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CTV News - Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 AM Ontario man considers selling house before mortgage payments rise $2,000, even after interest rate cut        An Ontario man says he's still considering selling his house, despite this week's interest rate cut, with his mortgage payments set to leap over $2,000 next month.

CTV News - Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:50 AM 2 arrested as part of historical human trafficking investigation in Toronto       Police have arrested two individuals in Toronto as part of an investigation into human trafficking allegations dating back to 2013.

CTV News - Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:31 AM Police upgrade charges against man accused of random, fatal assault in downtown Toronto in February       Police have upgraded charges against a man accused of randomly striking and killing a 50-year-old man in downtown Toronto in February.

CTV News - Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 7:32 AM Housing and identity: Questions about Mississauga's future as election looms       Ana Chang has lived in Mississauga since the age of seven and is now raising her own children in the southern Ontario city that has seen rapid development over the last three decades.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 AM Ontario man considers selling house before mortgage payments rise $2,000, even after interest rate cut        An Ontario man says he's still considering selling his house, despite this week's interest rate cut, with his mortgage payments set to leap over $2,000 next month.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, June 8, 2024 7:10 AM At least 94 Palestinians are killed in heavy fighting in Gaza area around hostage rescue       Israel on Saturday rescued four hostages who were kidnapped in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, the largest such recovery operation since the war began. At least 94 Palestinians including children were killed as heavy fighting continued around the sites in central Gaza, the Health Ministry said.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, June 8, 2024 8:02 AM Optimism is just what the doctor ordered. But what if I'm already too negative?       Optimism in itself is hardly a cure-all, but numerous studies over the decades have demonstrated a link between a positive outlook and good health outcomes.

Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:17 AM COMMENTARY: How does Netflix reel in its audience? With 'secret sauce,' it says       Although its video streaming service sparkles with a Hollywood sheen, Netflix still taps its roots in Silicon Valley to stay a step ahead of traditional TV and movie studios.

Saturday, June 8, 2024 8:29 AM Like a broken record, Hamilton Ticats lose season opener       Bo Levi Mitchell's first game in Calgary ended in defeat as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats started their season with a 32-24 loss at McMahon Stadium.

Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 AM Disagreement over 'made-up numbers' and Ontario's 'billion-dollar booze boondoggle'       Ontario announced a sped-up plan to liberalize the sale of alcohol across the province, with a price tag of $225 million. Critics say the cost is significantly higher.

Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:10 AM Will the Oilers and F1 boost Canada's economy? Where the impacts could be felt       Canadians may spend money in bars to watch the Stanley Cup playoffs and might flock to Montreal for the Grand Prix. But will there be a lasting boost to the economy?

Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:00 AM Retiring head of Barrie food bank reflects on challenges of pandemic, jump in demand       After seeing the agency through a global pandemic and an unprecedented jump in demand, the head of Barrie's Food Bank is retiring.

Saturday, June 8, 2024 3:22 AM Bear charges 2 people and dog in Squamish Estuary, prompting warning       The District said the bear charged and swatted at two people and their dog in the Squamish Estuary on Thursday, but that no one was hurt.

Saturday, June 8, 2024 3:21 AM Surrey standoff: Assault suspect repeatedly breached release conditions, police say       Mounties said the call was in response to a man who had allegedly repeatedly breached release conditions related to an assault charge over alleged intimate partner violence.

Toronto Sun Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:55 AM Attacks in Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions leave 28 dead, Moscow-backed officials say       KYIV, Ukraine — Russia-installed officials in the partially occupied Ukrainian regions of Kherson and Luhansk said Ukrainian attacks left at least 28 people dead as Russia and Ukraine continued to exchange drone attacks overnight into Saturday. A Ukrainian attack Friday on the small town of Sadove in Ukraine's partially occupied Kherson region killed 22 and […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:53 AM Housing and identity: Questions about Mississauga's future as election looms       MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ana Chang has lived in Mississauga since the age of seven and is now raising her own children in the southern Ontario city that has seen rapid development over the last three decades. She loves her neighbourhood and the family friendly lifestyle in the municipality just west of Toronto, but worries her […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:41 AM Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for missing Irish Guards final rehearsal before king's parade       LONDON — Kate, the Princess of Wales, wished the Irish Guards good luck on their final rehearsal Saturday before the Trooping of the Colour parade in honour of the king's birthday. Kate, who has been recovering from cancer, apologized for not being there in her capacity as the guards' honorary colonel. "Being your colonel remains […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:34 AM Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash       SEATTLE —  William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic "Earthrise" photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968, was killed Friday when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state. He was 90. His son, retired […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:16 AM GUNTER: Job creation losing the race with Liberal immigration policy       The April jobs numbers from Statistics Canada made headlines: 90,000 new jobs where just 20,000 had been expected. For once, enough new jobs had been created to cover the vast number of immigrants the Liberals were letting in. Too bad the April figures didn't signal a trend. When May's numbers were released on Friday, Canada […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:09 AM Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack       At least 55 Palestinians were killed as heavy fighting continued around the sites in central Gaza

Toronto Sun Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Family friend is sidelined amid milestone celebration       DEAR ABBY: I have been friends for 20 years with a kind and caring woman, "Brenda." We always shared life moments, until recently. I thought of her children as my own. Her son got married (not in a formal or traditional wedding) and didn't want anyone there except his parents, siblings and a few friends. […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, June 8, 2024 2:00 AM Tim Dolighan cartoon, June 8, 2024       Tim Dolighan cartoon for June 8, 2024.

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:54 AM Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team       Caitlin Clark won't be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person, who provided the full roster to The Associated Press, spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday because no official announcement has been made. The decision was first reported by The Athletic. Clark does have some international experience […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:47 AM PGA Tour reports 'progress' without details in meeting with Saudi wealth fund leaders       The PGA Tour reported progress without details from a face-to-face meeting between its negotiating committee and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia as it tries to work toward a deal. "We want to get this right, and we are approaching discussions with careful consideration for our players, our fans, our partners and the game's […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:46 AM Man convicted for role in 2001 stabbing deaths of Dartmouth College professors released from prison       CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A man convicted for his role in the stabbing deaths of two Dartmouth College professors has been released from prison. James Parker was 16 at the time of his conviction stemming from the 2001 deaths of Half and Susanne Zantop in Hanover, New Hampshire. He was granted parole in April. Parker's […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:18 AM Russia puts former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko on its wanted list       Russia has put former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko on its wanted list, Russian state media reported, citing the Interior Ministry's database. Russian state news agency Tass said Tymoshenko was listed as wanted on unspecified criminal charges. She reportedly joins Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his predecessor, Petro Poroshenko, on the same list, which also […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:09 AM A local race in Nevada's primary could have implications for national elections in a key swing state       RENO, Nev. (AP) — The commission that oversees Nevada's second most populous county approved its new elections director earlier this year by a familiar split vote. The three votes in favor came from two Democrats and a moderate Republican, Clara Andriola. The votes against came from two Republican commissioners who have raised doubts about elections […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 8:35 AM How this Maryland pastor ended up leading one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation       CALVERTON, Md. (AP) — The Rev. Matthew L. Watley says it's not happenstance his suburban Maryland congregation, part of the historically Black African Methodist Episcopal denomination, landed at the top of a list of the fastest-growing churches in America. From hearing his call to ministry while dancing with his Step Afrika troupe in South Africa […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 7:56 AM A man shot by police in New Caledonia has died. The French Pacific territory remains restive       PARIS (AP) — A man shot by police in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia has died of his wounds, becoming the eighth victim of weeks of unrest prompted by changes to the voting law that Indigenous Kanaks fear will marginalize them and their push for independence. Police told investigators that armed men rammed […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 7:41 AM Netflix's recipe for success includes 'secret sauce' spiced with Silicon Valley savvy       LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) — Although its video streaming service sparkles with a Hollywood sheen, Netflix still taps its roots in Silicon Valley to stay a step ahead of traditional TV and movie studios. The Los Gatos, California, company, based more than 300 miles away from Hollywood, frequently reaches into its technological toolbox without viewers […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 7:33 AM Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for missing Irish Guards final rehearsal before king's parade       LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, wished the Irish Guards good luck on their final rehearsal Saturday before the Trooping of the Color parade in honor of the king's birthday. Kate, who has been recovering from cancer, apologized for not being there in her capacity as the guards' honorary colonel. "Being your colonel […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 7:17 AM A World War II veteran just married his bride near Normandy's D-Day beaches. He's 100, she's 96       CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, France (AP) — Together, the collective age of the bride and groom was nearly 200. But World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot Saturday inland of the D-Day beaches in Normandy, France. Their respective ages — he's 100, she's a […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:46 AM Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. At least 94 Palestinians are killed       The army said it rescued Noa Argamani, 25; Almog Meir Jan, 21; Andrey Kozlov, 27; and Shlomi Ziv, 40, in two locations in a daytime operation.

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 AM 'Bria Mack' creator 'disappointed' Bell cancelled Screen Award-winning show       TORONTO — The creator of "Bria Mack Gets a Life" says she's "disappointed" Bell Media cancelled her acclaimed series after just one season, and she questioned the broadcaster's promotion efforts and commitment to cultivating new stars. Toronto's Sasha Leigh Henry says she learned of the cancellation two weeks before her show claimed the best TV […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 AM Housing and identity: Questions about Mississauga's future as election looms       The Mississauga byelection for the positions of mayor and Ward 5 councillor will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024.

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:38 AM Attacks in Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions leave 28 dead, Moscow-backed officials say       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia-installed officials in the partially occupied Ukrainian regions of Kherson and Luhansk said Ukrainian attacks left at least 28 people dead as Russia and Ukraine continued to exchange drone attacks overnight into Saturday. A Ukrainian attack Friday on the small town of Sadove in Ukraine's partially occupied Kherson region killed 22 […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:32 AM Here are some key races to watch in the EU Parliament elections       BRUSSELS (AP) — It's easy to get overwhelmed by the EU elections. Voters are casting ballots in two dozen languages in 27 countries with scores of different campaign issues. So here's a look at some key places to watch in the June 6-9 elections for a new European Parliament. HUNGARY Long-serving Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor […]

G-Alt cp24.com Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:25 AM Mississauga collision leaves one driver with serious injuries - CTV News Toronto       A Peel Regional Police cruiser is seen in this undated photo. Bryann Aguilar. CP24.com Journalist. Follow |Contact. Published June 7, 2024 8:26 p.m. ...

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: Don't kill Ontario's wastewater testing plan       Saturday, June 8: It's a no-brainer to test for viruses, and Ottawa experts pioneered the technique here, says one reader. You can write to us at letetrs@ottawacitizen.com

Windsor Star Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:56 AM Windsor police arrest two in drug bust       The Windsor Police Service arrested two people in east Windsor early Friday morning after seizing almost $200,000 in illegal drugs. Shortly before 1 a.m. Friday, members of the Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DIGS) executed search warrants on a residence and vehicle in East Windsor. The searches followed a two-month investigation into a suspected drug […]

Windsor Star Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:52 AM TELUS investing $5 million in Windsor upgrades       TELUS announced Tuesday it is investing over $5 million in Windsor this year as part of a $24 billion investment to expand and improve its network infrastructure and operations across Ontario over the next five years. "At TELUS, we know that a reliable and powerful network is essential in keeping Ontarians connected to the people, […]

Windsor Star Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:50 AM Windsor Museum plans new exhibitions, free admission days in June       History enthusiasts in Windsor-Essex will find a wealth of opportunities to explore the region's rich culture throughout the month of June. Museum Windsor has launched its event schedule for the month, including new exhibitions, free admission days, and a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Art Windsor-Essex.  "Windsor has a unique and diverse history, and […]

Windsor Star Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:39 AM Sign of the times? Changes ahead for two longtime downtown Windsor bars       Barely a month after the city unveiled a seven-part plan to revive downtown Windsor, the owners of two of its longest-standing establishments are unsure if they'll stick around. Changes loom for Craft Heads Brewing Company and Phog Lounge — fixtures of downtown's music and arts community for 10 and 20 years, respectively. Both face rent […]

Ottawa Sun Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Let's go, Senators       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, June 8, 2024 8:05 AM Letters: Saskatoon city council candidates must address two key issues       Readers offer their opinions on the key issues in the upcoming Saskatoon city council election and bringing a gun into the Saskatchewan legislature building.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, June 8, 2024 8:00 AM Cuthand: Buffalo returning to Prairies revives First Nations traditions       The return of the buffalo is both spiritual and economic. At one time, the buffalo and the Indigenous people ruled the plains.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, June 8, 2024 7:00 AM Tank: Saskatoon candidate threat claims reveal pitfalls of anonymity       A Saskatoon resident has revealed an emailed threat that claims to have come from a group with Saskatchewan Party links trying to influence the civic election.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, June 8, 2024 7:00 AM Saskatoon home builders association prepares to fight high school land levy       A city-imposed charge of around $2,000 on new home builds has its roots in the province's 2018 decision to make cities pay for land used for high schools.

Regina Leader-Post Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:06 AM Letters: NDP should move on from irrelevant Harrison gun incident       'The public doesn't want to waste time on energy on expensive, irrelevant committee hearings. They want solutions to daily issues.' — Michael Lee

Regina Leader-Post Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:00 AM What other cities have renamed streets or landmarks in the name of reconciliation?       Closest to home, Saskatoon renamed John A. Macdonald Boulevard, while the most expensive change was Toronto's $12.7-million price tag to remove the name of Henry Dundas.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:04 AM Juhl: Are we raising a generation of whistleblowers?       We want our children to come to us with anything. Yet we don't always have the patience for tattletales.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 AM Inside the CFL: Trail-blazing Stingers coach inspired by her time with Alouettes       "We see things and handle things differently," says Émilie Pfeiffer-Badoux, as women become more involved in the CFL. "But you have to be in a place where people are willing to have a girl."

Montreal Gazette Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 AM Opinion: An ode to the No. 15 bus as it reaches the end of the line       Route along Ste-Catherine St. played a memorable role in my childhood as I developed my lifelong affection for downtown Montreal.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 AM Montreal weather: If you like rain, today will accommodate       Mainly cloudy with a 40-per-cent chance of showers in the morning. A few showers beginning near noon. Risk of a thunderstorm early in the evening.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 AM Robert Libman: Beware of stepping in Quebec's no-go language zone       The backlash against an MP's remarks about bilingualism — including a motion in the National Assembly — was appalling and predictable.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 AM Habs Mailbag: Time for Canadiens to make a swing-for-the-fences move?       Montreal's management and team owner Geoff Molson are aware that fans' patience with the rebuilding process will eventually run out.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 AM Josh Freed: Press 9 for an anglophone on the telephone       Why do we have to press 9 anyway? Why not another number? And why does a francophone still pick up?

Calgary Herald Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:12 AM Keenan: This is your male brain on trauma       A decade ago, Dutch psychiatrist Dr. Bessel van der Kolk wrote a landmark book on the neurobiology of trauma. It was called The Body Keeps the Score. You may have heard of it since it spent 245 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into 43 languages. In that now-classic […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, June 8, 2024 8:00 AM Calgary Herald letters, June 8: City can set example of diverting waste from landfills       Our esteemed city council imposed the single-use bylaw upon business owners to help keep single-use items out of the landfills. I applaud our council for their eco sense but question why they allow developers to bulldoze perfectly good doors, windows, appliances and functioning housing parts simply because it is cheaper than salvaging them. As I […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, June 8, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Fort Calgary rebrand scrubs important history of our city       I was a Fort Calgary Preservation Society board member for 14 years, from 2004 to 2018, and chair of the board for five years (2013 to 2018). Fort Calgary is a civic, provincial and national historic site, not because it is the confluence of two rivers, not because Indigenous peoples wandered here and set up […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, June 8, 2024 8:00 AM People power: Let's celebrate the Canada Disability Benefit       The recent federal budget commitment to the Canada Disability Benefit has left me with mixed feelings. On the one hand, I'm proud of what the disability community has accomplished in less than four years. Canada is now the only country in the world with a funded commitment to end disability poverty. On the other hand, […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, June 8, 2024 8:00 AM To win the battle against climate change, we need pre-emptive solutions like carbon capture       "Don't wait until you're thirsty to dig a well," Chinese philosopher Zhu Xi said some 800 years ago. When it comes to diseases and natural disasters, we generally accept that the smart thing is to focus on preparedness and pre-emptive planning. Whether it is COVID-19, cancer, earthquakes or tsunamis, prevention and early detection inarguably work […]

Calgary Sun Saturday, June 8, 2024 7:00 AM Letters, June 8, 2024: 'No sympathy for traitors'       Throw away the key After reading about some 24 people being named in a report saying they wittingly sought to aid the PRC in influencing the 2019 Canadian election, I would suggest that CSIS and RCMP do a deep dive on everyone named and work their way down from the PMO investigating others. Charges of […]

Vancouver Sun Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:00 AM Cartels and other crime groups are operating along the Canada-U.S. border: Expert       B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth lays out the most serious cross-border public safety issues in an exclusive interview.