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CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:11 AM Toddler, 2 other children left unsupervised in Pickering, Ont. parking lot for 4 hours while moms went to casino: police       Two women are facing charges after leaving three young children unsupervised in a parking lot for hours while they went to a casino in Pickering on Monday, Durham Regional Police say.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:49 AM Video shows dangerous car rally stunts as Vaughan, Ont. cracks down on illegal events       Officials in Vaughan vowed Tuesday to crack down on illegal car rallies with steep fines as police released a video compilation of "dangerous" car rally incidents from the past few months.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:20 AM Court considers whether Peel police officers involved in Ejaz Choudry's death should remain anonymous       Lawyers for the five police officers involved in the 2020 shooting death of Mississauga father Ejaz Choudry will argue that their clients' identities should be kept hidden within ongoing civil proceedings at a hearing in a downtown Toronto courtroom on Tuesday.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:58 AM Ontario may soon count student residences as homes to reach housing goal       The Ontario government is looking into counting student residences and retirement spaces to meet its 10-year target of building 1.5 million homes.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:33 AM Ontario cannabis operator fined $200K for alleged illegal agreements       A licenced cannabis operator in Ontario has been fined $200,000 for allegedly trying to enter into illegal agreements with producers that would have given them a preferential advantage.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:31 AM Officer assaulted while walking to downtown police station: TPS       Police say an officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being assaulted while walking to a downtown police station on Monday night.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6:28 AM Can't get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for       Whether you saw the moon completely block the sun, were foiled by cloudy weather or weren't along the path of Monday's total solar eclipse, there are still more chances to catch a glimpse.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6:00 AM Here's why you may smell smoke near Toronto's High Park today       The City of Toronto will conduct its annual burn of High Park on Tuesday. A "deliberately set and carefully controlled" fire will burn in five areas at the park, near Bloor Street and Parkside Drive in the city's west end, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:52 AM Winnipeg to host 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League championship       Winnipeg is set to host the 2025 championship weekend for the Canadian Elite Basktetball League (CEBL).

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:51 AM Collision on University of Saskatchewan campus closes College Drive       Saskatoon police say a stretch of College Drive on the University of Saskatchewan campus was closed Tuesday morning while police were at the scene.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:43 AM Enjoyed the solar eclipse? Here's when and where it is happening next       If you can't get enough of solar eclipses after getting a taste for them on Monday — or feel like you missed out — here's a look at when it's set to again dazzle overhead.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:43 AM $600M settlement reached in Ohio train derailment that set off toxic plume       The settlement has yet to be approved by the court, but if it is, claimants can use the money for health-care needs, property restoration and covering business losses.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:39 AM Kelowna councillor to seek BC NDP nomination in conservative stronghold       The city councillor will seek the BC NDP nomination in the new Kelowna-Centre riding and, if he gets that, vie for voter support.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:38 AM Vaughan bylaws passed, city furious: Police release video of illegal car rallies       Police have released a compilation video showing several "illegal car rallies" in Vaughan and say they are cracking down after the city made bylaw amendments to target them.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:21 AM Guelph man charged after urinating on public transit, police say       Police said the man urinated on a transit fare box as it was nearing the stop on Imperial and Paisley Roads on Monday morning. He was found and arrested later on.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:18 AM Poilievre wants Trudeau to have carbon price meeting on TV with premiers       The Conservatives have introduced a motion for the House of Commons to call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to meet with the premiers on carbon pricing, and have it televised.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:14 AM Young children left alone outside Pickering casino for hours, mothers charged: police       Three young children were left outside of a casino alone and unsupervised for hours earlier this week, leading to two mothers being charged, police in Durham Region say.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:12 AM 15-year-old boy in stable condition after stabbing, arrest made: Saskatoon police       A 15-year-old boy was stabbed in Saskatoon on Monday. A 24-year-old man was arrested.

Toronto Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:53 AM People dressed up as the sun in Niagara Falls and broke Guinness record       NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — If you're wondering whether there is a Guinness World Record for "largest gathering of people dressed as the sun", the answer is, yes, and it now belongs to Niagara Falls, Ont. The same day as a solar eclipse crossed through Niagara Falls, the city says 309 people clad in red ponchos […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:45 AM Ex-Winnipeg gym teacher sexually assaulted underage girl: Cops       A former Winnipeg gym teacher and coach has been hammered with a slew of sex charges in connection to an underage girl. Cops say Amanda Rachelle Sherrett, 41, is facing charges of sexual exploitation, sexual assault, and luring a person under 18 by means of telecommunication. The Winnipeg woman had worked as a phys. ed. […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:40 AM Paige Spiranac comes to defence of Caitin Clark after seeing 'vicious' hate       With her run to the final of the women's NCAA basketball tournament over the past few weeks, Caitlin Clark has made a lot of new fans – and some enemies as well. One person you can firmly put in the first camp is Paige Spiranac, who has come to the defence of the Iowa hoops […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:34 AM Rare copy of comic featuring Superman's first appearance sells for $6M at auction       NEW YORK (AP) — A 1938 copy of the comic that first "introduced Superman to the world" has sold for a record-setting $6 million, the auctioneer that handled the purchase said last week. According to Heritage Auctions, the rare copy of Action Comics No. 1 was sold to an anonymous buyer on Thursday. The $6 […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:30 AM Morgan Wallen's bar outburst allegedly caused by ex-fiancee's marriage       'KT's marriage to Luke last week just crushed him,' insider tells the Daily Mail

Toronto Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:25 AM A Moroccan activist was sentenced to 5 years for criticizing the country's ties to Israel       RABAT, Morocco (AP) — An activist who criticized Morocco's decision to normalize relations with Israel was sentenced to five years in prison, as some of the Arab world's largest pro-Palestinian protests continue to sweep the country. Abdul Rahman Zankad of Mohammedia, Morocco was arrested in March after posting on Facebook about the Israel-Hamas war and […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:24 AM A man led police on a car chase, drove off a 100-foot cliff on Long Island and survived       SOUTHOLD, N.Y. (AP) — A driver led police on a 45-minute chase on New York's Long Island, drove off a 100-foot (30-meter) cliff into Long Island Sound — and survived, police said. Monday's car chase started when police in Southold in far eastern Long Island responded to a domestic violence call, Police Chief Martin Flatley […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:19 AM Nick Taylor finally getting Masters moments at his 'No. 1' major       "It's just everything about it. There's not a blade of grass out of place it seems. Every detail is thought about."

Toronto Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:10 AM Man charged with second-degree murder in Malton       The victim was initially hospitalized on Jan. 29 and then eventually sucummbed to his injuries on March 23

Toronto Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:05 AM AOC reveals 'shock' over seeing herself in AI-generated deepfake porn       Left-wing firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is revealing her horrifying battle after discovering raunchy AI-generated deepfake porn images of herself. The Democratic diva told Rolling Stone she discovered the disturbing images while scrolling through X. AOC said she was performing sex acts in the shocking image. "There's a shock to seeing images of yourself that someone […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:59 AM A bunch of people dressed up as the sun in Niagara Falls and broke a Guinness record       If you're wondering whether there is a Guinness World Record for the "largest gathering of people dressed as the sun," the answer is yes, and it now belongs to Niagara Falls, Ont.  The same day as a solar eclipse crossed through Niagara Falls, the city says 309 people clad in red ponchos with yellow suns […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:51 AM Donald Trump's lawyers ask appeals court to lift gag order in hush criminal money case       NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's lawyers asked a New York appeals court Tuesday to lift the former president's gag order just days before the start of his hush-money criminal trial. Trump's lawyers argue that banning Trump from making public statements about jurors, witnesses and others connected to the case is an unconstitutional prior restraint […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:49 AM Movie Review: In Alex Garland's potent 'Civil War,' journalists are America's last hope       The United States is crumbling in Alex Garland's sharp new film " Civil War, " a bellowing and haunting big screen experience. The country has been at war with itself for years by the time we're invited in, through the gaze of a few journalists documenting the chaos on the front lines and chasing an […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:39 AM Country singers Thomas Rhett, MacKenzie Porter to co-host CCMA Awards       EDMONTON — American country crooner Thomas Rhett will co-host this year's Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Organizers say he'll be joined in Edmonton by Alberta-born songstress MacKenzie Porter, whose debut album is set for release later this month. Rhett's hits include "Die a Happy Man" and "What's Your Country Song." Porter had her breakout in […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:36 AM Restaurants along eclipse's path of totality saw sales boom: Square       TORONTO — Payments company Square says restaurants on the eclipse's path of totality saw a jump in sales on Monday as people flocked to find the best spots to see the celestial event. Square says restaurants that use its technology in Niagara Falls, Ont., which saw a huge influx of visitors for the eclipse, saw […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:36 AM S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets lower       TORONTO — Strength in base metal stocks helped Canada's main stock index move higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets fell. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 30.69 points at 22,290.99. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 206.61 points at 38,686.19. The S&P 500 index was down 23.24 points at […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:18 AM New Jersey county prosecutor resigns amid misconduct probe, denies any wrongdoing       The top prosecutor in a northwestern New Jersey county has resigned amid a state probe into allegations that the office lied about caseloads to pad its budget with state money meant for fraud investigations. James Pfeiffer, who had been the Warren County prosecutor since 2019, resigned Friday "effective immediately," state Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:15 AM Rare copy of comic featuring Superman's first appearance sells for $6 million at auction       NEW YORK (AP) — A 1938 copy of the comic that first "introduced Superman to the world" has sold for a record-setting $6 million, the auctioneer that handled the purchase said last week. According to Heritage Auctions, the rare copy of Action Comics No. 1 was sold to an anonymous buyer on Thursday. The $6 […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:06 AM City of Vaughan cracking down on illegal car rallies with fines up to $10,000       The City of Vaughan is working with York Regional Police to crack down on drivers who are turning parking lots and other spaces into their own race tracks. Officials say car rallies, which are organized on social media and draw large crowds, are not only illegal but also put people at risk. Mayor Steven Del […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:03 AM A man led police on a car chase, drove off a 100-foot cliff on Long Island and survived       SOUTHOLD, N.Y. (AP) — A driver led police on a 45-minute chase on New York's Long Island, drove off a 100-foot (30-meter) cliff into Long Island Sound — and survived, police said. Monday's car chase started when police in Southold in far eastern Long Island responded to a domestic violence call, Police Chief Martin Flatley […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:03 AM Italian media report workers injured and missing in explosion at hydroelectric plant near Bologna       MILAN (AP) — An explosion at a hydroelectric plant Tuesday in Italy's Apennine Mountains south of Bologna left at least four workers with burns and another six reported missing, the Italian news agency LaPresse reported. The explosion occurred at the hydroelectric plant at the Suviana Dam, some 70 kilometers ( 40 miles) southwest of Bologna. […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:59 AM Gunmen kill 6 policemen in an ambush in southeastern Iran, media reports say       TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Gunmen ambushed a police convoy in Iran's restive southeast on Tuesday, killing six policemen, media reports said. The attack on a road in Sistan and Baluchistan province also left two other policemen wounded, according to yjc.ir, a website affiliated with the state broadcasting company. The report said the Jaish al-Adl militant […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:54 AM Ready to serve: The Barefoot Contessa's long-awaited memoir to come out Oct. 1       NEW YORK (AP) — The long-awaited memoir from Ina Garten, known to millions as host of "The Barefoot Contessa" and author of numerous cookbooks, will be published Oct. 1. The title, announced Tuesday, is "Be Ready When the Luck Happens." "There is no recipe for writing a memoir, and the process helped me see that […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:50 AM Lebanon official urges restrictions on Syrian refugees after slaying blamed on Syrian gang       BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's caretaker interior minister said Tuesday that this week's slaying of a local politician by what authorities say was a gang of Syrian nationals signals the need to restrict the number of refugees entering the country from neighboring Syria. Bassam Mawlawi also urged Lebanese to show restraint amid flaring tensions over the […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:39 AM Norwegian court finds police acted unreasonably in fining activists who blocked government buildings       COPENHAGEN (AP) — A Norwegian court on Tuesday ruled that police acted unreasonably when they fined 18 activists for blocking entrances to government buildings last year, and acquitted the activists of charges of failing to pay the fines. The group had taken part in actions in February and March 2023 over a wind farm that […]

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G-Alt cp24.com Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:21 AM Homeowner confronts car thieves | CP24.com       Dramatic video shows the moment a homeowner in Wash. chased down a would-be car thief who attempted to steal his pickup truck.

G-Alt cp24.com Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:34 AM Vaughan changing bylaws to try to tackle illegal car rallies - YouTube       Vaughan is changing their bylaws in an effort to tackle large and dangerous car rallies. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...

G-Alt cp24.com Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:19 AM Malton man charged with second-degree murder after assault victim dies in hospital       CP24.com Journalist. Follow |Contact. Published April 8, 2024 6:50 p.m. PDT. Share. A 23-year-old man from Malton has been charged with second-degree ...

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:39 AM Lone survivor of Barrhaven attack grateful for community support, mayor says       "Despite the enormous tragedy he has experienced, he is committed to serving his community. He wants to volunteer to help young people. He wants to stay in Ottawa and contribute to our community."

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:00 AM Mandarin Ogilvie restaurant, an immigrant family's triumph, to close in June, ending its 36-year run       The 36-year-old restaurant in Ottawa's east end, has served dim to not just countless regulars but also a few prime ministers

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:58 AM Notorious killer Ian Bush loses appeal for reduced sentence in attempted murder of 101-year-old war veteran       Bush was handed the maximum sentence for the vicious beating and robbery.

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:55 AM Senack: How the solar eclipse created a rare sense of community       I saw gentle acts of kindness here in Ottawa — and, for a few hours, more than 31 million people in North America were connected through a shared experience.

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:31 AM Denley: If Ottawa wants an economic boost, it should target Toronto, not London       Promoting the capital in London, England may yield short-term results but won't provide any significant, lasting employment in a city facing economic decline.

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:06 AM What's that smell? Bad odours linger at Parliament and Rideau LRT stations       Despite ongoing efforts at eliminating the vapours, LRT officials continue to hear regular complaints about what commuters are inhaling.

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6:00 AM Hill: Federal government must do more to help with Ottawa's policing costs       When protesters are angry at federal policies, or foreign dignitaries come to meet national leaders, why should municipal taxpayers carry most of the bill for security?

Windsor Star Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:10 AM Seven area players make ranking list for OHL Draft       This year's Ontario Hockey League Draft might be a bit of a waiting game for local prospects. The first three rounds of the draft are set for Friday with the final 12 rounds going on Saturday with seven area players rated by the OHL's Central Scouting Bureau for the event.  Below, Windsor Spitfires' director of […]

Windsor Star Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:09 AM Fifth suspect charged in downtown Windsor assault on teens       Police have made a fifth arrest in connection to an aggravated assault overnight Saturday in downtown Windsor that left two teens with serious injuries. A 26-year-old man was arrested at a residence in the 1600 block of Goyeau Street. He has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault, along with four other men who […]

Windsor Star Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:05 AM WECSSAA senior boys' basketball all-stars feature Mr. Basketball winners Avdo, Kougnamon and El-Gohary       Arlind Avdo has been a big part of back-to-back OFSAA medal performances by the Holy Names Knights. A six-foot-five, 200-pound wing, Avdo was named Mr. Basketball for the WECSSAA Tier I senior boys' division after helping the Knights to another league title. "I don't think I was really surprised," Avdo said. "The hard work really […]

Windsor Star Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:07 AM How we watched the eclipse in photos       Thousands of people gathered in southwestern Ontario — in Leamington, Pelee Island, Kingsville, Colchester and other places — to watch Monday's total solar eclipse. Southwestern Ontario won't see another such event until 2144. Here, in photos, is how we watched Monday's event.

Windsor Star Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:51 AM 14-year-old girl missing in Leamington since Saturday       Police are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl last seen Saturday evening in Leamington. Ontario Provincial Police say the girl's name is Kyra. She is described as five-foot, two-inches tall with a medium build and curly brown hair. Kyra was last seen wearing blue floral pajama pants and a black hoodie and she usually carries […]

Windsor Star Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:00 AM Reader letter: Condos at Roseland? Now it matters to Francis       re: Roseland resistance: plan for high-end condos on Windsor golf course land met with criticism (March 8) I feel for the people living near the Roseland Golf and Curling Club. I live on Banwell Road and McHugh Street and the wooded property behind me is going to be destroyed in order to build a condo […]

The Province Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:40 AM Insect netting will deter veggie garden pests       Covering plantings with either nettings or floating row covers should help

The Province Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:00 AM Canucks Coffee: J.T. Miller, Rick Tocchet shoot from lip on playoff hope, reality       Sit back, take a few sips and take some tips from those who have been to the big dance and what to expect

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:00 AM Find delicious Taiwanese baking and bubble tea at IHAday in Sasktoon's Lawson Heights       IHAday offers Taiwanese baked goods and 34 flavours of bubble tea, with ingredients imported from Taiwan.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Sask. should negotiate higher carbon tax rebates with feds       Saskatchewan economist and former NDP MP Erin Weir says the province could make a good case for higher rebates from the federal carbon tax.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:00 AM Letters: Ignoring price tag of climate change will cost us all more       Readers offer their opinions on the carbon tax increase and the cost of ignoring climate change and misinformation about carbon pricing.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:00 AM Phil Tank: Heidt of hypocrisy left costly Saskatoon city hall legacy       Former Saskatoon councillor Myles Heidt appears to be involved in a shadowy online effort to influence this year's city council election.

Regina Leader-Post Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:06 AM Letters: The time has come for Canada to withdraw from NATO       'NATO has been a relentless war machine for the interests of political and corporate elites,' writes Ed Lehman.

Regina Leader-Post Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Aggressive use of social media will make for a nasty fall campaign       Expect to see the bulk of the 2024 Saskatchewan election fought in your social media feed. It won't be pretty, not that campaigns ever were.

National Observer Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:27 AM CSIS prepped PMO briefing note on election meddling by China       Canada's spy agency knew China "clandestinely and deceptively interfered" in the past two federal votes, according to a top-secret briefing document that emerged on Monday at the public inquiry into foreign interference.

National Observer Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:25 AM March is 10th month in a row to be hottest on record       For the 10th consecutive month, Earth in March set a new monthly record for global heat — with both air temperatures and the world's oceans hitting an all-time high for the month, the European Union climate agency Copernicus said.

National Observer Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:22 AM PMO staff to testify at foreign interference inquiry       Staff from the Prime Minister's Office are set to speak today at the public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada's elections.

National Observer Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:20 AM European court climate rulings a mixed bag       Europe's highest human rights court threw out cases on Tuesday brought by six Portuguese youths and a French mayor aimed at forcing countries to meet international obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but sided with a group of senior Swiss women who also sought such measures.

National Observer Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:10 AM Report finds climate gaps in proposed B.C. LNG project       A First Nation in northern British Columbia has released a report that pokes holes in climate claims about a proposed LNG project and adjacent pipeline led by the Nisga'a and their industry partners.

National Observer Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:10 AM Bending the will of financial institutions towards community power and climate action       Banks could implement initiatives like Portland's Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund focusing on investing in climate action with multiple benefits for communities battling the scourge of climate change.

National Observer Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:10 AM Puerto Rico sounds alarm as dengue fever cases spike       In the emergency order, the commonwealth's department of health said it had recorded 549 cases of the disease this year so far, a 140 per cent increase over the same period a year ago.

National Observer Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:10 AM Doug Ford is dumbing down Ontario       Step aside, Danielle Smith. Move over, Scott Moe. Whether it's on housing or education, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is taking his know-nothing brand of politics to new depths lately — and reclaiming the title of Canada's worst premier.

National Observer Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:10 AM When fires draw near, insurance companies put homes on hold       When a nearby wildfire made it temporarily impossible to insure her new home in Kelowna, Stephanie Davis was stuck.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:58 AM 309 people dressed up as the sun in Niagara Falls and set a Guinness record       Niagara took the title from Beijing-headquartered China Life Insurance Company Limited, which achieved the record with 287 participants in 2020.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:56 AM Jewish students at McGill call for release of hostages in Gaza       At 11:30 a.m., two people chanting "free, free Palestine" walked through vigil participants and counter protesters were growing in number.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:04 AM Valleyfield businessman gets jail time, fined $178,000 for tax fraud       Revenu Québec investigators found Jean-Claude Deschamps had avoided paying $150,000 in taxes between 2017 and 2019.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:03 AM Brendan Kelly: Documentary on Claude Jutra allegations renews debate about cancel culture       Jean-Claude Coulbois's point of view in the film is that what happened to Claude Jutra is a travesty of justice, cancel culture at its worst.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:48 AM Six O'Clock Solution: Enjoy what your garden grows, with wilted greens tart       "Start by planting what you love to eat," says cookbook author Rosie Daykin.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:02 AM Can't get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for       The next full solar eclipse, in 2026, will pass over the northern fringes of Greenland, Iceland and Spain.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:48 AM Liberal government to launch $500M fund for youth mental health       The fund marks the latest in a string of campaign-style, pre-budget announcements.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:44 AM U.S. wildfires are getting bigger and more complex, prompting changes in firefighting workforce       Federal officials in charge of juggling resources and dispatching crews are pivoting to a new business model they describe as the biggest shift in wildfire management in decades.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:34 AM Germany rejects allegations that it's facilitating acts of genocide in Gaza at UN court       On Monday, Nicaragua urged judges to order a halt to German military aid to Israel.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:20 AM Status of Ukrainian nuclear plant occupied by Russia is 'extremely serious': UN       The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is one of the 10 biggest nuclear plants in the world.

Calgary Herald Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:50 AM Alberta distillery to stop making 4-litre vodka jugs after minister raises concern       EDMONTON — A distillery is halting production of discount four-litre vodka jugs after the Alberta minister responsible for the province's liquor industry called out the product for not being responsibly priced. T-Rex Distillery says public response has been mixed since photos of the jugs began circulating on social media, with about half praising the jugs […]

Calgary Herald Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:00 AM Breakenridge: Failed recall petition not necessarily end of the drama       There's now talk that future recall campaigns could be in the offing, especially if the Alberta government agrees to amend the legislation

Calgary Herald Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Alberta marks one year of its emissions-reduction plan — how's it going?       Albertans expect their political leaders to honour their policy commitments. As we prepare for what experts believe will be a devastating forest fire season and the fourth year of a crippling drought, it's the right time to reflect on Alberta's commitments to fight climate change and its effect on our communities, economy and human health. […]

Calgary Herald Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:00 AM Calgary Herald Letters, April 9: Ottawa's rush toward EV's proving to be a failure       Ford Canada is delaying the rollout of its EVs from the Oakville plant until 2007 to allow it to concentrate on the production of hybrid and PHEV vehicles. Why? Customers are finally figuring out what experts have been saying for two to three years, that there's not nearly enough infrastructure to support an "only EV" […]

Calgary Herald Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:00 AM Bell: Mayor Gondek has to wake up — she's in hot water with Calgarians       If Gondek has any hope for a second term, her actions will have to speak louder than those words

Calgary Herald Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:00 AM The 1966 edition of the 'Calgary Procrastinators Club'       In years past, all Albertans' licence plates for their vehicles expired at the same time — the end of April. New plates would be sold for two months leading up to the expiration date, but there were still many folks who put off renewing plates until the last minute, leading to blocks-long lineups at the […]

Calgary Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:01 AM Letters April 9, 2024: 'Liberals are taxing us into the poor house.'       Borrowed money Re: PM's carbon tax defence is incoherent, editorial, April 2 Seems to me that if Justin Trudeau cancelled the carbon tax and, as Steve Ambler (University of Quebec) states, eliminated the hodgepodge of rules, regulations, controls and taxes that are harming the efficiency and competitiveness of the Canadian economy, Canadians could afford to […]

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:34 AM Alberni rescuer returns to find injured hiker's lost dog       Later, one of his rescuers, Rory Ford, returned to the scene on his own time and found the man's dog, Izzy, who had run off during the incident.

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:00 AM Douglas Todd: Burnaby mayor bemoans stark highrises, but sees few options       Opinion: Mike Hurley knows tower hubs can be intense and are "not cheap," but says they preserve green space and offer a certain lifestyle

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:00 AM Vancouver's DanceHouse announces its lineup for the 2024/25 season       Vancouver's DanceHouse presents a wide-variety of shows in 2024/25 season

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:00 AM Landmark Sky House for sale in West Vancouver       Home is relatively small but very thoughtfully designed, and has a waterfront view that goes on forever.

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:00 AM ANINE BING and Reebok just released a collab — and it's too good to miss       Iconic sport and activewear brand Reebok has teamed up with Los Angeles-based 'cool-girl' clothing company ANINE BING to create a retro-inspired collection that's 100 per cent covetable.