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CTV News - Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:00 AM About half of Ontarians want to abolish carbon tax, poll suggests       About half of Ontarians say they would abolish the carbon tax if given the chance, a new poll suggests.

CTV News - Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:51 AM A group of excited owners moved into brand new homes in a bustling Oakville suburb. Then construction ramped up.       A group of homeowners who purchased brand new houses in an Oakville subdivision say they thought they were upgrading their living situation, but instead have found themselves living in an active construction zone for months with no end in sight.

CTV News - Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:36 AM Leave Canada? Sue automakers? Victims consider their options as auto thefts surge       As the Greater Toronto Area confronts an auto theft crisis, some residents are considering bold – or arguably radical – action.

CTV News - Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:06 AM Driver transported to hospital after crash knocks down 2 light posts       The driver of a vehicle that crashed into two light posts on Lakeshore Boulevard Saturday morning has been taken to hospital with moderate, non-life-threatening injuries, according to paramedics.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:00 AM Politicians shouldn't scrap climate commitments to address cost of living crisis: Boris Johnson        Politicians should not toss aside their climate commitments in order to address the cost of living crisis, says former U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:51 AM A group of excited owners moved into brand new homes in a bustling Oakville suburb. Then construction ramped up.       A group of homeowners who purchased brand new houses in an Oakville subdivision say they thought they were upgrading their living situation, but instead have found themselves living in an active construction zone for months with no end in sight.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:22 AM Looking to relax? Take a walk with a Llama       Despite their unique personalities, all of Josée Gautreau's 15 llamas love treats. And for nearly four years, they've earned extra snacks by walking with tourists.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, April 13, 2024 4:00 AM Tips for saving on travel, groceries and dining out       CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at some lessons from CTV Morning Live's Super Savings Week.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:48 AM Man stabs, kills 6 people in Australia shopping mall, small child among injured, police say       A man stabbed five people to death at a busy Sydney shopping center Saturday before he was fatally shot, police said. Multiple people, including a small child, were also injured in the attack.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:36 AM Leave Canada? Sue automakers? Victims consider their options as auto thefts surge       As the Greater Toronto Area confronts an auto theft crisis, some residents are considering bold – or arguably radical – action.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:25 AM Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes a container ship near Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Israel       Commandos from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled down from a helicopter onto an Israeli-affiliated container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the vessel Saturday, the latest in a series of attacks between the two countries.

Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:38 AM Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes Israeli container ship amid tensions       The Middle East had braced for potential Iranian retaliation over a suspected Israeli strike earlier this month on an Iranian consular building in Syria that killed 12 people.

Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:24 AM The foreign interference inquiry has concluded. Here's what we learned       What we learned over the past 10 days of hearings, which ended Friday and included testimony from politicians, bureaucrats and representatives from several security agencies.

Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:21 AM Leave Canada? Sue automakers? Victims consider their options as auto thefts surge       As the Greater Toronto Area confronts an auto theft crisis, some residents are considering bold – or arguably radical – action.

Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:57 AM Leave Canada or sue? Auto theft victims consider their options as cases surge       The surge in auto thefts has led to rises in home invasions, violent robberies and gun violence throughout the GTA, according to Toronto police.

Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:00 AM Are vehicle headlights too bright? Debate revs up as U.K. plans study       The U.K. announced in late March that it will commission an independent study into glare from bright car headlights but it is unclear whether Canada will do the same.

Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:00 AM New Ontario polls finds majority think affordability more important than climate action       A new poll found that nearly half of Ontarians polled would scrap the price on carbon price, with a majority saying affordability is more important than climate action.

Saturday, April 13, 2024 4:00 AM How to protect, improve your credit score amid cost-of-living pressures       Canada's cost-of-living pressures are impacting some people's ability to pay down debt and keep their credit scores in good standing.

Toronto Sun Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Boyfriend's contact with exes raises fresh doubts       DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have dated for seven months. We have a good relationship in terms of compatibility. We are both Christian and educated, and we have good professions. We are fun-loving and both of us like to invest and travel. He enjoys my company and says I am the girl with the […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:00 AM Tim Dolighan cartoon, April 13, 2024       Tim Dolighan cartoon for April 13, 2024.

Toronto Sun Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Neha       SUNshine Girl Neha is back again from this 2017 photoshoot. She is our Bollywood fan who likes actor Ranbir Kapoor. Neha also loves spending time with her dog Duffer. (JACK BOLAND/Toronto Sun)

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:13 AM Nearing 50 Supreme Court arguments in, lawyer Lisa Blatt keeps winning       WASHINGTON (AP) — No woman has appeared more often before the Supreme Court than Lisa Blatt, who will make her 50th argument this month. No lawyer, male or female, has done it with quite the same mix of humor, passion and style. And her win-loss record isn't bad, either: 40-6, with two cases yet to […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:50 AM Right whale is found entangled off New England in a devastating year for the vanishing species       PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A North Atlantic right whale has been spotted entangled in rope off New England, worsening an already devastating year for the vanishing animals, federal authorities said. The right whales number less than 360 and are vulnerable to entanglement in fishing gear and collisions with ships. The entangled whale was seen Wednesday […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:10 AM As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future.       The United Methodist Church lost one-fourth of its U.S. churches in a recent schism, with conservatives departing over disputes on sexuality and theology. Now, with the approach of its first major legislative gathering in several years, the question is whether the church can avert a similar outcome elsewhere in the world, where about half its […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:03 AM A Chinese official meets North Korean leader Kim in Pyongyang in highest-level talks in years       BEIJING (AP) — A top ranking official Chinese official reaffirmed ties with North Korea during a meeting Saturday with the country's leader Kim Jong Un in the capital Pyongyang, China's state media reported, in the highest-level talks between the allies in years. The visit by Zhao Leji, who ranks third in the ruling Communist Party […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:03 AM Israel finds the body of a teen whose disappearance sparked a deadly settler attack in the West Bank       Al-MUGHAYYIR, West Bank (AP) — Israel's army said Saturday the body of a missing Israeli teen was found in the West Bank after he was killed in a "terrorist attack," as violence escalated across the Israeli-occupied territory where tensions have simmered for months. The disappearance of 14-year-old Binyamin Achimair sparked attacks by Israeli settlers on […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:02 AM Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?       A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation's largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Health officials stress that the risk to the public is low and that the U.S. food supply remains safe and stable. […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:01 AM It's the first drug shown to slow Alzheimer's. Why is is it off to a slow start?       The first drug shown to slow Alzheimer's disease hit the U.S. market over a year ago, but sales have lagged, major hospital systems have taken months to start using it and some insurers have rejected coverage. Doctors also expect some patients will hesitate to take Leqembi due to its limited impact and potential side effects. […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:31 AM Search continues in Maine as officer is charged with lying about taking missing person to hospital       WASHBURN, Maine (AP) — A Maine police officer accused of lying about a missing-person case was charged with several crimes, including falsifying a report in which he claimed he had taken the missing man to a hospital, police said. Washburn Police Sgt. Chandler Cole resigned after being charged with aggravated forgery, tampering with public records […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:23 AM A local official says at least 10 people have died in shelling in Russian-occupied Ukraine       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A local Kremlin-installed official blamed Ukraine on Saturday for a shelling that killed 10 people, including children, in a Russian-occupied town in the southern Zaporizhzhia region the previous day. The Tokmak municipal administration reported on Telegram that the shelling struck three apartment blocks Friday evening. Five people were pulled alive from […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:52 AM River barges break loose in Pittsburgh, causing damage and closing bridges before some go over a dam       PITTSBURGH (AP) — A large group of river barges broke loose and floated down the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, damaging a marina and causing bridge closures before the boats were pinned to the riverbank or went over a dam downstream, officials said. Pittsburgh police, fire and emergency medical services responded around 11:25 p.m. Friday to […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:46 AM Water guns are in full blast to mark Thai New Year festivities despite worries about heat wave       It's water festival time in Thailand where many are marking the country's traditional New Year, splashing each other with colorful water guns and buckets in an often raucous celebration that draws thousands of people, even as this year the Southeast Asian nation marks record-high temperatures causing concern. The festival, known as Songkran in Thailand, is […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:01 AM Tennessee Vols wrap up spring practice with Nico Iamaleava finally under center       The Nico Iamaleava era finally has arrived at Tennessee. Sure, the No. 2 quarterback in the 2023 recruiting class debuted in the Vols' rout of Iowa in the Citrus Bowl. Now the quarterback caps Tennessee's spring practice Saturday giving fans a glimpse of how much he's grown before the Vols' season opener Aug. 31 against […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:00 AM When leaders speak of workers and their rights, hold them to it, CLC urges unions       OTTAWA — Canada's largest labour organization is urging unions to hold politicians to account when they profess to champion the country's working class.  Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian Labour Congress, doesn't name names in a memo she sent Friday to the group's 50 affiliates, which include some of the country's largest unions, including the […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:00 AM What we learned from the inquiry into foreign meddling in Canada's elections       OTTAWA — If one thing from the public inquiry into foreign interference is clear, it's that China attempted to meddle in the 2019 and 2021 elections.  But the evidence is hazy on whether or not it succeeded. Here's what we learned over the past 10 days of fact-finding hearings, which ended Friday and included testimony […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, April 13, 2024 5:53 AM More than 40 people still stranded the day after a deadly cable car accident in Turkey       ISTANBUL (AP) — More than 40 people remained stranded in cable cars high above a mountain in southern Turkey on Saturday, 19 hours after one pod hit a pole and burst open, killing one person and injuring seven. The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Tunektepe cable car just outside the Mediterranean city […]

G-Alt cp24.com Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:16 AM Stars of 'Fallout' series in studio | Best of CP24 Breakfast - April 12th, 2024 - YouTube       Stars of 'Fallout' series in studio | Best of CP24 Breakfast - April 12th, 2024. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...

G-Alt cp24.com Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:06 AM A group of excited owners moved into brand new homes in a bustling Oakville suburb. Then ...       A group of homeowners who purchased brand new houses in an Oakville subdivision say they thought they were upgrading their living situation, ...

G-Alt cp24.com Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:22 AM 'Be prepared': Toronto to flip between summer and winter weather       A rainfall warning has ended in Toronto, but that doesn't mean the soggy spree is over just yet.

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:30 AM Pasma: This bill would help with extended power outages during severe weather       During long power failures, frail people in high-rises are trapped without elevators; others who can't afford it end up having to throw out refrigerated food. We need a better plan.

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:13 AM Fuss and Grady: Ontario's high income-tax rates are hurting us all       On the campaign trail in 2018, Doug Ford talked a big game about the need to reduce taxes. Yet he has delivered no meaningful relief since.

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: Canada's military must cultivate public pride       Saturday, April 13: DND has lots of opportunities to showcase its people, but doesn't take advantage of them. No wonder recruitment is a problem, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, April 13, 2024 5:00 AM Photos reveal that 24 Sussex has been gutted inside       The official home of prime ministers in Ottawa has been closed and decommissioned for more than a year.

Windsor Star Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:42 AM Windsor-Essex health centre, hospice get new leadership       Two key health organizations in Windsor-Essex have new leadership.  Nancy Brockenshire has been named executive director at the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (weCHC) effective May 13. Brockenshire moves from her position as executive director of the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County.  The hospice has named Katharen Bortolin as its new executive director.   […]

Windsor Star Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:00 AM Guest column: Most people, like me, breathe poorly. Most rarely think about it. We should       Opinion: For many of us, because of stress, hurry and the concomitant demands we place on ourselves, our breaths are too short, too shallow and too many

Windsor Star Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:00 AM Reader letter: Do more to address family doctor shortage       Everyone deserves to have a family doctor. The medical profession is overburdened with administrative tasks that don't require actual doctoring. A recent survey found that 65 per cent of general practitioner doctors are considering leaving their practices or becoming specialists. Writing sick notes, dealing with pharmacies, basic office administration, etc. are effectively wasting the family […]

The Province Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:00 AM Canucks Game Day: Will Thatcher Demko make return vs. Oilers?       Saturday's result will have a big impact on who wins the Pacific Division.

Ottawa Sun Saturday, April 13, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Level that shack       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:00 AM Crime briefs: Attempted murder charge follows Ahtahkakoop arrest       Police caught up with a few wanted people this week, including a 16-year-old charged with sexual assault in Prince Albert, and a woman they have been looking for since 2021.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:00 AM Letters: Canada's carbon tax ineffective way to address climate change       Readers offer their opinions on Canada's carbon pricing system and the Saskatchewan government's funding for the arts sector.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:00 AM Doug Cuthand: Exploring archeological history in Mexico taught us about our own Indigenous roots       All the Indigenous people of the Americas see themselves as a part of creation, not the reason for it, as is the Judeo-Christian concept.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:00 AM Must-win territory: Saskatchewan Rush at home facing big challenges in NLL       If that's not challenging enough, Saskatchewan will be facing the top two teams for the final two games of their National Lacrosse League regular season.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:00 AM Joanne Paulson: Saskatoon housing situation may become a crisis if present conditions persist       The extremely tight availability of Saskatoon homes in 2023 has not abated in the first quarter of 2024. In fact, it's worse.

Regina Leader-Post Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:04 AM Letters: WSA needs to consider irrigation effect on Lake Dienfenbaker       "This priority of irrigation development benefits only a select few and leaves the rest of us high and dry," write Carol and Dwight Lemon.

Regina Leader-Post Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:00 AM Transit stops temporarily moving off 11th Ave. for revitalization project       The move to five different transit locations takes effect on April 14, details of which can be found at regina.ca/11thavenue.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:15 AM Canadiens' Cole Caufield finds his scoring touch again | HI/O Bonus       Can he be relied upon to score at least 30 goals next season?

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:00 AM Josh Freed: Spain is a nightlife paradise       Some politicians are trying to curtail the country's late-night activities and make it more like our boring 9-to-5.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:00 AM Editorial: Time for a reality check on 'the decline of French'       New data suggests the language is doing much better in Quebec than the government would have us believe, raising questions about linguistic policy.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:00 AM Robert Libman: Referendum on immigration? Legault is playing with fire       The premier risks deepening an already uncomfortable divide and inflaming debate about Quebec as a welcoming and tolerant society.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:00 AM Stu's Slapshots: Canadiens' patience with Juraj Slafkovsky paying off       "He's done everything I'm asking him to do," coach Martin St. Louis says about No. 1 overall pick at 2022 NHL Draft.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:00 AM Montreal weather: Rain, rain, go away, but come back every day       Showers with the wind becoming southwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40.

Calgary Herald Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:41 AM Springtime ushers in Québec's sweetest tradition       Delicate wisps of steam rise above an enormous cauldron hovering over a crackling wood-burning fire. Orange ribbons tied to a nearby tipi frame flutter in the wind. The air is filled with the sweet scent of sap, and floating along that breeze is a welcoming song, its rhythm set by the beat of a hide […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:49 AM Keenan: Viagra can be good for your brain       For a quarter of a century, Viagra (sildenafil) and its younger cousins like Cialis (tadalafil) have been improving the sexual health of men worldwide. These drugs have become the gold standard for treating erectile dysfunction. They work by inhibiting the level of a compound called PDE5, thereby increasing blood flow to the penis. Now, it […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: What if we could monetize waste and help balance Alberta's budget?       When Alberta Budget 2024 was released, Finance Minister Nate Horner touted that the province's fiscal plan was based on "the same priorities held by Albertans who create their own household budgets." Much was made of the budget "striking the right balance," being "responsible" and managing our resources "wisely." What might household-budget-creating Albertans want? The household […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: It's not an either-or situation between trades and tech       It's finally official. Future generations of Albertans will no longer have to worry about windmills and solar panels interfering with their pristine view of the strip mines, clearcuts and pumpjacks that currently adorn the Eastern Slopes of the Rockies. If you think this is a silly vision of Alberta and its possibilities, you are right. […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:00 AM Calgary Herald letters for April 13: Not feeling welcomed in Calgary       As a former longtime resident of Calgary, I still visit family every two months. On my most recent visit, I was driving on Deerfoot Trail and was distracted by some protesters on an overpass. I was shocked to see them with a rainbow banner and a sign saying "Perverts: Stop grooming our kids." Being a […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Alberta needs a renewed commitment to volunteering       Every moment matters. For organizations that contribute to community well-being in Alberta, this has never been more true. In the face of urgent challenges such as the rising costs of living, an aging population, social isolation and the climate crisis, it's more important than ever to find ways to volunteer. Connecting to pressing issues across […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:08 AM 'A night worth celebrating': Kadri marks milestone, leads Flames past Ducks       Nazem Kadri has plenty of wisdom to share with his Calgary Flames teammates. Nine-hundred games worth now. And while he isn't shy to pipe up and voice his opinion in the locker-room, his actions continue to speak loudest. Marking a significant milestone Friday, the last major games-played plateau before he achieves silver-stick status in the […]

Calgary Sun Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:01 AM Letters for April 13, 2024: 'When the unions cry foul you know something is being done right.'       Unions unhappy Everytime that the Smith government tries to improve health care, education or whatever, she is slammed by the unions for trying to do so. When this happens, then you know that she is doing something right. The unions like the status quo. J.D. Round (Unions exist to protect their members, nothing more.) Running […]