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TORONTO STAR Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:00 AM 'Nothing has worked': How years of litigation, abuse and harassment ended with mass murder inside a Vaughan condo tower       A trove of court records offers a remarkably thorough account of gunman Frencesco Villi's baseless allegations and his state of mind, illustrating, too, the impotence the courts to halt a serial harasser in his tracks.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:29 AM Estranged daughters of condo gunman say he was 'abusive husband and father'

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, December 21, 2022 6:00 AM 'We are in absolute shock': Family of Vaughan condo gunman says he was 'controlling and abusive' husband, father       In a written statement given exclusively to the Star, the three daughters of Francesco Villi say they are stunned and are grieving for the families of victims.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:44 AM Estranged daughters of condo gunman say he was 'abusive husband and father'       The gunman in a Toronto-area condo shooting rampage was a "controlling and abusive husband and father" who was estranged from his children, his three daughters say in a statement.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:18 AM Flights delayed at Toronto's Pearson airport due to Vancouver storm       Multiple flights have been cancelled or delayed at Toronto Pearson International Airport due to a winter storm that struck the Vancouver area.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:01 AM Candlelight vigil planned for victims of Vaughan, Ont. condo shooting       A candlelight vigil is expected to take place tonight for the victims of a Toronto-area condo shooting.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:24 AM Expert details condo conflict resolution process after deadly Vaughan, Ont. shooting       An industry expert says it would have been rare for a court to force the sale of a condo owned by a man who went on to kill five people at his Vaughan, Ont. building Sunday night.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 5:46 AM Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Pickering        A 46-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by an SUV in Pickering late Monday night.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:44 AM Estranged daughters of condo gunman say he was 'abusive husband and father'       The gunman in a Toronto-area condo shooting rampage was a "controlling and abusive husband and father" who was estranged from his children, his three daughters say in a statement.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:31 AM Newfoundland man driving all the way home from Toronto after his flight was cancelled       A Newfoundland man is barrelling home in a rented Toyota Corolla after his connecting WestJet flight from Toronto to St. John's was cancelled Sunday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:21 AM These are the food items that saw the biggest price increases in November       There are multiple food items that increased the most in price in November, with edible oil, tea, and coffee prices seeing the steepest jumps.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, December 21, 2022 6:37 AM Canada moves to mandate electric vehicle sales starting in 2026       One-fifth of all passenger cars, SUVs and trucks sold in Canada in 2026 will need to run on electricity under new regulations Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is proposing Wednesday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:13 AM Cold air spreading across country will bring messy weather to Ontario, Quebec; heading for Atlantic Canada       Freezing rain, extreme cold and blowing snow are expected in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada this weekend during the busiest travel period of the year.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:52 AM The world's most fascinating abandoned towns and cities       Whether destroyed during war, evacuated for ammunition practice or cast aside after nearby precious metals and minerals turned out to be in short supply, CNN takes a look at some of the world's most fascinating abandoned towns and cities.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:09 AM Don Martin's prediction on whether Trudeau will stick around for another election       Find out what 'the best brains in Canadian politics' are predicting for Canadian politics in 2023, in Don Martin's exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:02 AM FTX founder Bankman-Fried in Bahamas court, extradition looms       Sam Bankman-Fried left a Bahamas correctional facility and arrived in court on Wednesday morning, a source said, a day after the founder of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange signed papers paving the way for his extradition to the United States, where he faces fraud charges.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:53 AM Over 200 vehicles valued at $17M recovered in alleged organized vehicle theft ring in GTA       York Regional Police said "multiple charges" have been laid against "organized vehicle theft groups" in connection with an ongoing investigation known as Project Touchdown.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:52 AM S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. stocks also climb higher       The S&P/TSX composite index was up 255.51 points at 19,562.40.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:51 AM Extreme cold weather warnings issued for most of B.C. Wednesday       Environment Canada has issued 32 extreme cold weather warnings and a dozen Arctic outflow warnings for the province.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:43 AM 1 arrested, others sought in connection with $100,000 break-in in Goderich: OPP       Huron County OPP say one man has been taken into custody in connection with the theft of $100,000 in cash from a senior's home in Goderich last month.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:43 AM Boathouse in Kitchener's Victoria Park expected to reopen next summer       On Monday night, Kitchener city council approved the final lease approval to allow the redevelopment of the iconic spot by Walkinshaw Holdings.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:39 AM Blast of frigid air topples 15 B.C. temperature records       Temperatures are set to plummet below -20 C across a large swath of B.C. Wednesday but the unseasonably cold weather already set 15 records the day before. On Tuesday, Abbotsford set a daily record of -12.1 C, breaking the old record of -12 C set in 2008. Nearby, Hope set a new record of -15.6...

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:34 AM Cobourg woman claims $100,000 lottery prize on Encore ticket: OLG       An Encore ticket matched the last six of seven numbers as part of the Lotto Max draw held on Oct. 28.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:26 AM COVID-19 pandemic helped Quebec top its emissions target: environment minister       Quebec cut emissions from greenhouse gases by almost 27 per cent compared to 1990 levels between 2013-2020.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:51 AM Climate protesters saw off top of iconic Christmas tree in Berlin       Two members of the group Last Generation were elevated to the top of the Christmas tree using a hydraulic lift, where they sawed two metres off of the Nordmann fir tree.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:51 AM Vancouver International Airport's ground stop lifted but arriving international flights limited       Potential travellers are urged to check the airport's website for the latest information regarding flights and operations.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:34 AM Snow, cold, in Western Canada send icicles through the heart of Canadian travel plans       VANCOUVER — The woes for travellers stranded by heavy snow at Vancouver's airport are spreading across the country and Toronto's Pearson Airport is now advising of an approaching storm that could derail things further. A statement from Vancouver International Airport says the "congestion" caused by 27 centimetres of snow Tuesday will be immediately addressed by […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:29 AM Albert Reichmann, builder of N.Y., London finance hubs, dies at 93       (Bloomberg) — Albert Reichmann, the longtime president of his family's Olympia & York Developments Ltd., builder of the World Financial Center in New York and the first phase of Canary Wharf in London, has died. He was 93. He died on Dec. 17, according to the National Post and a notice on the website of […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:26 AM Vaughan man charged with sexual assault on bus       A 61-year-old Vaughan man is accused of sexual assault after an incident on public transit earlier this month. On Dec. 9, York Regional Police were told a man got on a York Region Transit bus at Vaughan Mills station in the early afternoon. They say he engaged another man on the bus in conversation, and […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:13 AM Vaughan condo gunman was 'abusive husband and father': Daughters       We are grieving for the families, and they are in our hearts," the daughters wrote

Toronto Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:55 AM Sports betting operator BetMGM hit by data breach       Sports betting service BetMGM said on Wednesday personal information of its customers were obtained in an unauthorized manner, but did not specify the number of users affected. The issue affected customer information such as name, contact information, date of birth, hashed Social Security number, account identifiers and information related to transactions with BetMGM, the company […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:49 AM Judge appointed Yankees captain after reaching longterm deal       NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge was appointed captain of the New York Yankees on Wednesday, becoming the first team captain since Derek Jeter retired at the end of the 2014 season. Judge, the reigning American League MVP, agreed to a $360 million, nine-year contract to remain in pinstripes. "This is an incredible honor I […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:47 AM Climate activists decapitate prominent Berlin Christmas tree       BERLIN — Climate activists said Wednesday that they have sawed off the tip of the Christmas tree erected in front of Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate. The group Last Generation said two of its members used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut two metres (six feet) off the top of the 15-metre (50-foot) […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:37 AM Canada's annual inflation rate fell slightly to 6.8% in November       OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate edged down slightly to 6.8 per cent in November. In its latest consumer price index report released Wednesday, Statistics Canada said slower price growth for gasoline and furniture last month was offset by rapidly rising shelter costs and stubbornly high grocery prices. Grocery prices climbed at a faster annual […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:33 AM Canada moves to mandate electric vehicle sales starting in 2026       OTTAWA — One-fifth of all passenger cars, SUVs and trucks sold in Canada in 2026 will need to run on electricity under new regulations Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is proposing Wednesday. By 2030, the mandate will hit 60 per cent of all sales and by 2035, every passenger vehicle sold in Canada will need to […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:27 AM Dead man found in wheel of jet flown from Gambia to England       SERREKUNDA, Gambia — A dead man was found in the wheel bay of an airplane that flew from Gambia to Britain, Gambian authorities said this week. The unidentified body of a black male was found on a jet operated by TUI Airways — a British charter airline — that had flown from Gambia's capital of […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:47 AM Kremlin warning: More US arms to Ukraine will aggravate war       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Kremlin warned Wednesday that increasing the supply of U.S. arms to Ukraine would aggravate the devastating 10-month war ignited by Russia's invasion, and Russia's defense minister called for expanding Moscow's military by at least 500,000 people. Speaking during a meeting with his top military brass, Russian President Vladimir Putin said […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:47 AM Inflation rate falls slightly in November even as grocery, shelter costs rise rapidly       OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate edged down slightly to 6.8 per cent in November, but that's little relief for Canadians who are facing rapidly rising grocery and shelter costs.  In its latest consumer price index report released Wednesday, Statistics Canada said slower price growth for gasoline and furniture last month was offset by rapidly […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:46 AM FTX founder could be sent to US after extradition hearing       NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Bankman-Fried is back in a Bahamian court Wednesday for an extradition hearing that could clear the way for the one-time billionaire to be sent to the U.S. to face criminal charges related to the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. In a court in Nassau, Bahamas, on Monday, Bankman-Fried's lawyers said […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:43 AM Idaho police: Oregon sedan not connected to students' deaths       BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho police say they've determined that a white sedan found in Eugene, Oregon, is not connected to the Nov. 13 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. The Moscow Police Department announced Tuesday that it was working with law enforcement in Eugene to determine if the Hyundai Elantra left on […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:41 AM 215 stolen vehicles worth $17M recovered in auto theft ring bust: York Regional Police       Police further allege the group was involved drug dealing, and was heavily armed.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:40 AM Food prices in Canada rise at faster pace than overall inflation, 12 months in a row       OTTAWA — New figures show grocery inflation in Canada surged again in November as the price of basics like bread, eggs and dairy products shot up.  Statistics Canada says prices for food purchased from stores rose 11.4 per cent last month compared with a year ago, up from an 11 per cent gain in October. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:36 AM S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. stocks also climb higher       TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 200 points in late-morning trading in a broad-based rally as gains in the base metal and energy sectors helped lead the market higher, while U.S. stocks also gained ground. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 255.51 points at 19,562.40. In New York, the Dow Jones […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:33 AM As flu rages, US releases medicine from national stockpile       WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Wednesday it will release doses of prescription flu medicine from the Strategic National Stockpile to states as flu-sickened patients continue to flock to hospitals and doctors' offices around the country. This year's flu season has hit hard and early. Some people are even noticing bare shelves at pharmacies […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:32 AM Snow, cold, in Western Canada send icicles through the heart of Canadian travel plans       VANCOUVER — The woes for travellers stranded by heavy snow at Vancouver's airport are spreading across the country and Toronto's Pearson Airport is now advising of an approaching storm that could derail things further. A statement from Vancouver International Airport says the "congestion" caused by 27 centimetres of snow Tuesday will be immediately addressed by […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:31 AM Man gets parole after retrial conviction in 1995 killing       NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man who was recently retried and convicted for a second time in a 1995 killing is set to get out of prison on parole as soon as next month. The Parole Board decided this month to release Eliseo DeLeon as early as Jan. 19, the state Department of […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:18 AM Growing pressure on Rwanda from France, Germany over Congo       NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — International pressure is growing on Rwanda as France and Germany are the latest parties to openly accuse the country of supporting armed rebels in neighboring eastern Congo — with possible repercussions for foreign aid that Kigali has long enjoyed. For months, renewed attacks by the M23 rebels have angered Congo's government […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:18 AM Afghan women weep as Taliban fighters enforce university ban       KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban security forces in the Afghan capital on Wednesday enforced a higher education ban for women by blocking their access to universities, with video obtained by The Associated Press showing women weeping and consoling each other outside one campus in Kabul. The country's Taliban rulers a day earlier ordered women nationwide […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:18 AM Migrants at US-Mexico border await ruling on asylum limits       EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Migrants along the U.S. border with Mexico sought shelter from the cold early Wednesday as they waited for the Supreme Court to rule on whether and when restrictions that prevented many from seeking asylum in the U.S. would lift. Pandemic-era limits on border crossings had been set to expire Wednesday […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:16 AM Quebec expanding urgent-care phone line to all children amid ER overcrowding       LONGUEUIL, Que. — Quebec is expanding a call-in service that allows parents to book urgent medical appointments for sick children, in an effort to reduce emergency room visits. Health Minister Christian Dubé says the 811 appointment-booking service for children — currently available in Montreal and neighbouring regions — will now be available provincewide. Dubé told […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:16 AM US home sales fell in November, the 10th consecutive month       LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the tenth consecutive in November, constrained by a tight inventory of properties on the market and mortgage rates averaging more than double what they were a year ago. Existing home sales fell 7.7% last month from October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:35 AM Dismissal of National Gallery's director of conservation leaves a huge void, say experts       Experts on art conservation and technical art history have waded into the controversy over the firing of the National Gallery of Canada's director of conservation and technical research last month. Stephen Gritt was among four senior staff members fired in November as the gallery aims to improve equity and inclusion in its workforce as part […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:08 AM Two men charged after complaints of pedestrians peddling goods on Hwy 417       Two men face charges of fraud and possession of stolen property after the Ottawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police investigated a complaint of people on foot trying to stop vehicles on Highway 417. Officers called to the westbound lanes at Woodroffe Avenue just after 5 p.m. Dec. 18 found the pair in the live […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:05 AM Cohen: Hope stirs, even as antisemitism is on the rise       What is it about the persistence of this prejudice? Why won't it go away?

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:03 AM Firefighters douse two-alarm fire in Old Ottawa South       A firefighter was treated for a hand injury early Wednesday as crews doused a two-alarm fire in Old Ottawa South. Ottawa Fire Services got two 911 calls at 2:17 a.m. from neighbours reporting smoke and flames coming from the back of the three-storey house on Cameron Avenue at Osborne Street. Firefighters arrived to find that […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:00 AM Sutcliffe: A month (and a bit) as Ottawa's mayor       There is nothing more satisfying than collaborating with a strong and diverse group of people to solve problems and get things done on behalf of the people of Ottawa.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:00 AM Today's letters: So much for Canadian politicians 'taking responsibility'       Wednesday, Dec. 21: Neither Mary Ng nor Jim Watson will suffer repercussions for their actions. But they should, says one reader. Write to us at letters@ottawacitizen.com.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, December 21, 2022 6:00 AM How to stretch a chicken — and why it's a priority for the next generation of chefs       Food costs are projected to continue to rise in 2023. Here's how pro chefs and home cooks alike can counter the costs.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, December 21, 2022 6:00 AM Recipe for a full roast chicken dinner from Algonquin College chefs       How to make Roast Chicken with Natural Gravy, Roasted Winter Vegetables, Basic Chicken stock, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and more

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, December 21, 2022 6:00 AM Deachman: Turkey is the flavourless chicken of the desert. Holiday meals should spice it up       Turkey dinner is a Christmas tradition in many households. Just don't invite Bruce Deachman over.

Windsor Star Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:37 AM Male arrested after standoff near Drouillard Road       A male was taken into custody after a standoff with Windsor police in the Ford City area on Tuesday night. Multiple patrol units attended a residence in the 2600 block of Richmond Street just west of Drouillard Road some time after 6 p.m. Members of the public were asked to avoid the area. The officers […]

The Province Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:49 AM Five Vancouver Canucks questions that need answers       The Vancouver Canucks find themselves searching for answers, with a 13-15-3 record and seven points adrift of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference

The Province Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:34 AM Digital ad boards fail during Sportsnet's Canucks TV broadcast       Instead of displaying ads during the game, the computer-generated images were black, creating a strange-looking ring around the rink for TV viewers.

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:51 AM GARRIOCH: Senators and defenceman Artem Zub agree to four-year extension       The Ottawa Senators have tidied up another piece of business on their Christmas wish list. The Senators signed defenceman Artem Zub to a four-year extension worth $4.6 million per-season that will keep him from becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer. The deal will kick in July, 2023 and is worth $18.6 million. The 27-year-old […]

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 5:30 AM YOU SAID IT: Gun plan for the PM       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:01 AM 'There will be better times: Mother credits wellness centre for helping reunite family       This Christmas will be a special one for Deprise Houle's family, which was reunited earlier this year.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:00 AM Early intervention: Saskatoon Tribal Council develops diversion program for simple drug possession       STC also has a theft reduction program and a managing emotions program.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:00 AM 'The Salvation Army does a great job': Sporting Christmas gets a big boost heading into the final days of our campaign       "So along with the Humboldt Broncos families, we remember Clare this Christmas."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:00 AM Letter: Make Saskatoon art gallery admission free, not 'by donation'       Renowned Saskatoon sculptor Douglas Bentham thinks a $10-million gift should result in free admission to the Remai Modern, not by donation.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:00 AM 'It's a mess': Local brewers struggle to navigate final months of SLGA stores       Some Saskatchewan brewers say they've heard conflicting messages over product orders and returns as SLGA liquor stores get set to close.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:00 AM Christmas Cheer Fund: Santa's presence was a gift at SOFIA House celebration       Smiles and surprises were the highlights when SOFIA House — one of the four Christmas Cheer Fund beneficiaries — held its Christmas party.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:00 AM Quick study: Fresh out of college, Regina actor lands gig on U.S. tour       "... if you would have said I'd perform in a show that Hilary Duff was in the front row, I would have never believed it."

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Maybe there was a method in Moe's madness in 2022       Moe didn't make a case to go down as one of Saskatchewan's great statesmen, but his political skills in 2022 were probably underestimated.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:13 AM 2022 was a 'pivot year' for clean energy, brought on by policy, climate, war       For renewable energy companies in India, it's a good time to be in business.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:11 AM Extreme weather causes significant flight cancellations       WestJet says snow in British Columbia and extreme cold in Alberta have caused hundreds of flight cancellations over the past three days.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:09 AM Heavy snow and extreme cold creates travel chaos across B.C.       An extreme cold is settling over parts of British Columbia's Lower Mainland on the heels of heavy snow that grounded flights, jammed roads and delayed ferries.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:08 AM Canadian Press votes 'Freedom Convoy' protesters Newsmaker of the Year       They came to Ottawa by the thousands with different goals and grievances, but united in their disenfranchisement with the federal Liberal government and COVID-19 health restrictions.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:07 AM Meet the five 'everyday Canadians' gunned down in condo rampage       One was the building peacemaker who always had a smile on his face.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:01 AM B.C. premier warns forests are 'exhausted', hints of change to come for forestry industry        British Columbia's forest sector has "never been under greater stress," Premier David Eby says.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:52 AM Canada to mandate electric vehicle sales in 2025       One-fifth of all passenger cars, SUVs and trucks sold in Canada in 2026 will need to run on electricity under new regulations Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is proposing on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:51 AM Trudeau ponders whether Canada should produce more medicine to address shortages       As Canada faces an ongoing shortage of children's medications, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn't know if ramping up domestic production of pharmaceuticals is the right approach to addressing the problem.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:48 AM Reindeer could hold key to scar-free healing       Reindeer could hold the key to regenerative healing in humans and animals, says research led by the faculty of veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 6:10 AM Want to jump the queue for a mid-size electric vehicle? Get ready to pay big time       When it comes to electric vehicles, the array of options normally available to Canadians is scant, and there is nothing to do but wait, writes managing editor Adrienne Tanner.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 6:10 AM Canada to celebrate first National Ribbon Skirt Day in January       The first National Ribbon Skirt Day will become a reality one year after Isabella Kulak was shamed for wearing her ribbon skirt to her Saskatchewan school.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 6:10 AM Canada and China dropped their gloves to reach a biodiversity agreement, but will the co-operation last?       As tension between China and many western countries mounts, the United Nations biodiversity conference has set a clear example of how co-operation can help find solutions to global crises.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 6:10 AM Visions of a plastic-free Christmas        Ottawa's ban on a handful of single-use plastic items is cause for celebration, but bigger changes are required from government and consumers to stem plastic waste, especially at Christmas, a pollution expert says.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 6:10 AM Elon Musk shares brutal eggnog recipe       Same mission. Faster innovation. More milky opacity.

National Observer Wednesday, December 21, 2022 6:10 AM Rethinking the tenacity of salt marshes       The painstakingly slow recovery of an Oregon marsh raises new worries about how delicate these ecosystems can be.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:45 AM J & R Kosher Meat & Delicatessen closes after 70 years in business       "The big box stores are killing the small guy," owner Sid Nemes says.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:23 AM COVID-19 hospitalizations keep rising as Quebec reports 16 more deaths       The number of patients in Quebec's hospitals with COVID-19 is at its highest level since late July.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:17 AM Dubé extends 811 phone service across Quebec as ER crisis shows no sign of abating       The situation in Quebec ERs remains critical, with an average provincial overcapacity rate of 120 per cent.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:11 AM Quebec language watchdog warns 47 municipalities they could lose bilingual status       Municipalities have 120 days to pass resolutions indicating they wish to retain status.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:03 AM Should you take your feverish child to the ER? These sources could answer that question       Montreal Regional Department of General Medicine notes that useful information can be obtained on the provincial government's website, the 811 telephone service and from local pharmacists.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:01 AM Mother of girl killed in hit and run thanks Montrealers for support       Asked about the man driving the vehicle that fatally struck her daughter, Galyna Legenkovska says: "I don't want him to suffer much more in this situation."

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:16 AM Lakeshore General Hospital unveils new $8.9 million ICU unit       The 15-bed unit will officially open to staff and patients on Jan. 4, 2023.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:15 AM Place-d'Armes métro station reopens after COP15 conference shutdown       The STM confirmed Wednesday morning that trains will resume stopping at the station after bypassing it from Dec. 1 to Dec. 20.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:11 AM Spending up around 6 per cent in Kirkland       Average home property tax bill in Kirkland going up by around 5.5 per cent in 2023.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, December 21, 2022 6:15 AM Montreal weather: Take heart, it's the shortest day of the year       It's all uphill from here.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:24 AM On this day in history: Apollo 8 succeeds, a lunar eclipse occurs and an air disaster claims 259 lives       On this date, Dec. 21, in history: In 1266, the last stand of the first English parliamentarians ended when rebels surrendered Kenilworth Castle to the king after a six-month siege. Their leader, Simon de Montfort, who called England's first parliament, had already been killed in battle. In 1620, the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth Rock. In […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:11 AM Second grid alert in two days issued as Alberta cold snap leads to all-time record energy use, low temperatures       Extreme cold weather, high electricity demand and an unplanned outage prompted the alert at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday morning

Calgary Herald Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:10 AM Letters, Dec. 21, 2022: Finally, an optimistic view!       Re: A visit to Ottawa region's top attractions rekindles pride in our country, Opinion, Dec. 16 Thanks, George Brookman! What a refreshing column, an antidote to the continual gloomy talk about Ottawa as the oppressor of Alberta. Yes, we Albertans have differences with Ottawa but unlike teenagers who are angry with their parents and what […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:00 AM Letters, Dec. 21: 'Keep sounding that alarm, Bell'       GOTTA GET IT RIGHT Before the Danielle Smith sycophants light their hair on fire, great column, Rick! The sooner her staunchest followers figure out that the gun/vaccine/sovereignty lines won't get them elected, the better. I never have voted NDP but if Smith doesn't show me something to vote for, I may have to plug my […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:00 AM Guest Opinion: Texas remains much more attractive than Alberta in eyes of energy investors       Thanks largely to high commodity prices, Alberta is poised to be one of fastest-growing provincial economies in Canada. But for Alberta — and Canada — to reap the full benefits of this price surge, policymakers must make Alberta a more attractive place to invest. Indeed, in recent years, due to opposition from Ottawa and other […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 7:00 AM Bell: Smith says Alberta Pension Plan vote could be as early as May       There is no definite date. Not yet. But a referendum vote on whether the province should get out of the Canada Pension Plan and create an Alberta Pension Plan could come as early as the May provincial election. Could. Maybe. If everything lines up. Let's hear from Premier Danielle Smith. "There'll be a vote on […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:55 AM Jacob Luitjens, UBC prof deported as Nazi collaborator, dies at 103       Dutch Nazi sympathizer came to Canada, settling in Vancouver, in 1961 after years living in South America

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 11:45 AM Louise Bentall Award for emerging B.C. choreographers announced       A new award has been created for emerging choreographers in memory of DanceHouse board member Louise Bentall.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:47 AM Snowstorm: YVR limiting international arrivals | Expect SkyTrain delays, reduced service | Arctic outflow warning across Lower Mainland       A very cold arctic air mass is sitting over much of B.C., bringing heavy snow and extreme cold temperatures. Follow this story for the latest weather forecast, road closures and airport delays.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 10:27 AM B.C. timber industry in throes of change, as premier warns of 'exhausted forests'       Bob Simpson, who served as mayor of Quesnel, a longtime forestry community, between 2014 and 2022, said the province's forest sector is "stuck in a time warp."

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 9:31 AM Vancouver weather: Very cold with arctic outflow warnings in effect       The snow is no longer in the picture Wednesday, but biting cold and wind chill are

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:00 AM Daphne Bramham: Health administrators well-paid, now they need to prove their worth       Opinion: With the system in crisis, the question isn't the quantity of high-paid administrators, but the quality of their decisions.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:00 AM Premier commits to ending group homes in B.C.'s foster-care system       Eliminating the homes a good long-term goal, says B. C.'s Children's representative, but specialized homes will be needed for some time yet