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Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:43 AM After starting trade war, Trump says U.S. has 'been ripped off for decades'       The U.S. president remained adamant that tariffs would benefit America even as a key member of his team has floated that a compromise could materialize Wednesday.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:42 AM 3 people hurt, one seriously, in separate tow truck-related shootings in Toronto       Toronto Police say they are investigating two separate shooting incidents, within an hour of each other, that saw three tow truck drivers injured.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:46 AM Greater Toronto home sales down as mortgage costs, trade war weigh on buyers: board       Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell by more than one-quarter in February compared with a year ago despite buyers maintaining "substantial" negotiating power.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:00 AM Our results from the TikTok-viral Ulike laser hair removal device       Is it worth the hype? Read on.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:00 AM 12 chic fashion and home finds for March       Fresh finds to shake off winter.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:00 AM Ford asks people not to text him at night, complaining 'all I hear is the buzzing'       Doug Ford's phone has been the centre of a transparency controversy with the province's transparency watchdog finding he uses his personal device for government business.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:00 AM Coffee shop in Quebec replies to Donald Trump tariffs with its Canadiano       At Coco & Bean cafe, a Montreal-area coffee shop, a popular menu item is being given a new name. No longer is it the Americano.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 4:00 AM Toronto man who helped Iran evade sanctions used 3 identities, CBSA reveals       Questions about the various identities of Amin Yousefijam were centre stage as immigration officials pushed for his expulsion.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:48 AM Greenland's leader says the island 'is ours' as Trump vows to acquire the territory       NUUK, Greenland — Greenland's prime minister declared Wednesday that "Greenland is ours" and cannot be taken or bought in defiance of a message from U.S. President Donald Trump, who said his administration supported the Arctic island's right of self-determination — but added that the United States will acquire the territory "one way or another." Greenlandic […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:43 AM Rep. Al Green shouts down Trump and may face censure by the House for the outburst       WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas wasn't the first lawmaker ever to blurt out a shout of protest during a presidential address to Congress. But he's perhaps the only one in recent memory to actually be ejected from the hall Tuesday night by the Speaker of the House. Green said afterward it was […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:34 AM Trump tells Congress tariffs benefit U.S. as commerce secretary floats idea of deal       WASHINGTON — A day into Donald Trump's North American trade war, the U.S. president remained adamant that tariffs would benefit America even as a key member of his team has floated that a compromise could materialize Wednesday. Trump addressed a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, for the first time since he returned to office […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:00 AM CHARLEBOIS: The cost of retaliation — Canada's trade war misstep       "Canada cannot win a trade war by taxing its own people — true leverage comes from targeting American reliance on our exports, not undermining our own food security and economy."

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:00 AM GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs in tough against a robust Golden Knights team       TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (38-20-3) at VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (36-18-6) When: Wednesday, 10 p.m., T-Mobile Arena TV: TSN Radio: TSN 1050 Odds: Maple Leafs -101, Golden Knights -122 The buzz Not only have the Golden Knights won five of their past six games and are coming off a shutout win against New Jersey, they own one of the […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: New neighbour gets more than the usual 'welcome wagon'       DEAR ABBY: I'm a gay man living in a predominantly straight community. About a year ago, a married couple moved in. One day, the husband asked me to come over and help him put a table together, which I did. He thanked me by opening a bottle of wine. Then he asked me what turns […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 5, 2025 2:00 AM Tim Dolighan cartoon, March 5, 2025       Tim Dolighan

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 5, 2025 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Stephanie       SUNshine Girl Stephanie is giving us her ode to Peggy Bundy – wearing leopard print. The 5-foot-4 Pisces loves cooking, baking, reading and trying new dishes and exotic foods. (JACK BOLAND/Toronto Sun)

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:53 AM 3-alarm fire spreads to multiple townhomes in Yorkville       A three-alarm fire in Yorkville resulted in crews attempting to contain the blaze that spread to several connecting townhomes. First responders were called to Scollard Street near Bay Street and Davenport Road just before 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Fire crews initially responded to a building under construction that had caught fire. The flames then spread […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:04 AM 18-year-old charged with 2nd-degree murder in shooting at Etobicoke apartment building       An 18-year-old male is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection to the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy in Etobicoke last month. He is the third suspect to be arrested in the deadly incident. Toronto police officers were called to the East Mall and Rathburn Road area on Feb. 4. Two male victims were […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:03 AM Understanding the measles outbreak and what's truly at stake       It's a preventable crisis – that's the message from many public health officials when describing the recent measles outbreaks in parts of Canada and the United States. The highly contagious viral infection was considered eliminated in 1998 in Canada and in 2000 in the U.S., but a number of factors have contributed to its recent […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:40 AM 'Give the guy a break': Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends Wayne Gretzky       Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canadians should give Wayne Gretzky a break. The hockey legend has come under fire for supporting U.S. President Donald Trump by attending his inauguration in January and visiting him several times in recent months at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Gretzky also attended an election victory party for Trump last November and […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:29 AM Greenland's leader says the island 'is ours' as Trump vows to acquire the territory       NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Greenland's prime minister declared Wednesday that "Greenland is ours" and cannot be taken or bought in defiance of a message from U.S. President Donald Trump, who said his administration supported the Arctic island's right of self-determination — but added that the United States will acquire the territory "one way or another." […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:28 AM Man charged for allegedly committing indecent act on Lakeshore West GO Train       A man from Hamilton has been charged for allegedly committing an indecent act in front of female passengers while aboard a GO Train on the Lakeshore West line. Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officers said on Feb. 7, a small group of adult females were riding the Lakeshore West GO Train from Union Station to […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:00 AM Greater Toronto home sales down as mortgage costs, trade war weigh on buyers: board       TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell by more than one-quarter in February compared with a year ago despite buyers maintaining "substantial" negotiating power. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says 4,037 homes were sold last month, down 27.4 per cent compared with 5,562 in February 2024. Sales were down 28.5 per […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 5, 2025 4:00 AM Trump tells Congress tariffs benefit U.S. as commerce secretary floats idea of deal       WASHINGTON — A day into Donald Trump's North American trade war, the U.S. president remained adamant that tariffs would benefit America even as a key member of his team has floated that a compromise could materialize Wednesday. Trump addressed a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, for the first time since he returned to office […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 5, 2025 2:52 AM Pope resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia       VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was resting Wednesday, the start of the solemn Lenten period leading up to Holy Week observances, after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for double pneumonia. In its latest update, the Vatican said that the pope rested well overnight, waking up shortly […]

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:51 AM Authorities warn of unsafe conditions as heavy rain, mild temps may cause flooding in the GTA       People in the Greater Toronto Area are being advised to steer clear of the water and stay off natural ice surfaces due to the risk of flooding.

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, March 5, 2025 2:40 AM CAD vs. USD: Tariffs' impact on currency outlook - BNN Bloomberg       Mark McCormick, global head of FX ad EM strategy at TD Securities, shares his outlook on how the loonie will par with the U.S. dollar amid a trade ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:15 AM Full: CPC Leader Poilievre responds to U.S. tariffs - CP24       Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre delivers remarks after U.S. tariffs were implemented against Canada. March 04, 2025 at 12:52PM EST ...

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 5, 2025 4:30 AM Penton: Local farmers' markets can help you fight tariffs       One misconception many small businesses face is that they are vastly more expensive than larger outlets. This is frequently not the case.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 5, 2025 4:00 AM How public servants can manage workload without burning out       A public servant asks Public Service Confidential how to manage a "never-ending to-do list" while fighting the perception that government workers are "slackers."

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 5, 2025 4:00 AM Today's letters: Should Brady Tkachuk really be Senators' captain?       Wednesday, March 5: A team leader who thinks he should deliberately start fights in order to win doesn't get my support, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 5, 2025 4:00 AM Ottawa Board of Trade says businesses can weather the storm of Trump's tariffs. Here's how       The path to surviving the trade war may be close to home. Step one: tear down interprovincial trade barriers, says Ottawa Board of Trade CEO Sueling Ching.

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:00 AM Reader letter: Building new Windsor-Detroit bridge at time of 'certain uncertainty'       In an ironically cynical forecast of events, the completion of the new bridge to our neighbours across the river will not usher in a new age of international partnership based on principles of cooperation and trust, as it might have done in a previous era. At present, we receive messages from our American neighbours' leader […]

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Carney must come clean       Wednesday, March 5: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:03 AM Tank: Moe must get muscular on Saskatchewan's Trump tariffs response       Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's trips to Washington to try to stop tariffs failed and he must now adopt the tougher strategy of other Canadian leaders.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:00 AM City committee to consider wildlife, animal control bylaws       Coyote management and the Animal Control Bylaw are being discussed in Wednesday's committee meeting.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:30 AM Opinion: Further clarity vital on Saskatchewan rural health care changes       The Rural Health Coalition struck an agreement with the Romanow government in the wake of changes to health-care services in rural Saskatchewan.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:09 AM Total collapse of vital Atlantic currents unlikely this century, study finds       Climate scientists caution, however, that even weakened currents would cause profound harm to humanity

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:09 AM Public transit is the climate solution we need       Last fall, municipal and transit-sector leaders issued a joint declaration calling on the federal government to fix our broken public transit funding model. So far, they've been ignored.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:09 AM As an 'economic predator' snarls at Canada, decarbonizing is one path out       With a trade war launched, and seemingly nothing Canada can do to satisfy Trump, the federal government should pursue two goals. Get tariffs removed and decouple from the 'economic predator' south of the border.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:09 AM Indigenous leaders take a historic step toward a permanent seat at the table in Canada's governance       After generations on the sidelines, Indigenous voices are finally claiming their place of power in Ottawa, moving beyond symbolic gestures to establish a concrete space.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:09 AM Auto factories could 'shut down in ten days' as Canadian industry hit by sweeping U.S. tariffs       Twenty-five per cent across-the-board levies on Canadian exports to the United States hit automotive and EV ecosystem as well as cleantech and aluminum sectors.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:00 AM From the archives: 'He was larger than life' — Friends, family remember life-long rock and roller Ronnie King of the Stampeders       It's been one year since fans and friends said good-bye to The Stampeders' Ronnie King. He died March 4, 2024, just as the band was about to continue touring. The rock trio recruited friend Dave Chabot to join them on the tour, renamed "Rocking In Memory of Ronnie King." Currently, The Stampeders are playing concerts […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 5, 2025 1:12 AM BRIER NOTES: B.C. champ Cameron de Jong feels the love in Kelowna       Cameron de Jong has felt like a winner from the moment he stepped onto the ice at Prospera Place. That's thanks to the home-province fans at the 2025 Montana's Brier in Kelowna, B.C., even though the young skip and his rink-mates didn't taste victory until Day 5 of the Canadian men's curling championship. "I didn't […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:01 AM Letters March 5, 2025: 'Sing a catchy song, it may make you feel better.'       Musical thoughts Please sing to the tune of Bob Marley's 'I shot the Sherriff': I shot the tariff, because my country was in Jeopardy I shot the tariff,  but it was in Canada's defense Sheriff Trump always hated Canada, why? cause he's a dope! So I shot the tariff down I took out a doobie […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:00 AM MEJIA and ALIAKBARI: Next federal government should reverse Trudeau's plastics ban       The Trudeau government's own science assessment, cited in the court appeal, states that 99% of Canada's plastic waste is already disposed of safely through recycling, incinerating and environmentally-friendly landfills. Despite these facts, plastic has become a target for blanket restrictions without fully considering its benefits or the downsides of switching to alternatives.