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CTV News - Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:48 AM Up to 500 customers without power and 2 workers injured following overnight hydro vault explosion in Toronto: TFS       Toronto fire responded to a flashover explosion in a hydro vault early Saturday morning that sent two workers to hospital and has left up to 500 customers in the area without power.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:00 AM 32 per cent of Canadians blame grocery stores for rising food prices, more than any other reason: Nanos        Canadians are more likely to blame grocery stores for rising food prices than any other reason, and nearly one-in-five Canadians say they or someone they know has used a food bank in the past year, according to a survey conducted by Nanos Research for CTV News.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:49 AM Beijing is looking for a closer relationship with Ottawa. Should Canada play ball?       Beijing is seeking to improve relations with Ottawa after years of diplomatic unease, and though it's not clear whether Canada is ready to play ball, some experts say there are practical reasons to look for better co-operation.

Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:00 AM Ontario Finance Minister expresses discomfort with size of deficit: 'Higher than I would like'       During a fireside chat, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy admitted the deficit in Ontario's budget was higher than he would like, despite writing the financial plan.

Saturday, April 6, 2024 5:00 AM N.S. couple dies from strep A just hours apart. Their family is speaking out       Two sisters from Nova Scotia are warning the public about an invasive form of strep after their mother and step-father died from the disease on the same day earlier this year.

Saturday, April 6, 2024 4:00 AM Total solar eclipse: Will clouds dampen the rare celestial event?       What does the Monday forecast look like as millions get ready to watch the rare total solar eclipse? Here is what you need to know.

Saturday, April 6, 2024 12:03 AM Edmonton Oilers clinch playoff spot       The Edmonton Oilers clinched a playoff spot with a 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche Friday night at Rogers Place. "I liked all four lines," Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said. "I thought they contributed. Our six defencemen played well and, obviously, Skins has always been very solid for us. But getting depth scoring has...

Toronto Sun Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Family dynamics add to sister's anxiety issues       DEAR ABBY: Five years ago, I was diagnosed with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). It manifests itself with sudden outbursts of anger when I'm stressed, which is often. I have three sisters, two of whom are bossy and try to take over and control every little thing. I have always had a difficult relationship with one […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, April 6, 2024 2:00 AM Tim Dolighan cartoon, April 6, 2024       Tim Dolighan

Toronto Sun Saturday, April 6, 2024 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Theresa       SUNshine Girl Theresa is the most photographed SUNshine Girl of all time. She likes the sun and especially surfing. She appeared as Miss December in the 2010 Calendar, was in the Swimsuit Edition, and was a SUN Grid Girl at the Indy auto races. (Jack Boland/Toronto Sun)

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:35 AM Police investigating after man found dead on roadway in North York       Police are investigating after a man was found dead in North York on Saturday morning. Investigators say they were called to the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Bathurst Street just before 6:30 a.m. where they found the man lying on the roadway in the westbound lanes of Wilson Avenue. Life-saving measures were performed but the […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:21 AM Reclusive Taliban leader releases Eid message urging officials to set aside their differences       ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban's reclusive supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada urged his officials to set aside their differences and serve Afghanistan properly, according to a written statement released Saturday ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of Ramadan. Public dissent within the Taliban is rare, but some senior figures have expressed their disagreement […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:18 AM 1 woman seriously injured in two-car crash in Scarborough       Two women have been taken to hospital following a two-car crash in Scarborough. Police say the collision occurred at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue East and Warden Avenue around 4 a.m. Saturday. Paramedics tell CityNews one of the women was taken to a trauma centre with serious but non-life threatening injuries while the second woman […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:01 AM When will Fed cut rates? As US economy flexes its muscles, maybe later or not at all       WASHINGTON (AP) — Ever since the Federal Reserve signaled last fall that it was likely done raising interest rates, Wall Street traders, economists, car buyers, would-be homeowners — pretty much everyone — began obsessing over a single question: When will the Fed start cutting rates? But now, with the U.S. economy showing surprising vigor, a […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:00 AM Resignation of three town councillors latest shock to small Quebec town       MONTREAL — What began as a disagreement over an alcohol expense by a library volunteer in Ste-Pétronille, Que., has escalated into a political crisis that has upended the small village east of Quebec City and shaken its governing body. The resignation this week of three members of the Ste-Pétronille town council is the latest turn […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:00 AM Beijing is looking for a closer relationship with Ottawa. Should Canada play ball?       Beijing is seeking to improve relations with Ottawa after years of diplomatic unease, and though it's not clear whether Canada is ready to play ball, some experts say there are practical reasons to look for better co-operation.  "The strained relations between our two countries is actually not what we would like to see," China's ambassador […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:00 AM 'You can hear it': Those with low vision can enjoy the eclipse with interactive tools       Total solar eclipses like the much-anticipated one taking place on Monday are usually thought of as visual experiences. Lasting memories of the day might include a few minutes of complete darkness, prompted by the rare alignment of the sun, Earth and moon. The highlight for others, if they're lucky enough to get their hands on […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 5:20 AM Pro-Western diplomat faces an ally of populist premier in a race for Slovakia's presidency       BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Voters in Slovakia headed to the ballot stations Saturday to elect a successor to Zuzana Čaputová, the country's first female president and a staunch backer of neighboring Ukraine in its fight against Russia's full-scale invasion, who isn't seeking a second term. Former Foreign Minister Ivan Korčok won the first round of […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 4:45 AM A Soyuz capsule carrying 3 crew from the International Space Station lands safely in Kazakhstan       MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian space capsule with two women and one man safely landed in a steppe in Kazakhstan on Saturday after their missions aboard the International Space Station. The Soyuz MS-24 carrying Russia's Oleg Novitsky, NASA's Loral O'Hara and Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus touched down southeast of the remote town of Dzhezkazgan at […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 4:43 AM Kansas lawmakers approve a tax bill but the state still might not see big tax cuts       TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators are struggling to overcome political divisions that have prevented their state's residents from seeing major income tax cuts over the past two years even as other states have slashed income tax rates. The Republican-controlled Legislature approved a bill early Saturday morning that would cut income, sales and property taxes […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 4:00 AM Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill 6 and wound 11       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces overnight attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing at least six people and wounding 11 more in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, local officials reported. Governor of the Kharkiv region Oleh Syniehubov said missile strikes on the city damaged residential buildings, a gas station, a kindergarten, a cafe, a […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 3:51 AM US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines to stage military drills in disputed South China Sea       MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines will hold their first joint naval exercises, including anti-submarine warfare training, in a show of force Sunday in the South China Sea where Beijing's aggressive actions to assert its territorial claims have caused alarm. The four treaty allies and security partners are holding […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 3:08 AM Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation       KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwanda is preparing to mark the 30th anniversary of the East African nation's most horrific period in history — the genocide against its minority Tutsi. To this day, new mass graves are still being discovered across the country of 14 million people, a grim reminder of the scale of the killings. […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 1:51 AM Japanese leader visits new chip factory, stressing ties with Taiwan and support for key technology       TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited a new semiconductor plant for which his government has pledged more than 1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of support to secure a steady supply of chips on Saturday. "I believe this project will have positive ripple effects throughout Japan. It is key for not only the […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 6, 2024 1:20 AM Christiania, Copenhagen's hippie oasis, wants to rebuild without its illegal hashish market       COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The now-aging hippies who took over a derelict naval base in Copenhagen more than 50 years ago and turned it into a freewheeling community known as Christiania want to boot out criminals who control the community's lucrative market for hashish by ripping up the cobblestoned street where it openly changes hands. […]

G-Alt cp24.com Saturday, April 6, 2024 5:10 AM Second man dies in hospital after three-car crash in Mississauga - CTV News Toronto       CP24.com Journalist. Follow |Contact. Published April 5, 2024 1:24 p.m. PDT. Share. A second man has died following a three-vehicle crash in ...

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:00 AM Blais: Doug Ford's deal for Ottawa isn't as generous as touted       On a per capita basis, the City of Toronto is getting much more support from the premier than we are.

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:30 AM Westover: How Malala is teaching my daughter about the right to education       If we don't remind our children of realities different from their own, they will soon believe their great good fortune is the rule, rather than the exception.

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: Old thinking on elder care won't cut it anymore       Saturday, April 6: Innovation in health care must include how we treat older and frail people, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, April 6, 2024 5:00 AM Obituary: Kathleen Walker (1946-2024) the 'Duchess' of the Ottawa Citizen newsroom       "She was amazing. A force, fun, a fantastic cook and gardener, and I was proud to call her my friend."

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, April 6, 2024 4:00 AM Doug Ford wants federal workers back in the office. What happens if they don't return?       "If you accept that this is permanent and the Government of Canada is not coming back as the anchor tenant, that means the city has to find a new anchor tenant."

Windsor Star Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:00 AM Reader letter: Big difference in how Windsor, Amherstburg councils treat citizens       Listening to a recent Windsor radio show, an Amherstburg town councillor stated that any resident in Amherstburg can request in advance to have their issue/concern on the agenda and attend an evening council meeting to present their concerns. It's council's responsibility, he said, to listen and address all residents' concerns. I was shocked to hear […]

Windsor Star Saturday, April 6, 2024 4:12 AM Sabres play the Red Wings after Quinn's 2-goal performance       Buffalo Sabres (37-35-5, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (37-31-8, fifth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres visit the Detroit Red Wings after Jack Quinn scored two goals in the Sabres' 4-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers. Detroit is 37-31-8 overall with an 11-7-4 […]

Ottawa Sun Saturday, April 6, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Electric bus bust?       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, April 6, 2024 1:46 AM Battle of the Prairies: Rush drops first game of home-and-home series with Roughnecks       The same two teams battle again Saturday night at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, April 6, 2024 1:13 AM That's a wrap: Blades eliminate Raiders, take WHL playoff series in 5 games       With three goals on the first five shots on net during the first seven minutes of the game, the Blades were well on their way to a 6-2 victory and 4-1 series win over the Raiders.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:00 AM Ken Connors hanging up his headphones after 40 years in radio | The Corner Booth       "There was always commotion in the newsroom. I miss that," Connors said of an ever-changing industry.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:00 AM Montreal weather: Gray will be your palette today       Mainly cloudy with a north wind at 20 km/h.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:00 AM Josh Freed: Ain't no sunshine: it's an eclipse!       For millenniums, eclipses brought fear of the gods, now it's fear of lawsuits. How else to explain why schools are sending pupils home instead of using Monday's eclipse as a teaching moment?

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:00 AM Opinion: Solar eclipse an opportunity for collective inner reflection       A profound symbolism lies within this celestial wonder: Are we agents of light, or do we contribute to the shadows that engulf humanity?

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:00 AM In a wheelchair, the REM is an obstacle ride       The light rail network's accessibility issues leave riders with mobility issues "disappointed and bitter."

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:00 AM How will animals react to Quebec's total solar eclipse?       They may briefly go quiet and hide, experts say.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:00 AM Stu's Slapshots: Fighting in NHL a hot-button issue after line brawl       Passionate people on both sides of argument and Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher loved Wednesday night's line brawl between Rangers and Devils.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:00 AM Robert Libman: As energy crunch looms, Hydro-Québec faces big test       Many questions will be raised about the economics and feasibility of ambitious plans to significantly boost production.

Calgary Herald Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:12 AM The Humanizing Power of Deep Fakes       In a world where the threats posed by AI seem imminent, and the deceptive power of deep fakes leave us increasingly unsettled, I feel like I'm becoming more myself. The concerns are real: AI will eclipse facets of human intelligence and the future of many jobs will be impacted. The social challenge of deep fakes […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, April 6, 2024 1:20 AM Roughnecks keep rolling against Rush, lift playoff hopes with home win       The Calgary Roughnecks boosted their playoff hopes with a 12-10 win over the Saskatchewan Rush in National Lacrosse League action on WestJet Field at Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday night. Haiden Dickson scored three goals for the Roughnecks (7-8), while Tyler Pace and Jesse King potted two apiece. Tanner Cook, Harrison Matsuoka, Dan Taylor, Thomas Hoggarth […]

Calgary Sun Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:00 AM Letters, April 6, 2024: 'Tone-deaf letter from economists'       Reason for concern Last week a group of 'top' economists signed a letter saying the carbon tax doesn't really affect inflation. We shouldn't be concerned as the cost is bearable for most of us. Well, the cost is certainly bearable for them. A search of the respected website Salary Expert reveals the average salary of […]