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CTV News - Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:29 AM Some BMO clients face outages in Canada, U.S.       Bank of Montreal clients on both sides of the border Thursday morning have reported outages for banking services.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:50 AM Trudeau, Ford to make announcement in Toronto       Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are set to make an announcement in Toronto on Thursday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:29 AM Some BMO clients face outages in Canada, U.S.       Bank of Montreal clients on both sides of the border Thursday morning have reported outages for banking services.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:12 AM How car thefts are impacting your insurance, even if your car isn't stolen       As the number of auto theft incidents rises in Canada, so have insurance premiums for drivers, even the ones whose vehicles aren't stolen.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:18 AM Trump's Republicans falling far behind in fundraising, infrastructure       In his latest column for CTVNews.ca, Washington political analyst Eric Ham explains how and why Republicans -- up and down the ballot -- are falling far behind Democrats in both fundraising and infrastructure.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:24 AM Canadians' interest in buying EVs fades as barriers, concerns remain: J.D. Power       A new study finds fewer Canadians say they're interested in buying an electric vehicle as concerns remain about limited driving ranges, high prices and a lack of charging stations.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:49 AM Jurors in Trump's hush money trial zero in on testimony of key witnesses as deliberations resume       The jury in Donald Trump's hush money trial is to resume deliberations Thursday after asking to rehear potentially crucial testimony about the alleged hush money scheme at the heart of the history-making case.

Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:56 AM Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists over security law       Those found guilty of conspiracy to commit subversion included former lawmakers Leung Kwok-hung, Lam Cheuk-ting, Helena Wong and Raymond Chan.

Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:51 AM Man arrested after woman stabbed, found dead in Laval, Que. park: police       Police found the victim in a wooded area of Armand-Frappier Park, near Murray Avenue, with serious stab wounds to the upper body just after 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:45 AM Metrolinx refuses to share progress and problems with Eglinton LRT       Metrolinx has rejected two access to information requests from Global News seeking progress reports on the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT.

Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:35 AM Man shot and killed in front of crowd on Montreal basketball court: police       A 27-year-old man was fatally gunned down on a Lachine basketball court Wednesday night. The suspect approached the victim and shot them in front of a crowd.

Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:26 AM Nestle workers in Toronto ratify deal after striking for more than 3 weeks       Unifor says the 461 workers at the plant, which produces Kit Kat, Aero and Coffee Crisp bars, as well as Smarties, made significant gains on wages, pensions and health benefits.

Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:15 AM Judge sets dates to hear University of Toronto's injunction bid against encampment       The University of Toronto's request for a court order to clear a pro-Palestinian encampment on its downtown campus is expected to be heard in three weeks.

Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:00 AM Best natural deodorants to keep you feeling fresh       We rounded up some of the most popular natural deodorants to see if their hype measured up.

Thursday, May 30, 2024 4:00 AM Mother feels 'completely let down' after appeal dismissed in excessive delay case       A Nova Scotia mother is calling for more attention on the rights of victims and complainants, after the province's court of appeal upheld a decision to stay sexual offence charges.

Toronto Sun Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:40 AM Montreal Jewish school hit by at least one bullet: Cops       Montreal police are investigating after they say a Jewish school in the city's most populous borough has been hit by gunfire. The police in Cote-des-Neiges_Notre-Dame-de-Grace responded after they received information that some projectile impacts were visible on the Jewish school located on Hillsdale Road near Van Horne Avenue. At around 6 p.m. local time, police […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Siblings fail to support one of their own after loss       DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away from COVID in 2021. A year later, after it was safe to socialize, I had a memorial dinner to commemorate him. Not one of my seven local siblings attended. They said, "That was for HIS family." I didn't argue or try to convince them that I needed them. It […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:00 AM Rory McIlroy enters new era, but he might not want to talk about it       Fresh off breakup news, a European adventure, and sporting a scruff popular with nearly every golfer except Rory McIlroy, the Northern Irishman met with the media ahead of the RBC Canadian Open.

Toronto Sun Thursday, May 30, 2024 2:00 AM Tim Dolighan cartoon, May 30, 2024       Tim Dolighan

Toronto Sun Thursday, May 30, 2024 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Keesha       SUNshine Girl Keesha is a 5-foot-8, brown-eyed Scorpio who is passionate about fashion, shopping and cooking. Keesha is a big fan of the Raptors and when she strikes it rich she'll be driving the latest Audi R9. (JACK BOLAND/Toronto Sun)

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:52 AM Police begin dismantling pro-Palestinian camp at Wayne State University in Detroit       DETROIT (AP) — Police began dismantling a pro-Palestinian encampment Thursday at Wayne State University in Detroit, two days after the school suspended in-person classes and encouraged staff to work remotely to avoid any problems with the protesters' encampment. Television footage showed campus police and Detroit police officers in riot gear tearing down fencing before they […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:49 AM Ukraine army head says Russia augmenting its troops in critical Kharkiv region       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia conducted an array of aerial attacks on Ukraine with cruise missiles, drones and ballistic missiles, Ukraine's air force said Thursday, while the chief of the army said Russia is increasing its troop concentration in the Kharkiv region where Moscow's forces have made significant advances in a spring offensive. Ukraine's GUR […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:33 AM Lab-grown meat isn't on store shelves yet, but some states have already banned it       Lab-grown meat is not currently available in any U.S. grocery stores or restaurants. If some lawmakers have their way, it never will be. Earlier this month, both Florida and Arizona banned the sale of cultivated meat and seafood, which is grown from animal cells. In Iowa, the governor signed a bill prohibiting schools from buying […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:27 AM Explaining the competition bureau's investigation of Loblaws and Sobeys       Last week, the competition bureau revealed it was investigating the parent companies of two of the country's largest grocers in relation to controls they have applied to their lease agreements. The bureau alleges that Loblaws and Sobeys are using them in an unfair and anti-competitive manner, so it's begun a process that could ultimately see […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:27 AM Red Bull adds to soccer portfolio by buying minority stake in English club Leeds       LEEDS, England (AP) — Red Bull has bought a minority stake in English soccer club Leeds in a deal that will also see the energy drink company become the team's shirt sponsor next season. The club announced on Thursday a "multi-year agreement" with Red Bull, whose other soccer interests include owning Leipzig in Germany and […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:15 AM One Tech Tip: Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't – but there are some workarounds       SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, you've probably noticed a new character pop up answering search queries or eagerly offering tidbits of information in your feeds, with varying degrees of accuracy. It's Meta AI, and it's here to help, at least according to Meta Platforms' CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who calls […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:11 AM RBC reports Q2 profit up, raises dividend, plans to buy back 30 million shares       TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada raised its dividend as it reported its second-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago, helped by record earnings in its capital markets business. The bank says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of $1.42 per share, an increase of four cents. It also says it plans to […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:07 AM Takeaways from The Associated Press' reporting on seafarers who are abandoned by shipowners in ports       The United Nations over the last decade has logged an increasing number of crew members abandoned by shipowners around the world, leaving sailors aboard months and sometimes years without pay. More than 2,000 seafarers on some 150 ships were abandoned last year. And the problem shows no signs of abating. Here are takeaways from The […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:07 AM Stuck at sea for years, a sailor's plight highlights a surge in shipowner abandonment       Abdul Nasser Saleh says he rarely got a good night's sleep during the near-decade he spent working without pay on a cargo ship abandoned by its owner at ports along the Red Sea. By night, he tossed and turned in his bunk on the aging Al-Maha, he said, thinking of the unpaid wages he feared […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:07 AM Shake Shack reveals opening date for Toronto location, exclusive dessert menu       The date of Shake Shack's highly anticipated opening at Yonge and Dundas has been revealed, along with an exclusive Canadian menu. A spokesperson confirmed that the fast-food and burger joint will open to the public in two weeks, on June 13, at 11 a.m. Last month, it was announced that one of Shake Shack's many […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:03 AM CIBC reports second-quarter profit of $1.75 billion, up from $1.69 billion a year ago       TORONTO — CIBC reported a second-quarter profit of $1.75 billion, up from $1.69 billion in the same quarter last year. The bank said Thursday the profit amounted to $1.79 per diluted share for the quarter ended April 30, up from $1.76 per diluted share in the same quarter a year earlier. Revenue totalled $6.16 billion […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:00 AM Canadians' interest in buying EVs fades as barriers, concerns remain: J.D. Power       TORONTO — A new study finds fewer Canadians say they're interested in buying an electric vehicle as concerns remain about limited driving ranges, high prices and a lack of charging stations. The J.D. Power survey shows 11 per cent of respondents said they were "very likely" to buy an EV as their next car, down […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:00 AM Musician Patrick Watson on how ethics got between him and half a million dollars       TORONTO — Patrick Watson can't be easily bought. While many have offered heaps of money to license the Montreal musician's acclaimed work over the years, he says there are certain ethical lines he refused to cross. In the case of "To Build a Home," his 2007 piano-string ballad with the Cinematic Orchestra, one corporation with […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:46 AM Democrats urge Justice Department to prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing by oil industry       WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are calling on the Department of Justice to "use every tool" at its disposal to prevent and prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing in the oil industry. In a letter Thursday to Attorney General Merrick Garland and other officials, the Democrats said a […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:42 AM Early results in South Africa's election put ruling ANC below 50% and short of a majority       JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Very early counts in South Africa's national election put the long-ruling African National Congress at just over 42% of the vote, raising the possibility that it might lose its majority for the first time since it swept to power under Nelson Mandela at the end of apartheid in 1994. With only just […]

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, May 29, 2024 11:22 PM Hate crimes unit investigating vandalism at Toronto MP's office | CTV News       Toronto police say the Hate Crimes Unit is investigating vandalism at the constituency office of a Toronto Member of Parliament.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 30, 2024 5:30 AM Today's letters: OC Transpo so bad, I had to call a taxi       Thursday, May 30: More misadventures with Ottawa buses. You can write to us at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 30, 2024 4:00 AM Former co-op board member fights eviction at troubled Co-op Voisins       An Ottawa woman is being evicted from her home in part because it's alleged she spoke to a newspaper about the trouble at Co-op Voisins.

Ottawa Sun Thursday, May 30, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Let taxpayers decide       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

National Observer Thursday, May 30, 2024 5:10 AM Innovative programs make Colchester homes cosier — and more climate-friendly       The Nova Scotia municipality's retrofit programs make normally expensive retrofits far more attainable for homeowners while also lowering the carbon footprints of their homes.

National Observer Thursday, May 30, 2024 5:10 AM 'No evidence' Big Oil is serious on climate, report finds       Oil Change International graded the plans of eight major oil corporations and found all of them are failing to meet their much-publicized climate pledges — with American firms receiving "worst of the worst" reviews.

National Observer Thursday, May 30, 2024 5:10 AM An oligopoly is driving up grocery prices. What can we do?       Blaming the carbon tax is a useful talking point to distract people in Canada from the role of corporate-dominated global supply chains in climate change and the real causes of food price inflation.

National Observer Thursday, May 30, 2024 5:10 AM When Toronto went dark, the scramble was on to save the wine. That was only the start       The importance of a stable power grid was made clear to Ontarians who lost power for a day in a widespread cross-border blackout. The outage caused the loss of almost 19 million hours of work in Ontario alone and created a 0.7 per cent decline in Canadian GDP in a single month, according to Hydro Quebec.

National Observer Thursday, May 30, 2024 5:10 AM Conservatives should be careful what they wish for with Carney       The former governor of the Bank of Canada has said that Trudeau will lead the Liberals into the next election, but that hasn't stopped Conservatives from mounting political attacks against him. New polling suggests they should be more wary about goading him into joining the race.

National Observer Thursday, May 30, 2024 5:10 AM Developed countries deliver on $100B climate promise       Two years behind schedule, the world's richest nations have finally met a long-standing commitment to provide their developing countries with US$100 billion worth of financing to respond to the climate emergency. But with needs now reaching trillions of dollars, they will need to scale their investments even further.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:17 AM Bullet impacts found on another Jewish school, Montreal police say       A police car will be present near the Hillsdale Rd. school and investigators and crime scene technicians are also present.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:56 AM Woman found dead in wooded area in Laval       Laval police officers found the victim in Armand-Frappier Park. She was declared dead at the scene.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:27 AM Man gunned down on Lachine basketball court       Montreal police said the homicide, the 17th this year on the island of Montreal, occurred around 7:30 p.m. at a basketball court on Duff Court.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:00 AM Video work at university paid off for Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson       "It's never going to be a situation where someone can beat him in quickness," Boston University assistant coach says about defenceman.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:00 AM 'Unsustainable trajectory': McGill expects $91M in losses due to Quebec funding overhaul       The university may sell real estate, suspend major infrastructure projects and consider "strategic enrolment growth" at international locations.

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:00 AM Bell: Calgary city hall's report card is lousy but they really don't care       Just under four in 10 Calgarians have even a little bit of trust in Calgary city hall

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:00 AM Varcoe: As technology, energy fuel city's future, Calgarian named CEO of Enverus       'We're a growing business, so we will continue to be adding people in all of our regions — including Calgary'

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:00 AM The first Indianapolis 500 takes place 113 years ago: Today in history       On this date, May 30, in history: In 339, Eusebius, the father of early church history, died at age 74. He attended the Council of Nicea in 325, and his Historia Ecclesiastica contains an abundance of detail on the first three centuries of the Early Church found nowhere else in ancient literature. In 1416, Jerome […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:01 AM Letters May 30, 2024: 'We stand with the Jewish community, and against hatred.'       Stand with our Jewish friends Seeing all the recent anti-Semitism increasing along with pro-Palestinian support (which is turning more and more to pro-Hamas support) angers and disgusts me. The fact that our governments have not come out strongly in favour of Israel after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack is profoundly upsetting, and actually encourages terrorism. […]