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Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:38 AM Mental health care for rural Black people in N.S. lacking, year after Desmond report       A lack of mental health care tailored to rural Black Nova Scotians is one of several problems yet to be properly addressed by the province.

Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:28 AM Hamas says it will free three more Israeli hostages as planned       Hamas said Thursday it would release three more Israeli hostages as planned, paving the way toward resolving a major dispute over the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:25 AM Midway into Ontario election campaign, some parties still struggling with pitches       As Ontario's election campaign reaches its halfway point, main opponents are still scrambling to pitch themselves to voters while polls suggest the PCs maintain a significant lead.

Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:11 AM Many Canadians willing to ditch U.S. booze, but not Netflix: poll        A new poll suggests many Canadians are willing to use their spending power to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and attacks on Canadian sovereignty.

Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:49 AM Territorial premiers to talk Arctic policy in D.C. amid tariff threat       Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok are set to take part in a discussion at the Wilson Center.

Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:35 AM List of schools closed in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday, February 13, 2025       Here is a list of the status of schools, if they are open or closed, in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday, February 13, 2025:

Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:00 AM Only independent Ontario MPP to win in 2022 says PC 'big machine' targeting her riding       The former Progressive Conservative chose to run an independent campaign after a disagreement over how the local Tory candidate was appointed before the last election -- and won.

Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:00 AM Why Saint John, N.B. would feel massive impact from U.S. tariffs       Political leaders and businesses in Saint John, N.B. are bracing for the impact of looming U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:57 AM Ontario mayor on U.S. steel tariff impact: 'It's going to be quite serious'       Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath estimates there are somewhere around 20,000 to 25,000 people who are employed in the industry in her city.

Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:00 AM Simply Delicious Recipe: Valentine's Day Velvet Berry Kiss       Susan Hay is joined by executive chef Massimo Capra to prepare a decadent dessert called "Velvet Berry Kiss" -- a perfect treat for Valentine's Day.

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:55 AM Elon Musk calls for U.S. to 'delete entire agencies' from federal government       DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Elon Musk called on Thursday for the United States to "delete entire agencies" from the federal government as part of his push under President Donald Trump to radically cut spending and restructure its priorities. Musk offered a wide-ranging survey via a videocall to the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:54 AM SIMMONS: Crosby the first star, Montreal the second star in 4 Nations opening night       This is how we like our hockey now. This is what we've been missing for far too long

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:49 AM Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadians continue diplomatic push in Washington       WASHINGTON — Territorial premiers are making the case in Washington that Northern Canada is key to continental security, diplomacy and economic opportunity as Canadian leaders continue their diplomatic push against threatened U.S. tariffs. Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok are set to take part in a discussion […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:43 AM Heavy snow expected in much of Eastern Canada, as parts of West see wind chill of -40       Much of southern Ontario and Quebec is under winter storm and snowfall warnings as a low-pressure system moves east toward the Atlantic provinces. Between 15 and 40 centimetres is forecast to fall by this afternoon across an area stretching from Windsor, Ont., to Gaspe in Quebec. New Brunswick could see up to 25 centimetres in […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:37 AM At least 28 hurt as driver plows into demonstration in Germany       BERLIN — A driver drove a car into a union demonstration in central Munich on Thursday, injuring at least 28 people including children, authorities said. Authorities said it was believed to be an attack, and the suspect — an Afghan asylum-seeker — was arrested. Participants in a demonstration by the service workers' union ver.di were […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:34 AM Winter storm delays flights, closes schools in Toronto area       Flight have been disrupted and schools are closed as a winter storm continues to dump snow over much of southern Ontario and Quebec. Schools across the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton are closed in response to the snowfall. Toronto's Pearson airport says it has been the heaviest snowfall of the season and is warning travellers […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Son's public outburst sparks bitter feud with father       DEAR ABBY: My wife of 47 years passed away 16 months ago after living with a disability for many years. I took care of her until the end and loved her with all my heart. Nine months after her passing, I became involved with another woman my age. I have two sons, 43 and 46. […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 13, 2025 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Haylee       SUNshine Girl Haylee is a 5-foot-7 blue-eyed Virgo who loves hanging out with friends and listening to reggaeton. Haylee posed for us in September 2018. (JACK BOLAND/Toronto Sun)

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 13, 2025 2:00 AM Tim Dolighan cartoon, Feb. 13, 2025       Tim Dolighan cartoon for Feb. 13, 2025.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:59 AM Trump says he'll sign sweeping reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners Thursday       President Donald Trump said Thursday that he'll sign an order that increases U.S. tariffs to the rates other countries charge on imports. "TODAY IS THE BIG ONE: RECIPROCAL TARIFFS!!!" Trump posted on his social media site, Truth Social. "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!" The prospect of a dramatic hike on tariffs could send shockwaves through the world economy, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:04 AM The communities that will be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs       In today's The Big Story podcast, President Donald Trump's threats of massive tariffs on Canadian goods has sparked a lot of fear about what a trade war would mean for our country. Economists predict that the 25 per cent tariffs on our goods would plunge the country into recession by the summer, but some communities […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:34 AM Winter whiteout: Southern Ontario blasted with significant snow in mid-week storm       Southern Ontario is experiencing a powerful winter storm, with whiteout conditions worsening rapidly overnight into Wednesday and up to 40 cm of snow accumulation reported in certain regions. Various school bus cancellations have already been reported, as the morning commute will be treacherous for many on Thursday morning. Numerous collisions were confirmed by provincial police […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:25 AM Hamas says it will free 3 more hostages as planned, paving the way to resolve ceasefire dispute       CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Thursday it would release three more Israeli hostages as planned, paving the way toward resolving a major dispute over the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hamas had threatened to delay the next release of captives, accusing Israel of failing to meet its obligations to allow in tents and shelters, among […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:22 AM At least 28 are hurt as driver plows into a demonstration in Germany       BERLIN (AP) — A driver drove a car into a union demonstration in central Munich on Thursday, injuring at least 28 people including children, authorities said. Authorities said it was believed to be an attack, and the suspect — an Afghan asylum-seeker — was arrested. Participants in a demonstration by the service workers' union ver.di […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:00 AM Foreign affairs minister travelling to France, Germany and Belgium       OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is travelling to Europe today. The minister will be in Europe until Feb. 18, traveling to France, Germany and Belgium to take part in conferences, meet with officials to discuss topics like geopolitical conflicts and foreign interference and speak in a roundtable on Arctic security. Joly will start […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:00 AM Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadians continue diplomatic push in Washington       WASHINGTON — Territorial premiers are making the case in Washington that Northern Canada is key to continental security, diplomacy and economic opportunity as Canadian leaders continue their diplomatic push against threatened U.S. tariffs. Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok are set to take part in a discussion […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:00 AM Winter storm delays flights and closes schools in Toronto area       Flight have been disrupted and schools are closed as a winter storm continues to dump snow over much of southern Ontario and Quebec. Schools across the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton are closed in response to the snowfall. In Ottawa, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board cancelled school buses, but said schools will be open. Toronto's […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:00 AM Gould promises to open 'path' to a basic personal income       OTTAWA — Liberal MP Karina Gould says she would work toward establishing a basic personal income if she wins the party's leadership race next month. Gould is in Fredericton this morning visiting the city's food bank, where she will speak about the policy. The Liberal grassroots have backed at least four resolutions for basic income […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:00 AM Many Canadians willing to ditch U.S. travel and alcohol but not streaming services       OTTAWA — A new poll suggests many Canadians are willing to use their spending power to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and attacks on Canadian sovereignty — but not if it means they have to kick their Netflix and Disney+ addictions. A Leger survey that polled 1,590 Canadians between Feb. 7 and Feb. […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:00 AM Midway into Ontario election campaign, some parties still struggling with pitches       As Ontario's snap winter election campaign reaches its halfway point, Progressive Conservatives' main opponents are still scrambling to pitch themselves to voters, while polls suggest the incumbents maintain a significant lead. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford called the early vote for Feb. 27, more than a year before the next fixed election date, in what […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:00 AM Trump's threats against Canada could reduce visits to border peace garden       BOISSEVAIN, Man. — The International Peace Garden that straddles the Canada-United States border has for more than 90 years been a quiet, pastoral place to celebrate friendship between the two countries. People can stroll through flower gardens and see displays about international co-operation, often without noticing that they've crossed the border between Manitoba and North […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 13, 2025 3:49 AM NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting       BRUSSELS (AP) — Several NATO allies stressed on Thursday that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the United States is betraying the war-ravaged country. European governments are reeling after the Trump administration signaled that it is planning face-to-face talks with Russia […]

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:23 AM School boards across GTA close schools amid winter storm - CTV News       ... CP24.com. Opens in new window · Top Stories · Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadians continue diplomatic push in Washington. February 13, 2025 at ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:11 AM 'Stay back and stay home': OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt - CP24       OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt has an update on highway conditions and snow plow activity across the GTA.

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:52 AM Foreign affairs minister travelling to France, Germany and Belgium - CP24       Joly will start her trip in Paris on Thursday, where she and Canada's newly-appointed Special Envoy for Syria Omar Alghabra will attend the Paris ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:41 AM LIVE look at road conditions across the Greater Toronto Area - CP24       LIVE look at road conditions across the GTA after a 20-centimetre snowfall. November 20, 2023 at 12:00PM EST ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:03 AM GTHA school bus cancellations for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 - CP24       A winter storm has dumped nearly 20 cm of snowfall on the GTA overnight, prompting school boards around the region to cancel student ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:36 AM Winter storm dumps close to 20 cm of snow on GTA - CTV News       CP24 Meteorologist Bill Coulter said Pearson has registered about 19 cm of snowfall and more is on the way. The snow is expected to continue ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:33 AM Winter storm dumps close to 20 cm of snow on GTA - CP24       Here is a look at how the snowstorm is impacting the GTHA on Thursday morning. 5 a.m.. CP24 Meteorologist Bill Coulter said Pearson has registered ...

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:30 AM Adam: Should light rail in Ottawa be run from Toronto?       Politicians seem to think Ottawa public transit would be better off with Toronto in charge. But what would happen to local accountability?

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:00 AM Ottawa taxi boss calls for action on U.S.-based ride-sharing apps       'It's not just about not buying Heinz ketchup. We've also got to think about who is providing the transportation.'

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:00 AM Today's letters: Canada needs to act in its own interests       Thursday, Feb. 13: Donald Trump underestimates the resolve of Canadians to remain free and independent, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:00 AM Buy local: Ottawa city council prepares for threat of trade war with U.S.       More than 92 per cent of goods and services the city buys are already bought locally, although the city treasurer concedes not all of the items bought locally are truly local.

Windsor Star Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:48 AM Snowy conditions cancel Windsor-Essex school buses       School bus transportation provided by boards has been cancelled in Windsor and Essex County for the day. The call was made by the Windsor-Essex Student Transportation Service early Thursday morning. All schools remain open. Environment Canada has lifted all travel advisories and freezing rain warnings, but a chance of freezing drizzle remains Thursday morning. It will be […]

Windsor Star Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:00 AM Guest column: Farewell, my American friends — I won't consort with the enemy       Pete McMartin: Where there was once admiration, there is now a firm and angry resolve. Schoolyard bullies don't want to be buddies. They want your lunch. Read more.

Windsor Star Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:00 AM Reader letters: Windsor homelessness emergency needs fix now       Homelessness an emergency that needs fixing — now The suffering of homeless people here in Windsor has to end. We have emergency funds and this qualifies as an emergency. It's impossible for any person to address their issues without a place to sleep and eat. Any money spent on this helps the whole community. We […]

Ottawa Sun Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Politicians and God complexes       Thursday, Feb. 13: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:00 AM Tank: Carney's Saskatoon stop aimed to revive Liberals in Saskatchewan       Hundreds crammed into a pub on a frigid night for a brief event with the federal Liberal leadership contender in a province where few support the party.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:00 AM Freestyle skiing competition in Saskatoon in 1984       On this day in 1984, Saskatoon's Alistair Boulton won the northern Saskatchewan freestyle skiing competition, gaining a spot at provincials.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:00 AM Saskatoon tech company Siemens EDA expects continued growth       Amit Gupta is optimistic about the future of Siemens EDA. The Saskatoon-based company develops software that uses AI for chip design.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, February 13, 2025 6:00 AM Letters: Federal Liberal ideology pivots away from consumer carbon tax       Readers offer their opinions on federal Liberal policies intended to address climate change and the nature of intimate partner violence.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:00 AM City of Regina to consider upping taxes on derelict houses, downtown parking lots       "We feel like we're a forgotten community. We see the same boarded-up houses for years on end and wonder why they're still there."

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:00 AM Mandryk: Government spending a billion dollars more with little explanation       That there are few details is troubling — almost as troubling as a government seeing no reason to tell us where a billion dollars has gone.

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:00 AM 35 Unforgettable Photos: It was 37 years ago today — Calgary welcomed the world to the 1988 Winter Olympics       It was 37 years ago today that opening ceremonies were held for Calgary's Winter Olympics.  So, for those who were lucky enough to be around at the time, take a moment to reminisce those heady moments of younger days when you could party (almost) all night and work all day.  For those who weren't around, […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:00 AM Letters, Feb. 13, 2025: 'I have been berated … for my insistence of buying Canadian'       Buy Canada For more than 50 years, I have been berated, called names, and lost friends for my insistence of buying Canadian. Did you buy a foreign car in the 1970s or '80s? How about clothing from Asia? A vacuum cleaner? Tools, a lawnmower? Ever check the tags for product import? Starting in the very […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:00 AM MARTIN: Sex assault of 90-year-old woman in Calgary apartment defies comprehension       All crimes are bad and all criminal behaviour involves victims. Whether it's a shoplifting at a 7-Eleven store which impacts both the store owner and consumers, who higher prices to offset lost profit, or the downtown shooting of a drug dealer which leaves a mother grieving the loss of a wayward son, crimes cause grief […]