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TORONTO STAR Friday, December 23, 2022 6:00 AM 'Fix the broken promises': Guild Inn advocates say management company breaking lease terms       Dynamic Hospitality & Entertainment, the company charged to renovate and operate the Scarborough property, says it has lived up to the agreement with the city and "most residents are very happy."

TORONTO STAR Friday, December 23, 2022 6:00 AM 'A fiasco': The way Ontario's chief justice is picked needs to change, says high-profile one-time candidate       Retired judge Harvey Brownstone says he supports the Ford government's new way of selecting the next chief justice of the Ontario Court of Justice.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 6:34 AM Toronto braces for major winter storm as Tory warns that cleanup could take several days       It could take several days to dig out from a major winter storm that has already closed schools across the GTA and upended holiday travel plans for some Torontonians.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 10:14 AM LIVE UPDATES: Snow starts to fall in parts of the GTA ahead of major winter storm       Here's a live look at how the weather system is passing through the region and the problems it's causing for commuters and travellers alike.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 23, 2022 6:36 AM Environment Canada warns of once-in-decade storm as Ontario, Quebec brace for impact       A major winter storm is bearing down on Ontario and Quebec, with residents being warned to reconsider travel plans as conditions could get hazardous.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 23, 2022 8:47 AM 'Avoidable loss': Widow of man who drowned in Fort McMurray pool sues operator       A lawsuit filed in the drowning of an Alberta man in a public pool is shining a light on potentially dangerous breath-holding exercises and what responsibility facility operators have to supervise patrons who practise them.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 23, 2022 8:00 AM Flash freeze warning issued as more than 230,000 lose power in Quebec       Tens of thousands of Quebecers woke up Friday morning without power, nearly all schools in the Greater Montreal Area are closed, and several flights are cancelled or delayed as a strong storm system sweeps through the province.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 23, 2022 9:30 AM Crash involving 12 vehicles closes Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent       A section of Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent is closed after a crash involving 12 vehicles.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 23, 2022 11:00 AM Some Canadians waiting months for public and private mental health services       As Canadian hospitals remain overwhelmed by a surge in patients with respiratory illnesses, experts say mental health-care systems have been struggling with a jump in demand since the COVID-19 pandemic started, leading to long wait times and a limited number of affordable options.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 23, 2022 9:48 AM For first known time in public, Putin calls fighting in Ukraine a 'war'       Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday used the word 'war' to refer to the conflict in Ukraine, the first known time he has publicly deviated from his carefully crafted description of Moscow's invasion as a 'special military operation' 10 months after it began.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 23, 2022 10:05 AM Jan. 6 takeaways: From Trump's lies to the 'unimaginable'       The House Jan. 6 committee released its final report Thursday on the 'unimaginable' 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, a mob assault by supporters of the defeated president, Donald Trump, that shook the nation and exposed the fragility of American democracy.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 23, 2022 7:46 AM 3 dead in Kurdish centre shooting in Paris; suspect arrested       A shooting targeting a Kurdish cultural centre in a bustling Paris neighbourhood Friday left three people dead and three others wounded, authorities said. A 69-year-old suspect was wounded and arrested.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, December 23, 2022 8:00 AM COVID-19 complications, rare vaccine side effects, brain parasites: Inside 2022's most-read medical case reports       Even three years into the pandemic, COVID-19 is still top of mind, dominating the most-read medical case reports for 2022. This year's range from unusual side effects caused by infections with the virus itself to rare adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines.

Friday, December 23, 2022 11:58 AM What's open and closed in Kingston, Ont. over the holidays       There are several service closures and reductions to tell you about with the Christmas holiday here.

Friday, December 23, 2022 11:56 AM Middlesex-London Health Unit extends cold weather alert until Sunday       The cold weather alert for London and Middlesex was to end Saturday, but it was extended to Sunday as temperatures are expected to remain below -15 C or -20 with the windchill.

Friday, December 23, 2022 11:53 AM Facebook parent Meta agrees to pay US$725M over Cambridge Analytica scandal       Facebook owner Meta has agreed to pay US$725 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit accusing it of allowing third parties to access users' personal information.

Friday, December 23, 2022 11:53 AM S&P/TSX composite up in late Friday morning trading, U.S. stock markets mixed       Canada's main stock index was up in late-morning trading, led higher by gains in the energy sector, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.

Friday, December 23, 2022 11:50 AM Winter storm slamming Canadians will be 'a big one,' 300K already without power       The storm blew into Canada on Thursday night, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, and is expected to wreak havoc on the country into the holiday weekend.

Friday, December 23, 2022 11:50 AM Some hockey fans say excitement for world juniors comes with tough conversations       A Nova Scotian father says his family hasn't avoided having tough conversations about the scandals within Hockey Canada despite their excitement for the upcoming World Juniors.

Friday, December 23, 2022 11:48 AM OPP close Highway 401 between London and Tilbury following a 12 vehicle collision       Elgin County OPP confirmed in a Tweet that both eastbound and westbound lanes between Tilbury and Victoria Road in Ridgetown are closed due to a collision involving 12 vehicles.

Friday, December 23, 2022 11:45 AM Truck rams into store in Guelph before thieves make off with jewelry worth thousands       Thieves drove a pickup truck through the doors of a store in the west end of the city as part of a heist on Friday morning, according to Guelph police.

Friday, December 23, 2022 11:36 AM 'Avoidable loss:' Widow of man who drowned in Fort McMurray pool sues operator       A lawsuit filed in the drowning of an Alberta man in a public pool is shining a light on potentially dangerous breath-holding exercises.

Friday, December 23, 2022 11:18 AM Christmas 2022: What's open, closed in and around Barrie, Ont.       Several businesses and services in and around the Barrie area will have altered hours for Christmas.

Toronto Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 11:57 AM Golf icon Gary Player's son, grandson looted memorabilia: Lawsuit       "I have placed no items for sale — whether by auction or otherwise."

Toronto Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 11:56 AM DEA seized enough fentanyl in 2022 to kill every person in U.S.       The Drug Enforcement Administration said Tuesday it has seized more than 379 million potentially fatal doses of illegal fentanyl this year, as Mexican drug-trafficking organizations continue to flood the United States with the cheap synthetic opioid responsible for record numbers of U.S. overdose deaths. The agency said it has confiscated more than 10,000 pounds of […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 11:48 AM One of FBI's most wanted fugitives arrested in Spain       MADRID — Spanish police on Friday said they had arrested one of the U.S. FBI's Ten Most Wanted fugitives, who was staying at a hotel in Madrid under a false identity. Michael James Pratt, a New Zealand citizen, had been sentenced to life in prison for child pornography, sexual exploitation and sexual assault in the […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 11:48 AM TRAIKOS: From Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli to Shane Wright and Logan Cooley, here are 10 players to watch at the world juniors       Despite averaging less than 12 minutes a game for a team that is clearly not going to make the playoffs, Montreal decided against loaning Juraj Slafkovsky to the world juniors this year. It was an odd decision. But the No. 1 overall pick is not the only player missing. The senseless invasion of Ukraine prevented […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 11:31 AM North Korea fires missile amid tension over Russia arms aid       SEOUL — North Korea fired two ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Friday, the South Korean military said, the latest in an unprecedented number of missile tests this year. Coming only days after two other missiles were launched and a day after allegations were made the country is shipping munitions to […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 11:23 AM U.S. couple faces death penalty in Uganda for 'trafficking' foster child       A lawyer for the couple dismissed the case as a "fishing expedition" by authorities

Toronto Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 11:22 AM Winter storm wreaks havoc on U.S. travel; more than 1 million without power       More than two-thirds of the U.S. population was under an extreme weather alert on Friday as a deep freeze enveloped much of the country ahead of the holiday weekend, thwarting travel plans and leaving more than a million homes and businesses without power. With a column of bitter cold that stretched from Texas to Montana […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 11:15 AM Here are the bills, big and small, that politicians will be looking at next year       OTTAWA — Parliament has begun a lengthy winter break, but more than a hundred bills are still on the table and ready to be picked up when lawmakers return to Ottawa in late January. Some are major Liberal priorities. Others are government promises left languishing on the table. And dozens were proposed by individual senators […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 11:03 AM Canadian economy grew by 0.1% in October, Statistics Canada says       OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew slightly in October with the latest reading on real gross domestic product coming in higher than expected. Statistics Canada said Friday that the economy edged up 0.1 per cent, outperforming its preliminary estimate that real GDP would remain unchanged for the month. Growth in services-producing industries, led by gains […]

Toronto Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 11:03 AM Vladimir Putin's Russian war dead crosses grisly 100K milestone       The losses haven't been in blood alone

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 11:32 AM Massive winter storm brings frigid temps, snow and ice to US       MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Tens of millions of Americans endured bone-chilling temperatures, blizzard conditions, power outages and canceled holiday gatherings Friday from a winter storm that forecasters said was nearly unprecedented in its scope, exposing about 60% of the U.S. population to some sort of winter weather advisory or warning. More than 200 million people […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 11:25 AM House tees up final vote for $1.7 trillion spending bill       WASHINGTON (AP) — A $1.7 trillion spending bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to a devastated Ukraine is expected to clear the House Friday as lawmakers race to finish their work for the year and avoid a partial government shutdown. Passage of the bill represents a closing act for Rep. Nancy […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 11:22 AM Eastern Congo's M23 rebels retreat from occupied territory       BENI, Congo (AP) — Eastern Congo's M23 rebels retreated Friday from some of the territory it held, the group's first withdrawal since it began seizing swaths of land more than a year ago. The rebels left the Kibumba area and its positions were taken over by the East African Regional Force — a multinational force […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 11:16 AM The latest developments on the major winter storm hitting Ontario and Quebec       A major winter storm is hitting Ontario and Quebec, causing flight cancellations, power outages and road closures. Here are the latest developments (all times Eastern):  — 11:15 a.m. Toronto Pearson International Airport and Ottawa International Airport are advising travellers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport. WestJet has cancelled all flights at […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 11:07 AM Federal government posts $0.2 billion deficit for April to October period       OTTAWA — The federal government posted a deficit of $0.2 billion during the first seven months of the 2022-23 fiscal year. In its monthly fiscal monitor, the finance department says the deficit between April and October compares with a deficit of $72.3 billion reported for the same period last year. Compared with the same seven […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 11:06 AM Thom Bell, an architect of 1970s Philadelphia soul, dies       NEW YORK (AP) — Thom Bell, the Grammy-winning producer, writer and arranger who helped perfect the "Sound of Philadelphia" of the 1970s with the inventive, orchestral settings of such hits as the Spinners' "I'll Be Around" and the Stylistics' "Betcha by Golly, Wow," has died at age 79. Bell's wife, Vanessa Bell, said that he […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 11:05 AM Germany formally suspends guarantees for business with Iran       BERLIN (AP) — The German government said Friday it is formally suspending export credit and investment guarantees for business in Iran in the wake of authorities' crackdown on protests. The Economy Ministry said it also has suspended other "economic formats," including a dialogue on energy issues, in view of "the very serious situation in Iran." […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 11:03 AM Staten Island Ferry engine fire prompts passenger evacuation       NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 900 passengers and crew members were evacuated from a ferry bound for Staten Island from Manhattan after the vessel's engine room caught fire and billowed smoke over the upper New York Bay, authorities said Friday. Five people were injured in Thursday's blaze, with three going to the hospital with unspecified […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 11:02 AM Migrants near US border face cold wait for key asylum ruling       EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Hairdresser Grisel Garcés survived a harrowing, four-month journey from her native Venezuela through tropical jungles, migrant detention centers in southern Mexico and then jolting railcar rides north toward the U.S. border. Now on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande across from El Paso, Texas, she anxiously awaits a U.S. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 11:02 AM 3 dead in Kurdish center shooting in Paris; suspect arrested       PARIS (AP) — A shooting targeting a Kurdish cultural center in a bustling Paris neighborhood Friday left three people dead and three others wounded, authorities said. A 69-year-old suspect was wounded and arrested. The Paris prosecutor said the suspect had recently been released from prison after attacking migrants living in tents, and that investigators are […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 10:58 AM Biden signs defense bill that repeals troop vaccine mandate       WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed a nearly $858 billion defense spending bill into law Friday despite his opposition to a Republican-backed provision in the legislation that repeals the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for U.S. troops. Biden had agreed with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's determination that lifting the mandate was not in the best interest […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 10:46 AM Stocks waver on Wall Street after mixed data on the economy       NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks wavered in morning trading on Wall Street Friday and headed for weekly losses as investors reviewed mixed news on the economy. The S&P 500 shook off an early loss and inched up 0.2% as of 10:27 a.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 49 points, or 0.2%, to […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 10:40 AM New this week: 'White Noise,' 21 Savage and Kennedy Honors       Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — Don DeLillo's 1985 novel "White Noise" has long been said to be "unfilmable." But Noah Baumbach's energetic movie, streaming Friday, Dec. 30, on Netflix, makes a spirited argument for its adaptation. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 10:37 AM NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week       A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: ___ No, Yellowstone hasn't 'closed' over volcanic concerns CLAIM: Yellowstone National Park officials have […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 23, 2022 10:32 AM Man convicted over German train knife attack that wounded 4       BERLIN (AP) — A German court convicted a man of attempted murder and bodily harm and sentenced him to 14 years in prison on Friday over a knife attack on a train last year that left four people wounded. Judges found that he had an Islamic extremist motive. The 28-year-old Palestinian man who grew up […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 23, 2022 11:00 AM Kurl: Do we really need government to tell us to mask up?       While many Canadians aren't using face masks in indoor public places now, more than half say they'd support a return to mask mandates should COVID cases worsen.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 23, 2022 10:56 AM Holiday storm watch: Icy streets, wind gusts to increase, power outages mount; Schools closed; Winter parking ban in effect at 10 a.m.       Watch this file for updates on the snowstorm that the City of Ottawa has declared a "significant weather event" as we track cancellations, closures, parking bans and more

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 23, 2022 10:52 AM The 10 best Canadian jazz albums of 2022, from hard-swinging to hyper-rhythmic to heart-melting       It's been another strong and diverse year for made-in-Canadian jazz recordings, with massive talents from Newfoundland to Vancouver chipping in must-listen albums. Even if compact discs have been supplanted by streaming services, the country's still-growing community of jazz artists and composers continued to release albums in 2022 that were rich with top-drawer original compositions and […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 23, 2022 8:22 AM Note to readers: delivery delays       Due to the winter storm conditions expected in the coming days, home delivery of the Ottawa Citizen may be delayed. We apologize for this inconvenience and will do our best to deliver your newspaper when it is safe to do so. Please click here to read the ePaper (a digital replica of the print edition). […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 23, 2022 7:24 AM The logistics of a crisis: 11 hours behind the scenes at CHEO       'I have colleagues who cry before they come into work, and cry when they get into their car after their shift'

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 23, 2022 7:00 AM Belize murder charge against former Petawawa soldier to be dropped       A former Petawawa soldier, charged with murder after a mass shooting in Belize killed two and injured eight, has been released from jail because of a lack of evidence. Prosecutors have indicated they will drop the charge against retired master corporal John Roy Smith. The 43-year-old had been arrested after the shooting at a night […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 23, 2022 7:00 AM Today's letters: Ottawa's Pinecrest Public School needs help       Friday, Dec. 23: Readers express concerns about the status of a public school where both safety and learning concerns have been raised. Write to us at: letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 23, 2022 6:00 AM Newsmakers 2022: The Cavanagh Bump       Whether you were looking for a cheap thrill or were appalled by the risk, the enormous bump across all four lanes of Highway 7 between Carleton Place and Ottawa was hard to miss.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 23, 2022 6:00 AM St. Luke's Table finds temporary home after devastating October fire       The social service is up and running again, bruised but unbowed, at the Bronson Centre.

Windsor Star Friday, December 23, 2022 11:36 AM OPP close Highway 401 between Tilbury and London due to 12-vehicle collision       Blowing snow and poor visibility on Highway 401 have resulted in a multi-vehicle crash east of Chatham-Kent on Friday morning — compelling Ontario Provincial Police to close a section in both directions. OPP first announced shortly before 9:15 a.m. that a collision incident required the closure of the eastbound lanes of the highway in the […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 23, 2022 10:52 AM Windsor-Essex public and separate school boards cancel all classes due to weather       Friday is officially a snow day for all Windsor-Essex elementary and secondary schools. Both the Greater Essex County District School Board and the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board announced in the early morning that all their schools, children's centres, and administration buildings would be closed to students and staff due to the inclement weather situation. […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 23, 2022 10:35 AM Treacherous weather makes driving difficult across Windsor-Essex       Frigid temperatures, high winds and snow have made driving or walking in Windsor and Essex County treacherous. A major winter storm swept through the area overnight, with wind gusts and blowing snow creating near white out conditions on portions of county roads Friday morning. Environment Canada issued a weather alert early Friday saying the storm […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 23, 2022 10:35 AM Lakeshore issues boil water advisory after watermain break       The Municipality of Leamington issued a boil water advisory Friday morning for areas around Stoney Point after a watermain break affected hundreds of residents. The advisory affects the area north of Lakeshore Road 301, east of Tremblay Beach Conservation Area and west of the Thames River, including Lighthouse Cove, Crystal Beach, Laforet Beach, and Couture […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 23, 2022 9:39 AM Weather statement upgraded to storm warning for Windsor-Essex and beyond       It's looking like a rough Christmas weekend, weather-wise. Environment Canada's special weather statement has been upgraded to a winter storm warning for all of Southwestern Ontario — including the Windsor-Essex region. As meteorologists have continued to monitor the coming storm system, their predictions of its severity have grown more dire. On Thursday morning, Environment Canada's […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 23, 2022 9:23 AM Opioid overdose alert issued for Windsor-Essex       The holiday season brings no respite to Windsor-Essex when it comes to addiction issues. The Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy has issued an alert for the region due to a high number of opioid overdoses during the week of Dec. 15 to 21. According to WECOSS, local hospitals dealt with eight opioid overdose patients […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 23, 2022 8:24 AM Note to readers: delivery delays       Due to the winter storm conditions expected in the coming days, home delivery of Windsor Star may be delayed. We apologize for this inconvenience and will do our best to deliver your newspaper when it is safe to do so. Please click HERE to read the ePaper (a digital replica of the print edition).

Windsor Star Friday, December 23, 2022 6:00 AM Guest column: Thoughts on preserving last bit of natural heritage of southern Ontario       By Gord Miller In the last few decades, there have been various attempts to set aside or protect the last vestiges of the functioning ecological landscape in the face of relentless demand for land to facilitate the sprawl of residential and commercial development driven by ceaseless economic growth. Some would point out they have successfully […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 23, 2022 6:00 AM Reader letter: Please consider keeping great Canadian flag up all year       I've been a lover of our great Canadian flag since the first day it was raised on our riverfront. Comments on how many people stop for photos, use it as a landmark to meet or just admire it as they pass are spot on. This past summer, I noticed it was only replaced with the […]

The Province Friday, December 23, 2022 11:15 AM Canucks Game Day: Pre-Christmas gift would be litmus test win in Edmonton       Oilers superstar Connor McDavid feasted on the visiting Canucks in season opener with a hat-trick performance

Ottawa Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 8:28 AM Note to readers: delivery delays       Due to the winter storm conditions expected in the coming days, home delivery of the Ottawa Sun may be delayed. We apologize for this inconvenience and will do our best to deliver your newspaper when it is safe to do so. Please click here to read the today's Ottawa Sun ePaper of the Ottawa Sun […]

Ottawa Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 5:30 AM YOU SAID IT: Perennial bridesmaids       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 23, 2022 7:00 AM Letter: Sports excludes some, but recreation should be open to all       A reader believes the responsibility for public recreation and making it accessible lies with municipal governments.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 23, 2022 7:00 AM A flurry of donations jumps Sporting Christmas well past $100,000 as the campaign nears an end       People who shoot pucks, throw rocks, dribble basketballs and tackle tailbacks have a long-running relationship with Sporting Christmas.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 23, 2022 7:00 AM Happy holidays: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Dec. 23-25, 2022       Visit Wanuskewin or the farmers' market, enjoy at-home activities, tour the city's holiday lights or skate along the river.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 23, 2022 7:00 AM Prairie Pride: Watrous, Sask. decks the halls with rainbow planters       Planting Pride was a chance to make connections with like-minded neighbours, who want LGBTQ2S+ people in Watrous to feel seen and welcomed.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 23, 2022 7:00 AM Thérèse Lefebvre Prince: Sask. Christmas memories still cherished       A Saskatoon woman remembers preserving the magic of Christmas Eve as a child in a small Saskatchewan village many years ago.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 23, 2022 11:29 AM Mobile Crisis and Regina police establish triage agreement to better serve crises       Protocol will not transfer calls to Mobile Crisis is criminality is present, self-harm has occurred or it is a domestic dispute.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 23, 2022 11:03 AM Christmas Cheer: Here's to the 'boundless enthusiasm' of Amber MacLeod       The latest list of Christmas Cheer Fund donors includes Amber MacLeod, whose community spirit has been something to behold for decades.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 23, 2022 10:54 AM Moose Jaw man accused of sex offences, making child porn       New charges come after forensic analysis of electronic devices seized from man's home.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 23, 2022 8:00 AM COVID collaboration: Pandemic brought new band together (sort of) for debut album       'I was kind of blown away by how good it felt and what the final product turned out to be.'

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 23, 2022 7:00 AM Letter: Better COVID-19 reporting needed from government       The Sask. government's infrequent and incomplete reporting of COVID-19 data leaves us all to drive forward in a fog, writes Ashu M.G. Solo.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 23, 2022 7:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Property taxes favouring oil troubling for Sask. Party       Saskatchewan has no meaningful vote split on the right. What precious few votes the old Liberals get now all come at the expense of the NDP.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 23, 2022 7:00 AM Addictions, disorder concerns raised in northern Sask. over SLGA closures       "I think we're better off to have adequate supply within the community to kind of prevent some of these other negative things," says La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski.

National Observer Friday, December 23, 2022 9:13 AM Court sides with Quebec First Nation over police force underfunding       First Nations in northern Quebec are calling on the province and the federal government for more funding for Indigenous police forces, following an appeals court decision in favour of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan First Nation on the issue.

National Observer Friday, December 23, 2022 9:11 AM Feds say they'll try to improve access-to-info amid calls for reforms       The federal government says departments will focus on making the access-to-information system work better amid calls for fundamental changes to the transparency law.

National Observer Friday, December 23, 2022 9:09 AM Quebec braces for blackouts due to winter storm       Environment Canada warned Quebecers on Thursday, December 22, 2022, to prepare emergency kits that can help sustain them for up to 72 hours without power, as a major winter storm approached the province.

National Observer Friday, December 23, 2022 9:08 AM Ottawa to help bring 600 LGBTQ Afghans to Canada, refugee group says       An LGBTQ refugee group says Ottawa is helping resettle to Canada 600 Afghans who are fleeing persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.

National Observer Friday, December 23, 2022 9:06 AM Experts disagree over expanding medically assisted dying system by March       Leading experts involved in developing an expansion of Canada's medically assisted dying regime to people whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder are at odds over whether the expansion should be delayed.

National Observer Friday, December 23, 2022 9:05 AM Travel headaches expected as storm hits Ontario, Quebec       A major winter storm is bearing down on Ontario and Quebec, with residents being warned to reconsider travel plans as conditions could get hazardous.

National Observer Friday, December 23, 2022 9:03 AM Trudeau headed to Jamaica for weeklong family vacation       Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Jamaica after Christmas for a one-week vacation with his immediate family.

National Observer Friday, December 23, 2022 8:53 AM As Trudeau fields questions on China interference, Liberal MP says he has become 'target'       Politicians including a Liberal MP and a senator say they fear allegations of Chinese interference in the 2019 federal election will lead to anti-Asian racism.

National Observer Friday, December 23, 2022 8:50 AM Here are the bills federal politicians will look at next year       Parliament has begun a lengthy winter break, but more than a hundred bills are still on the table and ready to be picked up when lawmakers return to Ottawa in late January.

National Observer Friday, December 23, 2022 6:10 AM To hit our climate goals, automakers have to clean up their act       Car corporations want to slow the switch to electric cars so they can continue profiting from pollution.

National Observer Friday, December 23, 2022 6:10 AM Alberta's nationhood delusion       Alberta has a well-honed sense of victimhood and a political culture that rewards those who indulge it, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

National Observer Friday, December 23, 2022 6:10 AM Canada's biggest certifier of sustainable forests faces greenwashing accusations       Canadian environmental groups have levelled another greenwashing complaint — this time at the largest certification scheme for sustainable forestry in North America.

National Observer Friday, December 23, 2022 6:10 AM U.K.'s flying insect numbers plummet 64% since 2004       Each summer, citizen scientists in the U.K. record the number of insect splats on their licence plates on an app after a drive.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 23, 2022 11:30 AM The Right Chemistry: Why linoleum is making a comeback       Unlike vinyl, linoleum does not use petroleum products, and its main components, flax seed, cork and rosin are renewable resources.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 23, 2022 11:04 AM 'Montreal is in my DNA,' Quebec's economy minister insists       The CAQ government has only two MNAs on the island, but in a wide-ranging interview, Pierre Fitzgibbon says he's got Montrealers' backs.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 23, 2022 10:37 AM Storm slices into Hydro's grid, cutting power to more than 200,000 clients       Environment Canada has cancelled its heavy snowfall warning for the Montreal area and replaced it with a flash freeze warning.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 23, 2022 10:25 AM Dec. 23, 2022: Canadiens at Stars — Five things you should know       Goaltending is the biggest reason why the Canadiens have earned three out of a possible four points in their last two games.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 23, 2022 10:24 AM Legal-aid lawyers in Montreal and Laval go on strike for the holidays       The pressure tactic will affect court procedures across Quebec, since on-call services and video-conference court appearances are carried out by legal-aid lawyers in Montreal during the holiday period.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 23, 2022 6:00 AM Our favourite things: When Mother Nature co-operates, Mount Royal is a sure bet       In winter, visits to the mountain are about enjoying the snow, ice and, yes, the cold.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 23, 2022 6:00 AM Christmas Fund: One customer didn't pay, and everything fell apart       Prior to a disastrous transaction that led to her husband filing for bankruptcy, Rena had lost her job as a special-needs educator during the pandemic.

Montreal Gazette Friday, December 23, 2022 6:00 AM From Céline Dion's illness to Arcade Fire scandal: The year in Quebec arts       Montreal became Nashville North in August, and Three Pines made no secret of the fact it was set in la belle province.

Calgary Herald Friday, December 23, 2022 10:35 AM A look back at archived Christmas Eve front pages       Eighteen years ago, Calgary Herald editors started a Christmas Eve practice. Rather than the front page of the Dec. 24 paper being filled with news stories and photos, they decided to use the space to wish readers the best of the season and publish a large holiday photo. Several of those first few years were […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 23, 2022 9:56 AM Hundreds of flights to B.C., Ontario, Quebec cancelled Friday due to winter storms       Severe winter weather wreaking havoc with holiday travel plans

Calgary Herald Friday, December 23, 2022 9:52 AM Nieman: Common sense prescribed for screen time following a concussion       Imagine your child suffers a concussion and the ER doctor, after an appropriate checkup, tells you it is safe to go home. On the way out of the busy ER, a nurse reminds you and your son, "Make sure no cellphone use or TV is watching for the next few days." Your son is unlike most […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 23, 2022 9:30 AM Stars of 2022: These Albertans had a good year in the arts and entertainment world       From newbies to veterans, a number of Calgary and area artists had a great year and/or contributed to the city's arts scene. Here are just a few who made a difference this year. Marnie Bondar / Dahlia Libin – Organizers of Here to Tell: Faces of Holocaust Survivors Volunteer co-chairs of the Holocaust and Humans Rights: […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 23, 2022 9:24 AM The other side of Texas where art, food and history converge       "Mexico is two blocks that way," says the taxi driver as we pull up in front of Hotel Paso Del Norte in El Paso, Texas. I gaze down a street decorated with sparkling Christmas lights and see a bridge crossing the Rio Grande in the distance. One side of the river is Texas and the […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 23, 2022 9:00 AM Letters, Dec. 23, 2023: Gender shouldn't save you in politics       Re: Ng is just the tip of a terrible iceberg, Opinion, Dec. 21 Tasha Kheiriddin is right, Trade Minister Mary Ng should resign, but she won't. Despite her blatant ethics violations, she won't be cut loose by the prime minister because Mr. Trudeau is a self-proclaimed "feminist" and she is a woman. After all, how […]

Calgary Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 7:00 AM Letters, Dec. 23: 'We don't need to be wasting money on King Charles'       ROYAL RIP-OFF Kings Charles III and Camilla's visit to Canada recently cost the taxpayers of this country over a million dollars. Why couldn't they have paid for that trip themselves as they are amongst the richest people on earth? Isn't it time we divorce ourselves from these misfits of the crown, as well as the […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 11:35 AM Man hospitalized after shots fired at Surrey home       Surrey RCMP were called to a report of shots fired at a home in the 13700-block of Grosvenor Road Thursday

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 11:33 AM What's open and closed in Vancouver on Christmas Day? Find out here       Here's a list of what's open, closed or operating on a holiday schedule for Christmas 2022 in Vancouver.

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 11:02 AM COVID update for Dec. 22-28: New B.C. cases decrease slightly | Virus 'starting to rip through' China, says Health Canada | China data absent from latest WHO report       Here's your weekly update with everything you need to know on the COVID situation in B.C. and around the world.

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 10:26 AM Vancouver weather: Snow and icy rain as temperatures rise       Ice pellets or snow at times heavy mixed with freezing rain ending this afternoon

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 10:02 AM B.C. snowstorm live: Drivers warned to stay off roads until Saturday | WestJet suspends flights in and out of YVR | B.C. Ferries cancels some Friday sailings       Here we go again. Another major snowstorm is going to hit Metro Vancouver late Thursday. Follow this story for the latest weather forecast, road closures and airport delays

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 10:00 AM Conversations That Matter: Fun with words       Jonathan Berkowitz, author of "The Whirl of Words and Tales from the Word Guy," explains his love of words

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 8:00 AM Pete McMartin: A salvation and revelation, weighing just over seven pounds       No matter how many times it happens in a lifetime to a parent or grandparent, they forget how improbably small a newborn is.

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 23, 2022 8:00 AM Brian Minter: As we move into the new year, time to think of the things we can do to make our gardens better       Opinion: You may have underutilized growing space in your garden, so a remodel might be in the cards for 2023.