronaut headed to the moon says Canada needs more visionaries       NASA and the Canada Space Agency have jointly sent astronauts in space since 1982. But it's not a given that the Canadians will hang on to their current stature as humanity eyes Mars.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:21 AM 'I need a house': Belleville's drug emergency lays bare toll of wider crisis       A warning about a drug crisis in Belleville, Ont. is laying bare signs of a much broader crisis involving a lack of housing and shelter.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:53 AM Ukraine is withdrawing from Avdiivka, where outnumbered defenders held out for 4 months       Ukraine's military chief said early Saturday that he's withdrawing troops from the city of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, where outnumbered defenders have battled a Russian assault for four months.

Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:44 AM Six youths arrested following stabbing in Square One Mall in Mississauga       Police in Peel region say six people under the age of 18 were taken into custody following an attempted robbery and stabbing inside Mississauga's Square One shopping mall.

Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:43 AM Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny's team confirms his death, demands body be returned to family       An official note handed to Alexei Navalny's mother stated that he died at 2:17 p.m. local time Friday, but it is unclear where his body is, Navalny's spokesperson said.

Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:00 AM What's driving New Democrats in the West away from Jagmeet Singh's NDP       An Alberta NDP leadership hopeful argues it should no longer be automatic that buying members in a provincial party makes you a member of the federal NDP.

Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:05 AM Hope grows for Stouffville garden amid cenotaph, armoured tank relocation plan       A plan to replace a volunteer-built garden with a tank and cenotaph may not go through in Stouffville. The town says it will be consulting with the community in the coming weeks.

Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:00 AM Government, opposition look to reset narrative as Ontario legislature returns       Both the Ford government and the Ontario NDP opposition will be looking to change the channel when the legislature returns after the Family Day long weekend with new policy ideas.

Saturday, February 17, 2024 4:00 AM Smoking drugs, not injection, now most common way to overdose in U.S.: report       Overdose deaths in the U.S. are now more likely to follow smoking drugs rather than injecting them, the CDC reports. Drug smoking is also a leading factor in Canadian overdoses.

Toronto Sun Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:34 AM CHARLEBOIS: Why all political parties agree grocer code of conduct necessary       It's rare for all political parties in Ottawa to find common ground, yet they agree Loblaw and Walmart must comply with the grocer's code of conduct.

Toronto Sun Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:12 AM GUNTER: Liberals shifting gears on green policies to win back votes       Canadians are beginning to push back against the federal government's constant haranguing and preaching on climate change

Toronto Sun Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:53 AM Blue Jays going back to DH Daniel Vogelbach       DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Blue Jays collection of former big leaguers to add to roster depth continued late Friday when the team agreed to terms on a minor league deal with veteran DH Daniel Vogelbach. The lefty hitter is expected to compete for a depth bench job and has an invitation to major league camp. […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Boy's parents refuse to keep him under control       DEAR ABBY: I host holiday meals for my out-of-town family. During the last one, my cousin's 5-year-old son ran up and down the upstairs hallway pretty much nonstop the entire time. The floor is ceramic tile, so when he did this, it made a huge racket and shook the house. The pounding frayed my and […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:38 AM South Africa's main opposition party lays out plans to unseat the African National Congress       PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Hundreds of South Africans gathered in the capital Saturday to show support for the country's biggest opposition party as it prepares for a much-anticipated national election in which it hopes to wrest control of the government from the ruling African National Congress. Many of the Democratic Alliance backers assembled in […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:30 AM 28-year-old man killed in shooting in Montreal's Little Italy       Montreal police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the city's Little Italy neighbourhood early this morning.  Police spokesperson Véronique Dubuc says authorities received several 911 calls about gunshots in the area at around 12:15 a.m. She says officers arrived to find the 28-year-old man on the ground with gunshot wounds to […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:04 AM Saving democracy is central to Biden's campaign messaging. Will it resonate with swing state voters?       BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Just blocks from the shuttered Bethlehem Steel plant, the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley was bustling on a recent day with scores of older people eating lunch. Downstairs, out of sight, a constant stream of visitors was shopping in its massive food pantry. Over the past seven months, the number visitors to […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:38 AM One Tech Tip: Ready to go beyond Google? Here's how to use new generative AI search sites       LONDON (AP) — It's not just you. A lot people think Google searches are getting worse. And the rise of generative AI chatbots is giving people new and different ways to look up information. While Google has been the one-stop shop for decades — after all, we commonly call searches "googling" — its longtime dominance […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:32 AM Dandelions and shrubs to replace rubber, new grains and more: Are alternative crops realistic?       Katrina Cornish spends her days raising dandelions and desert shrubs. She harvests the stretchy rubber substances they produce and uses special machines to dip them into condoms, medical gloves and parts for trachea tubes. And she thinks those products could forever alter the landscape of agriculture in the United States. Cornish, a professor at Ohio […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:27 AM Somalia's president accuses Ethiopia of trying to annex territory with Somaliland sea deal       Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud accused Ethiopia on Saturday of trying to annex part of his country's territory by signing a sea access deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland. The agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland signed Jan. 1 "is nothing more than annexing part of Somalia to Ethiopia, and changing the borders of Somalia," […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:05 AM What does it mean to claim the US is a Christian nation, and what does the Constitution say?       Many Americans believe the United States was founded as a Christian nation, and the idea is energizing some conservative and Republican activists. But the concept means different things to different people, and historians say that while the issue is complex, the founding documents prioritize religious freedom and do not create a Christian nation. Does the […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:03 AM What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week       LONDON (AP) — As Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks flounder, Israel is vowing to press ahead with its offensive in the southern Gaza Strip despite warnings from the U.S. to work harder to protect civilians. Violence spiked across the volatile Israel-Lebanon border. This is what happened in the Middle East this week. ISRAEL TO KEEP UP OFFENSIVE […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:03 AM Another endangered whale was found dead off East Coast. This one died after colliding with a ship       Federal authorities said the second critically endangered North Atlantic right whale found dead in the last month showed injuries consistent with a collision with a ship. The whales number less than 360 and they have experienced decline in recent years. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it was notified of a dead right whale […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:00 AM Christian-nation idea fuels US conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders' intent       The U.S. Constitution doesn't mention Christianity or any specific religion. The Declaration of Independence famously proclaims that people's rights come from a "Creator" and "Nature's God" — but doesn't specify who that is. Yet large numbers of Americans believe the founders intended the U.S. to be a Christian nation, and many believe it should be […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:36 AM African leaders condemn Israel's offensive in Gaza       ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Leaders at an African Union summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Saturday condemned Israel's offensive in Gaza and called for its immediate end. Moussa Faki, the chair of the African Union Commission, said Israel's offensive was the "most flagrant" violation of international humanitarian law and accused Israel of […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:35 AM Chinese foreign minister says trying to cut his country out of trade would be a historic mistake       MUNICH (AP) — China's foreign minister told a gathering of international security policy officials Saturday that trying to shut China out of trade in the name of avoiding dependency would be a historic mistake. Wang Yi spoke at the Munich Security Conference. Host Germany wants to avoid over-reliance on trade with an increasingly assertive China […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:02 AM Stars, royalty and a 'Poppenheimer' showdown. Here's what to expect at Britain's BAFTA film awards       LONDON (AP) — Prepare for Poppenheimer. "Poor Things" and "Oppenheimer" are the leading contenders for the British Academy Film Awards, which will be handed out Sunday in front of an audience of filmmakers, movie stars and the heir to the British throne. Yorgos Lanthimos' gothic fantasia is up for 11 trophies, while Christopher Nolan's atom-bomb […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:59 AM A 5th worker confirmed dead in Italian construction site collapse as workplace safety sparks debate       ROME (AP) — Italian rescuers confirmed Saturday the death of a fifth worker after a concrete beam and layers of slabs collapsed at a supermarket construction site in the city of Florence a day earlier. "I've just been informed that rescuers are recovering the body of a fifth worker," said Tuscany Region's president, Eugenio Giani. […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:47 AM Thousands at anti-government rally in Croatia allege high-level corruption and demand an election       ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Thousands of people rallied in Croatia's capital on Saturday, accusing the ruling center-right party of corruption and demanding that this year's parliamentary election be held as soon as possible. The gathering in Zagreb was organized by 11 center and left-leaning opposition parties, with political tensions in the European Union member nation […]

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G-Alt cp24.com Saturday, February 17, 2024 2:54 AM Girl, 14, charged in stabbing at Toronto subway station, second suspect remains outstanding       Police have charged a 14-year-old girl and have released a photo of another suspect following a rush-hour stabbing at a busy Toronto subway ...

G-Alt cp24.com Saturday, February 17, 2024 1:33 AM BREAKING: Donald Trump fraud verdict: $364 million penalty in New York civil fraud case       A New York judge ruled Friday against Donald Trump, imposing a $364 million penalty over what the judge ruled was a yearslong scheme to dupe banks ...

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:30 AM Westover: Surely we can stop teens from participating in car theft       If young people realized that helping steal a vehicle doesn't just hurt the individual who lost their property but actually finances the destructiveness of organized crime, they might think twice.

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:30 AM Senack: Under the weather — Winterlude needs a climate-change plan       A soggy skateway this season suggests Canadian Heritage needs to get creative if Ottawa's premier winter festival is to succeed in future.

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: Ottawa's rural volunteer firefighters deserve support       Saturday, Feb. 17: Recognizing these unsung heroes has been long overdue, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, February 17, 2024 4:00 AM Jim Watson opens up about life after leaving office, public outrage over the LRT and Lansdowne 2.0       A wide-ranging conversation with the former Mayor of Ottawa

Windsor Star Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:00 AM Reader letter: Ontario can handle e-vehicle electricity demand       re: Reader letter: How much new electricity needed for e-vehicles? (Feb. 6) Don Briggs asks how much electricity is needed for e-vehicles? I did the math based on my car (Tesla Model 3), using an average of 20,000 kilometres driven per year. If all vehicles were replaced with similar vehicles of similar efficiency, the total […]

The Province Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:00 AM Canucks Game Day: Thatcher Demko looks to equal Luongo record       The Canucks love home ice. This one will be tight though. The Canucks are going to win 3-2.

Ottawa Sun Saturday, February 17, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Partnership cracks       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:00 AM Letters: Saskatoon should vote before more money is spent on new arena       Readers offer their opinions on plans for a new downtown arena that would anchor and event and entertainment district in Saskatoon.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:00 AM Doug Cuthand: Supreme Court affirms Indigenous child welfare rights       The Supreme Court decision was described as "groundbreaking," but all it did was confirm what we already knew in Indian Country.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:00 AM Phil Tank: Gord Wyant faces stiff headwinds in a Saskatoon mayoral bid       The Saskatchewan Party cabinet minister is reportedly mulling a bid to be the first provincial politician to get elected Saskatoon mayor.

Regina Leader-Post Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:06 AM Letters: Moe, Poilievre sure don't seem like real Conservatives       Alan Spiller asks whether Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe or federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are really conservative.

Regina Leader-Post Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:00 AM Emergency funding a welcome relief to Regina Symphony Orchestra musicians       "It was so heartening to see the connection that this orchestra has with its community, and I think the path forward is really bright," Christian Robinson said.

Regina Leader-Post Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:00 AM Overnight warming space at Carmichael Outreach expanding hours       The warming space will be opening at 7:30 p.m. beginning next Tuesday, according to an announcement ahead of the weekend.

Regina Leader-Post Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Ottawa follies may provide the distraction Moe needs       It's a very effective distraction from the reality that Moe's own provincial government is doing everything within its power to defeat itself.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:35 AM Robert Libman: Legault's legacy grows ever darker       The premier's reign has been divisive and harmful to Quebec's social cohesion, and harkens back to the era of "La Grande Noirceur."

Montreal Gazette Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:15 AM Would Trevor Zegras be a good fit with the Canadiens/ | HI/O Bonus       There's been a lot of chatter about the 22-year-old Anaheim Ducks centre becoming available.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:00 AM 'When somebody serves me in English, I refuse to buy' | The Corner Booth       Denis Coderre says he's 80 per cent sure he'll be running for Quebec Liberal leadership

Montreal Gazette Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:00 AM Montreal weather: Winter will have a little bite today       A mix of sun and cloud with a 40-per-cent chance of flurries.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:00 AM Josh Freed: Let's make the Big Owe a ruin of our own       We could turn it into a "Museum of Failure," chronicling one of the century's great construction screwups.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:00 AM Pat Hickey: Strong attendance shows PWHL is on solid footing in first season       It took only two hours to sell out Friday's game between Montreal and Toronto at the Scotiabank Centre, which has more than 18,000 seats.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:00 AM Stu's Slapshots: Juraj Slafkovsky making Canadiens' scouts look good       It's still too early to make a final judgment on whether Habs made the right No. 1 pick, but it's certainly starting to look that way.

Calgary Herald Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:57 AM Family travel: Kid-friendly Kamloops scores big on adventure this winter       Hosting an average of 100 sporting events a year, Kamloops has earned its title of Canada's Tournament Capital. However, the small city in the heart of B.C.'s interior boasts more than world-class sporting venues, including uncrowded year-round outdoor adventure, an eclectic winery and dining scene, and an authentically unpretentious vibe. Another plus for what locals […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:00 AM Letters, Feb. 17: Democracy means living with our elected choices       Re: Recall petition likely won't pass, Opinion, Feb. 15 More than 500,000 signatures are required for Landon Johnston's recall petition to oust Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This should be a sharp reminder to those who would play fast and loose with our system of democracy. You cannot overthrow a democratically elected politician on a whim because […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Trudeau government should scrap its oil and gas emissions cap plan       Once again, Alberta is at odds with the federal government, this time over proposed regulations that would impose a cap on greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector, with the goal of reducing emissions by 35 to 38 per cent by 2030 (relative to 2019 levels). The Danielle Smith-led Alberta government fiercely opposes […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, February 17, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Emissions cap needed to spur reductions from highly profitable energy industry       Canada's energy companies are "awash in cash and hungry," according to the Globe and Mail. That appetite is far from fully satiated, leading to numerous mergers in the energy sector both in this country and south of the border. More consolidation is expected, as scale helps to deliver resilience and profit. Indeed, Canadian Natural Resources […]

Calgary Sun Saturday, February 17, 2024 7:00 AM Letters, Feb. 17, 2024: 'Mayor Gondek should look inward'       Ego getting in the way (Re: 'Park your ego,' Mayor Gondek.) I'm reminded of some song lyrics: "…looking for love in all the wrong places…". In the case of Mayor Gondek, a CBC radio interview is not the right place to seek affirmation. I applaud councillors Sonya Sharp and Dan Mclean for stating the obvious […]