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CTV News - Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 9:44 AM Ontario repeals bill that capped wages of public sector workers       The Ontario government repealed its wage-cap bill on Friday through an order in council.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:37 AM Advocates call for more funding, support after another asylum-seeker dies at Mississauga shelter        Several African Canadian groups are continuing to call for more support for refugee claimants in Canada after another asylum-seeker died while seeking shelter in Mississauga last weekend.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:32 AM Video shows new drive-thru car wash for trains as work continues on Finch LRT       Have you ever wondered how Metrolinx keeps the exterior of its trains clean?

CTV News - Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 10:56 AM 'Weather whiplash' coming to Toronto as temperatures fall yet again       Toronto residents can expect 'weather whiplash' over the next few days as the temperatures quickly return to freezing.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 6:56 AM Cast and crew of 'Law & Order Toronto' on fervent first reactions to the spinoff       Few TV franchises are as cherished as "Law & Order," and the stars of its new Canadian spinoff learned of its deep resonance firsthand when they were cast on the Toronto-based show.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:16 AM Ford defends political appointments to judge selection committee       Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his government's appointments of two former staffers to a committee that helps select provincial judges, saying he's not going to put Liberals or New Democrats in those roles.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 5:57 AM Man stabbed in face and back during robbery in Mississauga: Peel police       Peel police say they are searching for three suspects who allegedly robbed and stabbed a man in Mississauga early Friday morning.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, February 23, 2024 11:14 AM Russian ambassador to Canada calls new sanctions 'act of empty symbolism'       Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly announced a new round of sanctions on 10 individuals and 153 Russian entities Friday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, February 23, 2024 10:30 AM Concordia and McGill taking Quebec to court over tuition policies       Concordia and McGill universities are suing the Quebec government over its new tuition policies, which would raise rates for out-of-province and international students.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, February 23, 2024 9:46 AM Pamela Salem, Miss Moneypenny in Bond movie 'Never Say Never Again,' dead at 80       British actress Pamela Salem, who starred alongside Sean Connery as Miss Moneypenny in the 1983 James Bond film 'Never Say Never Again,' has died at age 80, production company Big Finish announced Friday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, February 23, 2024 8:17 AM Extreme cold warnings issued for some Canadian provinces: forecast       Canadians can look forward to a warm-up in temperatures by Sunday or Monday, according to the latest forecasts.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, February 23, 2024 10:13 AM Lynx Air is shutting down. Here's what passengers need to know       Come Monday, Canadian travellers booked with the ultra-low-cost airline Lynx Air will be out of luck and its employees out of work.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, February 23, 2024 6:11 AM ISIS bride loses her appeal over the removal of her U.K. citizenship       A woman who travelled to Syria as a teenager to join the Islamic State group lost her appeal Friday against the British government's decision to revoke her U.K. citizenship, with judges saying that it wasn't for them to rule on whether it was "harsh" to do so.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, February 23, 2024 8:29 AM Wendy Williams has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?       Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with a form of dementia, according to a statement released Thursday on behalf of her caretakers. Here's a look at the condition, which also affects the actor Bruce Willis.

Friday, February 23, 2024 11:54 AM S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets mixed       Strength in financial and technology stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.

Friday, February 23, 2024 11:49 AM Nvidia stock surge pushes AI titan past US$2T in market value. What's happening?       Chipmaker Nvidia hit US$2 trillion in market capitalization on Friday amid a surge of interest in the 'goldmine of AI' on Wall Street.

Friday, February 23, 2024 11:47 AM One person hospitalized after shooting in Alliston, police say       Nottawasaga OPP a person has been hospitalized after a shooting in Alliston, Ont., on Thursday.

Friday, February 23, 2024 11:40 AM Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Jean-Guy Talbot dead at 91       Jean-Guy Talbot, one of the 12 Montreal Canadiens players to win five consecutive Stanley Cups between 1956 and 1960, has died. He was 91 years old.

Friday, February 23, 2024 11:39 AM Toronto carjacking victim thrown to the ground, teen boy facing charges: police       A suspect in a stolen vehicle stopped in an east Toronto parking lot and then carjacked a man, ditched the initial stolen vehicle and fled the scene, police say.

Friday, February 23, 2024 11:27 AM Vancouver Canucks fall to Seattle Kraken 5-2 as losing streak reaches 4       J.T. Miller and Sam Lafferty scored for Vancouver, which is 3-5-1 since a 12-game point streak.

Friday, February 23, 2024 11:20 AM Canada slaps new sanctions on Russia for 2nd anniversary of Ukraine war       Canada has joined the United States and the European Union in slapping new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary its invasion of Ukraine

Friday, February 23, 2024 11:20 AM Man makes $2.3M off insider trading by snooping on wife's remote work calls       The Securities and Exchange Commission accused Tyler Loudon of taking advantage of his wife's work-from-home setup to obtain non-public information and garner illegal profits.

Friday, February 23, 2024 11:19 AM Rookie Alberta skip Sturmay to meet 6-time champ Jones in Hearts playoff game       A host-province rookie versus a decorated curler in her national women's curling championship swan song gives Friday's playoff game between them a sense of occasion.

Friday, February 23, 2024 11:10 AM Lynx Air is shutting down. What to do if you have travel booked       Canadians booked with Lynx Air find themselves in limbo Friday after the ultra-low-cost-carrier announced it is going out of business.

Toronto Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 11:54 AM Canada sanctions 10 more people in Russia over war with Ukraine ahead of anniversary       OTTAWA — Canada is adding 10 people and 153 entities to its sanctions list, with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine set to pass the second-year mark this weekend. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced the new sanctions against Russia in co-ordination with the United States and the United Kingdom this morning. Earlier today, the U.S. […]

Toronto Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 11:40 AM Russian Olympic Committee loses appeal against suspension by IOC       LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The Russian Olympic Committee has lost an appeal against its suspension by the International Olympic Committee. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday that it had dismissed the ROC's appeal against the suspension imposed in October. The IOC objected to the ROC incorporating four sports bodies representing regions of eastern Ukraine, […]

Toronto Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 11:39 AM KINSELLA: Star of David and hostage release plea send MLSE into a panic       Scotiabank Arena security opted for the easiest course of action -- which was to kick out the Jews

Toronto Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 11:28 AM Howie Mandel addresses Dana White's abrupt exit from podcast: 'It wasn't a joke'       'What you saw is what you get ... It just happened,' AGT personality tells Postmedia

Toronto Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 11:24 AM Federal government posts $23.6B deficit for April-to-December period       OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $23.6 billion for the first nine months of its 2023-24 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $5.5 billion for the same stretch of its 2022-23 fiscal year. Government revenue for the April-to-December period totalled $318.1 billion, up from $310.0 billion a year […]

Toronto Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 11:22 AM Doug Ford defends political appointments to judge selection committee       Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his government's appointments of two former staffers to a committee that helps select provincial judges, saying he's not going to put Liberals or New Democrats in those roles. The Toronto Star first reported that Matthew Bondy, a former deputy chief of staff to Ford, is the chair of the […]

Toronto Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 11:17 AM Alberta town bans Pride flags, rainbow crosswalks after plebiscite       WESTLOCK, Alta. — A town north of Edmonton has voted in favour of a bylaw that bans Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks on municipal property. A slim majority of Westlock residents who took part in a plebiscite Thursday voted in favour of the town flying only government flags and painting crosswalks in a white striped […]

Toronto Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 11:09 AM Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Jean-Guy Talbot dead at 91       MONTREAL — Jean-Guy Talbot, one of the 12 Montreal Canadiens players to win five consecutive Stanley Cups between 1956 and 1960, has died. He was 91 years old. The Canadiens announced Talbot's death Friday morning after multiple media outlets reported the news. A cause of death was not given. Born in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Que., on July […]

Toronto Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 10:55 AM Man shot to death in New York City subway car       NEW YORK — A 45-year-old man was shot to death in a New York City subway car early Friday morning, police said. The New York Police Department said the man was shot in the torso around 5 a.m. as he was riding a southbound D Train that was pulling into the 182-183 Streets station in […]

Toronto Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 10:47 AM Check you're fully immunized against measles, Public Health Agency of Canada urges       The Public Health Agency of Canada is strongly advising everyone in Canada to check that they're fully immunized against measles, especially before travelling Amid a global rise in measles, the agency says it's concerned the upcoming March break travel season could lead to more cases of the highly contagious disease coming into this country. To […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:58 AM Kenyan asylum seeker dies after staying in Peel Region shelter       A Kenyan asylum seeker died over the weekend after she waited hours in the cold to get into a shelter space. At a press conference Friday, advocates from the African Canadian community identified the woman as Delphina Ngigi who was a widow and mother of four children who are still in Kenya. They say she […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:58 AM Toronto Coun. Josh Matlow rules out run for federal Liberals       Toronto city councillor Josh Matlow says he won't be seeking the federal Liberal nomination to represent Toronto-St. Paul's. In January, Matlow said he was being encouraged to make the leap and said he was giving it "thoughtful consideration." But in a social media post released on Friday, Matlow said he didn't want to uproot his […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:36 AM S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets mixed       TORONTO — Strength in financial and technology stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 60.67 points at 21,378.75. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 129.07 points at 39,198.18. The S&P 500 index was up 4.21 points […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:28 AM First lady Jill Biden implores an 'often mired in gridlock' Congress to follow governors' lead       WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden lamented the partisanship that permeates Capitol Hill and politics writ large, telling governors at the White House that she wished more lawmakers would follow their lead. She spoke on Friday in the White House's East Room to state chief executives who were in Washington for the winter gathering […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:24 AM Pembina Pipeline deferring Cedar LNG decision until mid-year       CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it will defer making a final investment decision on its proposed Cedar LNG project until mid-2024. The Calgary-based pipeline company and its project partner, the Haisla First Nation, have been working to develop plans for a floating liquefied natural gas facility in Kitimat, B.C. The project partners had previously […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:22 AM Wild weather swing expected in Toronto with fierce, but fleeting, temperature plunge       Toronto's largely absent winter will roar back with a dramatic temperature plunge expected Friday night and into Saturday, but the milder temperatures that have marked the season will soon return. Temperatures on Friday will peak at around 7 C, but a system from the northwest will bring whipping winds and cooler air as the day […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:18 AM Professional bowler extradited to Ohio weeks after arrest while competing in Indiana tournament       CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — A professional bowler who was arrested by U.S. Marshals while he was competing in an Indiana tournament earlier this month has been extradited back to Ohio to face charges related to child sexual abuse material. Brandon Novak, 35, of Chillicothe, Ohio, was moved Thursday from the Marion County jail in Indianapolis […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:12 AM Canada sanctions 10 more people in Russia over war with Ukraine       Canada is adding 10 people and 153 entities to its sanctions list, with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine set to pass the second-year mark this weekend. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced the new sanctions against Russia in co-ordination with the United States and the United Kingdom on Friday morning. The U.S. also announced new […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:10 AM McGill, Concordia universities sue Quebec government over 30 per cent tuition hike       MONTREAL — McGill University and Concordia University are suing the Quebec government over its decision to hike tuition for out-of-province students by about 30 per cent. In separate lawsuits, the two Montreal universities say the government's decision constitutes discrimination under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and that the hikes have damaged the schools' reputations. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:08 AM Ajax teen arrested after violent armed carjacking in Scarborough       A teenager from Ajax is facing charges after a violent armed carjacking in Scarborough earlier this week. Toronto police say officers were called to the area of Finch Avenue East and McCowan Road around 7:55 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a robbery. Investigators allege a suspect was driving a stolen vehicle and stopped in a […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:06 AM Federal government posts $23.6B deficit for April-to-December period       OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $23.6 billion for the first nine months of its 2023-24 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $5.5 billion for the same stretch of its 2022-23 fiscal year.  Government revenue for the April-to-December period totalled $318.1 billion, up from $310.0 billion a year […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 11:06 AM Alberta town bans Pride flags, rainbow crosswalks after plebiscite       WESTLOCK, Alta. — A town north of Edmonton has voted in favour of a bylaw that bans Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks on municipal property. A slim majority of Westlock residents who took part in a plebiscite Thursday voted in favour of the town flying only government flags and painting crosswalks in a white striped […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 10:36 AM Migrant boat capsizes off Malta during rescue operations, killing five       VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — A 25-foot boat loaded with migrants capsized off Malta on Friday as rescue operations were under way, killing five people and injuring eight, Maltese officials said. Twenty-one other survivors were taken to a migrant detention center on the Mediterranean island nation. Search operations were continuing offshore to ensure no other passengers […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 10:31 AM Man shot to death in New York City subway car       NEW YORK (AP) — A 45-year-old man was shot to death in a New York City subway car early Friday morning, police said. The New York Police Department said the man was shot in the torso around 5 a.m. as he was riding a southbound D Train that was pulling into the 182-183 Streets station […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 10:24 AM Check you're fully immunized against measles, Public Health Agency of Canada urges       The Public Health Agency of Canada is strongly advising everyone in Canada to check that they're fully immunized against measles, especially before travelling Amid a global rise in measles, the agency says it's concerned the upcoming March break travel season could lead to more cases of the highly contagious disease coming into this country. To […]

G-Alt cp24.com Friday, February 23, 2024 11:27 AM Freedom Convoy organizer sues federal government - YouTube       Freedom Convoy organizer Chris Barber is suing the federal government over its use of the Emergencies Act. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 23, 2024 11:41 AM Norah Jones returns to Ottawa Jazz Festival on June 29       A summer tour of North America announced this week by Norah Jones brings the singer-songwriter-pianist back to the main stage of the Ottawa Jazz Festival on June 29. The Grammy winner also unveiled a new song, Staring at the Wall, that finds her getting further away from her mellow, lounge-music roots and continuing to embrace […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 23, 2024 10:30 AM Sangster: Don't blame private colleges for high number of international students in Canada       Regulated private colleges don't depend on foreign students to underwrite them — unlike many public universities and colleges. So let's stop the political mud-slinging.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 23, 2024 10:21 AM OPP investigating 'suspicious death' of man, 32, in Alfred-Plantagenet       Provincial police are investigating a "suspicious death" in the Township of Alfred-Plantagenet. Police and paramedics responded to a residence on County Road-17 just before 8 p.m. Thursday. A 32-year-old male was located deceased in an apartment. He has been identified as Timothy Provost. A post-mortem examination will be conducted in Ottawa. OPP says there will […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 23, 2024 8:09 AM Person in custody as OPP investigates shooting incident in Pembroke       One person is in custody as provincial police continue to investigate a shooting incident in Pembroke Friday morning. Police had advised residents of McKenzie Street near Almira Street and Gourley Avenue to shelter in place when the incident began at about 7 a.m. Officers responding the the scene found a person with non-life threatening injuries. […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 23, 2024 8:00 AM MacDougall: News media now write the 'second draft of history.' And that's a problem       In a democracy, the challenge is how to make social media function more like a professional newsroom, not how to make a professional newsroom more like the internet.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 23, 2024 7:00 AM Tent City Nation: Mapping stories of homeless encampments across Canada       Help fill in the gaps — tell us your story about encampments in your community and add a pin to the map

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 23, 2024 7:00 AM Pellerin: 1915 — when a better plan for Ottawa existed       You've never heard of the Holt-Bennett Plan either? It just might have given us a beautiful — and functional — urban landscape.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 23, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: How senior care failed my mother       Friday, Feb. 23: An article by Citizen reporter Elizabeth Payne on her father's bleak experience in the health system prompted this response. You can write to us at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Windsor Star Friday, February 23, 2024 10:14 AM Art Windsor-Essex seniors program offers creativity, companionship       Art Windsor-Essex is drawing in participants eager to stretch their creativity via new programming aimed at older adults. The newly formed seniors council, comprised of individuals over the age of 55, has already helped to facilitate activities ranging from print-making to chair yoga for it's twice-monthly gatherings. The council is like an advisory committee, according […]

Windsor Star Friday, February 23, 2024 9:15 AM A healing story: residential school survivors attend Windsor film screening       About 150 people gathered at the Capitol Theatre Wednesday evening for an intimate screening of a documentary recounting the atrocities of residential schools, paired with a healing message. The Nature of Healing, headed by Barrie-based director Faith Howe, chronicles the experiences of seven survivors of the Mohawk Institute in Brantford, Ont. — one of the […]

Windsor Star Friday, February 23, 2024 8:58 AM Youth charged with attempted murder in Leamington       The Ontario Provincial Police have charged a youth with attempted murder in Leamington following an incident on Russell Street Feb. 20 The OPP say at about 6:40 p.m. officers responded to a Russell Street address and found a male who appeared to be suffering from stab wounds. An individual was arrested without incident a short […]

Windsor Star Friday, February 23, 2024 8:22 AM Windsor's Ukrainian community to mark grim anniversary of Russian invasion       As the death toll rises and hope is tested, Windsor's Ukrainian community — including hundreds of newcomers who fled the Russian invaders — are marking a grim two-year milestone. There will be a ceremony on Saturday at Windsor's Ukrainian National Federation of Canada to mark the second anniversary of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which […]

Windsor Star Friday, February 23, 2024 8:15 AM Streetcar pavilion construction continues on Windsor's riverfront       Legacy Beacon — the multimillion-dollar site that will soon house Windsor's historic Streetcar No. 351 — continues to sprout from the base of Caron Avenue. The almost fully-formed structure is the third of five landmarks planned along the Detroit River to celebrate the local history of the Canadian Pacific Railway, as well as the area's […]

Windsor Star Friday, February 23, 2024 7:52 AM Kingsville District High School students plan morning walkout over new name       Students at Kingsville District Secondary School are planning a walkout this morning in protest of the name for the new school selected Tuesday by Greater Essex County District School Board.  Trustees selected the name Erie Migration Academy, despite that name not being one of the two put forward by a selection committee that received some […]

Windsor Star Friday, February 23, 2024 7:27 AM Morning school buses in Essex County cancelled, remain operational in Windsor       School bus transportation provided by boards this morning are cancelled in the Essex County, the Windsor-Essex Student Transportation Services announced.  Buses are not operating due to fog in the area. Schools remain open. School buses in Windsor remain operational.  Buses in Essex County will run in the afternoon.

Windsor Star Friday, February 23, 2024 7:00 AM Guest column: All political parties support 'grocer code of conduct'       By: Sylvain Charlebois The Parliamentary Committee in Agriculture on Ottawa has embarked on a mission to address rising food prices, extending an invitation to both Loblaws and Walmart. In a letter from the committee to both Loblaws and Walmart this month, Ottawa urges both retailers to voluntarily comply with the proposed grocer's code of conduct […]

The Province Friday, February 23, 2024 9:27 AM Canadian competitors set for final Olympic surfing qualifier in Puerto Rico       Tofino's Erin Brooks is one of six Canadians competing at the 2024 ISA World Surfing Games, the final Olympic qualifier which opens Saturday and runs through March 3 in Puerto Rico.

The Province Friday, February 23, 2024 9:00 AM Canucks Coffee: Bains train gathers momentum, picking at McCann trade scab       It was a vote of confidence for Arshdeep Bains to be in the top-six mix Thursday in Seattle and not just mopping up bottom-six minutes.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, February 23, 2024 10:49 AM Canada West hoops title within reach for Huskies women       Here are five things to know about the University of Saskatchewan Huskies' pursuit of a Canada West championship this weekend ...

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, February 23, 2024 9:19 AM Saskatoon weather: Warm, sunny day heading into warm, relatively sunny weekend       Above-zero highs continue today and through the weekend, with the sun expected to pop in and out and high winds persisting.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, February 23, 2024 8:00 AM Let's talk trends with Benjamin Moore colour expert Sharon Grech       The diverse range of trends can seem overwhelming, but trends should always spark a conversation and not be the end of the discussion.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, February 23, 2024 7:00 AM Opinion: Grocer's code a tool to stabilize food prices for Canadians       A code of conduct for Canada's grocery stores may seem unappealing to free market advocates, but the food sector is distinct.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, February 23, 2024 11:09 AM Saskatchewan eliminated from playoff contention at the Scotties       Skylar Ackerman and company were on the wrong side five-way tie for the final playoff spot in Pool A

Regina Leader-Post Friday, February 23, 2024 10:34 AM Fraser Valley eliminates University of Regina from women's basketball playoffs       Host team advances to semifinal against Saskatchewan

Regina Leader-Post Friday, February 23, 2024 9:19 AM Regina weather: Warm, sunny day heading into warm, relatively sunny weekend       Above-zero highs continue today and through the weekend, which should be sunny except for some snow on Saturday, with high winds persisting.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, February 23, 2024 8:00 AM Prominent Regina musician rediscovers his love for the blues       "There are great rock guys who have a very fantastic blues sound," says Dan Silljer, who performs tonight at the Regina Mid-Winter Festival.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, February 23, 2024 7:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Little integrity in appointing Sask. Party candidate to SHRC       In what world is it OK for a known, active partisan to be part of the independent, quasi-judicial Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission?

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 9:15 AM Billions in GST, HST on carbon price not dedicated to climate programs: PBO       The revenue from the carbon price itself is required by law to be returned to households and businesses through rebates and granting programs.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 8:59 AM B.C.'s election budget boosts family, small business but sends deficit soaring       The budget also pledges to introduce a home flipping tax to deter real estate speculators and a commitment to provide one cycle of free invitro fertilization to anyone who wants to start a family, Finance Minister Katrine Conroy said Thursday.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 8:50 AM Trudeau jabs Poilievre over porn bill        Trudeau accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of "spreading lies" about the Liberal government's upcoming online harms legislation — even while supporting a bill that would create online restrictions.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 8:42 AM Manitoba Hydro losing money as need for more power draws near       The Crown utility is forecasting a $190-million net loss for the fiscal year that will end in March.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 AM Truth, lies and emissions caps       Justin Trudeau came to Alberta, and he packed some truth bombs in his carry-on luggage. Why he's right about Alberta's continued filibuster of federal climate targets, and why the UCP seems determined to keep getting in the way.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 AM The struggle to trust while conserving nature in the North       Some community skepticism in James Bay shows Ottawa will have to work to gain trust when it comes to Indigenous-led conservation.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 AM UN kudos for Canadian project to climate-proof coastal estuaries        A West Coast estuary resilience project involving a dozen First Nations partners, academics and government scientists studying climate impacts and solutions for vital tidal ecosystems is getting global attention.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 AM Why I got arrested at Chrystia Freeland's office       We are resolved to be fierce in the defence of phasing in green energy solutions in a way that protects people and the planet.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 AM Forests can add value without being clearcut       Aiming to protect and restore forests, and maintain local ownership of the land, Growing Forests has already raised $750,000 from 75 small investors, and the company has purchased roughly 900 acres of forest from woodlot owners.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 AM How low can it go? Great Lakes' average ice cover drops to 6%       Scientists say global heating is driving ice loss and warmer water, as ice cover falls short of the 50-year average of 18 per cent.

Montreal Gazette Friday, February 23, 2024 11:47 AM Canada sanctions 10 more people, 153 entities in Russia over war with Ukraine       Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced the new sanctions against Russia in co-ordination with the United States and the United Kingdom.

Montreal Gazette Friday, February 23, 2024 11:16 AM The Right Chemistry: Don't throw the baby out with the hydrogenated bathwater       The litany of supposed benefits of hydrogenated water triggers skepticism, but not dismissal without investigation.

Montreal Gazette Friday, February 23, 2024 11:14 AM Alberta town bans Pride flags, rainbow crosswalks after plebiscite       Westlock Mayor Jon Kramer said councillors didn't support the move as they felt it was against their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Montreal Gazette Friday, February 23, 2024 10:59 AM Woman, 70, dies in apartment fire in Alma       Provincial police are examining the scene of the fire and as of Friday morning a preliminary examination suggested the blaze was not the result of any criminal act.

Montreal Gazette Friday, February 23, 2024 10:55 AM Robert Libman: Asylum seekers raise uncomfortable questions for Quebec       As the CAQ makes demands on Ottawa, the PQ should explain how an independent Quebec would handle the challenges, and costs, on its own.

Montreal Gazette Friday, February 23, 2024 10:42 AM Check you're fully immunized against measles: Public Health Agency       Concerned the upcoming March break travel season could lead to more cases of the highly contagious disease coming into Canada.

Montreal Gazette Friday, February 23, 2024 10:14 AM McGill, Concordia file lawsuits demanding Quebec cancel tuition hike       McGill will ask Quebec Superior Court to suspend the tuition changes pending the outcome of their legal challenge.

Montreal Gazette Friday, February 23, 2024 9:29 AM Netanyahu seeks open-ended control over security and civilian affairs in Gaza in new postwar plan       Plan swiftly rejected by Palestinian leaders and runs counter to Washington's vision for the war-ravaged enclave.

Montreal Gazette Friday, February 23, 2024 9:15 AM Trudeau accuses Poilievre of 'spreading lies' about upcoming online harms legislation       Says Conservative leader's rhetoric is "concerning" given the Tories haven't seen the bill yet and don't know what it contains.

Montreal Gazette Friday, February 23, 2024 8:03 AM Pari Arshagouni leaves as GM of Soccer Quebec after four months       The head of the Association Régionale de Soccer de Québec, Philippe Bernard, will take over the interim role as of Monday.

Calgary Herald Friday, February 23, 2024 11:53 AM 'I think they know where my loyalty is': Kylington talks future with Flames       The Calgary Flames expect Oliver Kylington to be a key piece of their long-term plan. That feeling is mutual. While Kylington's contract is up at the end of this current season, the soon-to-be free agent has talked about reciprocating the commitment that he felt during his lengthy leave of absence for mental-health reasons. During an […]

Calgary Herald Friday, February 23, 2024 11:07 AM Semi-detached homes increasingly in demand in Calgary       Duplexes — both older builds and infills — are growing in popularity among investors and those who wish to buy inner-city.

Calgary Herald Friday, February 23, 2024 10:00 AM Olsen: Alberta's best winter hiking and walking trails       "In every walk in nature one receives far more than he seeks." – John Muir Sometimes a winter hike goes how you expect it and sometimes it doesn't. It was snowing lightly in the Waterton townsite when we got in our vehicle and drove up Akamina Parkway. During winter, the road is open to vehicles […]

Calgary Herald Friday, February 23, 2024 9:30 AM Corb Lund pays tribute to old friend on new album, El Viejo       Back in 2019, Corb Lund made an unusual musical request of his friend Ian Tyson. He wanted the Alberta-based country legend to sing on a cover version of AC/DC's Ride On, a song that dates back to the Australian hard rockers' 1970s days when Bon Scott was the lead singer. The song has a touch […]

Calgary Herald Friday, February 23, 2024 9:00 AM Chorney-Booth: Chef Andrea Harling explores sandwich artistry with a new farmers' market stall       Andrea Harling looks very much at home behind the counter at her new sandwich shop, Lil' Black Rooster. The chef has taken on many kinds of projects over the years, but the cozy, flavour-centric stall in the Calgary Farmers' Market West particularly suits both Harling's culinary skills and entrepreneurial spirit. Known by many for her […]

Calgary Herald Friday, February 23, 2024 8:00 AM Brookman: Can we pull back from a tipping point?       When we reach the tipping point of any situation, is the result inevitable or can the outcomes be reversed?

Calgary Herald Friday, February 23, 2024 8:00 AM Letters, Feb. 23: Surgery waits force difficult choices       I have written many times over the past 18 months regarding the hip/knee replacement queue in Alberta. My wife and I chose to have my wife's hip replacement done at a private facility in Ontario.  We decided that using retirement money — saved over 45 years of employment and foregoing luxuries such as a lifetime […]

Calgary Herald Friday, February 23, 2024 7:00 AM Bell: Calgary Mayor Gondek and council pals could soon get what they fear       Finally, the opportunity for political parties at the city hall level

Calgary Herald Friday, February 23, 2024 7:00 AM Not just Kiefer's grandpa: If you don't know who Tommy Douglas is, here's why he mattered to Canada       To fans of pop culture, Tommy Douglas is known as the grandfather of actor Kiefer Sutherland. To Canadians, Douglas holds much greater significance. He's the father of publicly funded health care in Canada. Because of that, many believe he's one of Canada's most important historical figures. Thomas Clement Douglas died 38 years ago this weekend, […]

Calgary Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 7:00 AM Letters, Feb. 23, 2024: 'Liberals ignoring important details'       Liberals just dreaming So, how does this make any sense? Steven Guilbeault has now stated Ottawa will stop investing in new road infrastructure, as part of his grand green dream. Yet, this same Liberal government has also pledged tens of millions to build batteries for his climate-saving BEVs (battery electric vehicles). Now, without new roads, […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 11:35 AM Rudder problem leads to ferry cancellations on Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen run       Divers investigated the problem and replacement parts are set to arrive in the next few days, B.C. Ferries said.

Vancouver Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 10:00 AM This Day in History, 1949: Vancouver's Sylvia Hotel invites the masses to dine in the sky       Beloved hotel opened as an apartment block in 1913, started renting hotel rooms in 1936

Vancouver Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 10:00 AM Conversations That Matter: The fountain of youth       Researchers at Simon Fraser University and at B.C. Cancer have pinpointed specific physiological traits that they say, "can help people live longer, healthier lives." According to their recent study, published in GeroScience, the healthiest, older adults live in a "sweet spot," where more than 100 different physiological traits interact and that dynamic interaction makes them […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 9:10 AM Premier David Eby to tout B.C. budget with address at Vancouver Board of Trade       Eby's speech to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade comes after yesterday's tabling of the budget by Finance Minister Katrine Conroy that includes benefits for families and small businesses, but also forecasts a deficit of more than $7.9 billion and rising debt.

Vancouver Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 9:00 AM B.C. judge rejects Vancouver man's extradition to U.S. in fentanyl overdose case       Thomas Federuik faces drug importation charges in a case where two U.S. navy officers died after alleged shipments of drugs bought on the dark web.