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CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 6:47 AM
     Next time the Toronto Maple Leafs play a hockey game, star centre Auston Matthews will have a 'C' on his jersey. Matthews, 26, was named the team's new captain in a press conference on Wednesday. He takes over from John Tavares, who had held the captaincy since 2019.
CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 5:27 AM
     Cities and towns across Ontario saw at least 1,400 homeless encampments in their communities last year, according to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, which is asking the province for guidance on how to handle them, as well as more help to house and support people.
CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:52 AM
     Mississauga Fire says they are continuing to investigate the cause of a blaze that broke out in front of the Hazel McCallion Central Library early Wednesday morning.
CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 6:23 AM
     George Springer knew he was going to be ejected for arguing after a replay call. That didn't stop the Toronto Blue Jays outfielder from showing his frustration.
CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 6:32 AM
     Kevin Gausman tossed seven shutout innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 10th home run since the All-Star break and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1 on Tuesday night.
CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 6:53 AM
     The Toronto Raptors will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 12 in their opening game of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup in-season tournament.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, August 14, 2024 8:59 AM
     At 58 meters tall - just a little taller than the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but with considerably more heft - the St. Pauli bunker in Hamburg, Germany, has dominated the city skyline for just over 80 years.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:40 AM
     Feeling your life lacks purpose or personal growth may be putting you at risk for cognitive impairment in later life, according to a new study.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:27 AM
     The ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers are one step closer to understanding how the famous stone circle was created.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, August 14, 2024 6:57 AM
     Ukrainian forces pushed on with their major cross-border advance into Russia's Kursk region for a second week Wednesday, claiming that they took more ground, captured more Russian prisoners and destroyed a bomber in attacks on military airfields.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, August 14, 2024 6:23 AM
     George Springer knew he was going to be ejected for arguing after a replay call. That didn't stop the Toronto Blue Jays outfielder from showing his frustration.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:57 AM
     A number of 7-Eleven stores may be set to close in the long-time Slurpee capital of the world.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:04 AM
     Ernesto strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday as it dropped torrential rain on Puerto Rico and left nearly half of all clients in the U.S. territory without power as it threatened to strengthen into a major storm en route to Bermuda.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:56 AM
     As families and educators prepare for a return to classrooms, community organizations in Regina say school supplies are in high demand.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:51 AM
     The five incidents took place between Aug. 21 and Sept. 15, 2023, at two businesses in Selkirk. Police said in each case, a man armed with a knife demanded money.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:48 AM
     Auston Matthews, who is 26, becomes the 26th captain in franchise history, replacing John Tavares in the role as the on-ice leader for the Maple Leafs.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:44 AM
     Winnipeg police say they're searching for a pair of suspects after a man was stabbed on a bus Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:39 AM
     'I have a responsibility to get to the bottom of it, and I will,' Marc Miller told reporters.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:28 AM
     Nasittuq Corporation, which operates several Arctic radar sites for the Canadian government, called the fatal polar bear attack a 'tragic incident.'
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:20 AM
     The con involves shady contractors taking payment, but then doing deliberately low-quality work — or none at all.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:12 AM
     The Court of Appeal of Quebec issued a statement Monday confirming the death of Delisle, who had presided on the province's highest court from 1992 until he retired in 2009.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:50 AM
     The training program will involve six universities and other several partners as they collaborate to prepare trainees ahead of the next pandemic. It's slated to run until 2030.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:00 AM
     Just before 7 a.m., the Global One News helicopter spotted at least seven police vehicles in the area of 15th Avenue and 54th Street Northwest. 
Toronto Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:48 AM
     TORONTO — Scotiabank's 1832 Asset Management has further cut its holdings in Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems Ltd. as the bank has faced calls to divest over the war in Gaza. 1832 Asset Management reported in its latest filings it had cut its stake by more than 40 per cent from the previous quarter to […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:29 AM
     OTTAWA — The Crown says two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers were strategizing as part of a team to gridlock downtown Ottawa from almost the beginning of the protest. The criminal trial of Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is hearing closing arguments this week. They're co-accused of mischief, intimidation and counselling others to break the law, […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:16 AM
     Auston Matthews is the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Former captain John Tavares handed off the captaincy of the storied franchise to Matthews at a media conference on Wednesday morning. Matthews becomes the 26th captain in franchise history. "I'm incredibly humbled to be named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs," Matthews said in a […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:10 AM
     WASHINGTON (AP) — The ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers are one step closer to understanding how the famous stone circle was created. The unique stone lying flat at the center of the monument was brought to the site in southern England from near the tip of northeast Scotland, researchers […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:01 AM
     The government has given drug users everything that they want, but at a nightmarish cost
Toronto Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:59 AM
     WATCH BELOW as the Sun's political columnist Brian Lilley says Poilievre lets Canadians know how tough he will be on immigration while Trudeau remains soft on the issue. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 
Toronto Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:56 AM
     MONTREAL — Jacques Delisle, a retired Quebec judge who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his wife's shooting death, has died at age 89. The Court of Appeal of Quebec issued a statement Monday confirming the death of Delisle, who had presided on the province's highest court from 1992 until he retired in 2009. Delisle spent […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:33 AM
     TORONTO — Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a net return of 1.0 per cent in its first quarter, helped by its investments in public equities and across private asset classes. The pension fund manager finished the quarter ended June 30 with $646.8 billion in net assets, up from $632.3 billion at the […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:27 AM
     There's an old saying "don't meet your heroes" but for TV creator, showrunner Bill Lawrence, it was a dream come true. Lawrence's new series "Bad Monkey" for Apple TV+, premiering Wednesday, is based on a novel by Carl Hiaasen, one of his favorite authors. "I started reading Carl Hiaasen books when I was 15-years-old. There's […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:20 AM
     'It's been a long while since I think George Clooney has drawn anybody to an audience,' Pulp Fiction filmmaker said last year
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:53 AM
     CHURCH POINT, N.S. — Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he plans to look into whether the man accused of plotting a terror attack in Toronto should have his Canadian citizenship revoked. Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi, 62, and his son Mostafa Eldidi, 26, were arrested in Richmond Hill, Ont., and face nine terrorism charges including conspiracy […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:50 AM
     DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A top Hamas official said the Palestinian militant group is losing faith in the United States' ability to mediate a cease-fire in Gaza ahead of a new round of talks scheduled for this week amid mounting pressure to bring an end to the 10-month-old war with Israel. Osama Hamdan told The […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:49 AM
     CALGARY — Parkland Corp.'s largest shareholder says it is taking legal action against the company in light of what it calls an attempt by Parkland to insulate its board of directors and CEO from accountability. Simpson Oil, which is based in the Cayman Islands, escalated its months-long dispute with Calgary-based Parkland on Monday. Simpson, which […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:45 AM
     TORONTO — Scotiabank's 1832 Asset Management has further cut its holdings in Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems Ltd. as the bank has faced calls to divest over the war in Gaza. 1832 Asset Management reported in its latest filings it had cut its stake by more than 40 per cent from the previous quarter to […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:38 AM
     MOSCOW (AP) — A U.S. citizen is facing criminal assault charges in Russia after allegedly attacking a police officer in a Moscow hotel, Russian news agencies reported Wednesday. The reports cited Russia's Investigative Committee as saying the American became abusive after being asked to show his documents at an upscale hotel on Monday evening. The […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:34 AM
     TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up in late-morning trading helped by broad-based strength on the Toronto market, while U.S. stock markets put in a mixed showing. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 35.03 points at 22,653.21. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 104.50 points at 39,870.14. The S&P 500 […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:29 AM
     LONDON (AP) — On the 10th day, after creating the mountain goat, elephants, pelicans, a rhinoceros and a gorilla, among other animals, Banksy rested. The elusive street artist's menagerie that appeared around London over nine consecutive days apparently came to a conclusion after a final mural surprised staff who arrived early to feed the animals […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:27 AM
     WHITEHORSE — The company that owns the gold mine where a failure led to a massive release of cyanide-contaminated ore says it plans to oppose an application by the Yukon government seeking the appointment of a receiver over the firm and its property. A statement from Victoria Gold says it has been served with an […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:18 AM
     RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — More than 24 hours after a prisoner serving a life sentence for murder escaped from a transport van, the local sheriff said Wednesday that they have "no concrete leads" on his whereabouts. Ramone Alston, 30, escaped from the van on Tuesday as it arrived at the UNC Gastroenterology hospital in Hillsborough, […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:09 AM
     NEW YORK (AP) — If you've noticed that you're paying more than before for the same amount of groceries, you're not the only one. Inflation is easing, but grocery prices are still high — up 21%, on average, since inflation started to surge more than three years ago. Unlike some other items, you can't just […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:04 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs formally announced Auston Matthews as the 26th captain in team history on Wednesday, with now-former captain John Tavares expressing his unequivocal support in passing the torch to one of the league's superstars. The Maple Leafs made the announcement at a press conference in Toronto, where Matthews — the first American to […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:02 AM
     WASHINGTON (AP) — The ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers are one step closer to understanding how the famous stone circle was created. The unique stone lying flat at the center of the monument was brought to the site in southern England from near the tip of northeast Scotland, researchers […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:35 AM
     COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio police officer will be in court Wednesday to face charges in the shooting of Ta'Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother who was killed after being accused of shoplifting. Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb is charged with murder, involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault in the death of Young and […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:26 AM
     MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Turnout in Wisconsin's election Tuesday was the highest in 60 years for a presidential year partisan primary, with over 26% of the state's voting-age population casting ballots, based on unofficial results. The election was marked by voters rejecting two constitutional amendments that sought to limit the governor's power to spend money […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:17 AM
     MONTREAL — Jacques Delisle, a retired Quebec judge who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his wife's shooting death, has died at age 89. The Court of Appeal of Quebec issued a statement Monday confirming the death of Delisle, who had presided on the province's highest court from 1992 until he retired in 2009. Delisle spent […]
G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:22 AM
     A construction worker trapped in a trench in Etobicoke has died, Toronto police said.
G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:52 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to hand the captain's "C" to superstar centre Auston Matthews.
G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:28 AM
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G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:27 AM
     A new poll is highlighting the pressure the cost of post secondary education in Canada is placing on students. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more ...
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:37 AM
     Ottawa police say an investigation has deemed the death of a person found in the Rideau Canal to be not suspicious. Police were called to the 100 block of Rideau Street shortly before 5 a.m. Monday after a dead person was found in the water. Ottawa police central criminal investigations section were assigned to the […]
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:07 AM
     The defence elected to call no evidence or witnesses to testify.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:00 AM
     It would be reasonable for Canada to demand that Israel stop all bombing and mass attacks once all hostages have been released, a reader writes. You can write us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:00 AM
     With such distressing numbers, Ottawa needs a dedicated traffic police force, one could argue.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, August 14, 2024 4:00 AM
     Erin O'Neil took her own life last month as she faced eviction from her Hintonburg apartment.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, August 14, 2024 4:00 AM
     National Defence noted Trenton was already the hub for existing air-mobility operations and was home to the squadron that would be flying the Husky aircraft as well as the training squadron for those supporting the fleet.
Windsor Star Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:13 AM
     Financial sextortion is on the rise across Canada and the trend is leading to a public safety crisis, especially for youth and young adults, including those in the Windsor area. With a 50 per cent increase in reports of extortion in Windsor and Amherstburg — 83 cases in 2023 compared to 55 reported cases in […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:58 AM
     Billions of dollars of roads, bridges and other hard infrastructure surround Windsor's urban dwellers — why not add to some of that a more artful purpose? 'Activating the Commons: community engagement through public art' is the title of a public discussion in downtown Windsor on Thursday that explores "ways public infrastructure can be activated through […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:52 AM
     After Windsor and Essex County added nearly as many people in 2023 as it had in the previous two decades combined, this historic pace of population expansion appears to only be accelerating in 2024. "It's pretty explosive growth," said Workforce WindsorEssex CEO Justin Falconer. Statistics Canada reports the region welcomed 31,958 people in 2023, to […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, August 14, 2024 8:10 AM
     A 19-year-old driver is facing charges after LaSalle Police stopped a vehicle travelling more than double the speed limit Tuesday morning.  Police say they clocked the vehicle travelling 138 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.   The male driver faces a charge of stunt driving. His vehicle was seized for 14 days and his driver's […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:00 AM
     By: Deep Saini My McGill University convocation speech is interrupted by a shout from the back of the audience: "Shame on you, Saini! Listen to your students!" Similar shouts have been heard at campus protests across the country since Oct. 7, 2023, becoming louder with the appearance of encampments. They seek to coerce universities into […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:00 AM
     Re: Despite opposition, mayor says higher density housing 'makes sense' along upgraded South Windsor road (July 31) I appreciate Mayor Dilkens' support for higher-density development along transit corridors, particularly with the Cabana Road widening and the addition of active transportation infrastructure. Many of us look forward to improving hazardous roads like Walker Road, which is […]
The Province Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:01 AM
     Terms and conditions can come with significant liabilities and limitations
Ottawa Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 5:00 AM
     Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:45 AM
     "We managed to come together and had a heck of a fun summer, and I think we made it a lot of fun for the city of Saskatoon as well."
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:38 AM
     The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation has ordered the evacuation of the community of Sandy Bay.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, August 14, 2024 8:00 AM
     Alberta's success with oil royalty revenues should provide the model for fixing Saskatchewan's incoherent approach to potash resources royalties.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, August 14, 2024 8:00 AM
     Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe claims in a recent ad that an NDP government will 'crash' the economy, which reflects poorly on his own record.
Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:56 AM
     In this week's episode of the Rider Rumblings podcast, Taylor Shire and Darrell Davis discuss everything from the CFL Command Centre to Trevor Harris returning to the lineup
Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, August 14, 2024 8:17 AM
     The provincial government has taken issue with a judge's characterization of driving as a "right," according to recently filed court documents.
Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, August 14, 2024 8:00 AM
     A group representing senior hockey teams was told REAL's new board was not informed about the agreement
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, August 14, 2024 10:40 AM
     The province wants the Criminal Code modified so health professionals administering advanced MAID aren't committing a criminal offence.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:23 AM
     The 44-year-old father's life was turned upside down when he contracted COVID in 2020, just days after starting a job at a long-term care home.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:43 AM
     Police received a call about an assault with a weapon in a park near Berri and Viger Sts. around 12:20 a.m.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:21 AM
     Special weather statements were issued for a large portion of southern Quebec as the province recovers from Friday's record rainfall.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, August 14, 2024 6:00 AM
     The customary advice to wait 30 minutes before hitting the water after a meal is well-meaning but misses the mark.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, August 14, 2024 5:00 AM
     The lower North Shore, Eastern Townships and Rouyn-Noranda have seen a significant drop in the number of English speakers, a new study says.
Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:45 AM
     It was just over a year ago when Meghan Patrick turned to fellow Canadian expat Terri Clark for advice. It was the pep talk that the Canadian singer-songwriter needed and Clark was the right person to deliver it. Patrick was at a low point professionally. COVID-19 seemed to derail much of the considerable momentum she […]
Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 14, 2024 8:46 AM
     OTTAWA – The Crown is expected to continue its closing arguments today in the trial for "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. The two are on trial for their roles in launching the demonstrations that seized downtown Ottawa for nearly three weeks in early 2022. Lich and Barber are charged with mischief, intimidation […]
Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 14, 2024 8:00 AM
     This spring, the Alberta Association of Physiotherapy attended an Alberta government summit on insurance reform, focused on reducing Albertans' high auto premiums (some of the highest in the country). While affordability is a critical issue, the debate has largely been driven by representatives of lawyers and insurance companies, overlooking evidence on the effect of potential […]
Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:00 AM
     On this date, August 14, in history: In 1040, King Duncan of Scotland was murdered by Macbeth, who became king and ruled for 17 years. In 1811, Paraguay declared its independence. In 1814, British General Sir Gordon Drummond's forces were repulsed in a night attack against the American garrison at Fort Erie. In 1848, a […]
Calgary Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:01 AM
     Olympians made us proud Saying 'thank you' to Canada's athletes, their families, support staff and everyone else who helped them reach for the podium in Paris, doesn't suffice. There's a reason the first three letters in the word CANADA define who and what we are. You took those three letters to heart and made us […]
Calgary Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:00 AM
     To truly undo the NDP tax hikes, Smith should replace Alberta's current multi-bracket PIT system with a single rate of 8%, which would be the lowest provincial rate in Canada and one of the lowest top combined PIT rates in North America. The change would help restore Alberta's tax advantage...
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:26 AM
     The blaze broke out on the second floor of the building located on West 7th Avenue
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:32 AM
     Arena rock legend Robert Plant and star bluegrass artist Alison Krauss make great music together
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:00 AM
     Citrus Hair Salon on Cambie Street receives liquor-primary licence under Mayor Ken Sim's alcohol liberation policy
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:00 AM
     Discover five black pieces that will become your new warm-weather go-tos.
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:00 AM
     The representative plaintiff says Syngenta, which produced and marketed paraquat-based herbicides, should be liable for its health effects
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:00 AM
     Real-estate-law expert Ron Usher says there are likely thousands of covenants and most do not have built-in expiry clauses