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CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:24 AM Special weather statement issued for Toronto ahead of dramatic temperature swing       Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the City of Toronto ahead of a "sharp" drop in temperature Wednesday afternoon.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:06 AM Canadian Cancer Society urges Ontario to cover cost of take-home medication       The Canadian Cancer Society is calling on Ontario to fund take-home cancer drugs in the same way as medications to treat cancer that are administered through IV in hospital.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:55 AM Consumer Reports picks the best vehicles of 2024: Hybrids and plug-in hybrids make the list       Consumer Reports has released its annual 10 Top Picks for the best cars on the road in 2024 and this year there is a definite drive towards hybrids and plug-in hybrids.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:43 AM Forecast: What to expect this spring across Canada, according to weather experts       Most Canadians can look forward to a warmer-than-normal spring, but they should also brace for the season's "profound mood swings," according to The Weather Network's latest outlook.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:18 AM Facebook whistleblower calls Canada's online harms bill 'one of the best proposed today'       A former Facebook employee, who blew the whistle on the tech company by accusing it of prioritizing profit over public safety, says Canada's new online harms legislation isn't just good, it's 'one of the best bills that has been proposed today.'

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:47 AM Idaho set to execute serial killer who is one of the longest-serving death row inmates in the U.S.       The hour of Thomas Eugene Creech's death has been set, and it is rapidly approaching. Creech has been convicted of five murders in three states and is suspected in several more.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:35 AM Was it fair to take away Prince Harry's U.K. security detail when he moved to the U.S.? What a judge said       Prince Harry was not improperly stripped of his publicly funded security detail during visits to Britain after he gave up his status as a working member of the royal family and moved to the U.S., a London judge ruled Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:49 AM RBC, National Bank report higher profits. What to know       Royal Bank of Canada and National Bank of Canada were the latest big banks to report earnings on Wednesday. Here is what their reports show.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:38 AM Alexei Navalny funeral date set as wife fears possible arrests       Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny's funeral service and burial will take place in Moscow on Friday, his spokesperson said.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:27 AM Ottawa rejects Alberta's proposal for tracking 'safer supply' drugs       The federal government is rejecting a proposal from Alberta to consider adding a 'unique chemical identifier' to the pharmaceuticals offered as an alternative to street drugs.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:24 AM Canadian Cancer Society urges Ontario to cover cost of take-home medication       Kirsten Watson almost lost access to potentially life-saving medication — a situation she found herself in because Ontario does not cover the cost of take-home cancer drugs.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:02 AM Peel police officer seriously injured after being struck by driver in Brampton       A Peel Regional Police officer was critically injured and taken to a trauma centre after being struck by the driver of a vehicle in Brampton Tuesday evening.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:00 AM Hosting an Oscars party? Be sure to stock up on these essentials       Having people over for the big event? These tips and accessories will surely land you the golden statue for the host with the most.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:00 AM 'Deceptive' or 'awesome'? Ontario's housing goal including LTC beds faces scrutiny       A large portion of the housing starts in some Ontario municipalities were in fact long-term beds. The housing minister has defended the policy but one MPP says it is 'deceptive.'

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:55 AM Chair of Ontario judicial appointments advisory committee also lobbying government       A spokesperson for the integrity commissioner said the rules don't stop advisory committee members from lobbying the government but opposition politicians believe it's a conflict.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:00 AM Guelph federal Liberal riding association officially opens nomination process       The opening of the nomination signals the start of the period where individuals interested in seeking the nomination can formally submit their intentions to the party.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:00 AM Will Ontario's spring real estate market be hot or cold? Here are signs to watch for       As the days grow longer in Ontario, the spring real estate market grows nearer. What has been happening in real estate and what may happen going forward?

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:57 AM CHARLEBOIS: Wendy's bold dynamic pricing move       The public declaration is unusual in a sector where price changes are often made discreetly

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:47 AM Canadian Cancer Society urges Ontario to cover cost of take-home medication       'Ontario is one of the only provinces, other than Atlantic Canada, that does not cover oral cancer medication'

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:43 AM Canadians down Trinidad 3-0 to qualify for CONCACAF U-20 Championship       PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad And Tobago — Canada booked its ticket to the CONCACAF U-20 Championship with a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday, completing a perfect 3-0-0 run in Group D qualifying play. The young Canadians outscored their opposition 15-0 across their three games at Hasely Crawford Stadium. Myles Morgan, Santiago Lopez […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:26 AM Support for Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre is growing, Leger poll suggests       Liberal support held steady at 25 per cent, while the NDP dropped two points to 18 per cent

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: In-laws keep spouses off family-only text thread       DEAR ABBY: I recently married and was excited to be part of my husband's family. My own siblings and I are not particularly close. During COVID, one of my husband's sisters started a family text chain in which they share what's happening in their lives. I thought it was a great idea. Not technically being […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 28, 2024 2:00 AM Steve Nease cartoon, Feb. 28, 2024       Steve Nease cartoon for Feb. 28, 2024.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 28, 2024 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Jane       SUNshine Girl Jane is into rock music and loves the classics. The 5-foot-7 Sagitarrius has many interests outside of music, including working out at the gym and playing badminton. She also likes to head up north to the cottage, taking in what nature has to offer. These photos were taken in July 2018. (Jack Boland/Toronto […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:51 AM Burundi detains dozens of soldiers who refused deployment in fight against M23 rebels in Congo       NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Dozens of Burundian troops have been detained for refusing to be deployed to eastern Congo in the fight against the M23 rebel group as it advances toward a major border city, according to army officers, prison officials and other witnesses. The dissenting soldiers were being held in at least four prisons […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:39 AM EU watchdog wants new search and rescue rules after hundreds of migrants drown off Greece       BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's administrative watchdog called Wednesday for a change to Europe's search and rescue rules following an inquiry into last year's sinking of a rusty fishing boat, the Adriana, carrying hundreds of migrants while traveling from Libya to Italy. European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly said current rules prevent the EU's border and […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:31 AM Turkish drones kill 3 in an attack on a local Christian militia in northeastern Syria, officials say       BEIRUT (AP) — Turkish drone strikes in northeastern Syria on Wednesday killed at least three members of a local Christian force and wounded others, including civilians, a Kurdish official and a Syrian opposition war monitor said. There was no immediate comment from Ankara. Turkey has been attacking Kurdish fighters in Syria for years but attacks […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:29 AM Canadian Cancer Society urges Ontario to cover cost of take-home medication       Kirsten Watson was weeks away last year from losing access to potentially life-saving medication — a situation she found herself in because Ontario does not cover the cost of take-home cancer drugs. The 43-year-old is on medication to help prevent a recurrence of breast cancer after being diagnosed in 2020. She lost her job last […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:27 AM AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the District of Columbia's GOP presidential primary       WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in the nation's capital will gather in a hotel this weekend and cast their ballots for the GOP presidential candidate they would like to see occupy the White House. The contest may be the best chance for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley to score a victory in a presidential nomination contest. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:23 AM Why is syphilis surging in Canada?       In today's The Big Story podcast, whatever we've been taught, it seems like the lessons aren't sticking these days. And the most obvious result is the dramatic resurgence of a sexually transmitted infection that was once rare in this country: Syphilis. It's not the only STI with rates on the rise, but it is the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:21 AM Tuvalu's new government commits to continued diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of Beijing       MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tuvalu's new government on Wednesday committed the tiny South Pacific island nation to continued diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of switching to Beijing, but said it plans to renegotiate a security pact recently struck with Australia in response to China's growing regional influence. Prime Minister Feleti Teo and his seven Cabinet […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:14 AM National Bank reports $922M Q1 profit, up from $876M a year ago       MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada reported a first-quarter profit of $922 million, up from $876 million a year earlier, as its revenue rose across its business. The Montreal-based bank says the profit amounted to $2.59 per diluted share for the quarter ended Jan. 31, up from $2.47 per diluted share a year earlier. Revenue […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:13 AM AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's GOP caucuses       WASHINGTON (AP) — When life cancels your primary, have a caucus. That's what Idaho Republicans will do this Saturday when they gather in meetings across the state to help pick their party's presidential nominee. State legislators originally hoped to save money by consolidating the March 12 presidential primary with their May 21 primary for state […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:10 AM South Sudan blames fighting in neighboring Sudan and attacks in the Red Sea for its crisis       JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan's government on Tuesday blamed the country's economic crisis in part on the fighting in neighboring Sudan and the instability in the Red Sea, where Yemen's Houthi rebels have been attacking international shipping. With most government workers not having been paid for the past of five months and the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:06 AM Ned Blackhawk's 'The Rediscovery of America' is a nominee for $10,000 history prize       NEW YORK (AP) — Ned Blackhawk's "The Rediscovery of America," winner last fall of a National Book Award, is a finalist for a history honor presented by the J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project. Blackhawk's account of Native Americans over the past five centuries is among five nominees for the Mark Lynton History Prize, a $10,000 […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:02 AM AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri's GOP caucuses       WASHINGTON (AP) — The Missouri Republican Party will hold presidential caucuses on Saturday, offering voters their only chance to weigh in on who should represent the party on the November presidential ballot. The contest is one of the last chances for candidates to shape the race for the GOP nomination before Super Tuesday, when 15 […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:01 AM Airfares were already dropping. Here's why they could go even lower in 2024       Inflation has hit most of the economy, but that's hardly the case with airfare. Not only are airfares down 6% year-over-year based on January 2024 prices, but they're even down 15% versus a decade ago. That's according to consumer price index data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published in February. Some experts predict […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:45 AM Inexpensive SUVs go toe-to-toe in an Edmunds review of the Chevrolet Trax and the Honda HR-V       Chevrolet originally launched its Trax extra-small crossover SUV for the 2015 model year. It was inexpensive, yes, but that was just about the only compelling aspect about it. However, the new 2024 Chevrolet Trax kicks off the model's second generation. The nameplate has undergone an astonishing transformation, going from a frumpy-looking hatchback on stilts to […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:40 AM Sweden charges a man for mapping military installations       STOCKHOLM (AP) — A man who allegedly mapped military installations in Sweden was charged Wednesday with unauthorized possession of secret information. Prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist said the 66 year-old man, who was not identified, had been gathering information for "a long time" and said it seemed that he had "a systematic approach" to mapping the installations, […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:30 AM Dawes: Electronic medical records aren't helping patients or their doctors       Current medical record systems are inefficient and unwieldy. In the office, it has become necessary to spend more time dealing with a computer than talking and looking at one's patient.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:30 AM Opinion: Refugee claimants in Ottawa need not be homeless       The arrival of more newcomers does not automatically lead to more homelessness. New arrivals can, and do, thrive if given proper early support.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: More historical tidbits about the Rideau Canal Skateway       Wednesday, Feb. 28: From Pickering's ideas to Fullerton's muse, readers add more context to the famous skateway's story. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, February 28, 2024 4:00 AM uOttawa's youngest graduate is now a 12-year-old master's student at U of T       Anthaea-Grace Dennis is conducting research on how artificial intelligence can be used to better diagnose Parkinson's disease

Windsor Star Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:04 AM Steve Yzerman's patient plan paying off for the rolling Red Wings, who may end NHL playoff drought       By Larry Lage DETROIT (AP) — Steve Yzerman's patient plan to turn around the Detroit Red Wings looks like it may be paying off. The rolling Red Wings routed the Washington Capitals 8-3 on Tuesday night, winning six straight games for the first time in nearly five years with their first eight-goal game since 2017. […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, February 28, 2024 4:13 AM Red Wings play the Islanders after Gostisbehere's 2-goal game       New York Islanders (24-20-14, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (33-20-6, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings host the New York Islanders after Shayne Gostisbehere scored two goals in the Red Wings' 8-3 win over the Washington Capitals. Detroit has gone 18-8-5 […]

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Takes the cake       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:00 AM Phil Tank: Oil-and-gas-lighting, Saskatchewan style, continues on cap       The timing and the accuracy of Saskatchewan's response to a federal plan to cap oil and gas emissions raise some pertinent questions.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:00 AM Province calls for new operator of Lighthouse towers in Saskatoon       Social Services is looking for someone to run the facility during a two-year transition period ahead of the towers going up for sale.

National Observer Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:10 AM A tough road ahead for journalism       When journalism jobs are lost, "news deserts" expand. They become prime land to be colonized by misinformation and disinformation campaigns and crusaders.

National Observer Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:10 AM The EV shift could ease millions of childhood asthma attacks        For children living near U.S. highways, a transition to zero-emission electric vehicles will mean reduced exposure to dangerous exhaust.

National Observer Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:10 AM A renovation and a prayer       United Churches are on a carbon-cutting mission thanks to Faithful Footprints, a funding stream that helps churches cut their GHG emissions through retrofits.

National Observer Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:10 AM Banding together for government contracts       For the first time in Canada, five Indigenous economic groups are uniting to create a procurement agency to help their organizations and businesses benefit from goods and services purchased through federal contracts.

National Observer Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:10 AM How these two cities are making the wheels turn for cyclists       Hamilton and Toronto, two large Ontario cities with pro-cycling mayors, are investing heavily in bike infrastructure.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:06 AM Duhaime asks L.A. Kings to rethink $7-million subsidy for exhibition games in Quebec       The Quebec Conservative leader argues that giving up the public funding will allow Quebecers to "focus on the game rather than the politics."

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:00 AM About Last Night: Canadiens beat Coyotes 4-2 to snap losing skid       Sam Montembeault made 36 saves to lead the Canadiens to a 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:47 AM Montreal weather: Heavy rain, violent winds and a flash freeze are on the way       But first, more record-breaking temperatures.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:07 AM 5 Exo lines, 5 days of March break. Here are cool activities you can get to by train       We won't judge you if you decide to choose only one or two — or if you decide the train ride itself is the adventure.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:00 AM Allison Hanes: Montrealer's $3-million donation for the unhoused sets a priceless example       As organizations aiding the unhoused struggle to keep up with demand, one person like Bash Shetty can make a big difference.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:00 AM Bell: TBA's David Parker speaks up after Premier Smith slams him down       Parker is still with Take Back Alberta, still raising money, running campaigns, working on what he calls game-changing projects

Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:00 AM Canada's two Winter Olympics close in glory: Today in history       On this date, Feb. 28, in history: In 1759, for the first time, Pope Clement XIII permitted the Bible to be translated and made available in the languages of all peoples in the Roman Catholic states. In 1849, the ship California arrived in San Francisco carrying the first of the gold seekers. In 1854, about […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 28, 2024 2:08 AM 'We're never giving up': Belief building for Flames during win spree       There might only be 20-some dudes in the city that really, truly believe the Calgary Flames are capable of scoring a playoff invite. And two … or more … of them will be traded away next week. This crew has long since been counted out, and they know it. They don't even seem to mind […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:00 AM Letters, Feb. 28, 2024: 'We don't need political parties'       Parties not the answer So Danielle Smith wants to bring party politics to the municipal level. I agree with most of what Smith wants to do, but this isn't one of them. Political parties are divisive.Parties ingrain a fake loyalty to the people and divide people on an ideology that doesn't exist. I'd like to […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:00 AM HILL: Smith makes big promises for Budget 2024 — but proper execution is key       Last week, Premier Danielle Smith told Albertans what to expect in the next provincial budget, which her government will table on Thursday — essentially, that Alberta "simply cannot continue to rely" on volatile resource revenue, and that the government must restore the Alberta Heritage Fund. Indeed, Alberta remains heavily reliant on volatile natural resource revenue, […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, February 28, 2024 1:06 AM Conversations Live: Major housing players agree with multi-pronged approach to solve B.C. housing crisis       Panel concurs that B.C. NDP's housing plan headed in right direction