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TORONTO STAR Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:02 PM Ford says Ontario standing firm on child care funding demands before making deal

TORONTO STAR Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:55 PM Murder accused 'Bonnie' denies she was obsessed with 'bad boy' co-accused 'Clyde's' infidelity       Sarai Lopez Iglesias says the jailhouse letter she wrote describing her relationship with her co-accused ex-boyfriend as Bonnie and Clyde was intended to keep her in his good books after she gave a statement to police implicating them in murder

TORONTO STAR Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:26 PM Ontario to allow pharmacies to offer symptomatic COVID-19 testing

TORONTO STAR Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:59 PM Hamilton mobster gets day parole after serving three years for drug trafficking charges       Domenico Paolo Violi had been sentenced to eight years in December 2018

TORONTO STAR Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:13 PM TTC riders can expect longer subway waits, cuts to bus routes starting next week       Transit agency says the service changes are unavoidable because of the staffing shortage caused by the vaccine mandate.

TORONTO STAR Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:53 AM Ontario reports 245 new cases of COVID in schools and 536 schools with confirmed cases       The province says three schools have closed due to outbreaks or operational considerations. Locally, Ontario reports 56 new cases in Toronto, 41 in Ottawa, 31 in Peel, 23 in York and 21 in Windsor-Essex.

TORONTO STAR Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:33 AM Ontario will let regions take lead on tougher pandemic measures for now: Ford

TORONTO STAR Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:00 AM Are there COVID cases at your child's school? Use our tool to search Ontario schools by name and track cases in the province       The Star's tracker provides parents, teachers, caregivers and the broader public with up-to-date COVID case numbers in all publicly funded elementary and secondary schools in the province.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:58 PM 'Never forgotten': Brother and sister struck and killed in Vaughan, Ont. remembered six months after crash       A young brother and sister who were struck and killed while playing at the edge of their driveway last spring are being remembered by their family ahead of the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:31 PM Ontario to allow symptomatic COVID-19 testing inside pharmacies, sources say       Ontario's Ministry of Health is allowing pharmacies to conduct COVID-19 tests on symptomatic patients for the first time and tests could get underway as soon as this week.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:40 PM Stabbing at Toronto school leaves two people seriously injured       Two people have been seriously injured following a stabbing that took place at a Toronto school Tuesday afternoon.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:35 PM Ford says he wants 'same deal' as Quebec on national child-care plan       Premier Doug Ford says that he wants the "same deal" as Quebec when it comes to the Trudeau government's national child-care plan with 'minimal strings' attached to what would amount to billions of dollars in federal funding.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:38 PM Ontario will let regions take lead on tougher COVID-19 pandemic measures for now       Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will keep relying on local medical officers of health to reinstate pandemic restrictions as COVID-19 infections rise in the province.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:03 PM Toronto man wanted on Canada-wide warrant believed to have fled to Jamaica: police       Berris Ford-Livingston is wanted for manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of Brampton resident Dwayne Watson.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:27 PM Ontario investing $75.1M to fight gun and gang violence       The Ontario government is investing $75.1 million over the next three years to fight gun and gang violence in the province.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:10 AM Ontario reports 481 new cases of COVID-19, one additional death       Ontario health officials are reporting 481 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:12 AM B.C. weather warnings ease as province begins to assess flood damage       Several weather warnings in British Columbia were eased Tuesday morning, following days of torrential rain which washed out sections of major highways and caused severe flooding in several communities.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:55 PM B.C. floods: Highway webcams show submerged roads, businesses       Provincial highway webcams in B.C. have captured images of some of the roads affected by extreme weather, as the province continues to deal with flooding, mudslides and rockslides.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:56 AM B.C. storm: Dozens of highway closures, evacuation orders expanded over flood recovery       While intense rainfall has eased in much of southern B.C., the province is grappling with the severe impacts of flooding and wind that's led to evacuation orders, highway closures, roadway collapses and power outages.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:39 PM 'Super easy': How Canadian travellers are getting free COVID-19 tests to return home from U.S.       Despite the Canada-U.S. land border now being open, some travellers say the mandatory negative molecular COVID-19 test required to return to Canada, which can cost more than the equivalent of C$150, has them continuing to forgo trips. However, some Canadians report being able to find these tests for free in the U.S. through a government-funded program offered across all states.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:30 PM Google Cloud, Snap, Spotify and several other sites down       Several social media apps and internet services including Google Cloud, Amazon, Snapchat and Spotify were down on Tuesday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:04 AM Moderna asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids        Health Canada has received Moderna's submission for authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six to 11. According to the federal agency, the pediatric vaccine submission came Tuesday and the review is being prioritized, alongside the ongoing review of the Pfizer vaccine for children.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:56 AM Jagmeet Singh calls on federal government to pay $180M cost of Iqaluit water crisis       Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh wants the Liberal government to pay the cost of fixing Iqaluit's ongoing water emergency.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:10 AM Ontario reports 481 new cases of COVID-19, one additional death       Ontario health officials are reporting 481 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:33 PM Feds, CAF still intend to apologize to victims of military sexual misconduct        The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) still intend to issue a public apology to victims of military sexual misconduct, almost two years after first making the promise.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:46 PM Hamilton police confirm grow-op in upper Stoney Creek shut down       Stoney Creek Coun. Brad Clark suggested people were combining personal licences for growing medical cannabis and operating greenhouses housing thousands of pot plants.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:43 PM 311 people and 27 pets rescued from Agassiz, B.C. mudslides       More than 300 people have been evacuated from mudslides in Agassiz, B.C., after a disastrous weather event wreaked havoc on highways Sunday and Monday.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:38 PM COVID-19: Saskatchewan reports one death, 85 new cases       The Saskatchewan Health Authority has also announced that 50 per cent of eligible SHA staff who helped with the surge in COVID-19 cases have returned to their home positions.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:34 PM Court of Appeal upholds Quebec law restricting advertising of vaping products       The appeals court judges ruled that the Quebec government had the right to limit the potential effect of electronic cigarette advertising on young people and on non-smokers.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:31 PM 3 new COVID-19 cases reported in Guelph, active cases increase to 30       Guelph's public health unit reported three new cases of COVID-19 in the city on Tuesday as the total case count during the pandemic reached 5,145.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:23 PM Waterloo region back up to 224 active COVID-19 cases       Waterloo Public Health reported that there are now 224 active COVID-19 cases in the region, which is the highest number it has reported in the area since Sept. 20.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:14 PM 'No highways to get me home': More than 100 truckers trapped in Merritt, B.C. due to floods       Residents of Merritt have been ordered to evacuate the city due to massive flooding that blocked access to three bridges and shut down the wastewater treatment plant.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:13 PM Atlohsa calls for urgent action to address Indigenous homelessness after River Road arson arrest       A day after a charge was announced in the River Road fire, Atlohsa is calling for immediate investments from the city into Indigenous spaces for people experiencing homelessness.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:13 PM COVID-19: N.S. reports 31 new cases, 3 at East Cumberland Lodge       One more resident and two more staff members at East Cumberland Lodge in Pugwash, N.S., have tested positive for COVID-19.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:09 PM Pfizer files for U.S. authorization of its pill to treat COVID-19       Pfizer says that its COVID-19 treatment pill can help to significantly cut the risk of death or hospitalization in high-risk adults.

Toronto Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:42 PM Red Sox owner in talks to buy Penguins: report       Boston Red Sox owner Fenway Sports Group LLC is in advanced talks to buy the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. A deal could be finalized later this week, according to the report. Fenway Sports Group declined to comment on the report.

Toronto Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:39 PM Jury begins deliberating in Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial       KENOSHA — Jury deliberations in the Wisconsin murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse were into their third hour on Tuesday, working to form a consensus on the teenager's guilt or innocence after he killed two men and wounded a third during protests last year. The 12-member jury sent a note to ask the judge for extra […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:29 PM Maxwell's family claims socialite a 'patsy' for feds who lost Epstein       Socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, her lawyers, family and coterie of supporters have unleashed a massive public relations campaign in the run-up to her sex trafficking trial. On Tuesday, CBS This Morning ran interviews with her sister, brother and security consultant who claimed that the 59-year-old one-time British "it girl" is sitting in as a proxy for […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:29 PM Canada's Lynx rebrands as budget carrier, Flairs announces Mexico flights       Canadian budget upstart Lynx Air said on Tuesday it will launch service in early 2022 with a former Australian airline executive as CEO and new Boeing 737 MAX jets, as leisure traffic rebounds after a COVID-19-induced slump. Calgary-based Lynx, formerly charter Enerjet, is banking on growth as an ultra-low-cost carrier under chief executive Merren McArthur, […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:16 PM Triple suicide bombing kills three, wounds dozens in Ugandan capital       KAMPALA — Islamic State claimed an attack in the heart of Uganda's capital on Tuesday after three suicide bombers killed three people and sent members of parliament running for cover, in the latest in a wave of bombings. The blasts in Kampala, which forced the evacuation of parliament, shocked a nation known as a bulwark […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:15 PM Student sues after suspenion for saying 'there are only two genders'       A high school student in New Hampshire is suing his principal and district after he was suspended for saying "there are only two genders." The freshman, identified as M.P. in court documents obtained by the Daily Mail, claims he and his friends were discussing how difficult it is to address a non-binary person in Spanish […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:07 PM FUREY FACTOR: NO MORE LOCKDOWNS! Fifth-wave COVID restrictions? Cool your jets!       WATCH BELOW as the Sun's political columnist Anthony Furey says talk of a fifth wave right now is just more fear mongering. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Toronto Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:58 PM Sen. Josee Forest-Niesing home after month in hospital fighting COVID-19       OTTAWA — A senator who contracted COVID-19 despite being double vaccinated has returned home after a month in hospital. However, Sen. Josee Forest-Niesing is facing a potentially lengthy recovery due to a history of lung problems. In a statement from her office, Forest-Niesing reveals that she has been struggling with an autoimmune condition affecting her […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:49 PM TTC rolling out service cuts as it faces vax-related staff shortage       Commuters may notice fewer buses on their routes starting next week

Toronto Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:21 PM Work-weary McDonald's worker deals with 6,400-item order       A McDonald's worker in Georgia was stunned upon learning she had to prepare an order of 6,400 items in four hours. A whopping order of 1,600 McChickens, 1,600 McDoubles and 3,400 cookies were placed at a location in Perry, Ga., — and they needed it all in four hours. The video was posted on Tiktok […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:47 PM Stabbing at North York high school sends 2 to hospital with serious injuries       Two people are in hospital with serious injuries and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing at a North York high school on Tuesday. Police received calls about the stabbing at Victoria Park Collegiate, near York Mills and Victoria Park, shortly after 3 p.m. Officers located two victims at the scene, one of whom […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:40 PM Cori Bush: White supremacists shot at Ferguson protesters       U.S. Rep. Cori Bush claimed on social media that white supremacists shot at protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014, but the city's police chief said he was unaware of any such incident. Bush, a first-term Democrat from St. Louis, made her name as an activist leader in Ferguson after the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:39 PM Victim's relative testifies at elderly deaths trial in Texas       DALLAS (AP) — One of the 18 older women a man is charged with killing in the Dallas area over a two-year span ran a restaurant in Vietnam before leaving on a helicopter as Saigon fell and was a generous person who loved giving people $2 bills, her son-in-law testified Tuesday. "My mother-in-law was a […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:28 PM Ford says province will let regions take lead on tougher COVID-19 pandemic measures       TORONTO – As more Ontario regions contend with health system strain from rising COVID-19 infections, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday that his government will keep relying on local medical officers of health to reinstate pandemic restrictions. Health units covering the Sudbury and Algoma regions in northern Ontario have reinstated measures including business capacity limits in […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:25 PM Attorney: Charlottesville organizer sought to mislead police       CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — An organizer of the deadly Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville appeared to instruct supporters to mislead law enforcement about the potential size of the 2017 protest, according to communications presented in court Monday. Jason Kessler is one of two dozen defendants that are testifying in a federal civil trial to […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:12 PM 2nd group of states challenges health worker vaccine mandate       NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A second set of states has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers. The latest suit, dated Monday, was filed in Louisiana on behalf of 12 states and comes less than a week after another lawsuit challenging the rule was filed in Missouri […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:12 PM For Will Smith, a break point leads to 'King Richard'       Will Smith wouldn't seem an obvious candidate for a midlife crisis. Hugely successful, immensely popular, indefatigably sunny. But Smith, who stars in the upcoming drama "King Richard," as Richard Williams, father and coach to Venus and Serena Williams, is reemerging after an extensive period of introspection. The 53-year-old, as he writes in a new memoir, […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:06 PM Washington state panel fails to draw new political maps       SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington state's bipartisan redistricting commission failed to meet its deadline for redrawing political maps, meaning the task will now be taken up by the state Supreme Court. This is the first time the panel has failed to finish its work since the state adopted a constitutional amendment giving redistricting authority to […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:00 PM Some grantmaking changes made during pandemic going away       The pandemic spurred foundations to change their grant-making practices in ways long sought by nonprofits, although many philanthropies have already started to reverse some of those changes, according to a new study of nearly 300 grantmakers. The changes sought by nonprofits include more unrestricted funding, simplified reporting and record-keeping requirements, and a greater focus on […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:58 PM Infrastructure bill unleashes funding to address risky dams       JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — States will soon be flooded with federal money to address a pent-up need to repair, improve or remove thousands of aging dams across the U.S., including some that could inundate towns or neighborhoods if they fail. The roughly $3 billion for dam-related projects pales in comparison to the tens of […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:53 PM $250 million film, TV studio coming to Toronto Port Lands       The red carpet has been rolled out for more studio space in the the film and television industry in Toronto. The construction on a brand new Basin Media Hub in the Port Lands will begin in the next year, the announcement of the project was made by Mayor John Tory on Tuesday. The production house […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:53 PM Court of Appeal upholds Quebec law restricting advertising of vaping products       MONTREAL — Quebec's highest court is upholding the province's right to subject vaping products to the same laws governing tobacco.  In a unanimous decision published Monday, the panel of three Court of Appeal judges reversed parts of a 2019 lower court decision that struck down some provisions of the Tobacco Control Act pertaining to vaping […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:52 PM Search for temporary leader to lead troubled Green Party begins this week       OTTAWA — The Green party is looking for an interim leader to take the helm before a fresh leadership election among its members.  The troubled party, which has been beset by infighting and sniping, has accepted the resignation of Annamie Paul who last week stepped down.  She has said leading the Green party was the […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:39 PM Scion of Polish nobility jailed in property restitution case       WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Warsaw court on Tuesday confirmed the arrest order for a Polish businessman who is a descendent of one of Poland's aristocratic families, in a case highlighting the problems still resulting from the communist regime's seizure of private property after World War II. Michal Sobanski, a 46-year-old businessman, has been held […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:25 PM Slovakia to restrict the unvaccinated to tame COVID surge       BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia is planning new restrictions on unvaccinated people in an effort to tame the latest surge of coronavirus infections that has caused a "critical" situation in the country's hospitals, the prime minister said Tuesday. Prime Minister Eduard Heger said his government will vote Thursday on the latest proposals by an advisory […]

G-Alt cp24.com Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:00 PM What impacts will vaccine mandate have for Long Term Care? - YouTube       A vaccine mandate is coming into effect for long-term care home workers. Two experts weigh in on the change.Subscribe to CP24 to watch more ...

G-Alt cp24.com Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:39 AM Accused in Brampton homicide gunned down man with small calibre rifle, police allege - CP24       CP24.com. Published Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:30AM EST. Rifles seized from a Toronto home during a homicide investigation are shown. (PRP) ...

G-Alt cp24.com Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:38 AM Some Ontario health units reinstating capacity limits, mulling tougher COVID measures | CP24.com       An Ontario health unit said Monday it would reinstate capacity limits and other public health rules amid a surge of COVID-19 cases, while another ...

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:37 PM Acting GM of Emergency and Protective Services eill officially fill the position       Kim Ayotte, who since May has been acting general manager of Ottawa's Emergency and Protective Services (EPS), will now officially take over that position, according to a memo to council from city manager Steve Kanellakos. As acting GM, Ayotte oversaw the department's operations and supported the Emergency Operations Centre's response to COVID-19, including Ottawa's vaccination […]

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:47 PM Denley: Ottawa's LRT — private-public partnership better than the alternative       The advantage of the P3 approach is that it protects the public purse when or if things go wrong.

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:46 PM Pellerin: Two mayors who are leading their cities to a better future       In Montreal, Valérie Plante has been re-elected based on a visionary plan for 'active transportation' in her city. Meanwhile, Paris, France offers more bike and pedestrian streets thanks to Mayor Anne Hidalgo.

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:21 PM Dining Out: Premium beef at Harmons Steakhouse delivered hedonistic delights       Harmons Steakhouse 283 Elgin St., 613-421-4202, harmonssteakhouse.com Open: Tuesday to Saturday 5 to 10:30 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday Prices: appetizers $20 to $38, mains starting at $33, steaks $48 to $210 Access: step to front door, second-floor dining rooms, washrooms downstairs If you want to make a dedicated carnivore's heart beat faster, just whisper one […]

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:48 PM OPP stops $50,000 loss in 'romance fraud' as man faces charges linked to 22 victims       The Ontario Provincial Police have laid dozens of charges against an Etobicoke man after a "lengthy and complex" probe of an alleged romance fraud first reported by a Prescott-area woman more than two years ago. Twenty-one further victims have been identified since she went to police in October 2019, Grenville County OPP said Tuesday. Police […]

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:45 PM COVID-19: Ontario reports 481 new cases, lowest since Nov. 10; 34 new cases in Ottawa       Ontario reported 481 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the first day below 500 in a week. People who are unvaccinated or of unknown vaccination status account for 292 of the new cases, or more than 60 per cent. Fully vaccinated people make up 189 of the new cases, Health Minister Christine Elliott tweeted Tuesday […]

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:42 PM Weather: -9 C Tuesday night then risk of freezing rain Wednesday       Freezing rain could be headed our way Wednesday, according to a special weather statement from Environment and Climate Change Canada. The weather agency predicts a brief band of snow, mixed with ice pellets, will move through the area Wednesday morning then switch to rain or freezing rain in the late morning or afternoon. Freezing rain […]

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:02 AM Police hate and bias crime unit investigates courthouse graffiti       The Ottawa Police Service's hate and bias crime unit is investigating after the exterior of the Ottawa courthouse, at Laurier Avenue West and Elgin Street, was spray-painted with graffiti. Police responded to calls at around 8:20 a.m. Monday. According to a photo tweeted Monday by Ottawa Centre MPP Joel Harden, at least one anti-Semitic image […]

The Georgia Straight Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:12 PM Eastside Culture Crawl: Vancouver artist Pilar Mehlis threads magic with realism       Painter and sculpture learned the language of the supernatural as a young girl.

The Georgia Straight Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:37 PM Unbound readings celebrate Black voices on November 19       The event takes place at Burnaby's Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

The Georgia Straight Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:00 PM The Vancouver Bach Choir's performance of St. Nicolas Cantata is a festive experience for the entire family       In addition to snacking on Santa-shaped chocolates, attending the upcoming Vancouver Bach and Children's Choirs performance is another exciting way to embrace the festive season.

The Georgia Straight Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:10 AM Mudslides and heavy rains wreak havoc on B.C. communities from Vancouver Island to the Interior       This morning, more than 7,000 residents of the B.C. city of Merritt remain under an evacuation order.

Windsor Star Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:31 PM Health unit reports 17 new COVID cases       Seventeen more Windsor-Essex residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The local health unit on Tuesday reported eight of the cases were close contacts of confirmed cases, five were community acquired, and one case was travel related. How the remaining three people contracted the disease is still under investigation. To date, 20,980 area residents have tested […]

The Province Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:51 PM Warriors' prized rookie Adam Charalambides living up to boxla billing       Rangy 25-year-old left-handed forward from Georgetown, Ont., seen as a main building block for franchise going forward

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:57 PM Man accused of fatally shooting Brandon Applegate committed for trial       Justin Troy Ballantyne will stand trial, charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Brandon Applegate, 22, on Oct. 4, 2020.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:54 PM Weather warnings issued as winter storm rolls into Saskatchewan       About three quarters of the province is expected to feel the effects of a winter storm expected to bring high winds, blowing snow.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:50 PM Saskatchewan's potash industry poised for growth in 2022       Building on Saskatchewan's potash sales of $5.5 billion in 2020, the industry is poised for even more growth in 2022 and beyond, says Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:30 PM Sodium sulphate plant undergoing major upgrade       After nearly 75 years in operation, the sodium sulphate plant near Chaplin is getting a $220-million facelift

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:30 PM Canpotex committed to food security at home and around the world       ""It is an incredible honour for Canpotex to be recognized with this award and we are humbled by the recognition. Addressing food security in our community is such an important cause for Canpotex," said Canpotex CEO and president Gord McKenzie.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:30 PM K+S strategy focused on climate goals       K+S Potash Canada is employing new strategies to reduce energy and freshwater consumption

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:30 PM Nutrien committed to feeding a growing population while protecting the planet       Nutrien's Feeding the Future Plan sets out ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:30 PM Mosaic's K3 site nearing completion       The legacy of innovation remains intact as Mosaic puts the finishing touches on the nearby K3 project.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:30 PM BHP poised to hire thousands of people as Jansen project proceeds       With the Jansen Stage 1 project getting the green light, BHP expects to hire upward of 3,500 workers in Saskatchewan.

Regina Leader-Post Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:51 PM Rider Rumblings 98: Are Rider fans spoiled?       The Riders have clinched a home playoff game, so why are the fans unimpressed?

Regina Leader-Post Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:20 PM COVID-19: One more death, 85 new cases as active cases keep falling       One more person who was in their 40s or 50s has died after testing positive for COVID-19.

Regina Leader-Post Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:19 PM Roughriders' Duke Williams earns a CFL Top Performer of the Week       Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Duke Williams' breakout game against the Edmonton Elks was recognized by the CFL on Tuesday.

Regina Leader-Post Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:07 PM Janssen one-dose COVID-19 vaccine available in Sask. starting Wednesday       People will be considered fully vaccinated two weeks after getting a single dose of the Janssen vaccine.

National Observer Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:38 AM Tory Senator attacks O'Toole's leadership, calls for review       Sen. Denise Batters, a vocal critic of O'Toole, says he cannot lead the party to victory in the next election campaign.

National Observer Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:28 AM Calls mount for early leadership review for Jason Kenney       Representatives of 22 UCP constituencies have sent a letter to the party's executive saying they have met the required threshold required for a vote on Kenney's performance at a special meeting before March 1.

National Observer Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:24 AM Natural resources no longer just the "ministry of fossil fuels": Wilkinson       But Jonathan Wilkinson also says the Liberals are not singling out the oil and gas sector to do an unfair amount of heavy lifting in the fight against climate change because all industries that contribute to the problem have to be part of the solution.

National Observer Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:15 AM Canada's fishery management is floundering       A new report by Oceana Canada says Canadian fisheries management has "fallen short" over the last five years, with nearly one in five fish stocks still "critically depleted."

National Observer Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:06 AM Atmospheric river causes flooding and mayhem in Washington state       The extreme weather was caused by an atmospheric river — a huge plume of moisture extending over the Pacific and into Washington and Oregon. More than 158,0000 customers were without power in Western Washington at one point Monday afternoon.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:42 PM COVID-19 live updates: No records kept of 2020 CHSLD inspections, coroner's inquest hears       Moderna asks Health Canada to authorize its vaccine for children 6 to 11.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:58 PM Suspect in Sept-Îles was carrying a toy gun, SQ says       "We didn't take any chances. We were proactive, we locked down the area" until an arrest was made, the Sûreté du Québec said.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:53 PM Chez Cora president says he was abducted after trying to help stranger       "I live on a dead-end street; it's not unusual for people to show up lost," Nicholas Tsouflidis testifies at the Laval trial of Paul Zaidan.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:19 PM Pandemic left its mark on Quebec's youngest, study concludes       No deaths, but anxiety, depression, and domestic violence on the rise.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:55 PM Opinion: It's time to put principles of children's rights into action       Governments have a duty to listen to the voices of children and youth, involve them in decision-making and have their best interests at heart.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:29 PM Tom Mulcair: Mike Ward decision may be bad omen for Quebec minorities       While it may seem like a stretch, decision may contain a clue as to how our highest court could tiptoe around the question of rights in Quebec.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:26 PM Canadiens at N.Y. Rangers: Five things you should know       Cayden Primeau will make his first start of season in goal for Habs, while Jonathan Drouin returns to lineup after missing last six games.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:25 PM SAQ warehouse workers hold 'surprise' strike Tuesday       The union membership voted last month to engage in pressure tactics.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:36 AM Series of Quebec daycare strikes scheduled for Nov. 22-25       Citing the labour shortage, Quebec is seeking the adoption of a five-day, 40-hour workweek to replace the existing four-day, 32-to-36-hour week.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:20 AM Ensemble Montréal chooses Aref Salem as leader after Coderre's departure       Salem said he will lead the party in an interim capacity for the next three years, to allow it to regroup and choose a permanent leader in time for the next election in 2025.

Calgary Herald Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:51 PM Man who admitted killing Red Deer doctor believed he was 'castrated': court documents       Red Deer murder suspect Deng Mabiour told police he had been chemically castrated and he killed a local doctor to "avenge" the wrong. In documents released Tuesday by Red Deer Court of Queen's Bench, Mabiour confessed to murdering Dr. Walter Reynolds in his walk-in clinic on Aug. 10, 2020. The transcripts were ruled admissible for […]

Calgary Herald Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:51 PM Harvey: Saving the memory of Private Harvey       Today is my personal Remembrance Day. On this date in 1917, Pte. Frederick Harvey was killed in action in Belgium during the First World War. He died an older soldier at the age of 39, and less than a year before the horrific Great War ended. He was my great-uncle, the older brother of my […]

Calgary Herald Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:36 PM Wind warning ended for Calgary but rural weather is still wild       The strong winds that were buffeting Calgary earlier this morning have now receded. A wind warning issued by Environment Canada for the city has ended. It was calling for gusts as high as 100 km/h. Environment Canada said the winds would dissipate in Calgary as the system moves eastward. Wind warnings and some snowfall warnings […]

Calgary Herald Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:19 PM Lynx Air to launch new low-cost airline service based in Calgary       A new airline that aims to offer "ultra-affordable" ticket prices says it plans to begin operating from the Calgary International Airport sometime in the new year. Lynx Air is setting up its headquarters in Calgary and is planning to announce routes and schedules in the coming weeks. Merren McArthur, CEO and president of Lynx Air, […]

Calgary Herald Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:16 PM Salvation Army goes contactless for second pandemic kettle campaign       Donating to the Salvation Army will look a bit different this holiday season. The charity is rolling out a tap to donate feature with its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. The contactless, credit or debit card-based method will allow donations to come in a more COVID-safe manner while making it simpler for those who want to […]

Calgary Herald Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:10 PM COVID-19 Update: Hinshaw to speak at 3:30 p.m. | Moderna submits data to Health Canada for youth vaccine approval       Watch this page throughout the day for updates on COVID-19 in Calgary

Calgary Herald Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:37 PM Study shows steroid therapy for severely ill COVID-19 patients has had little to no benefit for Alberta women       A study released from the University of Calgary this week shows that a drug used to treat critically ill COVID-19 patients has had little to no benefit for women, according to researchers. One of the main treatments for severe COVID-19 lung infections, dexamethasone, alters how immune cells work, and research into the way people's immune […]

Calgary Herald Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:22 PM Today in History: We met Harry Potter on film for the first time       On this date, Nov. 16, in history: In 1686, Britain and France signed the Treaty of Neutrality governing possession in North America in the event of war in Europe. In 1776, British troops captured Fort Washington in New York during the American Revolution. In 1837, authorities in Lower Canada (Quebec) ordered the arrest of politician […]

Calgary Herald Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:50 AM Varcoe: Costs loom large as Alberta's power industry eyes federal net-zero target by 2035       There's plenty of talk about Canada hitting its net-zero emissions target by 2050, but how about reaching the goal 15 years early?

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:26 PM Flood damage cuts all rail access to Canada's largest port of Vancouver       Two days of torrential rain in British Columbia triggered major flooding and shut rail routes operated by Canadian Pacific Rail and Canadian National Railway, by far the country's two biggest rail companies.

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:21 PM B.C. storm update: Sumas Prairie, Yarrow under evacuation order | 20 rainfall records set | Highway 1 between Abbotsford and Chilliwack closed       'It's a very eerie and helpless feeling,' says man trapped in his vehicle between two landslides on Highway 7 near Agassiz.

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:53 PM Man in wheelchair struck in Vancouver's 10th pedestrian fatality       The impact of the collision sent the Dodge Ram skidding onto the sidewalk, where it hit the man in a wheelchair.

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:46 PM New study shows no increase in car crash injuries after marijuana legalized       New research has found cannabis legalization did not led to an increase in driving-related injuries among adults and youth in two Canadian provinces. "I thought recreational marijuana use would lead to a greater likelihood of car accidents and injuries, but we didn't see that," said Russell Callaghan, a psychologist of the University of Northern B.C. […]

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:00 PM Exhibition looks at the later, Indigenous-influenced work of Quebec's Riopelle       "The exhibit marks a high-water moment for the Museum In terms of the design quality as well. We were in construction for about a month setting up the show." — Audain curator Dr. Curtis Collins

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:00 PM Thumbs up to food, service, wine and art       The food is solid but so is the service and wine list at Piva Modern Italian.

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:00 PM The It List: Canadian brand Judith & Charles launches eco-friendly outerwear collection       Canadian clothing company Judith & Charles has launched a curated collection of eco-minded outerwear — just in time for winter's chill to set in.

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:00 PM Q&A: Arno Kopecky's relatable realism guides reader through a giant global predicament       The Environmentalist's Dilemma faces the fraught relationship between humans and nature

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:00 PM Adopt-A-School: Nanaimo school's food program will run out of money by Christmas       Knox is asking for $22,000 from The Vancouver Sun's Adopt-A-School campaign to carry on after Christmas as no other source of money has materialized.

Vancouver Sun Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:00 PM Events in Metro Vancouver: Live and virtual things to do Nov 18-24       Whether you're looking for date-night ideas, free things to do or just something fun to do with the kids, you can't go wrong with our list of events happening around Metro Vancouver between Nov 18-24. Headlining this week's picks is the ninth instalment of the East Van Panto, Alice in Wonderland. For more ideas, click […]