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TORONTO STAR Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:34 PM Ontario ready to vaccinate kids aged five to 11 as soon as child-sized doses arrive

TORONTO STAR Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:15 PM Fleet of Greyhound buses up for sale after company shut down all Canadian operations permanently       Corporate Assets Inc., the auction company hosting the listing, has released details of an auction for 38 "exceptionally maintained" motorcoach models. In May 2021, Greyhound Canada closed its remaining Canadian routes in Ontario and Quebec.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, November 18, 2021 1:18 PM More women are being strangled, attacked with weapons in domestic violence, say Peel police. 'Something has changed'       Police say strangulation and use of weapons is often a precursor to even more violent behaviour.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:28 PM LRT inquiry to examine safety, tech, value and accountability: Mulroney

TORONTO STAR Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:54 AM Ontario reports 711 new COVID cases, highest since early October       The province says 34,347 tests were completed the previous day, and a 2.0 per cent positivity rate.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:49 AM Ontario students to get rapid COVID tests over winter break

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:21 PM Toronto cop shared confidential information with son that was used to commit murder: disciplinary documents       A Toronto cop passed on information from a confidential police database to his son and in doing so 'contributed' to the murder of a man in London last year, disciplinary documents provided to CTV News Toronto allege.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:57 PM Feds to announce approval of kids' COVID-19 vaccine, easing of border measures Friday       The federal government is set to announce Friday that Health Canada has approved the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11, then later detail plans to ease some of the pandemic-related measures at the border.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:13 PM This century-old caboose is one of the cheapest listings in the Toronto area right now       A refurbished train caboose for sale in the Halton region could be one of the cheapest real estate listings in the Greater Toronto Area right now.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:56 PM Post-mortem confirms second body found near Kawartha Lakes is that of missing Whitby, Ont. grandmother       The second of two bodies found near Kawartha Lakes has been confirmed to be that of a Whitby, Ont. grandmother who police say was murdered along with her daughter last month.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:21 PM Ontario high schools allowed to return to regular semesters in February       Ontario high schools will shift back to regular semesters no later than February, returning secondary students to a normal schedule for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:16 PM Brampton man accused of filming women in washrooms faces dozens of new charges       Police say dozens of additional voyeurism charges have been laid against a 31-year-old Brampton man who is accused of filming unsuspecting women while they used washrooms at businesses in Peel Region and Toronto.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:08 PM 'We want answers': Family of Port Dover man, 70, shot by Toronto police speaking out        The family of a Port Dover man who was shot and killed by Toronto police earlier this month spoke about the incident on Thursday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:57 PM Feds to announce approval of kids' COVID-19 vaccine, easing of border measures Friday       The federal government is set to announce Friday that Health Canada has approved the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11, then later detail plans to ease some of the pandemic-related measures at the border.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:32 PM 120 soldiers to land in Abbotsford, B.C. by day's end: Anand        Defence Minister Anita Anand has confirmed that by the end of Thursday, 120 Canadian Armed Forces personnel will be on the ground in Abbotsford, B.C. to assist with the flooding emergency there.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:57 AM 'I won't be here next year': Canadians robbed of life by delayed diagnoses amid pandemic       Several Canadians who reached out to CTVNews.ca say their diagnoses of cancers, autoimmune disorders and incurable conditions could have been caught sooner and possibly prevented from advancing to late stages had the COVID-19 pandemic not delayed their annual screenings and checkups.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 18, 2021 1:25 PM High-risk Canadians now advised to wear medical face masks: PHAC       The Public Health Agency of Canada is now recommending those at risk of higher exposure and more severe disease outcomes from COVID-19 wear a medical face mask.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:09 AM Abbotsford water pump an 'example' of broader climate change infrastructure issues: experts       A water pump station in Abbotsford, B.C. struggling to keep Sumas Prairie from 'catastrophic' flooding has shone a spotlight on a Canada-wide issue. Vital infrastructure across the country is not built to deal with impacts of climate change and severe weather events, experts say.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:24 PM 'I don't know': Biden noncommittal on including Canadian vehicles in EV tax credit       U.S. President Joe Biden isn't making any promises about whether he's willing to alter his controversial tax credit proposal for new electric vehicles. Biden, meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Oval Office, says that's one of the issues the two leaders will talk about.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 18, 2021 11:47 AM UN to Elon Musk: Here's that US$6 billion plan to end world hunger       The director of the United Nations' World Food Programme laid out a plan to spend US$6.6 billion to combat world hunger — a direct response to a back-and-forth with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who claimed he would sell Tesla stock to fund a plan if the WFP could describe 'exactly how' it would work.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:44 PM Explosion at Vancouver Island military base injures 10       At least four people were taken to hospital after an explosion rocked a Vancouver Island military base Thursday.

Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:57 PM Parents 'thrilled' as COVID-19 vaccines for kids near approval, but rollout unclear       Many parents are relieved to hear that Health Canada will soon approve COVID-19 vaccines for kids aged 5-11.

Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:56 PM Vancouver approves vacancy control on single-room accommodation       City council voted 10–1 Wednesday evening to approve a vacancy control motion that largely ties rents to the unit, rather than the tenant.

Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:48 PM Salvation Army kettle campaign kicks off in Central Okanagan amid tough times       The Salvation Army has kicked off its annual red kettle campaign in the Central Okanagan ahead of the Christmas season.

Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:45 PM 10 injured in explosion at 19 Wing CFB Comox air force base on Vancouver Island       At least one person was airlifted to hospital in serious condition.

Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:36 PM Canada's deepest train station taking shape in Montreal       "The station will be accessible via five high-speed elevators that will travel the equivalent of a 20-storey building in less than 30 seconds," says REM contractor, CDPQ Infra.

Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:32 PM COVID-19: Peterborough area active cases continue to decline with 1 new case, 6 more resolved       There are three cases of COVID-19 at three schools in Peterborough, Catholic and public school boards report Thursday.

Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:30 PM Montreal-area girls take cancer fundraiser 'Triple Threats for Tresses' to new lengths       The five friends are donating 12 inches of hair each to the Angel Hair For Kids program run by A Child's Voice Foundation. The program provides wigs for children.

Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:23 PM RCMP prepare to 'rescue' B.C. pipeline workers as blockade stops flow of critical supplies       RCMP and Coastal GasLink say more than 500 pipeline workers are at risk after being trapped by a blockade that aims to stop the project's construction in Wet'suwet'en territory.

Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:19 PM B.C. floods: Government to provide live update on situation Thursday afternoon       Major highways around B.C. remain closed Thursday due to catastrophic flooding. Assessments and construction efforts are underway to fix roads as quickly as possible.

Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:17 PM RCMP cleared in Sicamous, B.C. crash that left woman fatally injured       Medical assistance was provided, but a woman in the passenger died at the scene while the man who was driving was taken to the hospital by Emergency Health Services.

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:56 PM Rays in talks with 20-year-old Wander Franco on extension: Report       The Tampa Bay Rays have decided that 70 games of action was convincing enough to offer 20-year-old infielder Wander Franco a 10-year contract extension in the range of $150-$200 million, according to a report out of the Dominican Republic. Franco, who finished third in American League Rookie of the Year voting, batted .288 in his […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:46 PM An awards show with bite – the 24th annual Taste Canada culinary celebrations       It is one of the most highly anticipated events in Canada's culinary world and once again the Taste Canada Awards/Les Lauréats des Saveurs du Canada did not disappoint, recently announcing winners of the country's only national, bilingual food writing award. Consider it the Oscars of food correspondence. Now in its 24th year of successfully celebrating […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:32 PM Man who raped four teenagers gets no jail time       Judge says 'incarceration isn't appropriate'

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:31 PM EDITORIAL: Higher food, energy costs are deliberate       A world of escalating prices for energy and food isn't just a temporary aberration caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It's the deliberate, global policy of those who tell us their goal is to defeat catastrophic climate change. Only twice in the modern era have global greenhouse gas emissions plummeted anywhere close to the levels the […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:28 PM MLB owners agree to provide housing for most minor leaguers in 2022       Major League Baseball owners affirmed their commitment to improving conditions for minor leaguers, announcing a plan on Thursday to provide furnished housing to more than 90% of players in the minors beginning in 2022. The Minor League Housing Policy will apply to players from low single-A to triple-A levels as well as to those assigned […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:25 PM Animal comedy photo award winners revealed — and they're good!       The results are in. The funniest photos of animals taken in 2021 have been revealed. Out of 7,000 entries, one photo stood above all in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Award contest: It was Ken Jensen's shot of a Golden Silk Monkey having a bit of a tough time. The Creatures in the Air winner was […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:13 PM Married lesbian denied hysterectomy in case her 'sexual orientation changes'       A woman in Ireland claims a doctor refused to perform a hysterectomy on her in case her "sexual orientation changes" and she leaves her wife for a man who "wants children." Rachel Champ, 27, had been experiencing excessive menstrual pain since she was 10. Her symptoms worsened as the years passed and by 2020, she […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:10 PM Serial rapists face chemical castration under new law in Pakistan       New legislation passed by Pakistan's parliament will see repeat rapists face chemical castration. The legislation also allows for quicker convictions through special courts and aims to help fast-track sexual assault cases – with verdicts having to be made within a four-month period. The new law comes after a significant increase in sexual assaults against women […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:03 PM Austrian 11-year-old gets gonorrhoea from Italian hot spring       We've heard of hot tubs being risky, but hot springs are a new one. An 11-year-old Austrian girl reportedly was diagnosed with gonorrhoea after a vacation in Italy where she bathed in a hot spring. Reports said the girl developed symptoms of the venereal disease after bathing in a busy hot pool at the edge […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:00 PM Trio accused of knifepoint robbery, kidnapping in Toronto       Three suspects face charges in connection with a robbery and kidnapping that unfolded two months ago in downtown Toronto. York Regional Police say officers responded to an address in Vaughan for a report of a robbery on Sept. 8. Through the investigation, officers determined the victim had attended the area of Sherbourne and Wellesley Sts. […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:40 PM Duchess of Sussex gets goofy on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show       NEW YORK (AP) — It was the Meghan hour Thursday on the talk show of her friend, Ellen DeGeneres, as the Duchess of Sussex helped welcome a special guest, hit the studio lot to prank vendors and said she'll be cooking Thanksgiving dinner herself. "I love to cook. We'll be home and just sort of […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:37 PM State attorneys general probing Instagram's effects on kids       A group of state attorneys general are investigating the photo-sharing platform Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — now called Meta Platforms — ignored internal research about the physical and mental health dangers it posed to young people. The investigation is led by a bipartisan coalition of […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:25 PM Supreme Court of Canada to examine timing of roadside breath tests       OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a case that hinges on the time police took to arrange a breath test for a Quebec man.  Early one afternoon in April 2017, police got word of someone allegedly driving an all-terrain vehicle while drunk, arrived at the scene and stopped Pascal Breault, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:19 PM Biden: US may not send top dignitaries to Beijing Olympics       President Joe Biden said Thursday that the United States was weighing a diplomatic boycott of next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing over China's human rights abuses, a move that would keep American dignitaries, but not athletes, from the games. Speaking to reporters as he hosted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Oval Office, Biden […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:08 PM No-win situation for Alberta premier at upcoming meeting: political scientist       CALGARY — Political scientists say Alberta Premier Jason Kenney faces a no-win situation at his party's annual meeting in Calgary this weekend over mounting questions about his leadership. Duane Bratt with Mount Royal University in Calgary says Kenney's challenge is to not only win back support from the United Conservative Party but also from the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:04 PM Tennessee gov apeals to officers resisting vaccine mandates       NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Republican governor has sought to capitalize on rising law enforcement tensions with city leaders surrounding COVID-19 vaccine mandates, offering to help pay unvaccinated out-of-state officers to relocate and join the Tennessee Highway Patrol. "Our force is one of the most professional in the country, and we won't get between you […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:03 PM California to expand emissions testing with new $419M center       RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — California on Thursday dedicated a new $419 million research facility that will allow state air quality regulators expand emissions testing for heavy duty vehicles like trucks, buses and bulldozers. The center in the city of Riverside will allow for more checks on the heavy vehicles in addition to the emission checks […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:59 PM US judge in Nevada hears testimony on firing squad execution       LAS VEGAS (AP) — A physician testifying as an expert in a condemned Nevada inmate's bid not to be put to death told a federal judge Thursday that execution by firing squad would be quick and "relatively painless." However, Nevada law does not allow inmates to be shot to death and the method is not […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:40 PM Officials debate letting Calhoun statue be part of exhibit       CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Los Angeles visual arts space wants to display a South Carolina statue of former vice president and slavery advocate John C. Calhoun as part of an art exhibit, but members of a city panel have raised concerns about the political nature of such a display. The Charleston Commission on History […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:38 PM UN condemns seizure of closed US Embassy in Yemen by rebels       UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Thursday condemned "in the strongest terms" the intrusion and seizure of the now-closed U.S. Embassy in Yemen's capital and the detention of dozens of local employees by the country's Houthi rebels. A statement approved by all 15 members of the U.N.'s most powerful body called for […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:36 PM No settlement for separated migrant families amid criticism       WASHINGTON (AP) — Migrants whose children were taken from them under former President Donald Trump's zero-tolerance border policy have not reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. government, a lawyer for the families said Thursday as he and other advocates pushed back at increasing criticism of a proposal to pay compensation to them. Attorney Lee […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:34 PM 'A backlist Christmas': Booksellers fear stockouts amid supply chain woes       TORONTO — As COVID-19 restrictions shuttered bookstores across the country last year, Dundurn Press president and publisher Scott Fraser says he feared the crisis would deliver a death blow to one of Canada's largest independent publishing houses. But since then, Fraser says the Toronto press's sales have rebounded as many Canadians appear to have emerged […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:30 PM Edmonton mother in prison for manslaughter of daughter appeals conviction, sentence       EDMONTON — An Edmonton mother who's serving time in an Alberta prison for manslaughter in the death of her daughter is appealing her conviction. A lawyer for Lauren Lafleche says in a notice of appeal that there was not enough evidence to show an assault occurred that killed five-year-old Shalaina Arcand. Lafleche was found guilty […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:21 PM New Orleans Audubon Zoo welcomes rescued young jaguar       The New Orleans Audubon Zoo has taken in a 7-month-old female jaguar that was rescued from wildlife trafficking, zoo officials announced. The jaguar was rescued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums then asked the New Orleans zoo to care for it because it already has the experience […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:14 PM Suspected serial killer charged in two Kansas deaths       KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A man already charged with four deaths in the St. Louis area was charged Thursday with two killings at an apartment complex in Kansas City, Kansas. Perez Reed, 26, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Damon Washington Irvin and Rau'daja De'Naya Farrow, whose bodies […]

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, November 18, 2021 1:13 PM Female pedestrian dead after being struck by cement truck in Toronto       Residents in the area told CP24 that the victim used a wheelchair and ... and make it safer for people at this intersection," Ovens told CP24.

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, November 18, 2021 1:09 PM B.C. continues to deal with flooding aftermath - YouTube       CTV Vancouver's David Molko discusses the latest situation in B.C. as it deals with the aftermath of the flooding and mudslides.Subscribe to CP24 ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, November 18, 2021 11:41 AM Ont. reports more than 700 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day total since late Sept. - CP24       Ontario is reporting more than 700 new COVID-19 infections today, the highest daily case count recorded in the province in nearly two months.

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, November 18, 2021 11:00 AM Stepping into the Angels Den - YouTube       The St. Michael's Foundation 'Angel's Den' returns for another year of outstanding online philanthropy. Joe Mimran and Samantha Yammne join CP24 ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:08 AM Lawsuit: Baldwin had no reason to fire in 'Rust' shooting | CP24.com       A lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that Alec Baldwin recklessly fired a gun when it wasn't called for in the script when he shot and killed ...

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:58 PM 'It was effortless': Ottawa family has children vaccinated for COVID in the U.S.       With Canada poised to approve Pfizer-BioNTech's pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, one Ottawa dad was unwilling to wait. The man and his family drove to New York state last weekend, where the children received their shot in the arm. The paediatric vaccine for children ages 5-11 has been available in the U.S. since Nov. 2. "I can't […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:50 PM COVID outbreak linked to Petawawa military exercise       Regional health officials said as many as 1,500 military members and their family members could be impacted.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:46 PM Two 23-year-old men killed in crash on Calabogie Road: OPP       OPP said the victims were travelling south when their vehicle collided with a northbound vehicle.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:43 PM Change is coming to 'entirely inappropriate' two-tiered city insurance program for community groups       Community volunteer groups operating outdoor rinks, community gardens, and other programs using city facilities have realized the existence of a two-tiered system, dating back two decades, that sees the city pay insurance premiums only for some legacy groups and leaving the rest to pay the sum themselves. Now that it's out in the open, it […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:42 PM Holy Family School closed for two days, COVID-19 testing Friday       A Catholic elementary school in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak was closed Thursday and will remain closed on Friday. "Ottawa Public Health has determined that Holy Family School is closed" Nov. 18 and 19, the school tweeted Wednesday evening. Public health officials will be at the Owl Drive school from noon until 4:30 p.m. […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:39 PM Foundation co-created by Shopify CEO donates $26 million to Canadian children's hospitals       Each hospital will get $2 million.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:37 PM Ottawa is ready to roll out vaccines for kids, starting as soon as next week       Health Canada is expected to announce Pfizer jab for kids approval on Friday

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:26 PM Denley: For the Doug Ford government, there's no downside to an LRT inquiry       The province has spent big money on light rail and is fully justified in digging into how well it was spent. Of course, it doesn't hurt that the first stage was built while the Liberals were in power.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:05 PM Ontario to allow normal high school semesters; 11 million rapid COVID-19 tests to be offered to elementary and secondary students for holidays       Ontario's two million elementary and secondary students will be offered rapid COVID-19 tests to take home during the Christmas holidays, says the province. The government has purchased 11 million of the rapid tests, said provincial health officials at a technical briefing on Thursday. The plan is for students to take a rapid test a couple […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:39 PM Colonel By Drive to briefly close to traffic Friday to accommodate Skateway installation       A portion of Colonel By Drive will be closed to traffic on Friday, to allow the installation of a skate rental trailer for the Rideau Canal Skateway. The section of Colonel By between Hawthorne and Daly avenues will be closed to motorists from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meanwhile, traffic may be congested from 3 […]

The Georgia Straight Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:03 PM Report pitches for more Vancouver housing supply by channeling Field of Dreams line "if you build it"       Dexter Realty notes strong demand amid dwindling number of homes for sale.

The Georgia Straight Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:21 PM Eve 6000 on why Canada's Drag Race needs more Toronto queens       The local drag performer stumps for Bernie Sanders, Roxxxy Andrews and Carrie-Anne Moss

The Georgia Straight Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:50 PM Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning says it's "really upsetting" when fans chant that he should be fired       He acknowledged to reporters that the team's owner is not happy with the start of the season.

The Georgia Straight Thursday, November 18, 2021 1:20 PM Why rise of Marcos heir as Philippine presidential frontrunner thrills Filipino Canadian supporters       The Asian country elects its new president on May 9, 2022.

The Georgia Straight Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:01 PM 30 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, November 19-21       The Eastside Culture Crawl is a recommended event this weekend.

The Georgia Straight Thursday, November 18, 2021 11:25 AM Abbotsford flood: 40 residents won't leave Sumas Prairie; Mayor Henry Braun anticipates repair bill of up to $1 billion       Water continues pouring into the eastern part of the municipality from the Nooksack River in Washington state.

The Georgia Straight Thursday, November 18, 2021 11:00 AM Attention night owls: here comes the lunar eclipse!       This one will be extra special and appear very close to a total eclipse.

Windsor Star Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:55 PM Masse sets sights on airport protection, national urban park on Ottawa return       MP Brian Masse (NDP – Windsor West) said he's returning to Ottawa next week with a list of priorities that range from legislation to protect the Windsor airport tower to creating a national urban park. "What I've done is prepare our legislative agenda for the weeks coming up, because expectations should be high around getting things […]

Windsor Star Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:40 PM Majority of recent COVID ICU patients unvaccinated       As the rate of COVID-19 cases continues its steep climb in Windsor-Essex, most of those experiencing severe health outcomes from the disease are unvaccinated. Data presented by the local health unit on Thursday showed 86 per cent of people recently admitted to local intensive care units with COVID-19 had not received a single COVID vaccine […]

Windsor Star Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:24 PM Hatfield urging provincial leaders to ensure national urban park happens in Windsor       Protected property in the Ojibway complex under ownership of the provincial government has led to local MPP Percy Hatfield calling for its transfer to the federal government in order to create a national urban park in Windsor. The 230-acre Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve is under management of Ontario's environment ministry. Hatfield said Thursday he […]

Windsor Star Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:21 PM Essex County OPP urge driver caution after collision involving farm tractor       "With harvest season upon us, you can expect to encounter farm equipment on the roadway as you drive through Essex County," OPP advise.

Windsor Star Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:00 PM Windsor police make arrest in September break and enters       A Windsor man faces two break and enter charges following multiple property crimes earlier this year. Police responded to six commercial break and enters throughout the city between 11 p.m. on Sept. 19 and 6 a.m. the next day. Through investigation, officers were able to identify a suspect in relation to two of the incidents. […]

Windsor Star Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:53 PM Pacifica, Grand Caravan co-winners of AutoTrader's best minivan award       The Chrysler Pacifica and the Grand Caravan have been named co-winners as the Best Minivan in the 2022 AutoTrader Awards. It's the third consecutive year the Windsor-built minivans have claimed the award. A jury of more than 20 automotive journalists from across the country evaluated every single vehicle available for Canadians to buy this year […]

Windsor Star Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:44 PM Person under 20 dies of COVID in Windsor-Essex       Windsor-Essex has recorded its youngest COVID-related death. The local health unit on Thursday reported a person under the age of 20 had lost their life as a result of the disease. Out of concern for the privacy of the deceased's family, public health officials would not state the person's exact age or gender, or whether […]

Windsor Star Thursday, November 18, 2021 11:27 AM Missing Windsor boy found       A 13-year-old boy reported missing in Windsor Thursday morning has been located safely. Emmanuel Lumumba was reported missing a few hours after he was last seen around 7:30 a.m. Police expressed concern for his well-being. Police thank the public and the media for their assistance. tcampbell@postmedia.com twitter.com/wstarcampbell

The Province Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:00 PM Dr. Wayne Leung and Dr. Marie Kim: Access to safe toilets and washrooms are vital for both health and dignity       Opinion: Everyone should have access to a toilet or latrine with a safe sanitation system. It is a human right, along with clean water and safe housing.

The Province Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:05 AM Holiday memories inspire menus for these Canadian chefs       Beneath each individual experience of food during the holidays exists the fundamental elements that we all share: memories, togetherness and connection

The Province Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:04 AM Epic Canadian winter destinations for every kind of traveller       Our country is a world-class tourism destination — especially in the snowiest of seasons

The Province Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:04 AM Wine not? A sommelier-approved gift guide       From budget-friendly options that are sure to impress to personalized picks, every kind of bottle is covered

The Province Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:02 AM Holiday gifting goes virtual       Even 20 months after the first lockdown, demand for virtual only seems to be growing

The Province Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:02 AM Non-alcoholic sippables for the holiday season       You and your guests can enjoy buzzworthy drinks without getting a buzz on

The Province Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:01 AM Queer-owned businesses offer unique and empowering gift inspiration       Sharing meaningful holiday gifts is a way to express unconditional love for queer kids, siblings and friends

The Province Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:00 AM Waste not: Eco-friendly holiday tips for every part of the season       From gift wrap to food waste, little changes can reduce your overall impact on the environment

Ottawa Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:12 PM WARREN: Shane Wright ready for the pressures and expectations of being top 2022 NHL draft pick       KINGSTON — There could be an easy escape clause here for Shane Wright, a rational argument for why he's not already skating away atop the Ontario Hockey League's scoring race as captain of the Kingston Frontenacs. Wright has good numbers — six goals and 12 assists in 14 games — but as the consensus first […]

Ottawa Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:13 PM HOPE AND PRAISE: An interesting journey for Redblacks defensive lineman Martin-Oguike       MONTREAL – It's tough to know where to start when you tell the life story of Praise Martin-Oguike and how he came to join the Ottawa Redblacks. With the Redblacks closing out their 2021 season Friday night in Montreal, with a game against the Alouettes, it's worth backtracking to talk about the path that brought […]

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:52 PM CIHR severs ties with U of S prof accused of fabricating Indigenous heritage       A star U of S professor has lost the country's top research position in Indigenous health after accusations she fabricated her Indigenous identity.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:51 PM Man charged with child exploitation after allegations of historical sexual assault       Ardeshir Sorianosis Zehtab-Jadid appeared in provincial court Wednesday. Police say the complainant and the accused knew each other through an unnamed faith-based organization in Saskatoon.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:50 PM Crown seeks 10 years, defence eight for man who killed stranger for bike       Terrance Paintednose was walking along Avenue R South when Tyrone James Morin stabbed him in the heart and left with his bike, court heard.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:49 PM COVID-19: Saskatchewan adds four more deaths, hospitalizations drop       The province reports 95 new COVID-19 cases diagnosed in Saskatchewan, plus another 59 positive cases diagnosed outside the province.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:46 PM Kirby Wirchenko looks back on 14 years at the Broadway Theatre       "To be able to spend so much of my working life in conjunction with other people, that's a really great takeaway."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:18 PM Greystone Theatre opens season with teen insight       "The play deals with the reality of what it means to witness a horrible event and not say or do anything."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:43 PM Contact the Saskatoon StarPhoenix       Need to get in touch with the StarPhoenix team? Here's who might be able to help you out.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:55 PM COVID-19: Minister says unvaccinated students must be allowed access to extracurriculars       Education minister said his letter was meant to "provide clarity" on policy for school properties; NDP said it sowed confusion and division.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, November 18, 2021 10:23 AM Semi hits overpass at intersection of Ruth Street and Lorne Avenue       Truck wedged under overpass caused traffic delays.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:48 PM Shaq Evans eager to play in regular-season finale against Tiger-Cats       Shaq Evans is ready to play in Saturday's meaningless game for the Saskatchewan Roughriders against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:28 PM Toddler with spina bifida another lesson for health minister       Saskatchewan's health minister said he's taking account of the painful stories of those facing suspended care that are raised day after day in the assembly.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:27 PM Vanstone: Regina Pats' Dave Struch was in a no-win situation       Black Thursday in November is a natural precursor to Black Friday. Dave Struch does not have to be reminded. On Thursday morning, Regina Pats general manager and vice-president of hockey operations John Paddock met with Struch at the Brandt Centre and informed him that the WHL team was making a head-coaching change. "I think he […]

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:24 PM Regina Pats fire Dave Struch on 'a very difficult day'       The Regina Pats fired head coach Dave Struch on Thursday. He will be replaced by general manager John Paddock.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:20 PM Mandryk: Gov't needs to tell people being unvaccinated is wrong       "The government message remains weak for the old cowardly reason that politicians don't want to tell people what they don't want to hear."

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:25 PM 16 people honoured with Saskatchewan Order of Merit awards       The Saskatchewan Order of Merit is the province's highest honour, awarded each year to residents who have "made their mark" in their field.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:52 PM There was no massive transfer of patients into CHSLDs, McCann tells inquiry       Fewer than 1,000 people were bumped into the network during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the former Quebec health minister says.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:43 PM Penguins at Canadiens: Five things you should know       Swedish defenceman Mattias Norlinder will face his childhood idol Sidney Crosby in NHL debut with Habs, while Cayden Primeau starts in goal.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:42 PM Contact the Montreal Gazette       Need to get in touch with the Montreal Gazette team? Here's who might be able to help you out. Address any mail to: Montreal Gazette 2055 Peel St., Suite 700 Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1V4 Send a letter to the Editor Subscription Inquiries Toll Free: 1-800-361-8478 Email: mysubscription@montrealgazette.com ePaper Support – epapersupport@montrealgazette.com website: montrealgazette.com/subscribe Customer […]

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:10 PM Opinion: Early-childhood services in English in Quebec fall short       Those involved in this area are engaging to ensure that children do not suffer from additional vulnerabilities because of their language.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:05 PM COVID-19 live updates: Hospitalizations jump as Quebec reports 720 new cases, 2 deaths       Passing the buck? Opposition parties accuse CAQ government of trying to deflect blame at coroner's inquest into CHSLD deaths.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:30 PM Unions representing 73,000 Quebec teachers sign collective agreement       Salaries will increase between 6.1 and 14.8 per cent over three years.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:29 PM Parti Québécois leader won't run in Marie-Victorin byelection       Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who has no seat in the National Assembly, says he wants to focus on the October 2022 general election.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:47 PM Juhl: How to prepare your child for their COVID-19 vaccines       Getting ready for a vaccination can be done in three stages, starting in the days before the shot, says a nurse at the Montreal Children's Hospital.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 18, 2021 2:00 PM Canadiens' lost offence begins at blue line | HI/O Bonus       The panel discuss an area in which the Habs were forecast to excel this season: scoring goals.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, November 18, 2021 1:47 PM Canadiens call up Cole Caufield from Laval Rocket       He's expected to be in the lineup Thursday night at Bell Centre against the Penguins after posting 2-3-5 totals in six games with AHL team.

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:44 PM Braid: Kenney crew busily lining up delegate support for weekend convention       When the stakes are high in politics, the tactics get rough. Nobody is more effective at these cage fights than Premier Jason Kenney and his crew, especially when a challenge to his leadership is in play at the UCP annual convention. At one Alberta riding event last week, attendees heard that they will be broken […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:44 PM COVID-19 Update: Calgary airport seeing traffic rebound | Vaccine approval for ages 5-11 coming Friday | Canada to donate more vaccines       Watch this page throughout the day for updates on COVID-19 in Calgary

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:26 PM Calgary airport rebounding from COVID-19 pandemic at 'surprising' rate       Passenger traffic at the Calgary International Airport has come roaring back after the COVID-19 pandemic saw nearly all flights halted in 2020. Public health measures and advisories along with calls to avoid all non-essential travel during the height of the pandemic saw 68,075 passengers travel through YYC in April of 2020, a number that represented […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:20 PM ATP's In Wonderland reimagines Alice in holiday show for the whole family       Sarah Roa plays Alice in Lewis Carroll's beloved 123-year-old classic, a reimagining by Calgary playwright Anna Cummer

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:22 PM Calgary police lay new sexual assault charges against youth worker       Calgary police have laid more charges against a former youth worker in the city after a second alleged victim came forward. CPS said they began an investigation in January after a male complained that he had been sexually assaulted on multiple occasions by his youth worker in a program with Hull Services. The alleged victim […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:03 PM Child psychiatrist pleads guilty to sexual assault over affair with former patient       It was a May-October romance, but not the kind found in Harlequin novels or on Hollywood screens. He had just turned 18, having gone to her as a youth for counselling for self-esteem issues. She was a successful and married adolescent psychiatrist in her mid-40s. "It is at the highest level of a breach of […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 18, 2021 1:09 PM In wake of B.C. disaster, better response needed: emergency expert       Disaster response and preparedness must be given greater priority following a string of natural calamities in B.C. and Alberta, says a prominent Calgary emergency expert. And Tom Sampson, who was involved in the 2013 southern Alberta flooding that caused $6 billion in damage, said the impact of flooding and landslides that have paralyzed parts of […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 18, 2021 1:02 PM Today in history: A Canadian turning point — Saskatchewan gets universal health care 60 years ago       On this date, Nov. 18, in history: In 1095, Pope Urban II called 600 men to the Council of Clermont, where he asked Europe to recapture the Holy Land from the Turks. A vast crusading army was deployed. In 1626, the newly rebuilt Basilica of St. Peter was consecrated in Vatican City, Rome. In 1791, […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 18, 2021 1:01 PM New court hearing in the cards after case disrupted by judge playing solitaire       A judge caught playing solitaire during a court hearing weighing arguments between power utilities has led to an order to shuffle the players overseeing the case. The two judges that heard the case last July who weren't distracted by an online card game have determined they, too, shouldn't decide the matter and that it must […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, November 18, 2021 11:00 AM Hollywood Jade brings glam choreography to the Soul of Motown       Choreographing Stage West's holiday musical The Soul of Motown marks a major homecoming for Hollywood Jade. Calgary is where he was born 37 years ago as Jade Anderson and musical theatre was his first love. Now based in Toronto, Jade is one of the hottest young dancers and choreographers in Canada and is a resident […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 1:52 PM BRINGING THE HEAT: Ruzicka filling net for Flames' farm team       Adam Ruzicka doesn't mind doing a bit of tire-pumping for his teammates. As for his own play, he'd rather let the stats do the talking. Fair enough. Ruzicka is the first-line centre for the Calgary Flames farm team, flanked by Jakob Pelletier and Matthew Phillips on a productive trio that has powered the Stockton Heat […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 1:35 PM CAMPUS PREVIEW: Dinos' Tyson Philpot grabs Canada West player-of-the-year honour       The Canada West announced its 2021 major awards on Thursday, with Tyson Philpot taking the top honour as the conference's player of the year. The third-year Calgary Dinos receiver headlines the winners as the unanimous selection for the CW Player of the Year. Philpot will move forward as the conference's nominee for the Hec Crighton […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:24 PM Indigenous protesters say RCMP making arrests at site of disputed LNG pipeline       "Arrests are being made at Gidimt'en checkpoint," said a Twitter account representing the Gidimt'en blockade.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:53 PM B.C. flooding: Volunteers rally to help those displaced by floods and slides       Volunteers at a Sikh temple in Surrey cooked more than 3,000 the meals to serve to stranded travellers in Hope, while Khalsa Aid volunteers shipped meals to 200 truckers who were running out of food.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:45 PM Douglas Todd: Why more housing supply won't solve unaffordability       Opinion: Five reasons this superficial solution to combating house price escalation often doesn't work

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:42 PM Vancouver-based miner wins takeover war for Millennial Lithium, China suitor outbid       Lithium Americas Corp. agreed to buy its Vancouver-based counterpart in a $400 million deal that topped an earlier offer from Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., the world's largest EV battery maker.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:42 PM Crews pull off dramatic rescue of man and dog in Fraser Valley flood       Jordan Jongema and Bowser, a 120-pound Bernese mountain dog, were rescued earlier this week after flood waters breached his home and left the pair stranded.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:37 PM Number of sites, looming winter, complicate 'unprecedented' B.C. highway repairs       "It's unprecedented, the size and scope and the number of sites," said Joe Wrobel, the president of JPW Road and Bridge, a road-building company based in the north Okanagan.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:29 PM First members of military contingent arrive in B.C. to assist with flood recovery       The Canadian Joint Operations Command says nine members of the Edmonton-based 3 Canadian Division Immediate Response Unit arrived in B.C. overnight to start scoping out the scene before planning and co-ordinating ongoing relief efforts in earnest.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:25 PM B.C. flood update: Highway 7 between Hope and Agassiz for commercial vehicles | More Abbotsford residents rescued from flooded area | Canadian Armed Forces arrive in B.C.       The B.C. government has declared a state of emergency on Wednesday afternoon and said emergency officials were preparing for more fatalities.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:19 PM COVID-19 update for Nov. 17: 324 new cases, seven deaths | Canadians returning from short U.S. trips can skip PCR test: Source | Russia reports record daily high number of deaths       Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:17 PM Water main break preventing Abbotsford farmers from accessing water for animals       Henry Braun said Thursday that water levels in Abbotsford continue to fluctuate in the Sumas Prairie area two days after an evacuation order was issued.