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TORONTO STAR Friday, December 9, 2022 2:55 PM Damning report on antisemitism at U of T medical school sparks call for inquiry       Professor says hateful attitudes about Jews have been on the rise at the medical school for several years.

TORONTO STAR Friday, December 9, 2022 2:14 PM New housing plan proposed for Toronto calls for major zoning changes       Mayor John Tory is asking council to direct city staff to report on how his plan can be achieved.

TORONTO STAR Friday, December 9, 2022 1:09 PM 'I can finally afford a house in Toronto': Man in 30s wins $55M Lotto Max jackpot       Nishit Parikh from Toronto won the massive Lotto Max jackpot from the Aug. 5 draw.

TORONTO STAR Friday, December 9, 2022 1:06 PM A pigeon suffers 'severe burns' from Bathurst encampment explosion, Toronto Wildlife asking for donations       "He'll continue to receive critical medical care to help him return to the sky," Toronto Wildlife Centre said on Twitter.

TORONTO STAR Friday, December 9, 2022 12:16 PM Two men face charges after series of violent robberies targeting women in Toronto, Markham       York Regional Police says it launched an investigation in August 2021 after a number of women, all seniors, were victims in a string of robberies.

TORONTO STAR Friday, December 9, 2022 12:00 PM How much more are you spending on groceries? Use our calculator to see how food prices have changed       We've tracked the prices of 100 common grocery items. Use our interactive tool to see how a year of soaring inflation has affected your budget.

TORONTO STAR Friday, December 9, 2022 9:51 AM Toronto police charge man with murder in High Park subway stabbings

TORONTO STAR Friday, December 9, 2022 9:31 AM Victims and suspect in fatal High Park station stabbing did not know each other, say Toronto police       Police have identified 31-year-old Vanessa Kurpiewska, of Toronto, as the woman who was killed in a stabbing at High Park station Thursday.

TORONTO STAR Friday, December 9, 2022 9:14 AM Two suspects arrested after man fatally stabbed on Danforth Avenue       Police have charged a person with second-degree murder and another with accessory after the fact to murder.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 2:45 PM Ontario reveals how many people were impacted by COVID-19 vaccine portal breach       A security breach linked to Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine portal exposed the personal information of thousands of people in the province.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 1:44 PM The Ikea monkey was spotted 10 years ago. This is where he is now       A monkey cloaked in a tiny shearling coat was found roaming an Ikea in Toronto 10 years ago to date.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 11:35 AM 30-year-old Toronto man in shock after huge Lotto Max win       A 30-year-old Toronto man is still in disbelief after huge Lotto Max win.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 2:41 PM Dreaming of a white Christmas? This is what is predicted for Toronto's weather this year       If you are dreaming of a white Christmas in Toronto this year, there is a chance that those dreams may come true.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 12:32 PM Judge finds Toronto 'bio-energy healer' as drug dealer, calling testimony 'fantastic'       The testimony of a man who was charged with the biggest single-day drug and gun seizure in Toronto Police Service history was too "fantastic" to be believed, according to a Toronto Superior Court justice who found the self-described "bio-energy healer" guilty on all counts.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 1:10 PM Mulroney acknowledges delays 'frustrating' amid reports that Metrolinx has 'no idea' when Eglinton Crosstown will open        Ontario Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney said Friday that the latest delays to the long-overdue Eglinton Crosstown light rail line are necessary in order to ensure that the line operates properly, but offered few specifics on the problems as two city councillors called for an inquiry into the project.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 9:48 AM Victim of fatal stabbing on Toronto subway did not know her attacker, police say       Police have identified a 31-year-old woman who died after a stabbing on a Toronto subway train Thursday afternoon and say she did not know her alleged attacker.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 1:05 PM Toronto mayor asks staff to consider major zoning changes as part of new 'housing action plan'        Mayor John Tory has asked staff to draft a "housing action plan" that could lead to significant changes to existing zoning regulations, including the construction of multiplexes on all residential lots and the elimination of so-called exclusionary zoning policies that prohibit modest density in most residential neighbourhoods.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 9:24 AM Trudeau government to contribute $500 million to Bloor-Yonge Station       The federal government will contribute $500 million in funding to a series of major capacity improvements planned for Bloor-Yonge Station.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 9, 2022 2:33 PM Mounties charged in shooting found not guilty of manslaughter, aggravated assault       Two Mounties on trial in the death of an Alberta man have been found not guilty of manslaughter and aggravated assault.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 9, 2022 2:45 PM Ontario reveals how many people were impacted by COVID-19 vaccine portal breach       A security breach linked to Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine portal exposed the personal information of thousands of people in the province.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 9, 2022 1:45 PM Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history: U.S. data       An oil spill in a creek in northeastern Kansas this week is the largest for an onshore crude pipeline in more than nine years and by far the biggest in the history of the Keystone pipeline, according to federal data.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 9, 2022 2:23 PM Quebec adopts law making oath to King optional for elected members       Quebec's legislature has passed a law putting an end to the requirement that members swear an oath to the King.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 9, 2022 10:34 AM NATO chief fears Ukraine war could widen into bigger conflict       The head of NATO expressed worry that the fighting in Ukraine could spin out of control and become a war between Russia and NATO, according to an interview released Friday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 9, 2022 1:44 PM The Ikea monkey was spotted 10 years ago. This is where he is now       A monkey cloaked in a tiny shearling coat was found roaming an Ikea in Toronto 10 years ago to date.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 9, 2022 1:17 PM No decision on landfill search, Winnipeg Police Board considering outside help       Decisions on next steps in a potential search for the remains of two Indigenous women believed to be at a landfill outside Winnipeg are being worked through with the option of bringing in outside help, the city's police board said Friday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 9, 2022 11:07 AM Tabloids fume, many in U.K. shrug over Harry and Meghan series       Britain's press erupted in outrage Friday at Prince Harry and Meghan's documentary series, which lambasts the U.K. media over its treatment of the royal couple.

Friday, December 9, 2022 3:58 PM A chorus of coughs: New Brunswick legislature hit by cold and flu season       A chorus of coughs were audible throughout the chamber over the past week as cold and flu season makes it's mark on New Brunswick's house of government.

Friday, December 9, 2022 3:57 PM Hastings Prince Edward Public Health to offer flu, cold and COVID-19 clinics in Picton       Those in Picton looking for help treating the seasonal infections present this time of year now have a place to visit.

Friday, December 9, 2022 3:54 PM France to make condoms free for 18- to 25-year-olds       In an attempt to quell the spread of sexually transmitted infections in the country, condoms will be available at no cost to people 18 to 25 years old starting Jan. 1.

Friday, December 9, 2022 3:53 PM Winnipeg hockey legend Ab McDonald honoured with St. James Civic Centre displays       The first-ever captain of the original WHA incarnation of the Winnipeg Jets was honoured by the city Friday with a new display at the St. James Civic Centre.

Friday, December 9, 2022 3:48 PM Snowfall alert issued for Sea to Sky Highway, Whistler, east Vancouver Island       A low-pressure system will bring the potential for snow at higher elevations, and the freezing level could drop to around 300 metres, potentially impacting all of the South Coast.

Friday, December 9, 2022 3:48 PM Case of man accused in 1983 Toronto cold-case murders put over to next week       The case of a man charged in the murders of two Toronto women who were found dead nearly 40 years ago will return to court next week.

Friday, December 9, 2022 3:44 PM Key Canada-U.S. oil pipeline outage could lead to crude supply shortage in the States: experts       An outage on the largest oil pipeline to the United States from Canada could affect inventories at a key U.S. storage hub, analysts and traders said on Friday.

Friday, December 9, 2022 3:40 PM John Tory looks to reassure public Toronto transit is safe after fatal subway stabbing       Tory called what happened "a tragedy" but said the city's transit system was still safe for riders.

Friday, December 9, 2022 3:39 PM YMCA of Eastern Ontario honours local residents with peace medal       YMCAs celebrate acts of peace by recognizing individuals and groups who have demonstrated a commitment to building peace within their community or communities elsewhere.

Friday, December 9, 2022 3:35 PM Kitchener teen arrested in connection with attempted robbery of pharmacy in Midtown       For the second time in as many days, Waterloo Regional Police have made an arrest in connection with pharmacy robberies.

Toronto Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 3:56 PM One of Nick Carter's alleged rape victims says he gave her STD       One of Nick Carter's three alleged rape victims says in court papers he gave her a sexually transmitted disease. The Backstreet Boys singer, 42, was accused on Thursday of raping a disabled underage female fan in 2001 named Shannon 'Shay' Ruth, who also claims he gave her an STD. On Friday, Nick's lawyer has slammed […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 3:51 PM Information of 360,000 people affected in Ontario vaccine data breach       The Ontario government says it is notifying about 360,000 people whose personal information was involved in a vaccine database breach more than a year ago. The breach happened on Nov. 16, 2021 and the Ontario Provincial Police charged two people, including an employee of the province's vaccine contact centre. Since then, the government says it […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 3:33 PM MAYBE LEVI'S?: Pants from 1857 thought to be oldest jeans sell for $114,000       RENO, Nev. — Pulled from a sunken trunk at an 1857 shipwreck off the coast of North Carolina, work pants that auction officials describe as the oldest known pair of jeans in the world have sold for $114,000. The white, heavy-duty miner's pants with a five-button fly were among 270 Gold Rush-era artifacts that sold […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 3:33 PM TTC 'safe' despite woman's murder, but more could be done: Mayor Tory       He pointed fingers at how the health-care system handles people with mental illnesses and the bail and sentencing system

Toronto Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 3:27 PM 'WONDERS OF WREXHAM': King Charles meets Hollywood stars at lowly Welsh club       WREXHAM — King Charles toured the grounds of the lowly Welsh soccer club Wrexham owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on Friday, talking to the Hollywood actors about their dream of steering the team to sporting glory. In cold, brilliant sunshine, Charles joked with the co-owners on the pitch of a club that sits […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 3:13 PM WORLD CUP: Croatia knocks Brazil out of tournament       The finalist from four years ago, knocked Brazil out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in a penalty shootout after tying the game 1-1 late in extra time

Toronto Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 3:09 PM Four teens, including two 13-year-olds, arrested in baseball bat beating death       OMAHA, Neb. — Four teens — two of them only 13 — have been arrested in connection with the death of a 62-year-old man who was beaten with a baseball bat on an Omaha street, police said Friday. The beating happened on Halloween afternoon in midtown Omaha, police said. Officers called to the scene found […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 3:07 PM Accused TTC killer makes first court appearance       Appearing confused and often resting his head in his hands, Neng Jia Jin made a brief video court appearance in Old City Hall Friday, less than 24 hours after he was charged with killing a stranger and injuring another at the High Park subway. The thin man, wearing a white jumpsuit while sitting in a […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 2:55 PM Prosecutors reveal Alex Murdaugh's alleged motive, accused of shooting wife, son dead       On June 7, 2021, South Carolina attorney Richard "Alex" Murdaugh was set for "a day of reckoning," prosecutors say. That was the deadline they say his law firm had given him to explain the hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees allegedly missing from the company's coffers. Instead, that Monday turned into a day […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 2:55 PM Top places to see holiday light displays, decorations in GTA       If you're looking for something new to see, whether it's a weekday or a weekend, there are loads of places in and around Toronto boasting bright lights and packed with festive goodness. We picked some favourites that you need to check out, whether you're bundled up and strolling or want to stay cozy in your […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:54 PM Quebec adopts law making oath to King optional for elected members       Quebec's legislature has passed a law putting an end to the requirement that members swear an oath to the King. The Coalition Avenir Quebec government had tabled a bill on Tuesday making the oath to the monarch optional after three members of the opposition Parti Quebecois refused to swear the oath and were barred from […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:47 PM NATO chief fears Ukraine war could become a wider conflict       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The head of NATO expressed worry that the fighting in Ukraine could spin out of control and become a war between Russia and NATO, according to an interview released Friday. "If things go wrong, they can go horribly wrong," NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in remarks to Norwegian broadcaster NRK. "It […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:46 PM Mounties charged in shooting found not guilty of manslaughter, aggravated assault       EDMONTON — Two Mounties who shot a man in his pickup truck at an Alberta rest stop were found not guilty on Friday of manslaughter and aggravated assault. Const. Jessica Brown and Cpl. Randy Stenger were charged after the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Clayton Crawford on July 3, 2018, near Whitecourt, Alta., approximately 180 kilometres […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:46 PM Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle is stepping down       NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of Penguin Random House, the world's largest trade publisher, is stepping down. Markus Dohle's decision, effective at the end of the year, comes just weeks after a federal judge blocked the company's attempt to buy rival Simon & Schuster. "Following the antitrust decision in the U.S. against the merger […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:34 PM Brittney Griner back home in US after Russian prisoner swap       SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Brittney Griner returned to the United States early Friday, nearly 10 months after the basketball star's detention in Russia made her the most high-profile American jailed abroad and set off a political firestorm. Griner's status as an openly gay Black woman, her prominence in women's basketball and her imprisonment in a […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:34 PM Flint water crisis charges dismissed against ex-Gov. Snyder       FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A judge dismissed criminal charges against former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder in the Flint water crisis, months after the state Supreme Court said indictments returned by a one-person grand jury were invalid. Snyder, a Republican who left office in 2019, was charged with two misdemeanor counts of willful neglect of duty. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:33 PM Putin says Russia could adopt US preemptive strike concept       MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow could adopt what he described as a U.S. concept of using preemptive military strikes, noting it has the weapons to do the job, in a blunt statement amid rising Russia-NATO tensions over Ukraine. "We are just thinking about it. They weren't shy to openly […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:32 PM Information of 360,000 people affected in Ontario vaccine data breach       The Ontario government says it is notifying about 360,000 people whose personal information was involved in a vaccine database breach more than a year ago. The breach happened on Nov. 16, 2021 and the Ontario Provincial Police charged two people, including an employee of the province's vaccine contact centre. Since then, the government says it […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:32 PM Guyana opens bidding on 14 new offshore oil, gas blocks       GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana on Friday opened bidding on 14 new offshore oil and gas blocks, hoping to capitalize on interest in lucrative fields that are expected to make the South American nation a major oil producer. Guyana is home to one of the largest oil discoveries in the last decade. In 2019, two […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:32 PM Neymar ties Pelé's record but loses again at World Cup       AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Neymar walked off the field with teammate Dani Alves by his side, tears still rolling down the Brazil forward's cheeks. Other players had already tried to console Neymar as he cried while sitting near midfield, head down, hiding his face. There wasn't much they could say to get the team's […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:31 PM Review: SZA's perfection takes time in second album 'SOS'       "SOS" by SZA (Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA) "Said what's on my mind," SZA professed in the first track at the top of her long-awaited second album, "SOS." And that's exactly what she does. The album comes after over five years since her debut album, "Ctrl." The relatability of SZA's lyrics, her vocal prowess and her experimental […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:22 PM Griner case latest in string of high-profile prisoner swaps       Associated Press (AP) — Delicate negotiations between the United States and Russia led to basketball star Brittney Griner's return Friday in exchange for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, once nicknamed "the Merchant of Death." It's the latest in a series of high-profile prisoner swaps involving Americans detained abroad. Here is a look at some of […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:19 PM 'Aftersun,' 'Banshees' lead AP's best films of 2022       The Associated Press' Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr's picks for the best movies of 2022: JAKE COYLE: 1. "Aftersun": Rarely does such a delicately crafted tale pack such a wallop. Charlotte Wells' breathtaking feature debut, starring newcomer Frankie Corio and Paul Mescal as an 11-year-old girl and her father on vacation in Turkey, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:19 PM Serbia mulls sending troops to Kosovo as tensions escalate       BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia's prime minister said Friday the country's leadership was close to demanding the deployment of their security troops to Kosovo, claiming lives of minority Serbs there were being threatened. The return of Belgrade's troops to the former Serbian province could dramatically increase tensions in the Balkans. Serbian officials claim a U.N. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 9, 2022 3:18 PM Griner's home, but WNBA players still competing overseas       Brittney Griner is back in the United States after an arduous 10-month saga in Russia. Yet nearly half of her WNBA peers opted to compete abroad this winter to supplement their incomes. None are playing in Russia, for obvious reasons — Griner's ordeal and the country's ongoing war with Ukraine — but 67 of the […]

G-Alt cp24.com Friday, December 9, 2022 12:41 PM Man convicted in armed home invasion removed GPS ankle bracelet while on bail awaiting ... - CP24       Chris Fox, CP24.com Managing Digital Producer. Published Thursday, December 8, 2022 5:21PM EST Last Updated Thursday, December 8, 2022 5:23PM EST.

G-Alt cp24.com Friday, December 9, 2022 12:02 PM Trudeau government to contribute $500 million to Bloor-Yonge Station - CTV News Toronto       Chris Fox; CP24.com Managing Digital Producer; Contact. Updated Dec. 9, 2022 8:54 a.m. PST. Published Dec. 9, 2022 6:24 a.m. PST.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 9, 2022 3:45 PM Gatineau police arrest two, seize weapons and quantities of drugs in Hull-area raid       Two people were arrested and a large quantity of weapons and illegal drugs were seized in a raid by Gatineau police on Monday at an apartment on Rue St-Rédempteur in the city's Hull sector. Police said the raid was quickly put together following information received from a source. A 24-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 9, 2022 3:38 PM Police seize $40,000 cash, illegal tobacco after driver registers three times legal alcohol limit       A 35-year-old man who registered more than three times the legal blood-alcohol count for driving Sunday has more than the drunk-driving charges to worry about. Police from the Ontario Provincial Police Ottawa detachment searching the man's vehicle on Highway 401 near Moodie Drive at about 6:30 p.m. discovered a "large quantity" of cigarettes not legally […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 9, 2022 3:31 PM Firefighters, paramedics rescue construction crane operator after medical emergency       Firefighters rescued a crane operator who had a medical emergency at a construction site on Central Park Drive off Merivale Road on Friday. Rope rescue technicians went up the crane to assess the patient and raised a litter basket, Ottawa Fire Services said at about 11:30 a.m. The Ottawa Paramedic Service said it responded to […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 9, 2022 3:28 PM No injuries in smoky early morning fire in Wellington West area       Ottawa Fire Services made quick work of a smoky fire Friday morning at a small home in the Kitchissippi district Friday morning. A resident called at 4:46 a.m. reporting that their neighbour's house on Hamilton Avenue North, between Wellington and Tyndall streets was on fire. The neighbour reported flames were visible at the rear of […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 9, 2022 2:47 PM Parents upset about ear-splitting construction noise next to school       "We had to tell her that this is not normal. 'Mommy and daddy will try to make it safe for you.'"

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 9, 2022 2:13 PM As CHEO continues to struggle, Ottawa's adult hospitals brace for viral illness impact       Influenza cases are already spiking in Ottawa and is expected to increase in coming days as more people get together indoors, unmasked, for seasonal gatherings

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 9, 2022 1:56 PM COVID-19: Two new deaths in twice-weekly OPH update; 'Show people you care about them by not exposing them to a virus'       Ottawa (Reported Friday, last update Tuesday) 2: New deaths 977: Total deaths 24: Ottawa residents in hospital due to an active infection 3: In ICU because of an active infection 137: Confirmed COVID-19 patients in Ottawa hospitals as of Wednesday (includes non-Ottawa residents), 56 in hospital because of COVID-19 (4 in ICU) and 81 for […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 9, 2022 11:45 AM Weekend weather: Chilly, windy Saturday, could look Christmas-y Sunday       Friday's outlook is bright and seasonal but wintry temperatures and biting wind chills are in the weekend forecast, along with snow likely to arrive on Sunday. Expect mainly sunny skies Friday and wind of up to 15 km/h on the way to a high of -1 C with a wind chill near -10, Environment and […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 9, 2022 11:38 AM Kurl: Both Liberals and Tories are using firearms bill to fire up support       The political year started with self-interested tactics around the trucker convoy. It's ending with self-interested tactics too. No wonder voters are weary.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 9, 2022 10:24 AM Holiday hints: Deck the halls with comfort and joy       A time-honoured Christmas carol encourages us to deck the halls with boughs of holly but with cozy winter whites, luxe sherpas and sweater weaves glimmering for your attention, the thought of comfort and joy sounds appealing too. "Whether you want to give your space a full merry makeover or just add a few thoughtful touches, […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 9, 2022 3:44 PM Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor gets $150K Trillium grant       Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor is getting some major support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The non-profit organization is the recipient of a $150,000 grant meant to address community and employee needs as work continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. "This grant has supported WEST's efforts to rebuild resilience and capacity, to return […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 9, 2022 3:39 PM Windsor Regional's Multi-Care Kidney Clinic moves to permanent home       Windsor Regional Hospital's Multi-Care Kidney Clinic will open the doors at its permanent home at 1086 Ouellette Ave. on Dec. 12. For the past three months, the clinic has been located at Met campus in the former PUMA trailer, while plans and construction were completed for the new location. The clinic will be operating out […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 9, 2022 3:33 PM City budget deliberations pushed to April; council to form new budget review committee       Windsor's next budget won't be set until months into the new year, but the delay is designed to give the new council a better understanding on annual corporate spending of about a billion dollars. To provide council's three new members time to familiarize themselves with city operations, a proposed budget timeline going before council on […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 9, 2022 3:28 PM Windsor hospital officials hopeful worst of flu season soon over       Local hospital officials are expressing mild optimism that the wave of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) washing over the region may be approaching its peak. Windsor Regional Hospital CEO David Musyj told Thursday's board of directors meeting that the two illnesses are following closely the pattern seen elsewhere this year. "This is consistent with […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 9, 2022 3:23 PM Candlelight vigil to be held at scene of fatal shooting in Windsor       Family and friends of Windsor homicide victim Daniel Squalls intend to hold a candlelight vigil on Saturday night at the location where he was shot to death. The informal gathering is taking place at 7 p.m. in the 800 block of Hanna Street East, near Parent Avenue. The event is being described as "shining a […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 9, 2022 3:04 PM City cops arrest 21 people in two-day retail theft crackdown       Wednesday and Thursday were bad days to be a shoplifter in Windsor, as police officers joined loss prevention personnel in a targeted crackdown on retail theft. According to Windsor police, officers with the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit were at local Real Canadian Superstore and Home Depot locations. The two-day initiative resulted in the arrests […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 9, 2022 2:15 PM City closes emergency shelter for 1616 Ouellette residents       All residents displaced by the closure of the troubled apartment building at 1616 Ouellette Avenue have now been relocated, the City of Windsor announced Friday. As a result, the temporary emergency shelter operated by the municipality and the Canadian Red Cross at the John Atkinson Memorial Community Centre has now been closed. Orders against occupancy […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 9, 2022 1:35 PM Charges laid in alleged sexual assault, confinement at Parent Avenue home       Windsor police say their investigation of a home on Parent Avenue on Wednesday was initially about firearms, but then turned into a case of a woman subjected to sexual violence and more. Heavily armed officers surrounded a residence in the 900 block of Parent Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in response to a report of […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 9, 2022 9:37 AM Spitfires show ability to play with the best in the OHL after taking down No. 4-ranked 67's       Once again, the Windsor Spitfires showed the club can indeed play with the best in the Ontario Hockey League. The Spitfires handed the league-leading Ottawa 67's, who are ranked No. 4 in the Canadian Hockey League, just their fifth loss in 26 games this season on Thursday with a 5-3 victory before a crowd of […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 9, 2022 9:06 AM Loads of interest in new book on A'burg heritage buildings       A new book detailing the history of heritage buildings in Amherstburg is flying off bookstore shelves across Essex County. Heritage Buildings of Amherstburg, by local history expert Meg Reiner, was published in November by Walkerville Publishing and Black Dog Entertainment. "The book is a celebration of Amherstburg's heritage buildings," Reiner said of her first book, […]

The Province Friday, December 9, 2022 12:39 PM Seahawks begin defining 2-game stretch hosting Panthers       "This game is enormous for us right now, so we have to go get it and do whatever it takes to get that done." — Pete Carroll

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 9, 2022 2:23 PM Saskatoon Public Schools partnering with Indian and Métis Friendship Centre       The two organizations signed a memorandum of agreement Friday morning that will be place until Aug. 21, 2027

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 9, 2022 2:17 PM Saskatoon woman, 20, accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old boy       According to police, officers responded Thursday around 11:45 p.m. to the 300 block of Avenue U South following a report of a sexual assault in progress.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 9, 2022 2:15 PM 'Absolutely, lives will be saved by this': Prairie Harm Reduction to open all-night warming centre       "Absolutely, lives will be saved by this."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 9, 2022 2:14 PM Arbutus appeals decision on Saskatoon apartment       Downtown grocery remains on hold as municipal board decides whether to overturn council decision blocking work on Rosewood apartment tower.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 9, 2022 1:50 PM Sasakamoose, four others who broke racial barriers honoured for national historical significance       Breaking Racial Barriers in the National Hockey League honours the achievements of five hockey players by recognizing the struggles and legacies of Indigenous, Chinese-Canadian, Black, and other racialized players who at different points overcame longstanding prejudice to reach hockey's highest level.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 9, 2022 1:48 PM James Smith Cree tragedy has AFN chiefs revisiting community policing, safety needs       On Sept. 4, 11 people were killed and 18 injured in a stabbing rampage on James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby community of Weldon. The subsequent manhunt resulted in the arrest of Myles Sanderson, 30.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 9, 2022 1:47 PM First Nations leaders reject Trudeau's proposed gun law, citing risk to treaty rights       Chiefs also voted in favour of supporting First Nations in Saskatchewan in their opposition to the Saskatchewan First Act tabled by Saskatchewan Party Premier Scott Moe.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 9, 2022 1:44 PM Inquest into 2020 death of Cassandra Ross at Pine Grove scheduled       The inquest is scheduled to take place Jan. 9 to Jan. 23 in Prince Albert.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 9, 2022 1:37 PM Twinkle Tour: Saskatoon's must-see Christmas light displays for 2022 holiday season       Embark on a safe and physically distanced tour of some of Saskatoon's most festive homes.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 9, 2022 11:11 AM Enjoy some holiday music: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Dec. 9-11, 2022       This weekend, immerse yourself in the holidays through improv comedy, choral music, Christmas markets, band music and outdoor skating.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 9, 2022 3:30 PM Police investigating after man's body found Friday morning       EMS told police the man was dead when officers arrived on scene.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 9, 2022 3:21 PM Brandon Charette sentenced to 17 years for manslaughter in 2020 death of 16-year-old boy       It remains unclear why the victim became a target of violence Charette attributes to drugs.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 9, 2022 3:14 PM Masters says city's role is to coordinate end to homelessness, not fund it alone       Regina Mayor Sandra Masters in a wide-ranging speech to the Chamber of Commerce touched on council conflicts and how the city can grow.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 9, 2022 1:33 PM Twinkle Tour: Regina's must-see Christmas light displays for the 2022 holiday season       Embark on a safe and physically distanced tour of some of Regina's most festive homes.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 9, 2022 1:17 PM Muenster's Skyler Varga wins prestigious Canada Games award       Skyler Varga, who helped Saskatchewan win a volleyball title at the 2022 Canada Summer Games, has won a Canada Games Roland Michener Award.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 9, 2022 11:39 AM Warming bus returns to Regina's streets       "The warming bus is being provided in response to a critical shortage of overnight warming spaces."

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 9, 2022 11:38 AM Megan Nash singing praises of rare orchestral collaboration       "It's such an honour as a songwriter to have a symphony perform your songs with you." — Megan Nash on Saturday's RSO concert.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 9, 2022 10:38 AM In pictures: A season for lights, giving, children and fun       Leader-Post photojournalists Troy Fleece and Kayle Neis have been capturing some of the seasonal sights.

National Observer Friday, December 9, 2022 9:24 AM MPs request meetings for witnesses to testify about the fed's assault-style gun definition       Seven members of a parliamentary committee studying the Liberal gun bill have requested two special meetings to hear from witnesses on the government's proposed definition of an assault-style firearm.

National Observer Friday, December 9, 2022 9:04 AM Influenza claimed the lives of at least five B.C. children last month       The figure marks a departure from the average of two to three annual flu deaths among children in the province between 2015 and 2019, data from the BC Coroners Service shows.

National Observer Friday, December 9, 2022 9:02 AM Trudeau says he won't pick a fight with Alberta after sovereignty act passes       Alberta Premier Danielle Smith described the legislation during a third and final reading of the bill as a resetting of the relationship with Trudeau and the federal government

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 9, 2022 3:56 PM Armed robbery suspects arrested in St-Calixte after tips from public       The pair, ages 18 and 19, were to face criminal charges in a Montreal courtroom Friday.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 9, 2022 3:50 PM Quebec adopts law making oath to King optional for elected members       Constitutional scholars differ on whether the Quebec legislature has the power to allow members to participate in legislative debates and votes without taking the oath.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 9, 2022 3:46 PM Jail urged for anti-feminist blogger who praised Polytechnique shooter       The prosecution is asking for a 12-month prison term for Jean-Claude Rochefort, who's been convicted of spreading hate.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 9, 2022 3:19 PM Robert Libman: A promising start for Marc Tanguay, Quebec Liberals       Official Opposition focused on the economy, showed respect for English-speakers, advocated positive initiatives to protect French.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 9, 2022 3:03 PM Trudeau slammed for failing to protect West Island nature area       The federal government is making global biodiversity promises even as it refuses to preserve land it owns in the Technoparc, home to monarch butterflies and more than 200 species of birds.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 9, 2022 2:37 PM 'Great privilege' to be Alouettes coaching finalist, Archambault says       Als special-teams coordinator and linebackers coach, 32, hopes age and relative lack of experience aren't a roadblock to getting top job.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 9, 2022 2:33 PM 19-year-old in critical condition after Outaouais car crash       Speed and alcohol might have been factors in the incident.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 9, 2022 2:27 PM COVID-19 update: Quebec reports 16 more deaths       The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 was 1,981, with 51 in intensive care.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 9, 2022 2:20 PM St. Lawrence Beluga whales less exposed to toxic chemicals, study finds       But "it's difficult to simply respond if this is good or bad news," a researcher says.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 9, 2022 2:15 PM Christmas Fund: Sarah had to leave fast, and she left a lot behind       "He still has the house and all my things. He didn't give me anything."

Calgary Herald Friday, December 9, 2022 3:41 PM 'We build homes for families'       Alliston's new brand meets Calgarians in the community.

Calgary Herald Friday, December 9, 2022 3:39 PM Bank employees take shelter after man threatens to return with gun       Officers were called to the CIBC branch at 1222 17th Ave. S.W. at 9:40 a.m. on Friday for reports that a man was causing a disturbance

Calgary Herald Friday, December 9, 2022 2:57 PM Some suburban councillors concerned with Calgary Transit's plan for frequent-service network       An early vote on one aspect of Calgary's Route Ahead transit plan had some councillors divided over the priorities of the document. After the double whammy of an economic downturn followed by the COVID-19 pandemic, transit is looking to shift its priorities as it rebuilds with a focus on more frequent trips on its primary […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 9, 2022 2:45 PM The Caldwell's soaring open-to-above great room creates favourable impression       Front drive home by Homes by Avi set in new southwest community of Vermilion Hill.

Calgary Herald Friday, December 9, 2022 2:11 PM Alberta's 211 crisis helpline receiving $3 million to support those experiencing gender-based violence       The federal government is partnering with Alberta's government to provide $3 million over four years in funding to the province's 211 crisis helpline, to tackle the rising problem of gender-based violence. The funds will allow 211 to better support those experiencing abuse, Marci Ien — the federal minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 9, 2022 1:05 PM New trades scholarships invest in building careers       Countless trades are involved in the construction of a new home, but none so integral to the process as the framing crew. Once the foundation is poured, no walls, windows, plumbing or electrical can be installed until the framers do their thing. And right now, there aren't enough of them. There aren't enough skilled trades […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 9, 2022 12:44 PM The tragic plane crash that killed 62 people, including CFL players, 66 years ago today       On this date, Dec. 9, in history: In 1608, English poet John Milton was born in London. In 1755, the first post office in Canada opened in Halifax. A city stationer had begun an informal service the previous year, but in 1755 the British post office, in an attempt to improve military communication between Britain […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 9, 2022 12:35 PM Noce: Can boards ban rental of condo units in a building?       Question: I am the president of a low-rise apartment style condominium complex. We have 18 units in our complex. More than half of the units are rented out. The board wants to make renting units impossible or difficult. My questions are: 1. Can we pass a bylaw that makes it illegal to rent your unit? […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 9, 2022 12:24 PM Keystone pipeline spill bigger than last two leaks combined       TC Energy Corp. has estimated the volume of oil released in Wednesday's Keystone pipeline leak at 14,000 barrels, making this most recent spill larger than Keystone's 2017 and 2019 leaks combined. The update comes one day after TC Energy announced it had mobilized people and equipment in response to a confirmed release of oil into […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 9, 2022 11:45 AM Opinion: Conserving grassland ecosystems in Alberta has significant impact       This week and next, governments, scientists and conservation experts are gathering in Montreal for a global summit on nature called COP15. There, they will set a course to end nature loss around the world — to create a nature-positive future. But what does that really mean for us here in Alberta? Having grown up on […]

Calgary Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 12:49 PM Star goalie Marco Carducci extends time with Cavalry       Marco Carducci will continue to be the backbone for Cavalry FC for at least the next three soccer seasons. The club confirmed early Friday the contract extension of goalkeeper Carducci to a three-year contract. The 26-year-old Calgary native joined the club in the inaugural 2019 Canadian Premier League season and has made 92 appearances accumulating […]

Calgary Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 9:50 AM Bell: Smith trails in another Calgary poll, must now play catch-up       Slam! More numbers Thursday singing from the same songsheet as the old numbers. If you're Premier Danielle Smith and her UCP sidekicks, it should be a worrying tune. Now Angus Reid, one hell of a nosecounter, confirms what Leger, also one hell of a nosecounter, finds in the belly of the beast known as Alberta […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 3:36 PM Woman shot dead in Coquitlam       The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case.

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 3:20 PM This Week in History, 1947: Mayoral candidates fight against streetcar fares, and gas-driven autos       Effie Jones almost pulled off an upset by fighting against B.C. Electric

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 3:08 PM Vancouver International Auto Show 2023 cancelled because of supply chain issues       Because of the ongoing global supply chain issues many manufacturers and distributors are not participating in auto shows.

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 2:48 PM Small businesses hit hard by steep surcharges at Canada Post       One small business owner from Surrey said she was shocked by the cost of a recent shipment with Canada Post.

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 2:25 PM Bulls & Bears: Aaron Judge's career year pays off with a massive new contract       Judge will continue to embody the history and tradition of the pinstripes, staying with the Yankees after agreeing to a nine-year, US$360 million deal paying him an average of US$40 million per year.

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 2:09 PM Kerrisdale development offers cohesive design ethos for more livability       "We approach design not as something frivolous or superfluous, but as integral to function and livability," says Edwin Liang, a director of Kenstone Properties.

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 2:00 PM Reformation eyes Canada as a 'core' expansion market with first flagship opening       Canada is a "core expansion market" for the Los Angeles-based company, CEO says.

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 2:00 PM The 12 Hits of Christmas is a holiday family affair       Tim Readman and Andy Cooke have made a holiday album for those who don't love holiday albums.

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 2:00 PM We already have what it takes to solve the climate crisis, says science journalist       CBC's Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald says we have the technology now to help clean up the environmental mess we are in

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 9, 2022 2:00 PM Fab 5: Gifts under $500       From quirky items that will surprise them to stylish pieces they'll treasure and use forever, Rebecca Tay presents five gifts under $500 that are sure to delight.