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CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 6:17 AM Bank of Canada cuts key rate for first time in more than 4 years       The Bank of Canada announced Wednesday that it's cutting its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75 per cent.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:34 AM He was the 'pillar of our family,' says daughter of man killed in Rexdale shooting       He was a loving husband, a devoted father of seven, and a beloved grandfather of 12.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:46 AM Suspect image released after assault in Brimley leaves victim with 'severe facial injuries'        Toronto Police have released a suspect image following an assault in the Brimley area in Scarborough which left a victim unconscious, and with serious facial injuries.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:43 AM Uber says it can't fill the 'massive gap' in transit service if TTC workers go on strike       Ride-sharing and taxi companies say they are putting plans in place to prepare for what could be a massive influx in customers later this week if thousands of TTC employees walk off the job on Friday.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 6:24 AM Greater Toronto home sales fall in May, but Bank of Canada decision could spur demand       The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says home sales in May were down 21.7 per cent from last year, but new listings continued to rise as homeowners anticipate a bump in demand.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, June 5, 2024 6:17 AM Bank of Canada cuts key rate for first time in more than 4 years       The Bank of Canada announced Wednesday that it's cutting its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75 per cent.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, June 5, 2024 6:28 AM Amanda Knox re-convicted of slander in Italy for accusing innocent man in roommate's 2007 murder       An Italian court re-convicted Amanda Knox of slander on Wednesday, even after she was exonerated in the brutal 2007 murder of her British roommate while the two were exchange students in Italy.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, June 5, 2024 6:23 AM Has Canada experienced a Trump bump in immigration from the U.S.?       While a growing number of Americans may be considering moving north to Canada to escape Donald Trump, an immigration lawyer says few will actually qualify to live and work here.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:59 AM Tom Mulcair: Pierre Poilievre proves to be a quick study when it comes to damage control       It was Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's birthday on Monday, but he could've probably done without the package that one of his more obscure backbenchers dropped on his doorstep, writes former NDP leader Tom Mulcair in his latest column for CTVNews.ca.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, June 5, 2024 6:20 AM The largest geomagnetic storm in 20 years set off displays of the auroras recently, and another show is expected       If you've managed to catch a glimpse of the auroras this spring, you may be wondering what they have to do with the sun, and why they seem to be happening more than usual lately.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:02 AM Pet dog named Peanut must be returned after breakup, B.C. tribunal rules       The co-owner of a dog named Peanut has been ordered to return the pet to their ex after a custody dispute was heard by B.C.'s small claims tribunal.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:39 AM Man sentenced to 40 years to life for killing mother after argument over video game volume       A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for fatally stabbing his mother after the two had argued about the volume on the video games he was playing.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:37 AM Newfoundland is being sieged by heavy fog, and travellers are paying the price       A thick and heavy fog has been laying siege to the skies over St. John's, and drawing a heavy toll from some airplane passengers who've seen their travel plans pummelled with no end in sight.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, June 5, 2024 6:42 AM What high earners should do to manage their wealth and save time       In his latest personal finance column for CTVNews.ca, Christopher Liew has advice for high earners who should consider wealth and time management strategies to create even greater financial freedom for themselves.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:11 AM 10-year-old shines a light on life in Gaza through cooking videos       On a small table outside a tent in Deir al-Balah, 10-year-old Renad is making 'Gaza-style white sauce pasta.' She fills a pot with bottled water and lights a small propane burner. She has a fresh onion and a green pepper, but uses canned mushrooms for the sauce.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:59 AM Vancouver Bandits put an end to Edmonton Stingers' perfect record with 93-30 win       The Vancouver Bandits put an end to the Edmonton Stingers' perfect record on Tuesday, outscoring the hosts 26-19 in the final quarter to post a 93-90 win.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:59 AM Young girls aggressively approached near or at schools: Guelph police       Guelph police said the incidents were reported over a two-week span in May and involved a man aggressively approaching young girls near or at schools.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:41 AM Edmonton Oilers tickets for Stanley Cup final series against Florida Panthers going on sale       Tickets go on sale today for the three possible games in Edmonton for the Stanley Cup final.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:34 AM Family says 81-year-old woman is being 'bullied' in Ontario Line expropriation case       The family of an 81-year-old Toronto woman whose home is being expropriated for construction of the Ontario Line says she is being 'bullied' to sell the house.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:15 AM Officials continue to survey damage caused by 2 tornadoes in Alberta this week       Environment and Climate Change Canada officials confirmed Tuesday that two tornadoes touched down in central Alberta the day before.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:41 AM Man dead in Niverville police shooting, Manitoba RCMP say       RCMP say one man is dead and a woman is in custody, while another man took off in a stolen vehicle and remains at large.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:16 AM Head-on collision sends ebike rider to hospital in Peterborough       Emergency crews around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday responded to the collision between an ebike and an SUV in the area of Rubidge and Brock streets

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:12 AM Murder trial to hear from second psychiatrist about mental state of serial killer       Another expert previously told a murder trial that Jeremy Skibicki was suffering from schizophrenia when he killed four Indigenous women in Winnipeg in 2022.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:11 AM Invasive vs. native garden species: Learning what to pull and what to plant       Toronto residents may have intentionally planted or allowed dozens of invasive plant species to flourish in their own backyards. The question is knowing which ones are harmful.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:53 AM India's Modi secures record 3rd term but his party loses outright majority        For the first time since the BJP swept to power in 2014, it did not secure a majority on its own, winning 240 seats, far fewer than the record 303 it won in the 2019 election.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:50 AM Family phone plans hinder escape from domestic violence: Women's Shelters Canada       VANCOUVER — Women's Shelters Canada is calling on phone companies to adjust how they respond to those escaping from domestic violence, saying the costs of changing a phone number and difficulties leaving a shared plan are key barriers for victims. The organization released a report Wednesday that looked into how Bell, Rogers and Telus reacted […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:45 AM Murder trial to hear from second psychiatrist about mental state of serial killer Skibicki       WINNIPEG — A court-appointed forensic psychiatrist is set to testify today about the mental state of an admitted serial killer. Another expert previously told a murder trial that Jeremy Skibicki was suffering from schizophrenia when he killed four Indigenous women in Winnipeg in 2022. That psychiatrist, called by the defence, said Skibicki felt compelled to […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:41 AM Labatt signs deal to make Budweiser an official beer of NHL in Canada       Labatt Breweries of Canada and the National Hockey League have announced a deal that will see Budweiser become an official beer of the NHL in Canada. Financial terms of the multi-year agreement were not immediately available. As part of the partnership, Labatt will receive broadcast exposure through digitally enhanced dasherboards that allow for the digital […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:26 AM Christina Applegate doesn't 'enjoy living' following MS diagnosis: 'I'm trapped in this darkness'       'I'm trapped in this darkness right now that I haven't felt in probably 20-something years'

Toronto Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:07 AM UN agencies say over 1 million in Gaza could experience highest level of starvation by mid-July       The World Food Program and the Food and Agriculture Organization said in a joint report that hunger is worsening

Toronto Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:01 AM Israeli nationalist march through Palestinian area of Jerusalem is set to proceed despite tensions       JERUSALEM — Thousands of mostly ultranationalist Israelis were expected to take part in an annual march through a dense Palestinian neighbourhood in Jerusalem's Old City on Wednesday in an event that often sees racist chants and brawls. Jerusalem, the epicentre of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has been mostly calm throughout the Israel-Hamas war, but the march […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:56 AM Boeing tries again to launch NASA astronauts for the first time after latest round of repairs       CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Boeing geared up again Wednesday for its first astronaut launch, held up for years by safety concerns. It was the third launch attempt for NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams in Boeing's Starliner capsule. Rocket-related trouble thwarted the first two countdowns. The astronauts will test Starliner's systems on the […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:51 AM Man sentenced to 40 years to life for killing mother after argument over video game volume       'The brutality of this crime simply makes it too dangerous not to impose a very lengthy state prison sentence,' Judge William Delker said

Toronto Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:29 AM eBay to drop American Express, citing fees, and says customers have other options       NEW YORK — Online marketplace behemoth eBay said it plans to no longer accept American Express, citing what the company says are "unacceptably high fees" and that customers have other payment options to shop online. It's a notable blow to American Express, whose customers are often the most attractive among merchants and spend the most […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:24 AM McDonald's loses chicken 'Big Mac' trademark in EU       McDonald's Corp.'s lost the European Union trademark rights to chicken versions of its iconic "Big Mac" burgers after judges ruled that the fast food giant failed to do enough to claim exclusive rights. In a ruling that leaves the protection for the traditional beef Big Mac intact, the EU's General Court in Luxembourg ruled that […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:38 AM Greater Toronto home sales fall in May, but Bank of Canada decision could spur demand       TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says home sales in May were down 21.7 per cent from last year, but new listings continued to rise as homeowners anticipate a bump in demand. The board said 7,013 homes changed hands in the month compared with 8,960 in May of last year, which coincided with […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:37 AM Inside NBC's Olympics bet on pop culture in Paris, with help from Snoop Dogg and Cardi B       LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBC is inserting some pop culture flavor into the world's biggest sports spectacle: From Megan Thee Stallion dancing with dressage horses at the Palace of Versailles to Peyton Manning riding a giant baguette blimp over the Eiffel Tower, the network has strategically partnered with several big names to build anticipation for […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:35 AM Director Damiano Michieletto invigorates opera with stagings that astonish some, appall others       PARIS (AP) — Damiano Michieletto sat in the last row of the Opéra Bastille's front section alongside his production colleagues, watching opening night of Massenet's rarely performed "Don Quichotte." They bolted at the final note to get backstage for curtain calls and were met with cheers — not a given with European audiences alternately amazed, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:35 AM NHL to broadcast Stanley Cup Final games in American Sign Language, a 1st for a major sports league       Interpreting the annual pre-Stanley Cup Final state of the NHL address into American Sign Language for the first time in 2022, the worry gnawed at Brice Christianson that it was a one-time thing, his only chance to open the door to hockey for the Deaf community. Two years later, it is difficult for him not […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:34 AM In Washington, D.C., the city's 'forgotten river' cleans up, slowly       WASHINGTON (AP) — Bruce Holmes, 65, grew up fishing on the Anacostia River, a 9-mile (14-kilometer) urban waterway that flows through Washington, D.C. and parts of Maryland, and has long been defined by pollution and neglect. Back then, Holmes would keep what he caught with his family — usually carp or catfish — and take […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:30 AM A decade after 'All About That Bass,' Meghan Trainor aims to make her feel-good songs 'Timeless'       NEW YORK (AP) — Ten years ago, Meghan Trainor was a successful songwriter, soon to become a hit pop performer in her own right. "All About That Bass" established the then 20-year-old as a new force channeling old sounds — a combination of doo-wop with contemporary pop hooks in a time dominated by big synths […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:30 AM UN migration and refugee agencies cite 'fundamental' right to asylum after US moves to restrict it       GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.'s migration and refugee agencies expressed concern over Biden administration plans for new asylum restrictions in the United States and said the right to asylum is fundamental. President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as the White House […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:22 AM Walmart offers new perks for workers, from a new bonus plan to opportunities in skilled trade jobs       NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is offering new perks for its hourly U.S. workers, ranging from a new bonus plan to opportunities to move into skilled trade jobs within the company. The perks program announced Wednesday comes as the nation's largest private employer says it's seeing a decline in worker turnover. But Walmart, like other […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:21 AM From smart glasses to a rainbow rodeo, some Father's Day gift ideas for all kinds of dads       NEW YORK (AP) — Whether you go big, small or DIY, there are lots of ways to please dad on Father's Day. Homemade cards and drawings, and things made of clay or popsicle sticks, are evergreen options from little hands. So is gathering your top family photos for framing, or knitting up a sweater, hat […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:12 AM Labatt signs to deal to make Budweiser an official beer of the NHL in Canada       TORONTO — Labatt Breweries of Canada and the National Hockey League have announced a deal that will see Budweiser become an official beer of the NHL in Canada. Financial terms of the multi-year agreement were not immediately available. As part of the partnership, Labatt will receive broadcast exposure through digitally enhanced dasherboards that allow for […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:03 AM 'Peak Toronto': Viral video shows man driving on sidewalk in Yorkville       A now-viral video is making the rounds after a man was caught driving on a sidewalk in Toronto's Yorkville earlier this week. The video shared on TikTok by user JohnnyStrides was recorded on Monday. It shows a white Honda Civic casually driving along a sidewalk in the Yonge Street and Bloor Street West area near […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:59 AM India's Modi is known for charging hard. After a lackluster election, he may have to adapt his style       NEW DELHI (AP) — Since coming to power a decade ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been known for big, bold and often snap decisions that he's found easy to execute thanks to the brute majority he enjoyed in India's lower house of parliament. In 2016, he yanked over 80% of bank notes from circulation […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:56 AM South Africa's weakened ANC talks with 5 parties over possible coalition but says it's still early       JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Top officials in South Africa's African National Congress have had initial talks with representatives of five other parties over a coalition or other agreement to form a government, but no decision has been made and the talks are at an early stage, the ANC said Wednesday. South Africa faced an election deadlock […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:40 AM Everything you need to know about heat pumps       Heat pumps could fundamentally shift the way we heat and cool our homes, but high costs and misconceptions about their performance in cold weather have served as barriers to their mass adoption in North America. Matt Simon is a former senior staff writer at WIRED. "More people learning about these things that could very well make […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:37 AM A court ruled embryos are children. These Christian couples agree yet wrestle with IVF choices       When faced with infertility, Amanda and Jeff Walker had a baby through in vitro fertilization but were left with extra embryos — and questions. Tori and Sam Earle "adopted" an embryo frozen 20 years earlier by another couple. Matthew Eppinette and his wife chose to forgo IVF out of ethical concerns and have no children […]

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:56 AM He was the 'pillar of our family,' says daughter of man killed in Rexdale shooting - CTV News Toronto       He was a loving husband, a devoted father of seven, and a beloved grandfather of 12.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:17 AM The Nation man charged with impaired driving after crashing into railway arm       Provincial police have charged a 67-year-old The Nation Township man with impaired driving after a vehicle collided into a railway crossing arm Sunday. Police say they were called at 6:50 p.m after receiving numerous reports that a vehicle had hit a Via Rail crossing arm on Limoges Road. On the scene, the driver failed an […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:33 AM Weather office predicting one-day 'heat event' with high of up to 32 C       'These conditions pose a health risk when you are not used to the heat.'

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, June 5, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: A great city is accessible for the disabled, too       Wednesday, June 5: A reader says Ottawa's desire to appease cyclists is often at odds with the needs of the disabled. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, June 5, 2024 4:00 AM Ottawa man sentenced to house arrest for 'hateful, dangerous' antisemitic hate crime       Paul Koppe placed more than 80 antisemitic posters and stickers in 20 locations around Barrhaven and the west end in 2021.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, June 5, 2024 4:00 AM Liberal government increases secrecy over multibillion-dollar defence purchases       Documents about the F-35 stealth fighter jet and the Canadian Surface Combatant project are released three years after Access to Information request.

Windsor Star Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:58 AM Another spike in Windsor opioid overdoses leads to health unit warning       Fifiteen opioid overdoses in a six-day period prompted the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit to issue a new warning for the region. The Opioid and Substance Use Notification System (OSUNS) identified an elevated number of opioid overdoses between May 26 and June 1, eight of which involved fentanyl, according to the local health unit. Health unit […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:48 AM Obit: UWindsor scientist 'adventurous, aggressive' in dementia research       Jerry Cohen, July 4, 1942-May 30, 2024 Even into retirement, longtime University of Windsor psychology professor Jerry Cohen never ceased his innovative research into Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. "I'll remember Jerry for his enthusiasm and for being aggressive," said fellow researcher and chemistry/biochemistry professor Dr. Siyaram Pandey. "He was a very adventurous scientist." […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:30 AM UWindsor celebrates 5,000 graduates in spring convocation       The University of Windsor this week is recognizing the hard work and achievements of thousands of students — many unable to fully celebrate their high school graduations — during its spring convocation. Public health restrictions on gatherings four years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic robbed the bulk of the roughly 5,000 university students now completing […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:20 AM Two more Windsor home invasion suspects surrender to police       Two more suspects wanted in connection with a break-and-enter at a Windsor home in the 300 block of Glengarry Avenue last Friday surrendered to police on Tuesday. Police have now charged four people in connection to a suspected home invasion that took place just after 9 p.m. on May 31, with one suspect carrying a […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:00 AM Reader letter: 'Save our kids now' — reopen Windsor SafePoint       Re: 'You cannot treat a dead person' — Ontario nurses demand reopening of Windsor's SafePoint (May 9) It's a fallacy that safe injection sites promote and prolong drug addiction. In the brief time that it was open, Windsor's SafePoint staff reversed five overdoses, according to a report from the Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy. […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:00 AM Reader letter: Better warning signs needed at Windsor's Sand Point Beach       re: Bodies of two missing swimmers recovered in search off Windsor's Sand Point Beach (May 25) My family has lived in Windsor's Sand Point Beach neighbourhood the past 40 years. My children and grandchildren go regularly to the beach. But we have sadly seen this same drowning tragedy occur too many times. Our community is […]

The Province Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:00 AM Condo Smarts: Operational elevator is a basic requirement       Avoidable elevator shut downs may result in dire consequences for residents

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Lowering voting age bad idea       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:06 AM Tank: Saskatchewan celebrates growth, but punishes cities for growing       Saskatoon will impose a new charge on lot sales to help buy land for a new high school after the Saskatchewan government downloaded this obligation on cities.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:01 AM Opinion: Sask. speaker scandal reveals digital dilemma for history       A Saskatchewan historian and author says recent revelations by the province's speaker about emailed communication raises major issues for the historical record.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Saskatchewan should invest in feeding children at school       University of Saskatchewan researchers urge the Saskatchewan government to increase funding for school food programs, which is currently the lowest in Canada.

National Observer Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:53 AM Alberta government undermining independence of province's energy regulator: Opposition       In February, Energy Minister Brian Jean wrote a letter to the Alberta Energy Regulator suggesting three coal exploration applications for the province's Rocky Mountains should be exempt from a government order banning such development.

National Observer Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:51 AM Privacy commissioners probe B.C. company that snoops on tenants for landlords       Certn's website says that instead of using "outdated" manual screening for clients, it performs background checks using  "100 per cent online automated checks," and can conduct criminal record checks, identity checks, and employment verification in more than 200 countries.

National Observer Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:48 AM Trudeau headed to Normandy to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day       Around 160,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches on June 6, 1944, in what's now known as the beginning of the end of the Second World War.

National Observer Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:35 AM Can new cybersecurity standards stave off the booming ransomware business        Recent victims have included large corporations such as retailer London Drugs, as well as the City of Hamilton, Ont., and the government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

National Observer Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:10 AM Stanley Park falls victim to climate change       In October of 2023, the City of Vancouver began a multi-year process to fell 160,000 trees killed by looper moths. Some advocates have criticized the decision, citing a lack of consultation.

National Observer Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:10 AM After a wildfire, the trauma continues       It's pouring outside, but the rain isn't dampening Jim Hodgson's spirits. In fact, he's beaming.

National Observer Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:10 AM 'Cry out for justice': Mercury poisoning provokes lawsuit       Representatives of Grassy Narrows First Nation marched to Ontario's legislature on Tuesday to deliver their statement of claim for a lawsuit against the federal and provincial governments.

National Observer Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:10 AM Biden administration buys in on carbon offsets       Though a series of investigations seem to have exposed the carbon market as an ineffective answer to climate change, the U.S. federal government's new guidelines aim to restore confidence in the controversial climate solution.

National Observer Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:10 AM For climate's sake! Let's fence in factory farming       Small and medium farm operators in provinces such as Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia disproportionately suffer the consequences of climate disasters.

National Observer Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:10 AM Can anti-climate Conservatives actually win in BC?        Kevin Falcon's rebrand of the BC Liberal Party has had disastrous results — and might deliver a decisive victory for the BC Conservatives come the next election.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:19 AM Denis Coderre's prospects as Quebec Liberal leader nosedive in new poll       The frontrunner among respondents who support the Quebec Liberals is interim-leader Marc Tanguay, who says he doesn't want the job.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:08 AM Montreal weather: Special weather statement warns of extreme heat       Montreal could see temperatures up to 32 degrees Celsius, but add in the humidex and it will feel more like 38 C.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:00 AM Allison Hanes: Bill 96 is penalizing us, Indigenous CEGEP students say       "They're talking about preserving their language, but what about ours?"

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:00 AM Alleged sexual-assault victims seek justice years after hockey coach's death       A class-action lawsuit against François Lamarre's estate and the city of Longueuil will finally head to trial in September.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:23 AM PQ still leads in Quebec but the CAQ's slide has reversed, new poll suggests       The PQ still enjoys a healthy lead in the survey, but its showing this month is unchanged from May, suggesting its ascent may have peaked.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:17 AM A 100-year-old Canadian D-Day veteran on remembrance, peace and the threat of war       Richard Rohmer ties his reflections to his fears about authoritarian strongmen around the world, the importance of preserving democracy, and to the suffering in Gaza.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:13 AM Family phone plans hinder escape from domestic violence: Women's Shelters Canada       The costs of changing a phone number and difficulties leaving a shared plan are key barriers for victims.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:10 AM Cybersecurity standards emerging in Canada as ransomware business booms       Organizations need multi-layered protection in a landscape of fledgling online security standards, cybersecurity experts say.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:06 AM Border strike will start Friday afternoon if mediation fails: union       More than 9,000 union members who work for the Canada Border Services Agency have been without a contract for more than two years.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, June 5, 2024 6:51 AM Cyclist seriously injured in collision with car in Plateau-Mont-Royal       Montreal police said they received multiple 911 calls around 9 p.m. to report the incident at Rachel and St-Dominique Sts.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:00 AM Hobson's Choice: Local theatres all singing the same tune with musicals this month       June is shaping up to be a tune-filled month with Rosebud's Little Women The Musical, Front Row Centre's Something Rotten, and Untold Stories' The Prom joining Theatre Calgary's Beaches The Musical, and Stage West's Beautiful The Carole King Musical. Set during the American Civil War, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott's story of the adventures, loves […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:00 AM Defying age, embracing audacity: A senior's manifesto       Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the most audacious of them all? At my age, I'd like to think it's me, even though my reflection reveals the wisdom lines etched around my eyes. But who am I kidding? In our youth-obsessed society, those lines hold no value. They're just wrinkles, blemishes to be erased in […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:00 AM Calgary Herald letters June 5: Love for Lanny, even from Oilers fan       I have been a longtime Edmonton hockey fan starting in the 1940s. I go back to the Edmonton Flyers and the Calgary Stampeders, the Al Rollins and Russ Dertell days. I always cheered for Edmonton against Calgary, and this continued to the Oilers-Flames era. It is time, though, to express my admiration to a great […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:00 AM Bell: Mayor Gondek does not take the blame for her poor poll numbers       A newshound only asks the questions and does not control the answers

Calgary Herald Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:00 AM U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy shot: Today in history       On this date, June 5, in history: In 754, St. Boniface died. He was known as the apostle of Germany for his missionary work in Europe. Boniface, an English Benedictine monk, was martyred when a band of Frisians attacked him while he was reading from the Bible to newly converted Christians on Pentecost Sunday. In […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:00 AM Varcoe: 'A $15B startup' — TC Energy to spin out oil pipelines into South Bow       'Everyone is on board, everyone is excited, and it's because it's such a unique opportunity'

Calgary Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:00 AM ALLISON: Simply throwing more money at schools will not increase student test scores       "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance" was a popular bumper sticker back in the day. These days there's broad acceptance of the need for adequate spending on this inherently expensive process. But do we get our money's worth? Do Canada and the provinces get a good return on their education spending or should […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:00 AM Letters, June 5, 2024: 'Canada's Stanley Cup success story'       Go Oilers! Congratulations to the Edmonton Oilers for reaching the Stanley Cup Final. You have accomplished what our government hasn't been able to in the last eight years — unite all Canadians together in a joyful way (much needed, may I add). And thanks for the greed of Nylander, the Leafs had a small part […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:00 AM Public disorder up on Metro Vancouver's transit system as ridership grows       As transit ridership approached pre-pandemic levels in 2023, calls to Transit Police over drug, alcohol or mental-health concerns rebounded

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:00 AM Vancouver teen prodigy sues after his chess tournament win sparks allegations of cheating       The suit alleges the player was denied 'natural justice' because he was never told the specifics of the cheating and this was not properly investigated

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:00 AM Parents file new claim seeking return of ransom paid to son's killer in botched 2015 kidnapping       The Chinese parents of an international student killed in a 2015 kidnapping in North Vancouver are suing for ransom payments, some paid even after their son's death

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:00 AM 3 Vancouver wellness hotspots to try this weekend       From solo spas to a skin-smoothing treatment, these three hotspots will have you feeling a sense of 'ahh'