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CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:17 AM Kids head back to class in Toronto: here's what to know on the first day of school       Thousands of kids are heading back to class across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) today to start a new school year.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, September 3, 2024 6:07 AM Back-to-school weather forecast for Toronto        Plenty of sunshine is expected in the Greater Toronto Area as thousands of kids head back to classrooms today, but it could be worth grabbing a light sweater for the start of the day.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, September 3, 2024 6:25 AM 'I wouldn't be here': Ontario supervised consumption site users speak out on closures       Reggie Garrett weeps as he speaks about the Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre, which houses the supervised consumption site he uses. It is one of 10 such sites slated for closure after the province announced new rules.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:21 AM Two Toronto police officers injured in North York       Toronto police say two officers sustained injuries in northwest Toronto early Tuesday morning after they located a stolen vehicle in the area.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, September 3, 2024 6:25 AM 'Like being in prison': Via Rail passenger says people stranded without food, water       A tourist visiting Canada is questioning the safety of Via Rail after he says his phone was snatched from him by an employee when he was documenting a train delay that left passengers stranded as they ran out of food, water and working toilets.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, September 3, 2024 6:25 AM 'Like being in prison': Via Rail passenger says people stranded without food, water       A tourist visiting Canada is questioning the safety of Via Rail after he says his phone was snatched from him by an employee when he was documenting a train delay that left passengers stranded as they ran out of food, water and working toilets.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, September 3, 2024 6:29 AM China hits Canada with anti-dumping probe on canola imports in response to EV tariffs       China said on Tuesday it plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada, after Ottawa moved to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, lifting prices of domestic rapeseed oil futures to a one-month peak.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:48 AM Russian missile strike kills 41 people and wounds 180 in Ukrainian city of Poltava, Zelenskyy says       Two Russian ballistic missiles struck a military training facility and nearby hospital in a central-eastern region of Ukraine, killing at least 41 people and wounding 180 others, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, September 3, 2024 6:35 AM Just returned from the Olympics, a Ugandan athlete is set on fire by her boyfriend       A Ugandan athlete living in Kenya was set ablaze by her boyfriend and is currently receiving treatment for 75 per cent burns, police said.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, September 3, 2024 6:25 AM 'I wouldn't be here': Ontario supervised consumption site users speak out on closures       Reggie Garrett weeps as he speaks about the Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre, which houses the supervised consumption site he uses. It is one of 10 such sites slated for closure after the province announced new rules.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:42 AM The US$10-million cocktail everyone is drinking at the U.S. Open       At the U.S. Open currently underway in New York, a single cocktail will surpass US$10 million in sales before the tennis grand slam event ends Sept. 8.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:50 AM At least 13 are dead after a boat with dozens of migrants rips apart in waters off northern France       The mayor of a French coastal town being used in a rescue operation says 13 migrants are dead after their boat ripped apart Tuesday during an attempted crossing of the English Channel.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:54 AM Move quickly on gun regulations, directives to stem domestic violence, Ottawa urged       Several civil society organizations, including women's advocates, are calling on the Liberal government to swiftly flesh out firearm legislation passed last year by enacting crucial regulations and directives.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:04 AM Condoms can't be trusted and boys don't cry in Catholic Paraguay's first sex ed program       For the first time, Paraguay's Ministry of Education has endorsed a national sex ed curriculum. But in a surprising twist, it's the sexual health educators and feminists who are panicked.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:28 AM 'Like being in prison': Via Rail passenger says people stranded without food, water on Quebec train       The expected three-hour ride ended up being a nearly 14-hour journey after Via Rail passengers were stranded for 10 hours in the 'middle of nowhere,' one passenger said.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:20 AM Back to school — and back to school zones. Winnipeg drivers urged to watch their speed       Speed limits around schools dropping to 30 km/h from 50 km/h on Sunday, and Winnipeg drivers caught going over the limit could face a hefty ticket.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:59 AM Unifor applies to represent workers at Walmart warehouse in Ontario       Unifor says it has applied to the Ontario Labour Relations Board to represent workers at a Walmart warehouse in Mississauga, Ont.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:54 AM Alberta government to pursue legislation this fall on opt-in sex education in schools       Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, in a statement, said school boards, teachers, superintendents and parents are being consulted.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:32 AM Russian airstrike kills 41, injures 180 in Ukrainian city, says Zelenskyy       The strike occurred in the city of Poltava, the capital of the region of the same name, officials said. Poltava is located about 350 kilometers (200 miles) southeast of Kyiv.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:07 AM Canada refusing entry to more foreigners, giving fewer visas: data       In July, Canada refused entry to 5,853 foreign travellers, who were 'allowed to leave,' as Canada puts it, the most since at least January 2019, according to border agency data.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:57 AM Man pulled from Toronto's Bluffer's Park Beach dies in hospital       Toronto police say a man in his 20s was pulled from the water at Bluffer's Park Beach on Monday. He later died in hospital.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:52 AM China hits Canada with anti-dumping canola probe after EV tariffs       China said on Tuesday it plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada, after Ottawa moved to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:24 AM Age restrictions take effect for N.B. exhibition after fights among teens       Children 15 years and younger now need adult supervision at the New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition. Its director hopes the new rule will curb recent violence.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 6:29 AM Man dead after shooting in northwest Toronto       Toronto police say a male is dead after a shooting in northwest Toronto on Monday evening.

Toronto Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:52 AM VUONG: When activists twist the truth, we all pay the price       Mark Twain once wrote "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." As Canadians, we tend to respect authorities and experts who we believe are acting in good faith. This trust extends to statistics that might be cited, but the reality is anybody with a cause can find figures to support their […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:35 AM OPINION: Hwy. 413 plan would threaten Canada's most endangered wildlife species       The Ontario government's proposed Highway 413 is unnecessary, will be shockingly expensive and is wildly unpopular (a recent Toronto Star poll showed 84 per cent opposition from Ontarians). It is also being built to enable sprawl, rather than serve commuters, posing a real and devastating threat to farmland and remaining high quality natural areas in […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:05 AM Pope opens Asia odyssey with stop in Indonesia to rally Catholics, hail religious freedom tradition       JAKARTA, Indonesia — Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday at the start of the longest trip of his pontificate, hoping to encourage its Catholic community and celebrate the tradition of interfaith harmony in a country with the world's largest Muslim population. After an overnight flight from Rome, Francis was wheeled off the plane in […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:54 AM Ugandan Olympian set on fire by her boyfriend, treated for burns       NAIROBI, Kenya — A Ugandan athlete living in Kenya was set ablaze by her boyfriend and is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police said. Rebecca Cheptegei, a distance runner who finished at the 44th position in the 2024 Paris Olympics, was attacked in her house in the western Trans Nzoia County. Trans Nzoia County […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:05 AM As students return to Columbia University, the epicentre of a campus protest movement braces for disruption       NEW YORK — As Columbia University resumes classes Tuesday, students and faculty are planning, and bracing, for a resumption of the pro-Palestinian protests that convulsed the Manhattan campus at the tail end of the spring semester and touched off a wave of college demonstrations nationwide. In recent weeks, the university's new leadership has embarked on […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:59 AM Russian strike kills at least 41 people and wounds 180 others in central Ukraine, Zelenskyy says       KYIV, Ukraine — Two Russian ballistic missiles struck an educational facility and nearby hospital in a central region of Ukraine, killing at least 41 people and wounding 180 others, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday. The strike occurred in the Poltava region, Zelenskyy said in a video posted on his Telegram channel. The strike appeared […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:47 AM Two rescued from disabled yacht off Australian coast       SYDNEY — Two people were rescued unharmed Tuesday after spending a night aboard a disabled yacht in heavy seas off the Australian coast. The 60-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were rescued at 7:30 a.m. from their 19-metre (62-foot) yacht, which was abandoned 300 kilometres east of the New South Wales state coast, Police Chief […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:43 AM Russian leader Putin challenges international warrant for his arrest with visit to Mongolia       ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Mongolia on Tuesday with no sign that the host country would bow to calls to arrest him on an international warrant for alleged war crimes stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The trip is Putin's first to a member country of the International Criminal Court since […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:32 AM Alberta to pursue legislation this fall on opt-in sex education in schools       EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it's moving ahead this fall with legislation that would require parents to proactively sign up to have their children opt-in, rather than the usual practice of opting out, for sex education. It's a move that has teachers wondering what problem the province is looking to solve. Education Minister Demetrios […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:28 AM Move quickly on gun regulations, directives to stem domestic violence, Ottawa urged       OTTAWA — Several civil society organizations, including women's advocates, are calling on the Liberal government to swiftly flesh out firearm legislation passed last year by enacting crucial regulations and directives. In December, Parliament approved a government bill that includes new measures to keep firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers. It also cements restrictions […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:42 AM Unifor applies to represent workers at Walmart warehouse in Mississauga       Unifor says it has applied to the Ontario Labour Relations Board to represent workers at a Walmart warehouse in Mississauga, Ont. The union says after the Labour Board processes the application, it will determine if a vote must be held. If the cards submitted by Unifor represent at least 40 per cent of the eligible […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:18 AM Oh, you thought Canada's labour market was good?! Sorry.       In today's The Big Story podcast, for a solid couple of years, as the economy recovered from the pandemic, the narrative when discussing labour in this country was that the market was "tight" or there was a "labour shortage." Unemployment approached record lows, and companies were scrambling to hire and keep talent. Some of that […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:15 AM 2 officers injured after suspects flee from stolen vehicle in North York       Two Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers were injured following an interaction with suspects who were found in a stolen vehicle in North York. TPS said the incident happened just after 2 a.m. on Tuesday in the Chalkfarm Drive and Jane Street area near Wilson Avenue. Officers approached the vehicle, and multiple suspects fled. TPS said […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:00 AM Concerns raised over schools' proximity to convenience with alcohol sales starting this week       Starting Thursday, licensed convenience stores in the province can sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink beverages. It coincides with students heading back to the classroom, and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) is concerned about the proximity of these retailers. "We're going to have these convenience stores, probably with teenagers working in them as well," […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:40 AM 'Like being in prison': Via Rail passenger says people stranded without food, water       A tourist visiting Canada is questioning the safety of Via Rail after he says his phone was snatched from him by an employee when he was documenting a train delay that left passengers stranded as they ran out of food, water and working toilets. Chip Malt was in Quebec over the long weekend to celebrate […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:36 AM 'I wouldn't be here': Ontario supervised consumption site users speak out on closures       Reggie Garrett remembers snippets of the first time he was saved from a fatal overdose. A few years ago, while at a supervised consumption site in downtown Toronto, he overdosed on fentanyl, with the powerful opioid working to shut down his body. A staffer rushed to give him an opioid antidote and stood over him […]

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Penned dog hunting is back in Ontario, and it's dangerous for animals and people       The Mike Harris government ended the practice. But the Doug Ford government reversed course on a blood sport that can also transmit serious disease.

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, September 3, 2024 6:00 AM BOOK EXCERPT: Norman's Conquest offers twists, turns, travel — and a cold case       Humour, an unlikely romance and unforgettable encounters across Canada await newsman Norman Pugsley as he confronts a chilling past.

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, September 3, 2024 4:00 AM The future of French immersion in Ottawa will be decided this fall       French immersion is a popular program within the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. An upcoming review will scrutinize how programs are offered and could lead to major changes.

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, September 3, 2024 4:00 AM Ottawa woman vicitimized by both romance scam and money recovery scheme       "This isn't an easy thing for me, but I'm worried about other people going through this."

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, September 3, 2024 4:00 AM Ottawa City Council: Five key issues to watch this fall       Budget tensions will heat up as city councillors return from summer break — here's what's at stake.

Windsor Star Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:16 AM Ghost the Windsor police dog helps police apprehend two suspects       The Windsor Police K9 unit helped to arrest two suspects following a commercial break-in Sept. 1 Shortly before 11 a.m. police were alerted to a break-in at a business on the 3900 block of Walker Road. Officers arriving on the scene found a damaged exterior door and set up a perimeter around the area. Ghost […]

Ottawa Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 4:00 AM YOU SAID IT: About time, Zuckerberg       Tuesday, Sept. 3: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:00 AM Letters: Insightful columnists help undecided Sask., Saskatoon voters       Readers offer their opinion on the October provincial election in Saskatchewan and Premier Scott Moe's battle with the federal Liberals over the carbon tax.

Regina Leader-Post Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:55 AM Letters: Time to clean out both City Hall and the Provincial legislature       'The streets are terrible. The Ring Road is full of patches and cracks. And what about our water mains? 'writes Steven P. Nagy.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:48 AM Fire at Quebec City's Château Frontenac forces evacuation of 14th floor       The flames in a technical room triggered the building's sprinkler system at 4:50 a.m.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:02 AM To stem domestic violence, feds urged to move quickly on gun regulations       "These measures are going to make a difference in keeping women safe."

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:55 AM Open letter 'sets the record straight' on Quebec's demand for mobility of nurses       Assigning nurses to where they are deemed to be most needed is a fundamental sticking point in negotiations between Quebec and the FIQ union.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:39 AM Montreal weather: The wind beneath your wings will be 20 km/h       That's just enough for a kite to get airborne.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:03 AM Thousands of Quebec daycare workers to vote on pressure tactics       The vote will concern "progressive and escalating" pressure tactics to be used at the appropriate time, union president says.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, September 3, 2024 6:00 AM Letters: McGill law students deserve better       "Rather than digging in, McGill should prioritize collaboration and community interests. It should drop the decertification proceeding and return to negotiations."

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:00 AM Expand genocide education in schools, group tells Quebec       "We have to give the teachers the time and the space in the curriculum to be able to teach this."

Calgary Herald Tuesday, September 3, 2024 8:00 AM Calgary Herald letters, Sept. 3: 'Appalled' at brick decision       Re: Bricks to be nixed at Olympic Plaza; Age, condition of the 33,000 blocks makes moving them too costly, Aug. 28 I was appalled to learn that the sponsorship bricks in Olympic Plaza are to be destroyed. My mom, a volunteer and keen supporter in 1988, purchased bricks for each of her family members, with […]

Calgary Herald Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:15 AM Calgary Fall Home Show: Lohnes answers at Ask Us Live       Toronto-based designer Karl Lohnes to talk Top 5 home design mistakes and how to avoid them.

Calgary Herald Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:13 AM Calgary Fall Home Show: Renovate with confidence       It's all in the attitude, says confidence coach Alyssa McMasters. Learn how to believe in your own decisions.

Calgary Herald Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:08 AM Calgary Fall Home Show: How to clean up your act       The Tidy Matters Professional Organizing sisters give advice that can truly transform lives when planning for renovations or downsizing.

Calgary Herald Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:00 AM From the archives: Recalling the police call box system       Over the years, long-time Herald researcher/librarian Norma Marr prepared a feature called The H Files, in which she looked back at a myriad of Calgary news events. Here are some of her instalments from September 1998.

Calgary Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:00 AM Letters, Sept. 3, 2024: 'I guess there wasn't a maintenance plan for the water supply'       More profit for Entax Threats of a city-wide boil-water advisory just gets more profit to Enmax, which should be called Entax. If the city had been monitoring this main line, why didn't they pick up problem areas years ago? You just don't go from one failure to over two dozen sites overnight. Someone screwed up. […]

Calgary Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:00 AM Leong: With Calgary short of water, the city should play its part and act like it       Individual residents shouldn't be made to feel as if we are bearing the entire burden of the current Stage 4 water restrictions

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:57 AM John Rustad tells Jordan Peterson he'll cancel B.C. carbon tax, review education materials       The B.C. Conservative leader outlined his views on energy and education in an appearance on the psychologist's podcast

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:00 AM Has the cap on international students made it easier to find housing in Vancouver?       Students continue to struggle to find housing, while some fear a cap on study permits has unfairly 'scapegoated' international students

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:00 AM B.C. wants condo, cash and jewels seized from Wolfpack gangsters       When RCMP searched the condo of a Wolfpack gangster, they found $75,000 and jewelry including a gem-encrusted wolf's head pendant

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:00 AM These are 5 of the best fall wedding guest dresses we've found online right now       Say 'yes' to these stylish wedding guest attire options.

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:00 AM B.C. homeowner sues after his trees trimmed against his wishes       The Lions Bay homeowner says his trees had limbs removed to open up the views from his neighbours' house