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CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 10:51 AM Higher speed limits are now in effect on stretches of 400-series highways in Ontario       Starting today, speed limits are now higher along a number of stretches of provincial highways, including Highway 401 and Highway 403.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 8:39 AM Video shows individuals running for safety after daytime shooting in downtown Hamilton       Hamilton police have released video footage showing a number of individuals running to safety after gunfire erupted in the city's downtown core on Wednesday afternoon.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:16 AM Ontario has agreed to pause work on Ontario Place pending court hearing, group says       A group fighting the redevelopment of Ontario Place says that the province has agreed to pause some work at the site pending a court hearing scheduled for next week.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 6:00 AM 'Just beginning:' Olivia Chow marks one year as Toronto's mayor       One year into taking office as Toronto's 66th mayor, Olivia Chow's daily itineraries tell the tale of stopping by nearly every festival in the city.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 12, 2024 10:41 AM 2 bodies believed to be from B.C. wash ashore Sable Island, N.S.       Nova Scotia RCMP say a boat containing the bodies of two people believed to be from British Columbia washed ashore the Sable Island National Park Reserve earlier this week.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 12, 2024 10:58 AM Poilievre says Trudeau a 'human pinata' at NATO, still won't commit to spending goal       Pierre Poilievre says NATO allies treated Prime Minister Justin Trudeau like a human pinata at the leaders' summit this week — but he still won't commit to the alliance's spending goal.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 12, 2024 6:39 AM Pressure building on Joe Biden to resign after Putin, Trump gaffes       Joe Biden remains defiant that he'll remain in the U.S. presidential race despite a disastrous debate performance that triggered a wave of calls for him to end his candidacy.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 12, 2024 11:39 AM A trucker found a 1-year-old boy alive on a Louisiana roadside after the child was abandoned amid storm Beryl, police say       A truck driver found a 1-year-old alive in a ditch off an interstate highway in Louisiana this week, a day after the boy's 4-year-old brother was found dead near the same freeway in what investigators think was a case of abandonment around the time tropical storm conditions hit the area, authorities said.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 12, 2024 11:41 AM Wolfville youth found dead after flash flood: N.S. RCMP       A youth who disappeared during a flash flood in Wolfville, N.S., Thursday night has died.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 12, 2024 8:55 AM Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez publicly list their house for sale       Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have added a tiny bit of fuel to the fire surrounding their marriage. Amid speculation that the pair are struggling in their relationship after marrying about two years ago, the couple has listed their 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom California home for sale.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, July 12, 2024 7:05 AM These Picassos prompted a gender war at an Australian gallery. Now the curator says she painted them       They were billed as artworks by Pablo Picasso, paintings so valuable that an Australian art museum's decision to display them in an exhibition restricted to women visitors provoked a gender discrimination lawsuit. The paintings again prompted international headlines when the gallery re-hung them in a women's restroom to sidestep a legal ruling that said men could not be barred from viewing them.

Friday, July 12, 2024 11:53 AM Manitoba tops overall performance in Canadian curling for 2023-24       It is pretty much understood Manitoba is a hotbed for curling in this country. And, on Friday, Curling Canada provided more tangible proof by announcing CurlManitoba captured the Member Association Cup for the 2023-24 season. This award goes to the province or territorial association that turns in the best overall performance in 15 National championship...

Friday, July 12, 2024 11:53 AM Trio of young suspects arrested after failed north Winnipeg carjacking       Three suspects between 16 and 18 years old are facing numerous charges in connection with an armed carjacking attempt Wednesday morning, Winnipeg police say.

Friday, July 12, 2024 11:47 AM Wilmot group seeking answers on farmland expropriation sees FOI requests denied       A group representing the landowners in connection with the Wilmot expropriation says it filed 21 freedom of information requests with Waterloo Region, which were mostly denied.

Friday, July 12, 2024 11:46 AM 1 dead, 2 missing after tourist helicopter crashes off Hawaiian coast       A single body was recovered shortly after the helicopter crash was reported to police, but two people are still missing.

Friday, July 12, 2024 11:44 AM 5 Ontario hunters fined for falsifying white-tailed deer tags       An investigation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry determined hunters used copies of tags or previously used tags on harvested deer.

Friday, July 12, 2024 11:43 AM How Project 2025 could upend Canada-U.S. relationship under Trump       Analysts say Trump's potential plans for changing how the U.S. government is staffed could have major implications for the "hidden wiring" behind the Canada-U.S. relationship.

Friday, July 12, 2024 11:22 AM Peterborough and area animal shelters face capacity crunch       Animal shelters in Peterborough, Northumberland County and Kawartha Lakes have all reported being over capacity with the number of animals up for adoption.

Friday, July 12, 2024 11:09 AM B.C. campfire ban to begin for almost entire province as 150 wildfires burn       The campfire ban is to try and mitigate as many human-caused wildfires as possible.

Friday, July 12, 2024 11:09 AM Jets agree to one-year deal with newly acquired defenceman Dylan Coghlan       Coghlan, 26, who came to the Jets in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes last week, inked a deal with an average annual NHL value of $775,000.

Friday, July 12, 2024 10:47 AM Machete-wielding man injures 4 people and a baby in Switzerland       Several tenants were wounded by the machete-wielding attacker as they tried to intervene and restrain the man until police arrived at the apartment building.

Toronto Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 11:45 AM U.K. police say human remains found in two suitcases are from two men       LONDON — Human remains found in two suitcases discovered near a bridge in the southwestern England city of Bristol are from two adult men, police said Friday. A manhunt for a man seen behaving suspiciously before the discovery Wednesday has widened. He is believed to have traveled from London earlier in the day, and London's […]

Toronto Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 11:43 AM Jewish advocates say details around investigation into human-rights chief murky       Prominent Jewish organizations have demanded the government reconsider the appointment

Toronto Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 11:37 AM Lead detective in Alec Baldwin case to testify, convicted armorer may be called in 'Rust' trial       SANTA FE, N.M. — The lead detective in the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust" is likely to be on the stand for most of Friday at Alec Baldwin 's involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico, as prosecutors try to cast the movie star as a reckless cavalier with […]

Toronto Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 11:06 AM First Nation launches constitutional challenge of 'offensive' Ontario mining law       'Ontario has granted thousands of mining claims on our land behind our backs'

Toronto Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 10:57 AM Poilievre says Trudeau a 'human pinata' at NATO, still won't commit to spending goal       Pierre Poilievre says NATO allies treated Prime Minister Justin Trudeau like a human pinata at the leaders' summit this week — but he still won't commit to the alliance's spending goal. The Conservative leader says Canada has lost its place on the international stage under the Liberal government, and Trudeau lectures the world without doing […]

Toronto Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 10:54 AM 'Inside Out 2' is Pixar's biggest movie ever       Pixar likely felt some joy this week as "Inside Out 2" became the animation studio's biggest film of all-time globally, surpassing the 2018 juggernaut "Incredibles 2" to snag the record. The new film, which opened over the June 14 weekend, crossed $1.251 billion in global ticket sales as of Tuesday, according to multiple reports. That […]

Toronto Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 10:53 AM Russian passenger jet crashes flying empty near Moscow, killing its crew of 3       MOSCOW — A Russian passenger jet crashed Friday while flying without passengers, killing its crew of three, officials said. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 went down in the Moscow region, according to Russian emergency officials. The authorities said the plane belonged to Gazprom Avia, a carrier owned by the Russian state-controlled natural gas giant Gazprom. They […]

Toronto Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 10:41 AM B.C. rejects Bonnie Henry report backing non-prescribed alternates to fentanyl, other drugs       The opposition BC Conservatives and BC United said she should lose her job

Toronto Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 10:39 AM 'Fly Me to the Moon' saved by Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum       What do you get when you cross "Apollo 13" with a Rock Hudson/Doris Day romantic comedy? Wait, why would you even try? "Fly Me to the Moon" is a platypus of a movie, and while it definitely has its charms, bizarro and otherwise, you may be more fascinated by the baling wire holding it together […]

Toronto Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 10:23 AM 'Longlegs' is the scariest movie of the year (so far) by a mile       Nerve-jangling and devilishly bleak, "Longlegs" is easily the front-runner for scariest movie of 2024. Set during the drab 1990s of Clinton-era America, the latest offering from writer-director Osgood "Oz" Perkins throbs with a bone-chilling sense of dread, a marvelous piece of supernatural horror wearing the skin of a serial killer thriller that weaves a lasting, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:52 AM Webb Space Telescope's latest cosmic shot shows pair of intertwined galaxies glowing in infrared       CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Webb Space Telescope has captured a pair of intertwined galaxies glowing in the infrared. The observatory operated by NASA and the European Space Agency photographed the two galaxies 326 million light-years away, surrounded by a blue haze of stars and gas. A light-year is 5.8 trillion miles. The pictures, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:48 AM Man charged in historical sexual assault at Richmond Hill church       A man from East Gwillimbury is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old multiple times at a church in Richmond Hill almost 10 years ago. York Regional Police said a victim came forward on June 6, 2024, claiming they had been sexually assaulted by the suspect on multiple occasions when they were 12 years […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:39 AM Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to return to the Wimbledon final       LONDON (AP) — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to return to the Wimbledon final as he seeks his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21. After a so-so opening set, Alcaraz transformed back into the energetic, attacking, crowd-pleasing force who already was the first teenager to […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:39 AM S&P/TSX composite up more than 150 points, U.S. stock markets also climb higher       TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 150 points in a broad-based rally, while U.S. stock markets also pushed higher in late-morning trading. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 163.79 points at 22,707.92. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 323.83 points at 40,077.58. The S&P 500 index was […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:35 AM Man charged in numerous break-and-enter, carjacking incidents in Scarborough       A 32-year-old man is facing numerous charges in connection with a series of carjackings and break-and-enter incidents in Scarborough back in May. Police say they were first called to the area of Lawrence Avenue East and Kennedy Road just before 6:30 a.m. on May 30 for reports of a carjacking. Investigators say a man wearing […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:29 AM Wildfire season close to 10-year average heading into the peak summer months       OTTAWA — Federal officials say rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl that has caused flash floods in the Maritimes is also lowering the risk of wildfires in eastern Canada. So far, this wildfire season is less severe than the record-setting year in 2023. But the risk is high in particular for B.C., Alberta, Yukon […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:29 AM 3 suspects arrested following break-in at Oakville auto dealership, police say       Police say they have arrested three suspects following a break-in at an auto dealership in Oakville last week. Around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, officers with Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to Budds' Subaru on South Service Road West near Highway 403 after an alarm was triggered at the dealership. The suspects fled […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:20 AM Actor Ashley Judd, a Democratic activist, adds her voice to those calling on Biden to leave the race       Actor Ashley Judd is adding her voice to calls for President Joe Biden to step aside from the presidential race following his performance in last month's debate, arguing that she worries he could lose to Republican Donald Trump in November. In an opinion piece for USA Today published on Friday, Judd called on Biden to […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:19 AM UK police say human remains found in 2 suitcases discovered in southwestern England are from 2 men       LONDON (AP) — Human remains found in two suitcases discovered near a bridge in the southwestern England city of Bristol are from two adult men, police said Friday. A manhunt for a man seen behaving suspiciously before the discovery Wednesday has widened. He is believed to have traveled from London earlier in the day, and […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:18 AM Ambulances diverted from McGill University superhospital after water main break       MONTREAL — A Montreal health network diverted ambulances from its facilities, including the Royal Victoria Hospital, and cancelled outpatient and surgical appointments after a water main break early Friday left its superhospital site without drinkable water. McGill University Health Centre says the "major aqueduct failure" early Thursday night has left all facilities without potable water […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:17 AM An Ohio mom was killed while trying to stop the theft of a car that had her 6-year-old son inside       COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio mother who tried to stop two men from stealing her car with her 6-year-old son inside was killed when the vehicle struck her. The boy was unharmed, police said, and no other injuries were reported. Alexa Stakely, 29, of Pickerington, was at an apartment complex in Columbus to pick […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:13 AM Longtime Lotto Max players from Milton win $50M jackpot       Longtime partners and lottery players Laurene Shail and Doltan Hawk have hit the jackpot. The couple from Milton are Ontario's newest millionaires after winning the $55 million Lotto Max jackpot from the June 14, 2024, draw. Shail and Hawk, who have been together for 25 years and started playing the jackpot when it was first […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:11 AM Putin signs bill increasing income taxes for the wealthy in Russia       MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday endorsed a bill that raises income taxes for the rich, part of efforts to help fill government coffers during the fighting in Ukraine. Putin signed the bill into law two days after it was approved by both houses of parliament. The legislation, which envisages a progressive […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:07 AM Canada has slim chance of beating Uruguay at Copa America: analyst       All eyes will be on the soccer pitch on Saturday, as Team Canada's men's soccer team is vying for a win against Uruguay at Copa America to capture third place in the tournament.

CityNews Toronto Friday, July 12, 2024 11:05 AM Stop & Shop closing 32 underperforming grocery stores in the Northeast       Stop & Shop said Friday it will close 32 underperforming grocery stores in the Northeast U.S. by the end of the year. The chain, which is owned by the Dutch supermarket company Ahold Delhaize, said it will close 10 stores in New Jersey, eight stores in Massachusetts, seven stores in New York, five stores in […]

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Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 12, 2024 10:44 AM Bluesfest Day 7: The Offspring caps off a night of mud, moshing and madness       A night originally devoted to Neil Young and Crazy Horse—until an illness forced their cancellation—turned into an evening of pop-punk fun.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 12, 2024 6:30 AM Pellerin: Diagolon debacle — be wary of political extremists at all levels       At this point, you may be wondering, 'Is it me, or is there a noticeable increase in run-ins with unsavoury activists?'

Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 12, 2024 6:30 AM Nasrallah: In defence of golf, despite its frustrations       'Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose,' said Winston Churchill. He was wrong.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 12, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: Government travel costs should be put in context       Friday, July 12: The spending may seem high but it often makes sense, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 12, 2024 4:00 AM Deachman: Ottawa woman living in a canoe says it's the safest place for her       For more than a month, Frances DeSilva has slept in her craft on the Rideau Canal.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, July 12, 2024 4:00 AM Swimming for Amelia: Mom to tow disabled daughter in Bring on the Bay       "You can't treat them like bubble babies because then they would have no quality of life at all," says Amelia's mother, Anne Griffith.

Windsor Star Friday, July 12, 2024 11:31 AM With training camp closing fast, Walters anxious to put plan in place for Spitfires       While the work appears to be done, it's really just beginning. Less than seven weeks until the start of training camp, new head coach Greg Walters has a lot he wants to accomplish before camp starts. "I'm so hungry to get going," Walters said. "There's a lot of work to do. I want to see […]

Windsor Star Friday, July 12, 2024 11:30 AM Windsor police arrest six suspects in a crackdown on intimate partner violence       Windsor police arrested six people this week during a "round up" of domestic violence suspects.  Police said the operation targeted people with outstanding warrants for intimate partner violence (IPV) offences.  The Windsor Police Service's Special Victims, Problem-Oriented Policing, and Emergency Services units conducted searches throughout the city to execute the warrants.  The suspects were all […]

Windsor Star Friday, July 12, 2024 11:27 AM Local roundup: St. Clair women's basketball gets big addition in La Rocque       The St. Clair Saints women's basketball team is sizing up. The Saints announced former University of Windsor Lancer Jayden La Rocque will be joining the team for the 2024-25 OCAA season. A Sarnia native, the six-foot-two LaRocque, who can play centre or forward, last played for the Lancers in 2021-22. "At six-foot-two, Jayden will give […]

The Province Friday, July 12, 2024 9:00 AM B.C. Lions: Sean Whyte's sights set on playing longer than Lui Passaglia did       "What was he — 46 when he retired? I'm going to try it," said the 38-year-old Whyte, who's in the best stretch of his own 15-year CFL career right now

The Province Friday, July 12, 2024 9:00 AM CFL fan's Guinness record attempt needs to become a tradition       Winnipeg's Chris Tymofichuk is attempting to break at record set by Surrey's Bobby Dubeau for quickest nine-game CFL game attendance, but it's not about the record anymore.

Ottawa Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Trudeau failing military       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, July 12, 2024 9:26 AM Canada Revenue Agency order to seize Saskatchewan money unusual, say experts       REGINA — Legal experts say the federal government has taken an extraordinary step in trying to take $28 million from Saskatchewan's bank account for not paying carbon levy money, a case that was being argued in court Friday. Rory Gillis, an assistant professor at Western University specializing in tax law and federalism, said it's the […]

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, July 12, 2024 8:03 AM Opinion: Saskatchewan needs solution to crisis of dismal productivity       Saskatchewan's two main political parties need to offer solutions to low productivity and tax reform appears to be an idea worth pitching.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, July 12, 2024 8:00 AM Shakespeare on the Sask. premiere wrestles with the Bard       Done/Undone, by Canadian playwright Kate Besworth, invites audiences to engage with Shakespeare while taking him off his pedestal.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, July 12, 2024 8:00 AM Enjoy the summer heat: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, July 12-14       Take in Indigenous art making, a travelling outdoor dance show, historic tours around town, a downtown sidewalk sale and a British car show.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, July 12, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Saskatchewan posts fake surplus while adding to debt       Saskatchewan's government has claimed it managed a small surplus in its last budget, but it did so by adding more than $700 million in debt.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, July 12, 2024 9:00 AM Five things to do this weekend in Regina (July 12-14)       The Regina fringe festival, among other local events, offers a wide range of entertainment options for those who don't make the trip to Craven.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, July 12, 2024 9:00 AM Nuclear energy could be a big part of Saskatchewan's future: U of R researcher       "I think it's something to be excited about," says Arthur Situm, the Canada Research Chair in small modular reactor safety and licensing at the University of Regina.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, July 12, 2024 8:00 AM Mandryk: Hard for Moe to ignore volume of departing Sask. Party MLAs       There's enough ex-Sask. Party MLAs around that — if they were to run and win back their old seats — they could form their own government.

National Observer Friday, July 12, 2024 5:10 AM Poilievre pitches firebrand conservatism to First Nation leaders. Will they be convinced?        If Pierre Poilievre wants to become Prime Minister, then he still needs to educate himself about First Nation Peoples, says a former Chief.

National Observer Friday, July 12, 2024 5:10 AM 'A long time coming' B.C. joins other coastal regions with Coastal Marine Strategy       In a provincial first, British Columbia announced a comprehensive vision co-developed with First Nations to improve management of shared marine resources.

National Observer Friday, July 12, 2024 5:10 AM Olympic sponsors must lead in decarbonization, not use the Games for greenwashing        Sadly, the 2024 Paris Olympics Games fall well short of being as green as they could be. Its partnership with Toyota is a big reason why.

National Observer Friday, July 12, 2024 5:10 AM First Nation challenges nuclear waste decision in federal court       A First Nation concerned about approval of a nuclear waste disposal facility near the Ottawa River was before federal court this week to challenge the decision.

National Observer Friday, July 12, 2024 5:10 AM Fish harvesters help research rising acidity of oceans        Scientific research is expanding along the B.C. coast to better understand the effects of ocean acidification, and how to respond. The B.C.-based Tula Foundation recently announced 11 grant recipients will be working on the problem locally.

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 12, 2024 11:15 AM The Right Chemistry: Concerns about smoked foods heat up       Smoke contains compounds that have been shown to cause changes in DNA that can lead to cancer. But what about liquid smoke?

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 12, 2024 10:08 AM Quebec construction companies have less difficulty recruiting labour       The labour shortage has been easing continuously since spring 2022, the CCQ says.

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 12, 2024 7:39 AM Ambulances diverted, MUHC appointments cancelled after major water-main break       The Glen site of the MUHC has no potable water. Patients with appointments are asked not to go to the site.

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 12, 2024 7:24 AM No suspects, injuries after gunfire reported near downtown Montreal       Bullet holes were discovered by Montreal police on the facade of a business at Wellington and Peel Sts.

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 12, 2024 7:14 AM Alouettes suffer first loss of season, lose starting quarterback Fajardo to injury       Montreal is no longer undefeated following its 37-18 humbling defeat to the Argos before 18,088 Molson Stadium spectators.

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 12, 2024 6:57 AM Montreal weather: Partly sunny with a chance of you being fed up with rain       While the showers will continue into Saturday, the only flooding you'll see on Sunday is a flood of sunshine.

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 12, 2024 6:00 AM Toula Drimonis: If we are silent about sexual assault, we are complicit       News that Alice Munro's daughter was left to fend for herself after her stepfather abused her is shocking and sad, but not surprising.

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 12, 2024 6:00 AM Nuits d'Afrique, July 12, 2024: Critic's choice       Los Gaiteros de Ovejas perform tonight.

Montreal Gazette Friday, July 12, 2024 6:00 AM Montreal says sewer system can't handle rainfall like it saw this week       The city and its residents must act now to adapt to intense rainstorms, because climate change makes these events more frequent and intense.

Calgary Herald Friday, July 12, 2024 11:49 AM Calgary Stampede roundup, July 12: Final weekend of Stampede | Attendance could surpass all-time record | Who's on stage today       Everything you need to know about the 2024 Calgary Stampede

Calgary Herald Friday, July 12, 2024 11:19 AM Calgary police asking the public to help identify three suspects in June assault       The Calgary Police Service is asking the public's help in identifying three men believed to be responsible for a June assault at a convenience store in downtown Calgary. On Friday, June 28 at approximately 11:45 p.m., police were called to a Circle K located at 528 Fourth Ave S.W. for reports of a physical altercation […]

Calgary Herald Friday, July 12, 2024 10:13 AM Farkas: Rain or shine, Mount Assiniboine must be seen to be believed       It's not the most fit, stubborn, or daring hikers who see the best views and get to share the story; when all is said and done, it's the most flexible. Day 1 – 18 km To get to Mount Assiniboine on foot, you have two options – to approach from Sunshine Village to the north […]

Calgary Herald Friday, July 12, 2024 9:57 AM Two-alarm fire in Calgary scrapyard takes hours to fight, smoke visible throughout the city       Calgary fire crews responded to a large fire at a scrapyard Thursday evening, noticing the smoke from the blaze as crews were leaving the station to tend to it. At approximately 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, 911 calls started coming in regarding a fire at a Calgary metal recycling yard located at the 3400 block of […]

Calgary Herald Friday, July 12, 2024 9:35 AM Slow travel: A French float through Champagne       I push out the night's cobwebs with a cup of coffee, sitting on the sundeck of our elegant barge, while watching the sun peak above the trees that hedge France's Marne River. A wispy mist rises from the warm water like dragon's breath; it swirls and drifts, dancing in the morning light. The engine of […]

Calgary Herald Friday, July 12, 2024 9:19 AM Stampede Music Picks for July 12       Who: Noah Cyrus, Coca-Cola Stage, 8 p.m. Miley's kid sister followed a similar path, arriving on the scene as a precocious child actress/singer before maturing into an angsty young singer-songwriter in her own right. The Grammy-nominated artist released her first full-length, The Hardest Part, in 2022 and was in the spotlight earlier this year with […]

Calgary Herald Friday, July 12, 2024 8:00 AM Brookman: As Stampede party wraps up, serious issues demand attention       It is time for the next generation of leaders, and hopefully we have prepared them for the task ahead

Calgary Herald Friday, July 12, 2024 8:00 AM Letters to the editor: Where are our tax dollars being spent?       We as taxpayers ask for the basics in providing you our tax dollars. We ask for water. Garbage collection. Roads and their maintenance. We ask for stormwater maintenance — as part of our taxes, not as a separate line item. We do not ask for artwork or hockey arenas, where the majority of Calgarians do […]

Calgary Herald Friday, July 12, 2024 7:00 AM A New Millennium — the Stampede Evolution Continues       The Calgary Stampede has long been a part of this city's history. In recognition of this year's event, we're sharing archival photo highlights and and events of note from tdecades of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. This instalment: The Stampede in the 2000s. CHRONOLOGY OF THE CALGARY STAMPEDE IN THE 2000s 2000: The Roundup […]

Calgary Herald Friday, July 12, 2024 7:00 AM Varcoe: 'Something's wrong with this market' — private firms look to leave province as 'auto insurance crisis' roils Alberta       As bills for motorists have risen in recent years, Alberta's auto insurance system has been under an intense spotlight

Calgary Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 7:00 AM Letters, July 12, 2024: 'Time winding down on Trudeau'       Can't afford Trudeau We have another year left of Justin Trudeau being in power before we can throw him out the door, unless a miracle happens. How much more damage can he do to Canada and the economy in the time period is beyond belief. His if-it-moves-tax-it policies only drive Canadians to the brink of […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 11:10 AM Traffic Alert: Some B.C. Ferries sailings to Nanaimo cancelled Friday morning       Some sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay have been cancelled because of mechanical issues.

Vancouver Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 10:20 AM Opening of new outdoor pool in Coquitlam delayed until next year       The city is offering free or reduced admission at other amenities this summer because of the delay.

Vancouver Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 9:00 AM Latest air conditioning issue at The Bay may fracture relationships with customers, says retail expert       Stores in downtown Vancouver, Coquitlam and Surrey remain closed due to what The Bay said was a strain on the stores' heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Vancouver Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 9:00 AM Quick transport saves B.C. horse and foal 'hanging by a thread'       An animal emergency on the Sunshine Coast highlights B.C.'s vet shortage.

Vancouver Sun Friday, July 12, 2024 9:00 AM Where to eat breakfast in Metro Vancouver? A restaurant review roundup       Looking for the best breakfast in Metro Vancouver? Let food critic Mia Stainsby guide you.