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CTV News - Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:00 AM A downtown apartment for $1,200 a month? Here is one group's plan on how Toronto can rethink its vacant office space       A Canadian think-tank has a plan to keep young people from fleeing urban centres in search of more affordable accommodations.

CTV News - Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:30 AM GTA municipalities using goats to help manage invasive species       Some GTA municipalities, including Toronto and Mississauga, are turning to goats to help manage invasive species around wetlands.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:00 AM Prominent Vancouver lawyer accused of moving criminal cash dies before hearing        Vancouver lawyer Michael Bolton likely defended thousands of people over 50 years of practice. But in the end, he would not get a chance to defend himself.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:33 AM The latest on the global tech outage: Airlines rush to get back on track after IT disruption       Transport providers, businesses and governments on Saturday are rushing to get all their systems back online after long disruptions following a widespread technology outage.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:17 AM Gun-control group fears Liberals have 'abandoned' efforts on assault-style firearms       A prominent gun-control group fears the Liberal government has abandoned its commitment to enact a comprehensive ban on assault-style firearms, citing "no tangible progress" on key steps to fulfil the pledge.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:00 AM Social media prank could lead to charges after teens allegedly damage homes       A well-known childhood prank known as 'nicky nicky nine doors,' or 'ding dong ditch,' has escalated into a more serious game that could lead to charges for some Surrey, B.C. teens.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:46 AM Biden's ability to win back skeptical Democrats tested at a perilous moment for his campaign       Despite a week of campaign stops, interviews and a determined insistence he is the best candidate to confront Republican Donald Trump, U.S. President Joe Biden's efforts to revive his reelection bid and win over skeptical Democrats have done little to soften the push for him to exit the 2024 race.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:00 AM What Canadian dog owners need to know before crossing the border       Canadian pet owners visiting the United States will soon have to follow new rules, including requiring their dogs be microchipped.

Saturday, July 20, 2024 8:00 AM Roughriders' defence pivotal in beating Blue Bombers 19-9       The Riders' defence is earning a reputation as ballhawks by forcing turnovers.

Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:34 AM Jewish General Hospital physicians hail medical procedures for prostate cancer patients       The two procedures being used at the Jewish General are irreversible electroporation (IRE) as well as the high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU).

Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:40 AM ANALYSIS: While Liberals chase Carney, Conservatives crow about a blue-collar candidate       The Poilievre Conservatives have been busy aligning themselves with private sector unionized workers while the Liberals believe a central banker is a key to their success.

Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:00 AM Auto insurance premiums rising: Here's what you can do to trim the bill       Rising auto insurance premiums tied to stolen vehicles are affecting drivers even when they haven't been targeted themselves. Here's why and what you can do about it.

Saturday, July 20, 2024 5:00 AM N.S. girl saved by off-duty nurse when rogue wave pulled her out to sea       A nurse is being hailed a hero after her quick response saved the life of a 12-year-old who had been pulled out into the ocean by a rip current while enjoying a day at the beach.

Saturday, July 20, 2024 5:00 AM CrowdStrike outage, Toronto floods and Trump's VP pick: Top stories this week       Justin Trudeau is courting Mark Carney to join the government, Toronto was flooded and Trump has a new VP pick. Here are the top stories this week.

Saturday, July 20, 2024 4:00 AM The Paris Olympics are almost here. Here are 5 things to know       From new sports to the schedule, here are some of the most popular questions people in Canada have been asking on Google about the Paris Olympics.

Saturday, July 20, 2024 1:43 AM Roughriders' defence pivotal in beating Winnipeg Blue Bombers       The Roughriders ended the Blue Bombers short two-game win streak with a 19-9 victory on Friday in Regina.

Saturday, July 20, 2024 1:27 AM Redblacks add to winless Elks' misery with 20-14 win in Ottawa       Playing two games five days apart wasn't ideal, but the Ottawa Redblacks liked the end result after posting back-to-back wins over the Edmonton Elks with a 20-14 victory Friday night. The win allowed Ottawa to improve to 4-2 on the season and remain undefeated at TD Place. Things continue to spiral for the Elks who fell to...

Toronto Sun Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:00 AM BATRA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: Is there value in the 42% growth in Canada's public service in 9 years ?       WATCH BELOW: Over the nine years of the Justin Trudeau Liberal government the Canada civil service has seen a massive growth. Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra talks with political columnists Brian Lilley and Lorrie Goldstein about whether we are getting good value for the money. What kind of choices would Pierre Poilievre make? What do YOU […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:00 AM BATRA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: Who will replace Liberal minister O'Regan? Who would want to?       WATCH BELOW: The federal Liberal party seems to be volatile place to be a minister. Toronto Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra talks with Sun political columnists Brian Lilley and Lorrie Goldstein about how Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan won't be seeking re-election. Who would want to replace him? What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Son's family won't accommodate grandma when she visits       DEAR ABBY: My son and his family live six hours from me. I can afford the gas to drive there, but paying for a hotel room for two nights is beyond my means. My son is a stay-at-home dad of seven children. When I asked his wife if I could stay at their place, thinking […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, July 20, 2024 2:00 AM Tim Dolighan cartoon, July 20, 2024       Tim Dolighan

Toronto Sun Saturday, July 20, 2024 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Michelle       SUNshine Girl Michelle is a 5-foot-9, brown-eyed Capricorn. She loves hanging with friends and spending time with her daughter. Michelle posed for us in March 2018. (Stan Behal/Toronto Sun)

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:26 AM At least 6 dead and thousands without power as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least two people were killed and three more injured after a Russian missile strike on infrastructure in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, said Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said Saturday. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials confirmed that the death toll following a Russian strike Friday on the city of Mykolaiv, had risen to four. A […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:25 AM This is how Secret Service protection has changed for presidents over the years       WASHINGTON (AP) — During Abraham Lincoln's presidency, anyone could come to the White House and see him. Come they did: mothers looking to have their sons released from military service, wives urging that their husbands be freed from prison after resisting the draft, others who simply wanted to meet the president. "Some only wanted comfort […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:14 AM 13 Palestinians killed in central Gaza strikes as cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas grind on       DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — At least 13 people were killed in three Israeli airstrikes that hit refugee camps in central Gaza overnight into Saturday, according to Palestinians health officials, as cease-fire talks in Cairo appear to make progress. Among the dead in Nuseirat Refugee Camp and Bureij Refugee Camp were three children and one […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:09 AM Lightning strikes kill cattle, start fires in Greece during heat wave       THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Lightning strikes in northern Greece killed cattle and started fires during a dayslong heat wave affecting most of southern Europe. Several fires were reported near the city of Kozani, 450 kilometers (280 miles) north of Athens following a dry thunderstorm in the area, authorities said Saturday. Further north, near the Greek […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:00 AM Gun-control group fears federal Liberals have 'abandoned' efforts on assault-style firearms       A PolySeSouvient spokesperson expresses concern that 'we won't see these measures materialize in our lifetimes' as the clock ticks toward a federal election.

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:00 AM In Montreal, services for the vulnerable trigger backlash, but no easy solutions       MONTREAL — Officials in Montreal are struggling to get the public on board with the city's approach to treating people with severe addiction and homelessness, as those social crises become fodder for political attacks. In Montreal's St-Henri neighbourhood, a supervised consumption site that also provides transitional housing for homeless people with addiction or mental health […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 3:48 AM Malaysia honors a new king in coronation marked by pomp and cannon fire       KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Traditional pomp and cannon fire on Saturday marked the coronation of Malaysia's billionaire King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, who pledged to govern fairly during the five-year term he will serve under a unique rotating monarchy system. Sultan Ibrahim, 65, was sworn in on Jan. 31. Saturday's coronation at the national palace […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 3:47 AM Myanmar's civil war has seen a devastating increase in attacks on schools, researchers say       BANGKOK (AP) — An intensification of fighting in Myanmar's civil war has brought a sharp increase in destructive attacks on schools, a group that monitors armed conflict in the Southeast Asian nation said in a report Saturday. Myanmar Witness said the attacks have further strained Myanmar's already fractured school system, taking away education for millions […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 3:41 AM Turkish president dampens hopes for restarting talks on Cyprus' 50-year ethnic split       NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkey's president on Saturday put a damper on hopes for a quick resumption of talks to heal a half-century of ethnic division on Cyprus after reaffirming his support for a two-state deal that Greek Cypriots stubbornly dismiss as a non-starter. Speaking ahead of a military parade to mark the 50th anniversary […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 2:54 AM Bangladesh imposes strict curfew with a 'shoot-on-sight-order' following deadly protests       DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Police imposed a strict curfew with a "shoot-on-sight" order across Bangladesh as military forces patrolled parts of the capital Saturday after scores were killed and hundreds injured in clashes over the allocation of civil service jobs. The curfew began at midnight and was relaxed from noon to 2 p.m. for people […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 1:57 AM Alaska election officials to recalculate signatures for ranked vote repeal measure after court order       JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge on Friday disqualified numerous booklets used to gather signatures for an initiative that aims to repeal Alaska's ranked choice voting system and gave elections officials a deadline to determine if the measure still had sufficient signatures to qualify for the November ballot. The decision by Superior Court […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 1:42 AM 11 dead and dozens missing after a highway bridge in China crumbles in flooding and heavy storms       TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities say at least 11 people have died and 30 are missing in the partial collapse of a highway bridge in the northwest of the country following heavy storms and flooding. A similar number are missing in the southwest after dozens of houses were destroyed by storms. The official Xinhua […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 12:27 AM UN approves more transparent procedures for people and entities to get off its sanctions lists       UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved more transparent procedures Friday for the hundreds of individuals, companies and other entities who are subject to U.N. sanctions and want to get off the blacklists. The resolution, co-sponsored by Malta and the United States, also authorizes the establishment of a new informal working […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 12:24 AM Longtime US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who had pancreatic cancer, has died       Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, died in Houston Friday night with her family around her. […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, July 20, 2024 12:09 AM Trump returns to the campaign trail in Michigan with his new running mate, Vance, by his side       LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republican Donald Trump on Saturday will hold his first public campaign rally since he was injured in an assassination attempt, with an event in the battleground state of Michigan alongside his new running mate. The joint rally with Ohio Sen. JD Vance is the first for the pair since they became […]

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G-Alt cp24.com Friday, July 19, 2024 10:13 PM Skyler Weinand's Market Outlook - BNN Bloomberg       Skyler Weinand, chief investment officer at Regan Capital, joins BNN Bloomberg to share his outlook on the markets amid market uncertainty.

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:00 AM Today's letters: We need more safe cyclists and fewer bozos       Bicycle riders need some reminders on how to conduct themselves safely on our roads, readers write. Have your say by writing letters@ottawacitizen.com

Windsor Star Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:00 AM Reader letter: What it took to build 'the Gordie' bridge       Matty Moroun, owner of the Ambassador Bridge, tried to stop the Gordie Howe International Bridge every way he could. He tried to get American Republican lawmakers to vote to stop it. There was an election in Michigan and Moroun supported candidates who were against the Gordie. Republican candidate for governor Rick Snider was for it, […]

Ottawa Sun Saturday, July 20, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Vance an intriguing choice       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Regina Leader-Post Saturday, July 20, 2024 12:13 AM Saskatchewan Roughriders beat Winnipeg Blue Bombers 19-9 on Friday night       After suffering their first loss of the season a week prior, the Roughriders bounced back with a clean victory over the visiting Blue Bombers

Montreal Gazette Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:02 AM Join us in this awesome construction-holiday scavenger hunt       Everything is up to interpretation. We don't make the rules, you get to fight that out with your family.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:00 AM Josh Freed: I can relate to Joe Biden's verbal hiccups and memory lapses       But have no fear: I am still aware that I am not up to running the world.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:00 AM Older and facing homelessness, many for the first time in their lives       As Quebec's population ages and housing costs soar, a growing number of the elderly are finding themselves in the streets of Montreal and at emergency shelters.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:00 AM Montreal weather: Try to get an early start today       Mainly sunny with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon, then a 30-per-cent chance of showers late in the afternoon.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:00 AM Opinion: At the EMSB, fiscal responsibility is a must       The English Montreal School Board's parent commissioners raise concerns over comments by a candidate for board chair.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:00 AM Nuits d'Afrique, July 20, 2024: Critic's choice       Takana Zion performs tonight.

Calgary Herald Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:00 AM Varcoe: It's getting hot in Alberta with record amounts of natural gas being consumed to keep us cool       As the mercury rises, Alberta set a new summer record for power consumption on Wednesday, using 12,219 megawatts

Calgary Herald Saturday, July 20, 2024 1:03 AM Surge clinch playoff berth with victory over Alliance       Myles Dichter CEBL.ca The Calgary Surge are headed back to the post-season. A 90-80 home victory over the Montreal Alliance at the WinSport Event Centre on Friday secured the second-year club's spot in the playoffs. The Surge improved to 10-7 and extended their winning streak to four games. After falling to the Scarborough Shooting Stars […]

Calgary Sun Saturday, July 20, 2024 7:00 AM Letters, July 20, 2024: 'Perhaps the Calgary Stampede can now say thank you'       Wrong cause I am honoured that I was ordered by the City of Calgary to sacrifice my yard and garden to accommodate the water needs of the Calgary Stampede, which is the biggest water hog in the city.   Perhaps the Calgary Stampede can now say thank you for being a sacrificial lamb and replace […]