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CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:18 AM Toronto to see blast of winter weather on Friday       It may be spring but it appears winter is not done with Toronto just yet. Heavy snowfall is expected in the city on Friday afternoon and will continue overnight. Environment Canada is calling for between five to 10 centimetres of snowfall between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:40 AM Mississauga shooting leaves one dead       One person is dead and another is in hospital following an overnight shooting in Mississauga.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:34 AM Driver caught going more than 260 km/h on Toronto highway: OPP       Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they have suspended the license of a driver who was clocked going more than double the speed limit on a highway in Toronto.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:56 AM Ontario Premier Doug Ford to make announcement in Richmond Hill       Premier Doug Ford is set to make an announcement in the Greater Toronto Area this morning.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:27 AM Partner of slain Toronto police officer set to testify at murder trial       The trial of a man accused of killing a Toronto police officer nearly three years ago is expected to hear from the officer's partner today.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:51 AM Total eclipse promises celestial show with streamers, loops and a possible comet       A total solar eclipse is a rare celestial event that always generates excitement, but next month's version is expected to be unusually spectacular.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:53 AM Punjabi music is taking the world by storm and its new sound is based in Canada       Over the past few years, a new generation of Punjabi performers has emerged from Canada, taking the world by storm with a unique fusion of cross-cultural influences that could've only come from this country.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:19 AM Toronto's Zach Edey is one to watch as March Madness kicks off this week       Toronto's Zach Edey is one to watch as March Madness kicks off this week

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:14 AM Canadian woman identified as victim in Mexico shooting       The son of a Canadian woman killed in Queretaro, Mexico, says she was on her way back to Canada to look after her elderly mother. Mexican police put out a release identifying the Canadian as Gabriele Schart, adding that she was killed in a shooting on March 16.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:12 AM Wave of snowstorms expected in parts of Canada ahead of first weekend of spring       Winter storms and snowfall are dragging out the wintry season into the first week of spring, according to local forecasts.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:35 AM The bright side of divorce, according to experts       Divorce doesn't have to only be heartbreak, custody battles and bitter ex-spouses. Experts explain how you can work toward building something new in the wake.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:51 AM Total eclipse promises celestial show with streamers, loops and a possible comet       A total solar eclipse is a rare celestial event that always generates excitement, but next month's version is expected to be unusually spectacular.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:32 AM Russia fires 31 missiles at Kyiv in the first attack in weeks but Ukraine intercepts them all       Russia fired 31 ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv before dawn Thursday in the first attack on the Ukrainian capital in 44 days, officials said. Air defences shot down all the incoming missiles, though 13 people including a child were injured by falling wreckage, they said.

Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:34 AM M. Emmet Walsh, who starred in 'Blade Runner,' 'Blood Simple,' dies at 88       M. Emmet Walsh brought his unmistakable face and unsettling presence to the many of the classic films he starred in.

Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:33 AM Police seek at least 3 suspects in break-ins in Grimsby and Beamsville       Niagara police are investigating a series of residential break and enters Wednesday morning in which thieves targeted personal IDs and credit cards.

Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:30 AM Save big on men's grooming essentials with Amazon's Big Spring Sale       Springtime is the perfect time to freshen up your grooming routine. These five men's grooming products are on sale now!

Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:20 AM 2-win day puts Rachel Homan at 8-0 and in a playoff spot in women's world curling       Rachel Homan skipped the host side to a 7-2 victory over Japan's Miyu Ueno in the morning and a 9-5 win over Turkey's Dilsat Yildiz at night Wednesday to remain unbeaten at 8-0.

Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:15 AM 5 students ingest edibles brought to Halifax elementary school, taken to hospital: police       Police are investigating after students at a Halifax elementary school were taken to the hospital after consuming cannabis edibles that were brought to the school by a classmate.

Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:07 AM Fire ban coming for Prince George, northeastern B.C.       Effective March 28, Category 2 and Category 3 fires will be banned across the Prince George Fire Zone, a massive area that essentially covers the entirety of northeastern B.C.

Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:04 AM Driver dead after two-vehicle crash in Niagara-on-the-Lake       Niagara Regional Police say a 80-year-old man died a day after a two-vehicle crash on Four Mile Creek Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Tuesday morning.

Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:56 AM Akim Aliu, longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate, gets tryout with AHL team       Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time in the AHL.

Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:52 AM At least 35% of Gaza's have building destroyed, UN says       Satellite images analyzed by the UN Satellite Centre show that 35 per cent of the Gaza Strip's buildings have been destroyed or damaged during Israel's offensive.

Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:48 AM Reddit set for stock market debut after pricing IPO at top of range       Social media platform Reddit geared up for its high-profile market debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, setting the stage for other companies looking to go public.

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:59 AM Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 an hour on April 1       OTTAWA — The federal minimum wage is rising to $17.30 per hour on April 1. The increase from $16.65 reflects the increase in the annual average consumer price index for 2023. The government says about 30,000 employees in the federally regulated private sector will benefit from the increase. Ottawa introduced the federal minimum wage in […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:58 AM RBC to convert HSBC locations as soon as takeover closes next week       TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada is planning to turn its soon-to-be-acquired HSBC Bank Canada properties into RBC locations immediately after taking ownership. RBC spokesperson Christine Stewart says the bank will begin converting HSBC branches and offices on March 28, the same day its $13.5-billion takeover deal will close, if it clears customary conditions. Branches […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:25 AM A small town suspended its entire police force. Residents want to know why       RIDGELY, Md. (AP) — A small town on Maryland's Eastern Shore has suspended its entire police force pending the results of an investigation by state prosecutors, a largely unexplained decision that has left residents shocked, skeptical and on edge. The unusually harsh crackdown on law enforcement in Ridgely suggests that even some of the country's […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:19 AM First-round pick Arjun Nimmala makes Blue Jays debut a blast to remember       DUNEDIN – It happened late in a game when mostly minor leaguers were in action, but 18-year-old Arjun Nimmala made his big league debut a memorable one this week. On Wednesday, the team's first-round draft pick from 2023 flashed the potential that made him so coveted by the Jays front office when he stepped to […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:56 AM SHAPIRO: Why I'm giving my money and my vote to Donald Trump       Unsurprisingly to those who follow this space, I plan to vote for Donald Trump in November. Not just that. This week, I'm co-hosting a fundraiser for him. So, how precisely did a conservative who didn't vote for president in 2016 and didn't support Donald Trump during the Republican primaries become a Trump donor? The answer […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:37 AM PWHL Toronto handles first adversity in months like true pros       A little adversity, needed or otherwise, arrived on the doorstep of PWHL Toronto and its extended winning streak and Troy Ryan's squad handled it like true pros. In the unfamiliar position of trailing after two periods and the even more unfamiliar position of knowing they were not playing anywhere close to their collective potential, PWHL […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:25 AM VEZINA: Brian Mulroney wins another big majority       My first introduction to Brian Mulroney was a book co-authored by my father, Greg Vezina, titled Democracy Eh?: A Guide to Voter Action. In it, Mulroney is quoted as saying: "The only two headlines I really liked? 'Mulroney Wins Big Majority' and the second one that said, 'Mulroney Re-elected With Big Majority,' because you know what? […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:18 AM Reddit, the self-anointed the 'front page of the internet,' set to make its stock market debut       SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Reddit and its eclectic bazaar of online communities is ready to plumb high-stakes territory — the stock market. The company priced its IPO at $34 a share Wednesday and shares will begin trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "RDDT" in a market debut likely to […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:17 AM Stephen Curry reaches 300 3-pointers for record fifth time, Warriors beat Grizzlies 137-116       SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors received a halftime message about taking control of the third quarter and making regular defensive stops, and they wasted no time stealing the momentum once back on the floor. They shared the ball and they took care of it. Stephen Curry reached 300 3-pointers for an NBA-record […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:15 AM Anze Kopitar scores his 1,200th NHL point in Kings' 6-0 thrashing of the Wild       LOS ANGELES (AP) — Captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist while recording his 1,200th career point, David Rittich made 30 saves in his third shutout of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Minnesota Wild 6-0 on Wednesday night. Viktor Arvidsson had his first goal of the season and an […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:54 AM Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 an hour on April 1       OTTAWA — The federal minimum wage is rising to $17.30 per hour on April 1. The increase from $16.65 reflects the increase in the annual average consumer price index for 2023. The government says about 30,000 employees in the federally regulated private sector will benefit from the increase. Ottawa introduced the federal minimum wage in […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:50 AM RBC to convert HSBC locations as soon as takeover closes next week       TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada is planning to turn its soon-to-be-acquired HSBC Bank Canada properties into RBC locations immediately after taking ownership. RBC spokesperson Christine Stewart says the bank will begin converting HSBC branches and offices on March 28, the same day its $13.5-billion takeover deal will close, if it clears customary conditions. Branches […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:38 AM Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe       MOSCOW (AP) — Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said. The Russian Soyuz rocket was to carry NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Oleg Novitsky of Roscosmos and Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus from the Russian-leased Baikonur […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:30 AM Alimentation Couche-Tard seeing low-income customers cut back on store visits: CEO       LAVAL, Que. — The head of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. says lower income consumers feeling strained by economic headwinds are cutting back on how often they visit the chain's convenience stores.  Brian Hannasch says these customers are also adopting more value-seeking behaviour and in some cases, trading down for products they see as more affordable. He's […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:18 AM WSP Global acquires firm specialized in Indigenous and stakeholder engagement       MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. says it has acquired Communica Public Affairs Inc., a firm specialized in Indigenous and stakeholder engagement. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately available. The engineering company says the acquisition improves its ability to respond to the increasing demand for stakeholder engagement and information management services.  Communica was founded […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:16 AM A small town suspended its entire police force. Residents want to know why       RIDGELY, Md. (AP) — A small town on Maryland's Eastern Shore has suspended its entire police force pending the results of an investigation by state prosecutors, a largely unexplained decision that has left residents shocked, skeptical and on edge. The unusually harsh crackdown on law enforcement in Ridgely suggests that even some of the country's […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:03 AM The 'Aladdin' stage musical turns 10 this month. Here are the magical stories of three Genies       NEW YORK (AP) — James Monroe Iglehart's mom took him to see the animated Disney movie "Aladdin" as a high-school graduation gift in 1992. He fell in love with the Genie, naturally. Fast-forward more than two decades and Iglehart found himself playing the first Genie on Broadway, killing it, and on his way to a […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:01 AM Last 2 Mississippi ex-officers to be sentenced for torturing 2 Black men in racist assault       JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Sentencing concludes Thursday with the last two of six white former officers in Mississippi who pleaded guilty to breaking into a home without a warrant and torturing two Black men, an act the judge called "egregious and despicable." Former deputy Brett McAlpin, 53, and former Richland police officer Joshua Hartfield, 32, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:52 AM Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed       STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish land owner won a legal battle Thursday to keep a 14-kilogram (31-pound) meteorite when an appeals court ruled that such rocks should be considered "immovable property" and part of the land where they are found. The property on which the meteorite landed contains iron and the meteorite is made of […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:50 AM Slovenia orders a Russian diplomat to leave within seven days       LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — A Russian diplomat has been declared persona non grata in Slovenia and ordered to leave the European Union country within seven days, its Foreign Ministry said Thursday. Slovenia is expelling the Russian diplomat over "activities incompatible with the diplomatic status," the ministry said in a statement. It provided no further details. […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:46 AM Beyoncé will receive the Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards       LOS ANGELES (AP) — Days after Beyoncé releases her highly anticipated eighth studio album, she'll make an appearance at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards to receive its innovator award. Beyoncé will appear at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to accept the honor during the April 1 ceremony hosted by Ludacris. She's being recognized for […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:40 AM Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits dip to 210,000, another sign the job market is strong       WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy extraordinary job security. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims dipped by 2,000 to 210,000. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week ups and […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:33 AM Rich cocoa prices hitting shoppers with bitter chocolate costs as Easter approaches       NEW YORK (AP) — Sweet Easter baskets will likely come at a bitter cost this year for consumers as the price of cocoa climbs to record highs. Cocoa futures have surged this year, roughly doubling since the start of 2024. Rising temperatures and weather conditions have stressed and damaged crops in West Africa, which produces […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:27 AM Hungary, Slovakia remain opposed to sending any arms to Ukraine to fight Russia's invasion       PRAGUE (AP) — Four Central European countries remain deeply divided over how to resolve Russia's war against Ukraine, their foreign ministers said Thursday. The foreign ministers from the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia met Thursday and discussed a Czech plan to acquire ammunition that Ukraine badly needs from third countries outside the European Union. […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:05 AM Their children disappeared in Argentina's dictatorship. These mothers have looked for them since       BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Forty-seven years ago, before her hair turned white and she had no need of a wheelchair to march around Argentina's most iconic square, Nora Cortiñas made a promise to her son who disappeared: She would search for him until her last breath. Her commitment sums up the driving force of […]

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:46 AM Toronto Public Health reporting spike in mpox infections, residents urged to get vaccinated       In an interview CP24, Associate Medical Officer of Health Dr. Rita Shahin said that most of those who contracted mpox were not immunized against the ...

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:00 AM Adam: I watched Brian Mulroney take on Margaret Thatcher over apartheid       I had a ringside seat to the 1987 Vancouver Commonwealth summit in which the two leaders went toe-to-toe over the issue. Mulroney quickly became my favourite politician.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:30 AM Lipavský: 25 years ago, NATO welcomed 3 new members — and changed history       In 1999, Czechia, with Poland and Hungary, became the first countries from the former East Bloc to join the alliance. With the invasion of Ukraine, NATO faces another crossroads.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:00 AM Whitzman and Dreessen: Why does Ottawa lag behind on housing solutions?       Other Canadian cities have innovated in order to ensure their residents are housed. Surely the nation's capital can do the same.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: No, snow-plow services can't give rebates       Thursday, March 21: A mild winter doesn't lead to 'windfall' profits, one operator explains. You can write to us too, letters@otatwacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, March 21, 2024 4:00 AM Canadian Forces wants to expand offensive cyber capabilities, briefing says       The details are contained in briefings obtained under the Access to Information law.

Windsor Star Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:51 AM Windsor business delinquencies rising faster than national rate       Despite optimism seen on the near-horizon, Windsor area businesses appear to have been hit harder, on average, than elsewhere in Ontario or Canada, according to new figures. An Equifax Canada Market Pulse Quarterly Business Trends report released this week shows business delinquencies on credit/loan payments rose at a faster rate in Windsor-Essex than the national […]

Windsor Star Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:12 AM Active spring housing market forecast for Windsor area       The Windsor area's housing market will be more active than the rest of Ontario this spring, according to the latest forecast of the Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors. The local resale market has perked up in the past two months and WECAR president Maggie Chen said the local region, unlike other parts of the province, […]

Windsor Star Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:04 AM Airbnb guest used Windsor home rental to deal cocaine       There are plenty of Airbnb horror stories, like unruly guests who turn their short-term rental into a wild and crazy party headquarters, or who leave the short-term rental in a shambles. But an out-of-town gentleman will be sentenced later this spring for using his Windsor Airbnb rental unit as a drug-dealing hub for cocaine trafficking. […]

The Province Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:00 AM Canucks Game Day: Making sure the Hab-notes don't find way to play spoiler       The Canadiens are not a desperate team. They won't make the playoffs, they're rebuilding and their biggest motivation is to play spoiler.

Ottawa Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Show us camera stats       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:00 AM Kohlman: Tap into history by serving herb-and-garlic roasted lamb at Easter       The tradition of eating lamb on Easter dates back to early Passover observances before the birth of Christianity.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:00 AM Letters: Too many big questions linger about Saskatoon arena budget       Readers offer opinions a downtown Saskatoon arena district, Saskatchewan opposition to the federal carbon tax and a ceasefire in Gaza.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:00 AM Quakers defeat Bombers in final SJHL quarterfinal game in 1964       On this day in 1964, Junior Quakers players celebrate their win against the Flin Flon Bombers in the first round of the SJHL playoffs.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:06 AM Letters: Classroom issues belong to school boards, not teachers' union       'Decisions are best decided by locally elected school boards who know their community — not by unaccountable union leaders.' — Janet Foord

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Lack of tax relief in big-spending budget is rather telling       For a budget all about caring, you'd think there would be more for nursing homes, emergency rooms, drug addictions and mental health.

National Observer Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:50 AM Quebecers pay respects to Brian Mulroney as tribute for the public moves to Montreal       Mulroney's casket will lie in repose at St. Patrick's Basilica today and Friday ahead of Saturday's state funeral.

National Observer Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:48 AM Recycling not keeping pace with E-waste from trashed electronics: UN       The agencies were referring to "e-waste," which is defined as discarded devices with a plug or battery, including cellphones, electronic toys, TVs, microwave ovens, e-cigarettes, laptop computers and solar panels. It does not include waste from electronic vehicles, which fall into a separate category.

National Observer Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:46 AM World leaders meet in Brussels summit to push for nuclear energy       Such a summit would have been unthinkable a dozen years ago in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan, but a warming planet creating a need to phase out fossil fuels and war in Ukraine laying bare a dependence on Russian energy have turned the tables over the past half decade.

National Observer Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:10 AM Feds issue permit to build nuclear waste disposal site       Construction on Canadian Nuclear Laboratories' radioactive waste disposal facility won't jeopardize the recovery of endangered turtle and bat populations, according to the federal government.

National Observer Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:10 AM Cutting our single-use habit, one reusable mug at a time       Quentin de Becker doesn't go anywhere without his coffee travel mug. As a member of an environmental advocacy group, it would be a bad look to order coffee in a disposable cup. But it wasn't always easy to persuade cafes and restaurants to fill his mug.

National Observer Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:10 AM Climate action heads to the Junos with Music Declares Emergency       Music Declares Emergency is a U.K.-based international not-for-profit corporation comprising musicians, music industry professionals and organizations that have banded together to call for immediate government action on climate change.

National Observer Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:10 AM Poilievre is playing carbon tax politics for political gain: political scientists       Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's motion of non-confidence over the federal carbon price likely won't topple the government, but it doesn't have to serve the Conservative party agenda, political experts say.

National Observer Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:10 AM The provinces are driving inflation now       Inflation is on track to end 2024 below two per cent, and interest rate cuts are almost surely on their way sooner than that. So why do the provinces keep doing things that drive up the cost of living — and will Pierre Poilievre ever call them out?

National Observer Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:10 AM Feds take heat for cancelling popular Greener Homes Grant program       Removing most homeowners' eligibility from a new energy-efficient grants program is a step backwards and out of sync with Canadians' affordability concerns.

National Observer Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:10 AM Indigenous food gathering nourishes culture and climate resiliency        First Nations from across Vancouver Island are gathering this week to celebrate and strengthen traditional food sovereignty and deepen Indigenous communities' response to climate impacts and other emergencies.

National Observer Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:10 AM Our cities are sinking       The seas are rising and coastal land is subsiding. That could expose hundreds of thousands of additional Americans to inundation by 2050.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:21 AM How will St. Louis's absence affect the Montreal Canadiens? | HI/O Show       Former Habs assistant coach Rick Green talks about the time commitment and pressure of coaching in NHL.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:13 AM Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah       Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel can't achieve its goal of "total victory" against Hamas without going into Rafah.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:37 AM Families who fled Gaza before applying for special visa must find other way to Canada       Ottawa launched a special visa program in January that would offer temporary refuge to as many as 1,000 people in Gaza who have extended family members in Canada.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:29 AM Israel can defend itself despite Canada ending future arms exports, envoy says       Monday's motion in the House of Commons Monday's motion spoke to arms, but officials say it applies to all military goods and technology subject to Canadian permit rules.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:00 AM Opinion: MAID ruling in Quebec risks closing palliative beds       Institutions like Maison St-Raphaël may feel pressured to shut their doors rather than provide a procedure they object to.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:00 AM Quebec doctors sign open letter demanding ceasefire in Gaza       'Remaining silent in the face of suffering of this magnitude is contrary to our role as physicians.'

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: A tale of two provinces — one leading Canada, the other lagging       British Columbia and Alberta have some things in common. Both are unusually dependent on natural resource-based industries to drive their economies and supply the exports that are vital to sustaining prosperity. Both have been experiencing robust population growth over the past few years. And neither has been well-served by a distant national government in Ottawa […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:00 AM Parker: De Havilland Canada's expansion a major boost to Calgary region economy       De Havilland Canada's ambitious project in the Calgary region is good news for the local economy

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:00 AM Letters, March 21: Protect our urban forest       Bird Friendly Calgary fully supports councillors Terry Wong and Andre Chabot's proposal for council to craft a bylaw to protect Calgary's urban forest, with particular emphasis on inner-city neighbourhoods. In my neighbourhood, I have witnessed the destruction of numerous trees as developers have clearcut properties to make way for infills, etc. As the councillors point […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:00 AM Nelson: Naheed Nenshi's journey toward endless anger       So, Nenshi's back and immediately sucking up all the oxygen in the NDP's campaign to replace Rachel Notley

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:00 AM The last prisoners leave Alcatraz: Today in history       On this day, March 21, in history: In 547, Italian monk Benedict, author of the Benedictine rule which established the pattern for European monastic life through the Middle Ages, died at Monte Cassino. In 1965, Pope Paul VI proclaimed him the patron saint of Europe. In 1556, Thomas Cranmer, author of the Book of Common […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:00 AM Bell: Mayor Gondek is really steamed over recall petition drive to punt her       Gondek tells the press about members of the UCP with long-standing ties to the provincial and federal conservative parties. The mayor says they've created a management system for how to develop a local political party for a future election and it's all being leveraged by the recall petition

Calgary Herald Thursday, March 21, 2024 2:23 AM Hitmen fall to Blades but keep playoff hopes alive with late goal to force overtime       The Calgary Hitmen are now in must-win territory to stay in the Western Hockey League playoff chase this season. But they'll take it after being just over one minute away from elimination on Wednesday night in a 4-3 overtime loss to the host Saskatoon Blades. Connor Dale's goal with 64 seconds left in regulation not […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:01 AM Letters for March 21, 2024: 'We should have the right to vote on the rezoning bylaw.'       Denied the right to vote I don't know about the rest of you, but being denied my right to vote in a plebiscite on the rezoning issue tells me that the mayor and her loyal group believe we taxpayers are far too stupid to understand the 'necessity' of this action. Especially since there is a […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:00 AM SNOW NOTES: A warm week, but snow is on the way in the mountains       LAKE LOUISE It's a bit of an awkward moment to be talking about ski conditions in Western Canada because it feels a bit like we're right in between two weather systems. It was unseasonably hot over the weekend, but temperatures are falling and snow is expected to be hitting the mountains over the next few […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:00 AM SNOW SCENE: Spring's full of surprises at Kicking Horse       One weekend, I was skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and it was a genuine winter wonderland. Six days later, there were people dancing on tables and tanning in their T-shirts on the patio in the base area. By the time this weekend rolls around, temperatures are forecast to drop again and a new storm […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:00 AM B.C. Supreme Court orders man to pay 'sexual battery' victim $1,750 a month       Woman sues man who was infatuated with her after party during which battery took place. He's ordered to pay her in instalments for 10 years.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:00 AM Dan Fumano: Local nightlife kingpin blasts Vancouver over music festival's rejection       City hall rejected special event planned for New Brighton park, citing "neighbourhood sound impacts, port/marine terminal access, and potential harm to environmentally sensitive areas."