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CTV News - Toronto Friday, September 6, 2024 6:53 AM Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program       Ontario child-care centres that aren't participating in the national $10-a-day program will soon lose provincial funding to offer fee subsidies to lower-income families and their staff could see a pay cut of $2 an hour.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, September 6, 2024 6:40 AM Man arrested after 5 people injured in multi-vehicle crash in Toronto       A man in his 30s has been arrested after a multi-vehicle crash in East York injured five people on Friday morning.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, September 6, 2024 7:37 AM Three suspects charged in carjacking, string of GTA home invasions targeting luxury cars        Three people have been arrested in connection with a series of home invasions and carjackings targeting luxury vehicles in the GTA over the last month or so, police say.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, September 6, 2024 6:00 AM Jacob Hoggard seeking to appeal his sexual assault conviction to the Supreme Court       Former Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard is seeking leave to appeal his sexual assault conviction to the Supreme Court of Canada.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 6, 2024 8:28 AM Canada's unemployment rate at 6.6%, rises past seven year high outside of pandemic       Canada's unemployment rate edged up to 6.6 per cent in August, scaling a peak last seen more than seven years ago outside of pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, data showed on Friday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 6, 2024 6:00 AM Jacob Hoggard seeking to appeal his sexual assault conviction to the Supreme Court       Former Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard is seeking leave to appeal his sexual assault conviction to the Supreme Court of Canada.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 6, 2024 6:08 AM Teen charged in deadly shooting at Georgia high school appears in court for hearing       The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting at a Georgia high school that killed four people will stay in detention as his lawyer declined to seek bail at a Friday morning court hearing.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 6, 2024 8:01 AM Federal government's new hybrid work rules begin Monday: Here's what you need to know        Starting Monday, Sept. 9, federal employees in the core public administration will be required to be in the office a minimum of three days a week, and executives will need to be on-site a minimum of four days a week.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 6, 2024 8:17 AM Search continues for 'armed and dangerous' suspect after fatal New Brunswick shooting       The New Brunswick RCMP says the search continues Friday in the Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation area for a man who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 6, 2024 9:13 AM Linkin Park reunite 7 years after Chester Bennington's death, with new music       Linkin Park is back with a new lineup and debuting their first new music since the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 6, 2024 6:00 AM Canadians hearing the voices of Afghan women       Canadians advocating for the rights of Afghan women and girls are asking the world to lend an ear to their voices and a helping hand to those being stripped of their rights.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, September 6, 2024 6:53 AM Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program       Ontario child-care centres that aren't participating in the national $10-a-day program will soon lose provincial funding to offer fee subsidies to lower-income families and their staff could see a pay cut of $2 an hour.

Friday, September 6, 2024 9:35 AM Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in connection with downtown Edmonton parkade killing       At about 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, police officers received a weapons complaint and were dispatched to a parkade.

Friday, September 6, 2024 9:25 AM As NDP-Liberal deal ends, what would it take to trigger an election?       A confidence vote is likely in the coming weeks or months after the NDP "ripped up" the supply and confidence agreement. Here's what that means and whether it may trigger a vote.

Friday, September 6, 2024 9:17 AM 7-Eleven owner rejects Couche-Tard's takeover offer       The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said the takeover proposal by the Canadian convenience store operator 'grossly undervalues' the company.

Friday, September 6, 2024 9:11 AM NDP used stock video from Russia after decrying Tories for it       The New Democrats used a stock image from Russia in a recent video, weeks after the party criticized the Conservatives for doing the same.

Friday, September 6, 2024 8:36 AM Verdict expected Friday for Manitoba jail guard accused in inmate's death       Robert Jeffrey Morden has pleaded not guilty to criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessities of life for 45-year-old William Ahmo.

Friday, September 6, 2024 8:33 AM Canada's unemployment rate hits 7-year high in August       The latest read of the Canadian labour market comes two days after the Bank of Canada delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut.

Friday, September 6, 2024 8:07 AM Summer 2024 was the hottest on record, EU climate agency says        The northern meteorological summer — June, July and August — averaged 16.8 degrees Celsius (62.24 degrees Fahrenheit), according to Copernicus.

Friday, September 6, 2024 7:51 AM Canada plans to send Ukraine over 80K unarmed small rockets       Canada plans to send 80,840 surplus small unarmed air-to-surface rockets to Ukraine as well as 1,300 warheads in the coming months, Defense Minister Bill Blair said.

Friday, September 6, 2024 7:38 AM China requests talks with Canada at WTO over EV tariffs       China said on Friday it had requested talks with Canada at the World Trade Organization on tariffs Ottawa has imposed on its electric vehicles as well as steel and aluminum goods.

Friday, September 6, 2024 6:52 AM Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program       Ontario child-care centres that aren't participating in the national $10-a-day program will soon lose provincial funding to offer fee subsidies to lower-income families.

Toronto Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 9:51 AM Are condos still a good investment?       In a soft condo market, investors are learning to adapt and develop new strategies While Toronto's once red-hot condominium investment market has slowed down to a gentle simmer with no prospects things will improve any time soon, opportunities do still exist. Ryan Coyle, co-founder of Toronto-based Connect.ca Realty, a real estate brokerage that specializes in […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 9:44 AM Jacob Hoggard seeking leave to appeal sex assault conviction to Canada's top court       Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is seeking leave to appeal his sexual assault conviction before Canada's top court. The Supreme Court of Canada website shows Hoggard filed a notice of application for leave to appeal earlier this week. Meanwhile, the Court of Appeal for Ontario says the Hedley frontman will be seeking bail at a hearing […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 9:42 AM Eco-friendly from the ground up       Local hardwood supplier raising the bar on industry standards At the helm of a family-owned local manufacture of hardwood PurParket, Nick and Daniela Zaremba are out to make a difference. Being on-trend is. of course. important, but so too is being eco-conscious, say the couple. The husband-and-wife team are both veterans of the design industry […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 9:32 AM Israeli forces appear to withdraw from a West Bank camp after a major military operation       JENIN REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank — Israeli forces appeared to have withdrawn from three refugee camps in the occupied West Bank by Friday morning, after a more-than weeklong military operation that left dozens dead and a trail of destruction. Overnight, Israeli armored personnel carriers were seen leaving the Jenin refugee camp from a checkpoint set […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 9:31 AM Tips and tricks for choosing the right fireplace       The key is to find the right balance between style and functionality. The fireplace isn't just for heat — it's the home's heartbeat. Whether you're curling up on a cold night or basking in its glow, a fireplace defines comfort and connection. Once limited to living rooms, fireplaces are now making a statement in every […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 9:26 AM Colin and Justin: Light up your life       Colin and Justin break down the basic categories of home illumination Fact: Balanced lighting will make or break your project. Under our watch, it falls into five distinct categories.  And so, without further ado, lighten up, wouldya? AMBIENT This augments natural sunlight, and allows you to see clearly, and is typically achieved with ceiling-mounted fixtures […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 9:24 AM Telegram CEO defends himself against French charges in first public comments       PARIS — Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov promised to step up efforts to fight criminality on the messaging app, his first public comments since French authorities handed him preliminary charges for allegedly allowing the platform's use for criminal activity. In a Telegram post late Thursday, Durov defended himself against the French judicial investigation, suggesting […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 9:15 AM Linkin Park returns with new singer seven years after Chester Bennington's death       Seven years after lead singer Chester Bennington died by suicide in 2017, Linkin Park is returning with an expanded lineup, along with a new album and tour. The group announced that Dead Sara's Emily Armstrong will join Mike Shinoda on vocals, with Colin Brittain now drumming for the band. Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, and David […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 9:04 AM Teen charged in deadly shooting at Georgia high school appears in court for hearing       WINDER, Ga. — The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting at a Georgia high school that killed four people will stay in detention as his lawyer declined to seek bail at a Friday morning court hearing. After the hearing, Colt Gray was escorted out in shackles at the wrists and ankles in khaki pants and a […]

Toronto Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 8:51 AM Canada's unemployment rate rises to 6.6% in August amid challenging summer job market       OTTAWA — Canada's unemployment rate increased to 6.6 per cent in August as students continued to face a difficult summer hiring season. Statistics Canada's labour force survey on Friday showed the economy added a modest 22,000 jobs last month, lagging the pace of population growth. The jobless rate increased from 6.4 per cent in July. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 6, 2024 9:36 AM Jacob Hoggard seeking leave to appeal sex assault conviction to Canada's top court       Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is seeking leave to appeal his sexual assault conviction before Canada's top court. The Supreme Court of Canada website shows Hoggard filed a notice of application for leave to appeal earlier this week. Meanwhile, the Court of Appeal for Ontario says the Hedley frontman will be seeking bail at a hearing […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 6, 2024 9:20 AM Suspect sought in alleged sexual assault at Durham College       The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is hoping to identify a suspect in the alleged sexual assault of a female at Oshawa's Durham College. DRPS said at approximately 1 p.m. on Aug. 28, the suspect sat beside the victim on a bench while she was waiting for a bus in the loading area near Durham […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 6, 2024 8:13 AM How two astronauts ended up stranded in space       In today's The Big Story podcast, when two astronauts took Boeing's Starliner to the International Space Station in June, they were prepared for a quick turnaround. Today, the Starliner comes back to Earth without them, and they'll have to instead wait until next year to be rescued by Boeing's biggest rival in the Space Race, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 6, 2024 6:33 AM 3 arrested in Toronto home invasion robberies, carjackings targeting high-end vehicles       The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has arrested three people allegedly behind a series of home invasions and carjackings targeting high-end vehicles in the city and across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In a news release, TPS explained that on July 31, three suspects approached a person who was parking in his driveway and threatened him […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 6, 2024 6:03 AM Several injured in 3-vehicle crash in East York, suspected impaired driver charged       Several people are injured following a multi-vehicle crash involving a car that caught fire in East York, resulting in one man facing an impaired driving charge. Toronto Fire Services confirmed crews attended a scene in the Pape Avenue and O'Connor Drive area just before 4:30 a.m. on Friday for reports of a vehicle fire. Three […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 6, 2024 5:50 AM 'I feel sorry for them': Box blocking has become a problem in Toronto. Why solving it could be tricky       It has become a common sight in downtown Toronto, particularly during gridlock traffic; a driver attempts to make the light when it's bumper-to-bumper but gets caught in the middle of an intersection. It's called "box blocking" or "blocking the box." It happens when vehicles enter an intersection or box junction but cannot clear it before […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 6, 2024 5:07 AM Many people at risk never got their 2nd mpox vaccine dose, public health agencies say       Public health agencies are encouraging people who received the first dose of the mpox vaccine over the last two years to make sure they get a second dose. Many people at risk for mpox exposure got vaccinated in Canada beginning in spring 2022, when a global outbreak of the virus was declared, Canada's chief public […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 6, 2024 5:01 AM Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program       Ontario child-care centres that aren't participating in the national $10-a-day program will soon lose provincial funding to offer fee subsidies to lower-income families and their staff could see a pay cut of $2 an hour. In a memo sent to licensed operators in Ontario outlining changes to how the province is funding the $10-a-day program, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, September 6, 2024 4:00 AM Canada's unemployment rate rises to 6.6% in August amid challenging summer job market       OTTAWA — Canada's unemployment rate increased to 6.6 per cent in August as students continued to face a difficult summer hiring season. Statistics Canada's labour force survey on Friday showed the economy added a modest 22,000 jobs last month, lagging the pace of population growth. The jobless rate increased from 6.4 per cent in July. […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, September 6, 2024 8:29 AM Stranded resident rescued from balcony in Centretown fire       Firefighters used a ladder to rescue a person trapped on a third-floor balcony in a fire on Somerset Street late Thursday. Just before 10 p.m., a 911 caller reported the person was trapped at an apartment building near the intersection of Somerset and O'Connor in the Centretown district. Initial reports indicated heavy smoke and flames […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, September 6, 2024 6:30 AM Pellerin: Ontario's school cellphone ban targets the wrong end of the problem       No teenager has ever become a better person through authoritarian rules. Start engaging with them respectfully, instead.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, September 6, 2024 6:30 AM Today's letters: Ottawa can't afford an LRT system that barely functions       Friday, Sept. 6: The light rail system will end up bankrupting the City of Ottawa, a reader writes. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Friday, September 6, 2024 4:00 AM 'A waste of time': Public servants prepare to work three days in office       Public servants say the new remote work policy 'makes zero sense.'

Ottawa Citizen Friday, September 6, 2024 4:00 AM Ukrainian group says it plans court challenge to prevent release of names of alleged Nazi war criminals       The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is circulating a letter asking for donations to finance the proposed legal challenge in federal court.

Windsor Star Friday, September 6, 2024 9:08 AM London affordable housing project gets $130M boost from Ottawa       By: Beatriz Baleeiro LONDON, ONT. — The federal government is investing more than $130 million to help build 370 affordable homes in London on land that housed the former Victoria Hospital. London North Centre Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos announced the funding for four non-profit housing providers that are part of a development called Vision SoHo […]

Windsor Star Friday, September 6, 2024 8:40 AM Post-flood, Tecumseh arena $2.5M reno nears completion       The $2.5-million renovation of Tecumseh Recreation Complex, which began in late spring, is about a month away from being completed. The arena suffered $900,000 worth of damage due to flooding from a heavy rain event in July 2023. The town also opted to make some significant upgrades and refresh the twin-padded facility that opened in […]

Windsor Star Friday, September 6, 2024 8:37 AM UWindsor on hunt for new university chancellor as Haddad announces departure       University of Windsor chancellor Mary Jo Haddad has announced she will step down from a position she has held since 2019. Haddad was the first woman to be named chancellor of the university and is the eighth person to hold the position. "There have been so many remarkable moments of inspiration and excitement," Haddad said […]

The Province Friday, September 6, 2024 9:00 AM 'His dad pushed him so hard': How Vladimir Bure drove son Pavel to success, and what it cost him       Vladimir Bure was an impressive athlete in his own right and built both his sons into elite hockey players.

The Province Friday, September 6, 2024 9:00 AM Live racing returns with a bang to Hastings on Friday       Randy Goulding: Hastings Racecourse has some high stakes races on the last Friday night card of the season.

Ottawa Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: So who doesn't pass?       Friday, Sept. 6: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, September 6, 2024 8:00 AM Football Huskies seek first win with Highway 11 trek to Regina       The Huskies and Rams headed in opposite directions this past weekend.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, September 6, 2024 8:00 AM Parade of Homes will show off a variety of housing options in Saskatoon       "If someone is looking to upsize, downsize, purchase a new home or even rent, there's something for everyone at this year's Parade of Homes," says Nicole Burgess, CEO of the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, September 6, 2024 8:00 AM Tank: PC-Buffalo talks show neither party deserves votes in Sask. election       Saskatchewan's Progressive Conservatives have little to gain from a potential partnership with the fading right-wing populist Buffalo Party.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, September 6, 2024 8:00 AM Enjoy the outdoors: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Sept. 6-8       Take in art exhibition openings, a downtown walking tour, the annual Broadway Street Fair and learn a beading craft.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, September 6, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Canada's electric vehicle dispute with China hits canola farmers       Canola farmers in Saskatchewan and Western Canada are feeling the effect of a trade dispute with China after tariffs were applied to electric vehicles.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, September 6, 2024 9:00 AM Five things to do this weekend in Regina (Sept. 6-8)       The annual Queen City Marathon headlines a wide range of family-oriented activities, including live music, car shows and summer festivals.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 6, 2024 9:14 AM Tom Mulcair: Singh turned on Trudeau because he had to       NDP leader rips up supply-and-confidence deal with an eye on crucial byelection in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 6, 2024 9:04 AM Three young teens arrested after high speed chase along Route 132       The three suspects are from Montreal; one had been listed as a missing person.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 6, 2024 8:00 AM Sensing another byelection win, PQ hits the ground running in Terrebonne       Quebec Premier François Legault wasted no time taking shots at his Parti Québécois adversaries.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 6, 2024 7:42 AM Couche-Tard's takeover offer for 7-Eleven owner rejected       Seven & i called Couche-Tard's offer of US$14.86 per share in cash "opportunistically timed."

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 6, 2024 6:38 AM Montreal weather: This is the Friday we all deserve       Sunshine launches Montrealers into the weekend.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 6, 2024 6:30 AM Mosquitos are thriving in Quebec thanks to this summer's heavy rainfall and heat       Besides flooded basements, the legacy of this summer's intense rain events is a bumper crop of mosquitos, which thrive in hot, damp weather.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 6, 2024 6:00 AM Brownstein: Montreal guides' permits help ensure city tours are factual, not fictional       The City of Montreal is considering an easing of requirements for certified tour guides. If that happens, misinformation could reach epidemic albeit hilarious proportions.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 6, 2024 6:00 AM Toula Drimonis: I love Quebec but the politics can be exhausting       I understand why many have contemplated leaving. But this is a great place to live — and making it better requires all hands on deck.

Montreal Gazette Friday, September 6, 2024 5:00 AM Allison Hanes: If Plante wants to do the right thing, she won't appeal racial profiling judgment       Good intentions at city hall and the SPVM are not enough. Montreal should work out a compensation scheme and ban abuse-prone policing procedures.

Calgary Herald Friday, September 6, 2024 9:31 AM How We Live: Water on the brain       What did you do this summer? My answer to this perennial question: I travelled and camped and rode my bike as much as possible. And I obsessed about water. I've got water on the brain these days. My preoccupation with our precious liquid resource began with an unnervingly dry spring in Calgary, coming on the […]

Calgary Herald Friday, September 6, 2024 9:12 AM Calgary veterinarian stars in APTN spin-off series Wild Rose Vets       When the producers of the APTN series Wild Rose Vets first approached Dr. Emma Jackson about participating in the show, she turned them down. The team had a good track record, having produced two seasons of Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet, which focused on Savannah Howse-Smith, a Métis veterinarian based in rural Alberta. Wild Rose […]

Calgary Herald Friday, September 6, 2024 9:06 AM Calgary Horticultural Society: Lessons learned from a water-restricted summer       Thank goodness for those rainy days at the end of August. With rain barrels filled, limiting water use in September isn't a terrible situation for gardeners. After all, some years there is frost by Sept. 11. If frost threatens, many gardeners harvest their vegetables and shut down their gardens instead of reaching for protective covers. […]

Calgary Herald Friday, September 6, 2024 8:30 AM Find your muse in classic, charming Ravello, Italy       Of all the enchanting moments I experienced on the Amalfi Coast, none captivated me more than the tranquil early mornings in Ravello, where I would watch the sun rise gently over the mountains each day from my secluded wrap-around terrace. Perched high on the cliffs above the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea, Ravello offers an elegant, serene […]

Calgary Herald Friday, September 6, 2024 8:00 AM Brookman: Provinces should have input into appointed senators       It seems logical that before such appointments there would be conversations between leaders

Calgary Herald Friday, September 6, 2024 7:00 AM Today in history: Pavarotti dies, Diana is buried and an American president is shot       On this date, Sept. 6, in history: In 1298, the Genoese captured Marco Polo in a sea battle. While imprisoned, the explorer and trader met writer Rustichello of Pisa and together they began a book on Marco's travels. In 1522, Juan Sebastian Del Cano completed the first circumnavigation of the world. He returned to Seville, […]

Calgary Herald Friday, September 6, 2024 7:00 AM Varcoe: Calgary sees 78% increase in tech jobs in past five years — fastest growth rate in North America, says new report       'Ten years ago, we weren't even in the top 50 in North America,' said Greg Kwong, CBRE's regional managing director in Calgary. 'The growth in the last five to seven years, it's just amazing'

Calgary Herald Friday, September 6, 2024 7:00 AM Bell: Will Gondek-led council get on board with Smith's Green Line?       'They cared about their jobs. It seemed like this was the most important thing, to keep this going regardless of cost,' says Coun. Dan. McLean, of the Green Line Board

Calgary Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 7:00 AM Letters, Sept. 6, 2024: 'Not finished with snail mail just yet'       Personal touch Re: "Days of the Post Office have come to an end" (Jerry Agar, Sept. 3): Sorry, Jerry Agar, but a number of us out here still value good old Canada Post. My wife and I still mail our Christmas cards (am I allowed to still use the word Christmas?), we mail birthday and […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 9:00 AM Supermodel Bella Hadid 'embodies beauty, elegance and strength' in new Chopard campaign       Caroline Scheufele, co-president and artistic director of Chopard, talks new Sculpted by Light campaign.

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 9:00 AM UBC's Dr. Erik Vu appointed host city medical lead for Vancouver's 2026 World Cup       UBC clinical assistant professor of medicine and emergency physician has long list of accomplishments.

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 9:00 AM Anthony Gismondi: Okanagan winemakers Bartier Bros. regroup after devastating season       Now you know what it means when wine people say that when the glamour of the tasting room is closed, the wine business is mostly farming.

Vancouver Sun Friday, September 6, 2024 9:00 AM Mental illness, violent offences: B.C.'s health solutions are failing its citizens, say experts       A man with a long history of mental illness is accused of attacking two people in Downtown Vancouver, killing one. What's the solution to protect innocent bystanders?