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TORONTO STAR Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:21 PM Disturbing video shows TTC assault on 81-year-old woman left with concussion and unease about riding the subway       Winnie McCaig says she doesn't know when she'll be ready to ride the subway alone again. 'I am nervous.'

TORONTO STAR Thursday, December 29, 2022 12:35 PM One of 8 girls charged in stabbing of homeless man in Toronto granted bail       Last week, Toronto police charged eight teens who allegedly "swarmed" and fatally stabbed a 59-year-old man.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:32 AM 'Be prepared to be wet': Toronto to see rain, mild temperatures on New Year's Eve       Environment and Climate Change Canada predicts rain overnight on New Year's Eve.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:06 AM Teen girls charged in death of homeless Toronto man to return to court in January

TORONTO STAR Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:04 AM Eight auto thefts reported in York last week (Dec. 29)

TORONTO STAR Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:04 AM Six auto thefts reported in East York last week (Dec. 29)

TORONTO STAR Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:04 AM Thirty-four auto thefts reported in North York last week (Dec. 29)

TORONTO STAR Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:04 AM Twenty-seven auto thefts reported in Etobicoke last week (Dec. 29)

TORONTO STAR Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:04 AM Thirty-nine auto thefts reported in Old Toronto last week (Dec. 29)

TORONTO STAR Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:04 AM Thirty auto thefts reported in Scarborough last week (Dec. 29)

TORONTO STAR Thursday, December 29, 2022 10:39 AM Here's what's open and closed in Toronto on New Year's Day       A lot of establishments will be close on Sunday to ring in 2023 — but not all. Here's what's open on New Year's Eve and Day.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:13 PM Ontario files appeal of court decision striking down Bill 124       The Ontario government has formally filed an appeal of a court decision that struck down Bill 124, a controversial bill that capped public sector salary increases to one per cent.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:23 AM One of 8 teen girls charged in swarming death of Toronto man granted bail       One of eight teenage girls accused of second-degree murder in the death of a 59-year-old Toronto man has been granted bail.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:50 PM 'The feeling is joy': Ontario family welcomes 2 sets of twins in the same year       Reva Nicholson welcomed her second set of twins in November. The 26-year-old mother has given birth to two sets of twins in just one year.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:59 AM Investigation continues into alleged murder of OPP officer after two people charged       Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate the alleged murder of an officer who police say was ambushed while responding to a call.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:59 PM This is southern Ontario's weather forecast for the start of 2023       The new year is fast approaching and those living in southern Ontario are expected to welcome 2023 with some chilly temperatures.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 10:52 AM Toronto police warn about 'black money scam' after suspect arrested in robbery and fraud investigation       Toronto police are warning the public about a "black money scam" after making an arrest in a robbery and fraud investigation and locating a large sum of counterfeit bills.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:43 AM The most expensive destinations in Canada to spend New Year's Eve, according to one survey       Mont Tremblant ski resort in Quebec is the most expensive place to spend New Year's Eve in Canada, according to a new survey by cheaphotels.org.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:41 AM Suspect wanted after pedestrian and dog struck in hit-and-run in Oakville       Halton Regional Police are searching for a suspect after a male pedestrian and his dog were struck in a hit-and-run in Oakville last week.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:22 PM Canadian folk legend Ian Tyson has died at the age of 89, former wife says       Canadian folk legend Ian Tyson, best known for the hit single "Four Strong Winds" as one half of Ian & Sylvia, has died at age 89, his former wife Sylvia Tyson says.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:03 PM Pele, Brazil's mighty king of 'beautiful game,' has died       Pele, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:13 PM Ontario files appeal of court decision striking down Bill 124       The Ontario government has formally filed an appeal of a court decision that struck down Bill 124, a controversial bill that capped public sector salary increases to one per cent.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:26 PM Suspects in Vermont murder-for-hire case plead not guilty       Two of the three suspects facing federal charges in a case that led to the 2018 killing of a Vermont man pleaded not guilty Thursday to a new charge of wire fraud as part of a transcontinental murder-for-hire case.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:41 AM Trucks, buses must have electronic logging devices to track driving hours by Jan. 1       Ottawa is requiring federally regulated commercial trucks and buses across the country to be equipped by Jan. 1 with devices to track driving hours.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:23 AM One of 8 teen girls charged in swarming death of Toronto man granted bail       One of eight teenage girls accused of second-degree murder in the death of a 59-year-old Toronto man has been granted bail.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:07 AM 'Anyone would do the same': Family takes in 10 strangers stranded in Ontario blizzard       A man from Blenheim, Ont., and his family hosted 10 strangers overnight after they became trapped in the blizzard that pummelled Ontario last Friday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:22 PM Sunwing still working to bring stranded passengers home from Mexico       Sunwing Vacations Inc. says it is sending out dozens of recovery flights this week to bring home passengers stranded in Mexico after winter storms disrupted its operations.

Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:50 PM Man dies after altercation with another resident at Saskatchewan continuing care home       No charges have been laid and investigators do not believe there is a risk to public safety. Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continues to investigate.

Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:48 PM TC Energy restarts Keystone pipeline extension after oil leak repairs       The Calgary-based company says it will operate the pipeline under plans approved by U.S. regulators, including additional safety measures such as reduced operating pressure.

Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:46 PM Ford government lodges appeal against decision to strike down Bill 124       The province filed a notice of appeal with the Court of Appeal of Ontario over Bill 124 on Thursday, a month after a superior court judge ruled the legislation unconstitutional.

Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:44 PM U.S. military plane forced to evade close 'buzz' by Chinese jet, Pentagon says       The U.S. says the Chinese jet came within 20 feet of the American aircraft, marking the latest example of increasingly dangerous behaviour by China in international airspace.

Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:37 PM Sunwing cancels all Saskatchewan flight operations until February 2023       The Adairs flew out of Saskatoon on Dec. 14 with full intentions of being home before Christmas Day. They still have not landed in Saskatchewan.

Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:35 PM 'Without language, identity is lost.' Reviving Indigenous languages in Canada's North       Efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages are underway in Canada's North, thanks to dedicated elders, teachers, translators and broadcasters.

Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:21 PM CP Rail truck in flames after collision with train east of Kamloops       Emergency crews in Kamloops, B.C., were called out to a vehicle fire along the train tracks east of the city on Thursday morning.

Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:21 PM Winnipeg children's hospital still hit hard by respiratory viruses, officials say       The pediatric intensive care unit at the children's hospital in Winnipeg is at more than double its capacity.

Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:19 PM Some Hydro One customers could be without power for weeks after snowstorm       Thousands of customers were without power as of Thursday afternoon, according to Hydro One's outage map, with some expected to be up and running by Friday.

Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:18 PM Edmonton pharmacies seeing shortage of adult pain medication       Mahmoud Sarhan, pharmacy manager at Landsdowne Pharmacy, said he's never seen a shortage of adult meds like this.

Toronto Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:57 PM Gen Zers take far fewer risks than their elders: Study       Today's teenagers aren't all that risky compared to their elders, according to a new study. The journal Social Science & Medicine conducted the study and found that people born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s are taking part in less risky behaviour than those older than them. The study found cellphones have a lot to do […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:47 PM Boy, 10, accused of killing mom for not buying him VR headset seems unconcerned       The Milwaukee boy who was charged with killing his mother by shooting her after she refused to buy him a virtual reality headset doesn't seem too concerned about the incident or the consequences. The boy, 10, was charged as an adult with first-degree reckless homicide in the Nov. 21 killing of Quiana Mann, 44, who […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:42 PM Former personal assistant says John Lennon 'kicked heroin quickly'       John Lennon's former personal assistant was amazed by how quickly The Beatles icon kicked his heroin habit. Actor and mime artist Dan Richter, 83, who lived and worked with John and the singer's wife Yoko Ono as their PA from 1969 to 1973, said he supplied the couple with the class-A drug in the late […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:36 PM Unique surroundings aside, Maple Leafs' goal remains in focus in first visit to Mullett Arena       TEMPE, Ariz. — The elements will be unique, but the Maple Leafs simply want more of the same on Thursday night. In playing for the first time at Mullett Arena on the campus of Arizona State University, the Leafs were anticipating an intense atmosphere in the temporary home of the Arizona Coyotes that seats 4,600 […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:34 PM KINSELLA: Biggest losers of 2022       Vladimir Putin is not just 2022's biggest loser, he's also the most-hated guy in the world

Toronto Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:34 PM Suspects in Vermont murder-for-hire case plead not guilty       Two of the three suspects facing federal charges in a case that led to the 2018 killing of a Vermont man pleaded not guilty Thursday to a new charge of wire fraud as part of a transcontinental murder-for-hire case. The third suspect in the abduction and killing of Gregory Davis of Danville also appeared in […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:55 PM Sunwing still working to bring stranded passengers home from Mexico       TORONTO — Sunwing Vacations Inc. says it is sending out dozens of recovery flights this week to bring home thousands of passengers stranded in Mexico after winter storms disrupted its operations. "We continue to navigate unprecedented operational challenges, resulting in a number of ongoing flight delays," said airline president Len Corrado in a statement. "We […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:52 PM 'MAJOR MILESTONE': New York opens first legal cannabis dispensary       NEW YORK — The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York rung up its first sales on Thursday, opening up what is expected to be one of the country's most lucrative markets for cannabis — underscored by the dozens of unauthorized shops that have operated in the open for years. The widely anticipated […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:48 PM LOST AT SEA: Search called off for N.S. fisherman who went overboard Boxing Day       The search for a fisherman who went overboard off Nova Scotia's Cape Sable Island has been called off. Christian Lee Atwood, 27, of Barrington, N.S., was aboard the Little Weasel II for a Boxing Day lobster fishing trip when he went into the water, according to a Facebook post from the Atlantic Canada Fishermen's Association. […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:48 PM TRAIKOS: The secret to why Tage Thompson came out of nowhere to challenge for the NHL scoring lead       BUFFALO — A few days after Tage Thompson scored five goals in a game, the person who is partly responsible for turning a relative nobody into one of the NHL's newest elite players was sitting inside the coach's office at KeyBank Center, trying to explain how it all happened. So Don Granato did what most […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:47 PM Time of triumph for GOP turns into 'distraction' with Santos       WASHINGTON (AP) — It should be a time of triumph for Republicans ready to take back control of the House in the new Congress next week, but their leaders are struggling with an embarrassing distraction about one of their own: What to do about George Santos? Weeks after winning a district that helped Republicans secure […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:46 PM NY opens its first legal recreational marijuana dispensary       NEW YORK (AP) — The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York rung up its first sales on Thursday, opening up what is expected to be one of the country's most lucrative markets for cannabis — underscored by the dozens of unauthorized shops that have operated in the open for years. The widely […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:41 PM Pipeline section in Kansas with oil spill is back in service       TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A pipeline operator put a damaged section in Kansas back into service Thursday, a little more than three weeks after a spill dumped 14,000 bathtubs' worth of crude oil into a rural creek. Canada-based T.C. Energy announced that it had completed repairs, inspections and testing on its Keystone pipeline in northeast […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:40 PM TC Energy restarts Keystone pipeline extension after oil leak repairs       CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says it has restarted the southern extension of its Keystone pipeline after repairing a Dec. 7 leak that led to the worst oil spill in the pipeline's history.  The Calgary-based company says it will operate the pipeline under plans approved by U.S. regulators, including additional safety measures such as reduced […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:33 PM Death toll climbs as blizzard-battered Buffalo area digs out       BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Roads reopened Thursday in storm-besieged Buffalo as authorities continued searching for people who may have died or are stuck and suffering after last week's blizzard. The driving ban in New York's second-most-populous city was lifted just after midnight Thursday, Mayor Byron Brown announced. At least 40 deaths in western New York, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:33 PM Critics expect chaos under Illinois bail ban despite ruling       SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Critics are worried that Illinois eliminating cash bail Sunday will create chaos after a judge ruled the ban unconstitutional but failed to block it from going into effect. House Republicans on Thursday urged Democrats who approved the plan nearly two years ago to halt and fix the so-called Pretrial Fairness Act, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:32 PM Canadian Army eyeing new weapons in response to lessons learned from Ukraine war       OTTAWA — The war in Ukraine has identified critical gaps in the Canadian Army's ability to fight and survive on the battlefield, leading to an unanticipated rush to buy new military equipment. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Canadian Army commander Lt.-Gen. Joe Paul said that includes anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles as well as […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:29 PM US bankruptcy court approves $121M clergy abuse settlement       ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved a $121 million reorganization plan for one of the oldest Roman Catholic dioceses in the U.S. as it tries to stem financial losses from clergy abuse claims that date back decades. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe in New Mexico said U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:27 PM Canadian folk music icon Ian Tyson dies at 89       Canadian folk legend Ian Tyson, best known for the hit single "Four Strong Winds" as one half of Ian & Sylvia, has died at age 89. The Victoria native died Thursday at his ranch in southern Alberta following a series of ongoing health complications, according to his manager Paul Mascioli. Tyson began his music career […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:25 PM Charities say new Italian rules will limit rescues at sea       MILAN (AP) — Charities that rescue migrants at sea complained Thursday that new measures adopted by Italy's right-wing government will limit their rescue capacity, setting lives at risk. The government this week approved rules requiring rescue ships to request a port immediately after each rescue, and sail immediately to it once assigned without waiting for […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:24 PM 'Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers       Superlatives from some of soccer's greats and others about Pelé, who died Thursday in Brazil at age 82: ___ "To watch him play was to watch the delight of a child combined with the extraordinary grace of a man in full." — Nelson Mandela. ___ "I told myself before the game, he's made of skin […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:17 PM Think those bags are recyclable? California says think again       SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Since California adopted the nation's first ban on single-use plastic shopping bags in 2014, most grocery stores have turned to thicker, reusable plastic bags that are supposed to be recyclable. But Attorney General Rob Bonta is now investigating whether the bags are truly recyclable as required by law. "We've all been […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:16 PM Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2022       One would have to go back hundreds of years to find a monarch who reigned longer than Queen Elizabeth II. In her 70 years on the throne, she helped modernize the monarchy across decades of enormous social change, royal marriages and births, and family scandals. For most Britons, she was the only monarch they had […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:16 PM Southwest: Normal flight operations to resume Friday       DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines said it expects to return to normal operations Friday after slashing about two-thirds of its schedule in recent days, including canceling more than 2,350 flights Thursday. Airline executives told employees that crew scheduling this week— a major cause of the meltdown — has been fixed. Southwest is struggling to recover […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:16 PM EXPLAINER: 2023 tax credits for EVs will boost their appeal       WASHINGTON (AP) — Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle. The credit, part of changes enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act, is designed to spur EV sales and reduce greenhouse emissions. But a complex web of requirements, including where vehicles and batteries […]

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:02 PM CP24 Breakfast's Lagogianes signs off after 36 years in broadcasting | Toronto Sun       That was CP24 Breakfast co-host George Lagogianes "little nugget of advice" after his final show Thursday morning, bringing an end to his ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:56 PM Toronto police warn about 'black money scam' | CP24.com       Toronto police warn about 'black money scam' after suspect arrested in robbery and fraud investigation. Kerrisa Wilson, CP24 Web Content Writer.

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:23 PM Rise of COVID infections in China prompt new risks - YouTube       The explosion of COVID infections in China has experts weighing the risks of new mutations.Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, December 29, 2022 10:47 AM Toronto home prices to continue dropping in 2023: experts | CP24.com       Toronto real estate was definitely one of the hottest topics in 2022 with a major housing correction hitting the market in the spring, ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, December 29, 2022 10:38 AM Canadian airlines come in at low end of on-time performance: analytics firm | CP24.com       Aviation analytics company Cirium says Canada's two biggest airlines ranked low in terms of on-time performance this year.

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, December 29, 2022 8:26 AM Russia launches major missile attack across Ukraine - YouTube       Sounds of explosions were heard in the nation's capital, Kyiv where three people were injured. #shorts Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, December 29, 2022 8:14 AM Sunwing airline chaos continues - YouTube       The airline says some luggage did not accompany passengers who flew south between December 24-27, Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:55 PM Going to New Year's gatherings when sick 'puts everyone at risk,' Ottawa Public Health warns       Skip the parties this weekend if you're sick, Ottawa Public Health warned alongside an update pointing to "high levels" of influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus circulating in the capital. "Many of you will have gatherings planned in the coming days, including New Year's Eve celebrations," the health unit said Thursday with its weekly "snapshot" […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:14 PM Ex-lawyer convicted of child-sex crimes facing new charges       Police say a former Ottawa lawyer sentenced two years ago to molesting a six-year-old girl is facing new charges. In a news release, the Ottawa Police Service police said John David Coon, 58, was arrested Thursday on five counts of breaching court conditions. The conditions require him to not be in contact or communication with […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:42 PM Book Excerpt: The making of an iconic newspaper, in Big Men Fear Me       George McCullagh could see the business potential of the Globe, even though it was becoming threadbare and faced labour trouble.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:39 PM Alexandria native at helm of Kyiv Post, nominated for Premier's Award       When he was a graphic design student at St. Lawrence College (SLC) in his early 20s, Alexandria native Luc Chénier turned down an internship at a local newspaper, thinking the news business wasn't really for him.Now, about 25 years later, Chénier is the CEO of the Kyiv Post, a longstanding newspaper in Kyiv, Ukraine. Having […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:13 PM From Aleppo to Pembroke: Syrian refugee doctor wants to make a difference in underserved area after Ottawa residency       The Pembroke Regional Hospital is very happy to welcome Dr. Pierre Zakko, Internal Medicine specialist, to its team of professional staff. An internal medicine physician, or internist, is a doctor that specializes in the internal organs, including the heart, kidney, liver and lungs. These doctors help manage diseases of these and other organs, and are […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:00 PM Adam: So far, so good for Ottawa's new city council       Jeff Leiper and Shawn Menard would never have been chairing important council committees under the last mayor.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 29, 2022 12:50 PM McCauley: Who represents Russians — Ovechkin or Putin?       We can picture in our minds the stern grimace of President Vladimir Putin or the radiant smile of NHLer Alexander Ovechkin.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:51 AM Getting rid of your Christmas tree? It can find a new life at your local rink, winter trail       Don't throw out that Christmas tree just yet. It can still be put to good use at outdoor skating rinks and skiing trails or repurposed as mulch for flowerbeds and even scrap wood to turn into next year's Christmas ornaments. Once again, Ottawans have several options to dispose their trees this year. For example, the […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:33 AM California kids' lost hockey bags returned in time for first game       The missing luggage and gear belonging to two young hockey teams from California showed up in the lobby of their Ottawa hotel on Thursday morning, just in time for the players' first game in the Bell Capital Cup. Leigh-Anne Cantwell, manager of the two Orange County Hockey Club teams in town for the tournament, said […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:30 AM Dining Out 2022: All 50 of Peter Hum's Ottawa restaurant reviews this year       We're in that weird, unhinged time between Christmas and New Year's Eve. Why not stuff yourself with 50 food reviews — what else do you have to do?

Windsor Star Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:54 PM It's no holiday for travel agents dealing with travel chaos       Travel chaos over the holidays has meant little rest for travel agents having to deal with stranded, frustrated and angry clients trying to re-book cancelled flights or track down lost baggage. "Definitely. It hasn't been the greatest holiday for my staff," said Al Valente, owner of Windsor's Valente Travel Inc. His travel agents have been […]

Windsor Star Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:44 PM Feds announce up to $6.9M to cover Windsor's blockade costs       The City of Windsor received a late Christmas gift from the Government of Canada on Thursday in the form of nearly $7 million. During a news conference at city hall, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino announced up to $6.9 million in federal support to cover costs stemming from the Ambassador Bridge blockade and subsequent Emergencies […]

Windsor Star Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:23 PM Windsor girl's sudden life-threatening brain illness brought on by H1N1, say parents       Take your child's flu-like symptoms very seriously — because they can become life-altering in a matter of hours. That's the advice the parents of Abagale Salamunec hope the public will take to heart as the Windsor-born 11-year-old girl battles a very rare brain disease brought on by viral infection. "It's still one day at a […]

Windsor Star Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:17 PM Decision to deal might be more of a necessity than choice for Spitfires       The decision to make a trade might soon become more of a necessity than a choice for the Windsor Spitfires. With less than two weeks until the Ontario Hockey League's Jan. 10 trade deadline, Spitfires' general manager Bill Bowler continues to weigh his options. "Nothing going on right now," said Bowler, who is scouting for […]

Windsor Star Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:05 PM Windsor man wanted in connection with shooting in Kitchener       A Windsor man with a long history of crime is a suspect in the shooting of a senior citizen in Kitchener. The Waterloo Regional Police Service shared on Wednesday that Michael Allard, 39, of Windsor, has been identified in relation to a violent, targeted incident that occurred in September. Allard is now the subject of […]

Windsor Star Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:02 PM Leamington OPP seek driver who left scene after striking pedestrian       Essex County OPP are asking for the public's help in identifying the driver of a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene of a collision with a 72-year-old woman in Leamington. Leamington OPP officers and Essex-Windsor EMS responded around 12:25 p.m. to an accident in the area of Erie Street South near Pulford Avenue. […]

Windsor Star Thursday, December 29, 2022 12:26 PM Local mayors keen on creating new regional industrial park       The construction of the NextStar Energy battery factory, and the scale of the opportunities the multibillion-dollar investment presents, has provided the catalyst for Invest WindsorEssex to propose creation of a new regional industrial/business park. The aim of the equity share concept among area municipalities is to create reserves of locally controlled, certified and shovel-ready industrial […]

Windsor Star Thursday, December 29, 2022 10:04 AM Future of Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry for hazardous goods uncertain       A local MP is pushing to keep the Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry operational once the Gordie Howe International Bridge opens and allows hazardous materials to cross the border by land. While no decision has been made about the future of the truck ferry, which has been carrying hazardous and oversized goods across the Detroit River for […]

Windsor Star Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:36 AM Photos of the Year: Dax Melmer's best shots from 2022       Good news coverage includes photos to help tell the story, and capturing those news images is what The Windsor Star's award-winning photographers did throughout Windsor and Essex County in 2022. Photographer Dax Melmer covered a wide range of issues over the year, from hard news and sports, to profiles, special events and feature stories. Here […]

The Province Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:35 PM Vancouver Giants star Samuel Honzek injured at world juniors but team hopes for return for WHL stretch drive       The initial fear was that Honzek suffered an Achilles tendon tear but his coach says that the gash is higher on the leg.

The Province Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:23 PM Pele, Brazil's mighty king of 'beautiful game,' has died       The standard-bearer of "the beautiful game" had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. He had been hospitalized for the last month with multiple ailments.

The Province Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:45 AM Auger-Aliassime voted Canadian Press male athlete of the year       Auger-Aliassime is the third tennis player in history to receive the honour after Milos Raonic (2013, 2014) and Denis Shapovalov (2017)

The Province Thursday, December 29, 2022 10:39 AM Canucks: Ilya Mikheyev is giving Bo Horvat's line another needed dimension       'My knee is good now. I can use my speed to draw penalties, forecheck, kill penalties and the power play — everything. But we need to play team game.' — Ilya Mikheyev.

Ottawa Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:36 PM Assistant equipment manager Cooper Gage making dreams come true with 67s       By: Frankie Benvenuti As Cooper Gage celebrates his 45th birthday on Wednesday, his passion for hockey shines through, as he and his family settle in to watch Team Canada at the World Juniors. That passion is trumped by only one thing: his love for the Ottawa 67s. Gage, affectionately known around the rink as simply […]

Ottawa Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 12:54 PM DeBrincat continues to deliver, but what is his long-term future with the Senators?       Alex DeBrincat did his best, but he couldn't keep a straight face amid the background noise in the dressing room following the Ottawa Senators 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. As he talked about 49-save effort of goaltender Cam Talbot and his own two goals — a second period breakaway and the shootout […]

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:33 PM City of Saskatoon has a plan for all that snow       The City of Saskatoon has activated its roadways emergency response plan.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:26 PM Meadow Lake man dies after altercation with another care home resident: RCMP       The RCMP's major crimes unit "continues to investigate the circumstances of this sudden death and an autopsy on the deceased male is scheduled for the coming days."

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:33 PM Travis Patron appealing promotion of hatred conviction       The one-time leader of a far right party says the court proceeded "in excess of jurisdiction."

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:07 PM Sentence reduced for man convicted of violent Saskatoon carjacking       The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal judges ruled the man's personal circumstances should've been taken into account.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:58 PM Connor Bedard strikes for seven points as Canada downs Germany       The Regina Pats' Connor Bedard had three goals and four assists for Canada in Wednesday's 11-2 world junior victory over Germany.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:47 PM Yellowknife to Regina: Pats assistant coach Ken Schneider's 2,200-kilometre trek       Due to back-to-back flight cancellations, Pats assistant coach Ken Schneider hit the highway to get from Yellowknife to Regina.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, December 29, 2022 12:13 PM National abortion pill shortage pinpoints access issues in Sask.       A temporary shortage of the sole available medication for a medical abortion has once again highlighted concerns about access in Sask.

National Observer Thursday, December 29, 2022 10:59 AM Quebec's lengthy power outages shows lack of readiness for energy transition       Lengthy power outages that have left some Quebecers in the dark for days have exposed the province's lack of preparedness for the green energy transition to come, an expert said Wednesday.

National Observer Thursday, December 29, 2022 10:58 AM Canada's health agency 'closely monitoring' COVID outbreak in China        The national public health agency says it's "closely monitoring" the COVID-19 situation in China, but gives no indication it's planning to follow the U.S. by requiring that travellers from China be tested for the virus.

National Observer Thursday, December 29, 2022 10:56 AM Rescue mission for freezing bats that plunged to ground in coldsnap        Some 1,600 bats found a temporary home this week in the attic of a Houston Humane Society director, but it wasn't because they made it their roost.

National Observer Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:25 AM Bunbun, the stuffed rabbit lost at Vancouver airport, to reunite with family       It's been a chaotic Christmas for many travellers across the country, including one fluffy passenger who was separated from their family and stranded at Vancouver's airport.

National Observer Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:22 AM Ontario officer was 'ambushed': OPP commissioner       An Ontario Provincial Police officer who was fatally shot while responding to a call was "essentially ambushed," the commissioner of the force said on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, night.

National Observer Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:21 AM Albertans to choose between new and former premier in 2023 election

National Observer Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:19 AM Revitalizing Indigenous languages in the North       From legislative chambers to classrooms, and on the radio and TV, Indigenous languages are spoken and heard every day across the North thanks to dedicated elders, teachers, translators and broadcasters.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:48 PM Correctional officer suspended following 21-year-old's death at Montreal jail       Nicous D'Andre Spring, 21, died from his injuries after a "physical intervention" at the Montreal Detention Centre.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:28 PM A year for the books: Montreal authors pick their favourite reads of 2022       The choices are varied in tone and in vintage. Indeed, one of them was published 142 years ago.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:28 PM Sunwing still working to bring stranded passengers home from Mexico       The airline says it is sending out dozens of flights this week to bring passengers home.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:58 PM Former judge and Liberal MNA Maximilien Polak passes away at 92       "He was compassionate, inquisitive, witty and welcoming; a family man well loved by all who knew him."

Montreal Gazette Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:53 PM Collaborative divorce or mediation can help couples avoid court battle       Moving forward is the operative philosophy of mediated or collaborative divorce, rather than mounting a ferocious, scorched-earth legal campaign.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:52 PM No upside in sending Canadiens' Slafkovsky to junior tourney | HI/O Bonus       "He's a young kid who is trying to find his way in the NHL"

Montreal Gazette Thursday, December 29, 2022 12:04 PM The CAQ won a 'supermajority' in 2022. Life with so many seats may not be easy       The Legault government, essentially handed a blank cheque by Quebec voters, has been careful about cashing in that political clout.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, December 29, 2022 11:54 AM Dec. 29, 2022: Canadiens at Panthers — Five things you should know       Playing their second game in as many night, the Canadiens will be looking to reignite their stagnant offence.

Calgary Herald Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:23 PM Lethbridge man charged with first-degree murder in stabbing death of wife       Police say Shelley Dragland, 59, was stabbed several times with a kitchen knife

Calgary Herald Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:12 PM What made news in 2022: Queen Elizabeth, Danielle Smith and China's COVID lockdowns       Postmedia journalist Bill Kaufmann takes a look at social, political, cultural events and more that made news in the last 12 months. Today, he outlines events from the final third of the year. SEPTEMBER 1: In a speech in Philadelphia, U.S. President Joe Biden warns of the dangers to democracy posed to his country by […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:09 PM Warmer weather triggers elevated avalanche risk in backcountry       The recent swing in temperature has destabilized an already-weak snowpack in multiple areas along the Alberta-B.C. border

Calgary Herald Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:59 PM AK7 to VYRUS: Here are the vanity plates Alberta doesn't want on the road       The province rejects vanity plate applications for a wide variety of reasons, including obscene or discriminatory language

Calgary Herald Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:57 PM Three Calgarians, six Albertans among Order of Canada appointees       A neuroscientist, investment banker philanthropist and a champion of corporate responsibility and giving were Calgarians appointed to the Order of Canada, it was announced Thursday. The three were among six Albertans honoured for their extraordinary and sustained contributions to Canadian society. Awarded a coveted Officer of the Order of Canada was University of Calgary neuroscientist, […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, December 29, 2022 12:57 PM 'We had to put our battles aside': Mayor says city and police are now 'active partners'       Mayor Jyoti Gondek reflects on what was accomplished in 2022 and looks ahead to challenges in the new year

Calgary Herald Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:34 AM Commanding performance: Theatre critic Louis Hobson highlights fave plays of the year       This has been a challenging year for Calgary theatre companies both professional and community. After two years of pandemic shutdowns and slowdowns that battered their finances, companies discovered audiences were not overly eager to return en masse for in-person performances. This was particularly true of the first six months of the year which saw a […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:30 AM Opinion: With immigration expected to climb, we should all help remove any barriers for newcomers       A month ago, two Ukrainian newcomers to Calgary found themselves unable to rent an apartment because they were surprised by the added financial hurdle of a security deposit. I was appalled to learn that. Not just because I believe we should do all we can to welcome immigrants and refugees to our nation, but because […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, December 29, 2022 9:22 AM Calgary expats reflect on seven seasons of CBC's Workin' Moms       It is nearing the end of an interview with Jessalyn Wanlim and Ryan Belleville when they suddenly decide they need to talk about a harrowing experience they shared in 2019. It seems the two almost died in a plane crash together. At the time, the native Calgarians were both living in Los Angeles and heading […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:08 PM On a back-to-back night, Dan Vladar gave Flames exactly what they needed       SEATTLE – "I think he gave us exactly what your backup guy's supposed to do on back-to-back night." Those were the words of Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter after Dan Vladar had back-stopped his team to a massive 3-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night. It's high praise. While Jacob Markstrom has […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:50 PM Wranglers Report: Flames prospect Phillips starred at what is now Circle K Classic       This particular year, it wasn't just Santa Claus spoiling Matthew Phillips. The puck-whiz also collected a heap of presents thanks to his standout performance at the prestigious Mac's Midget AAA Tournament, now known as the Circle K Classic. The Flames' forward prospect prefers to reminisce about team results — his Calgary Buffaloes advanced to the […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:34 PM SNOW NOTES: Temperatures rise and the hills beckon       LAKE LOUISE   Now that it doesn't physically hurt to walk outside into the brutally cold temperatures again, we can all consider getting back on the mountains and enjoying a day ripping down the slopes. At Lake Louise, a bunch of recent snow happens to have accompanied the rising temperatures, which is great news for skiers […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:55 PM Surrey youth arrested in connection with shots fired at 'mistaken targets' in Tsawwassen       Residents were inside the house early Thursday when the shots were fired but no one was injured.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:53 PM No injuries as CP freight train hits truck near Kamloops       The truck burst into flames after the apparently head-on crash on tracks along the south side of the South Thompson River.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:42 PM Delayed return to class for some Vancouver elementary students after school flooded       During the city's recent extreme cold snap some pipes burst, flooding the school. It will remain closed for several months.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:22 PM B.C. community of Protection Island wary as large cougar on the prowl       The B.C. conservation office believes the big cat swam from nearby Newcastle Island, a provincial park just a few hundred metres to the north

Vancouver Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:14 PM Last suspect wanted in B.C. drug trafficking sting arrested       Lukas Tassone was arrested on Dec. 23. Six other men have been released and are awaiting court dates.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:00 PM Fab 5: Get your glow on       Rebecca Tay explores five products that should have you looking your best, today and well into the new year.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 2:00 PM Suki Takagi looks back on 50 years of hairstyling innovation       In 1972, Suki Takagi opened her first salon in Vancouver's South Granville neighbourhood.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:50 PM Suspect sought after attack on man by group of youths in Port Coquitlam       Coquitlam RCMP say the victim had been involved in an altercation with the group before the assault

Vancouver Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:49 PM The tale of Bunbun, the stuffed rabbit stranded at Vancouver airport, has a happy ending       It's been a chaotic Christmas for many travellers across the country, including one fluffy passenger who was separated from their family and stranded at Vancouver's airport. But a spokesperson for Vancouver International Airport says the saga of Bunbun the stuffed rabbit has a happy ending, with the toy now on its way back to its […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:41 PM Permanent cap on food-delivery fees in B.C. goes into effect Jan. 1       The permanent cap follows a temporary cap put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.