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TORONTO STAR Friday, March 10, 2023 12:30 PM A condo once called a 'ghost hotel' gives Airbnb exclusive rights       Airbnb bookings at the ICE condos will now come with a 15 per cent surcharge for the building. Housing advocates see a warning sign.

TORONTO STAR Friday, March 10, 2023 11:20 AM Ontario to require technological education course for high school graduation

TORONTO STAR Friday, March 10, 2023 10:26 AM Two men charged in carjacking reportedly involving Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner       Toronto police said one unidentified male suspect is still at large.

TORONTO STAR Friday, March 10, 2023 9:16 AM YETI recalls 1.9 million coolers and gear cases sold in Canada and U.S. over magnet hazard       Health Canada reports that 40,763 affected products have been sold in Canada and around 1,900,000 in the United States.

TORONTO STAR Friday, March 10, 2023 7:32 AM Say it ain't snow: Toronto could see up to 10 cm of snow Friday as winter travel advisory issued       In what will be the city's third snowy weekend in a row, Environment Canada is predicting a total of 5 to 10 cm of accumulation by late evening in Toronto.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:52 PM Toronto police likely stole $6K from residence during drug bust, judge finds       The court case for a man accused of drug trafficking has been tossed out after an Ontario judge found it "reasonable" to believe that Toronto police stole approximately $6,000 in cash seized while executing a warrant at the man's apartment.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 9:39 AM Ontario students will have to take a new course to graduate. Here's what you need to know       Ontario students will soon have to take a technology or a trade credit in order to graduate.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 12:36 PM Ontario could see federal health-care funding deducted if patients are charged for care       The federal government is warning provinces that it will deduct funding from its health transfers if patients are charged for medically necessary services.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 10:58 AM Police appear to have made 2 arrests in gunpoint carjacking of Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner       Police appear to have made two arrests in connection with the gunpoint carjacking of Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner last spring.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:15 PM Three transport trucks involved in 5-vehicle crash on Hwy. 401       All westbound express lanes on Highway 401 are blocked near Milton following a five-vehicle collision.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 11:40 AM 'Intoxicated' Whitby woman bites cop responding to break-and-enter call: DRPS       Police say that an officer responding to a break-and-enter call at a Whitby home on Thursday night was bitten by an "intoxicated" woman.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:50 PM Ontario's 2025 accessibility goals impossible without urgent action, report finds       A new report says Ontario will not meet its goals of making the province accessible for people with disabilities by 2025 unless the government takes urgent action.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 10:22 AM Toronto Pearson expecting rush for March Break. Here's their travel tips        Toronto Pearson International Airport is gearing up for a flood of travellers as March Break approaches this weekend.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 11:53 AM 24-year-old Toronto man charged in connection with back-to-back bank robberies       A 24-year-old Toronto man has been arrested in connection with two back-to-back daylight bank robberies Thursday.

Friday, March 10, 2023 1:51 PM House fire on Retallack Street under investigation in Regina       Fire officials are investigating a Friday morning fire that damaged two homes on Retallack Street.

Friday, March 10, 2023 1:48 PM Ontario's 2025 accessibility goals impossible without urgent action, report finds       A new report says Ontario will not meet its goals of making the province accessible for people with disabilities by 2025 unless the government takes urgent action.

Friday, March 10, 2023 1:45 PM Hamilton to appeal environment ministry's amended deadline for dredging of Chedoke Creek       The City of Hamilton will fight an amended Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Director's Order relating to the Chedoke Creek remediation (dredging) project deadline.

Friday, March 10, 2023 1:44 PM 'We have taken over the situation': Quebec's transport minister announces new SAAQ measures       Touring the Henri-Bourassa centre Friday morning, the transport minister said reducing long wait times and stress and getting drivers on the road were her top priorities.

Friday, March 10, 2023 1:40 PM Veterans Affairs closes investigation into assisted dying discussions       Veterans Affairs says it reviewed hundreds of thousands of files and followed up with hundreds of former service members and family members as part of its investigation.

Friday, March 10, 2023 1:35 PM Halifax airport predicts busy spring break, recommends you plan ahead       If you're taking to the skies for a trip, you might want to pack your patience as airports predict a return to long lineups after three pandemic years.

Friday, March 10, 2023 1:31 PM Man in 'critical condition' after falling from balcony during Vancouver police arrest attempt       Vancouver police said a man fell from a third-storey balcony during an arrest attempt by officers at an SRO near Hastings and Dunlevy Thursday evening.

Friday, March 10, 2023 1:23 PM Russian steel, aluminum imports now banned in Canada as part of sanctions regime       Russia's trade with Canada dropped in the first 10 months after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, with a 78 per cent per cent drop in exports from the same period one year prior.

Friday, March 10, 2023 1:10 PM Man charged after 2 Toronto bank robberies       Toronto police said on Thursday just after noon, officers received a report of a holdup in the area of Bloor Street West and Bathurst Street.

Friday, March 10, 2023 1:08 PM Silicon Valley Bank seized by U.S. regulator after rush to pull cash. What happened?       The seizure of Silicon Valley Bank assets marks the largest bank failure since Washington Mutual during the height of the 2008 financial crisis.

Toronto Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 1:55 PM Canada bans Russian steel, aluminum imports as Joly raises 'regime change' in Moscow       OTTAWA — Canada is banning the import of Russian steel and aluminum as part of its sanctions regime, as Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly raises the possibility of regime change in Moscow. Joly made the remarks at a Friday press conference where she discussed the importance of maintaining a diplomatic presence in Moscow. "We're able […]

Toronto Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 1:53 PM POLL: 64% of Torontonians nix bar hopping to clean house next day       Is Toronto drying up? Just a week before St. Patrick's Day, one of the biggest night's out for drinking, a new study by SlotsOnlineCanada.com seems to indicate so. The study shows 64% of Torontonians say they'd rather stay home in order to "feel fresh the next day to clean the house" and prepare for the […]

Toronto Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 1:36 PM LILLEY UNLEASHED: The allegations against the Trudeau government just don't stop       WATCH BELOW as Sun's political columnists Brian Lilley and Warren Kinsella say Justin Trudeau is trying to skirt what he and his staff knew about election interference but the allegations just don't stop. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Toronto Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 1:33 PM HUNTER: In Robert Blake murder case, victim was more interesting       A delusional astrologer would have slammed a torpedo into the side of the Robert Blake-Bonnie Lee Bakley love match. On the one hand, there was Blake, a faded TV star whose best days had been left in the dust with his 1970s cop drama, Baretta. On the other, there was Bakley. She was a serial […]

Toronto Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 1:25 PM Two arrested for 2022 carjacking of Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner       Toronto Police have arrested two men for two separate carjackings in Etobicoke last spring, including one that appears to have involved Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner last May. A third unidentified man is still wanted. The first incident happened on April 17, 2022, in the Queensway and The West Mall area and the second on […]

Toronto Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 1:25 PM Longtime Chiefs wide receiver Otis Taylor dies at age 80       KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Otis Taylor, the longtime Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who along with quarterback Len Dawson formed one of the NFL's dynamic duos, died Thursday after more than a decade of health problems. He was 80. Taylor's family, who had been caring for him as he dealt with Parkinson's disease and […]

Toronto Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 1:05 PM Jon Rahm out of Players Championship with stomach illness       PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jon Rahm withdrew from The Players Championship on Friday because of a stomach illness, leaving the strongest field of the year without its No. 1 player. Rahm opened with a 71. He was due to play with second-ranked Scottie Scheffler and third-ranked Rory McIlroy in the second round. He […]

Toronto Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 1:05 PM Silicon Valley Bank seized by FDIC as depositors pull cash       NEW YORK — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation seized the assets of Silicon Valley Bank on Friday, marking the largest bank failure since Washington Mutual during the height of the 2008 financial crisis. The bank failed after depositors — mostly technology workers and venture capital-backed companies — began withdrawing their money creating a run on […]

Toronto Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 12:51 PM LILLEY UNLEASHED: Is the Liberal Party of Canada 'The Cult of One'?       WATCH as Sun political columnist Brian Lilley talks with Warren Kinsella as they try to figure out who could be the successor to Justin Trudeau in the future and guide the floundering federal party. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Toronto Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 12:43 PM Canada's 2023 federal budget coming March 28: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland       OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she will table the 2023 federal budget on March 28. It comes as the Canadian economy is expected to slow significantly this year and potentially enter a recession as high interest rates squeeze the budgets for individuals and businesses alike. Freeland has stressed that the Liberal government is […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:46 PM Canada bans Russian steel, aluminum imports as Joly raises 'regime change' in Moscow       OTTAWA — Canada is banning the import of Russian steel and aluminum as part of its sanctions regime, as Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly raises the possibility of regime change in Moscow. Joly made the remarks at a Friday press conference where she discussed the importance of maintaining a diplomatic presence in Moscow. "We're able […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:44 PM US says intelligence shows Russia stirring unrest in Moldova       WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence officials have determined that people with ties to Russian intelligence are planning to stage protests in hopes of toppling the Moldovan government, according to the White House. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the intelligence shows that actors, some connected with Russian intelligence, are seeking to stage […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:39 PM Connecticut rest stop workers due $2.7M in wages: lawsuit       HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut is suing the operator of the state's 23 highway rest stops, alleging the company is refusing to pay more than $2.7 million in back wages owed to food service workers for Subway, Dunkin' and other restaurant chains, state Attorney General William Tong announced Friday. The state labor commissioner's lawsuit was […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:34 PM Why would Russia use hypersonic missile in strike on Ukraine       The latest Russian missile barrage against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure has marked one of the largest such attacks in months. On Thursday, Russia fired over 80 missiles in a massive effort to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses and cripple the country's energy system. Russia has been regularly launching similar strikes since Octothe population and force the Ukrainian […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:33 PM 9th grader sues over Pledge of Allegiance confrontation       COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The parents of a ninth grade South Carolina student who said she was accosted by a teacher for quietly walking to class instead of stopping and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance are suing the teacher, principal, school district and state education officials. Marissa Barnwell said she was walking quietly to class […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:33 PM Sheriff: Vehicle crashes in airport terminal, driver charged       WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A vehicle crashed inside a terminal at the Wilmington International Airport in North Carolina, but no one was injured, officials said. Deputies with the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office responded Thursday night to a report that a car had breached the airport's fence and drove onto the tarmac, the agency said. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:33 PM Brock grad student exploring diagnosing lower back pain with articifical intelligence       Lower back pain is a very common disorder and that's why one Kinesiology graduate student from Brock University is trying to explore diagnosing it with artificial intelligence (AI). "With limited access in research equipment, medical imaging technology and my interest in artificial intelligence, I was inspired to create a diagnostic tool that is effective and […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:33 PM Floods, heavy snow hit California during atmospheric storms       SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Evacuations were ordered Friday in Northern California after a new atmospheric river brought heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds, swelling rivers and creeks and flooding several major highways during the morning commute. In Santa Cruz County, a creek bloated by rain destroyed a portion of Main Street in Soquel, a […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:32 PM Silicon Valley Bank seized by FDIC as depositors pull cash       NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S rushed to seize the assets of Silicon Valley Bank on Friday after a run on the bank, the largest failure of a financial institution since Washington Mutual during the height of the financial crisis more than a decade ago. Silicon Valley, the nation's 16th largest, failed after depositors — […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:32 PM Theranos exec Sunny Balwani loses bid to delay prison term       A federal judge has rejected former Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani's bid to remain free while he appeals his conviction for crimes he committed during a blood-testing scam he orchestrated with his former boss and lover, Elizabeth Holmes. The 17-page ruling issued late Thursday pushes Balwani, 57, a step closer to having to begin a […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:17 PM Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with China's help       DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions. The major diplomatic breakthrough negotiated with China lowers the chance of armed conflict between the Mideast rivals — both directly and in proxy conflicts around the region. The deal, struck in […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:17 PM Swarm of quakes at Alaska volcano could mean eruption coming       ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A swarm of earthquakes occurring over the past few weeks has intensified at a remote Alaska volcano dormant for over a century, a possible indication of an impending eruption. The Alaska Volcano Observatory raised the alert level to advisory status for Tanaga Volcano late Tuesday after the quakes became very vigorous. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:17 PM Cartel letter doesn't dull pain for Americans' families       LAKE CITY, S.C. (AP) — Relatives of Americans abducted in Mexico said that a purported apology from the Mexican cartel blamed for the attack has done little to dull the pain of their loved ones being killed or wounded. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press through a Tamaulipas state law enforcement official, the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:16 PM When Hollywood needs a movie villain, the tech bro answers       NEW YORK (AP) — "A toast to the disruptors," Edward Norton's tech billionaire says in Rian Johnson's Oscar-nominated "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery." And why not a toast? Sunday's Academy Awards won't give a prize for best villain, but if they did, Miles Bron would win it in a walk. (With apologies to the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, March 10, 2023 1:16 PM Google says it will stop blocking Canadian news links next week       Google will stop blocking news links next week following a five-week test that limited access to news for some Canadian users, the company confirmed Friday. The test began in early February and affected users were prevented from seeing news links on Google's search engine and Discover panel on Android phones. The company said the test […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, March 10, 2023 10:54 AM Police service dog tracks down one of two suspects in Manotick construction robbery       Ottawa police arrested two men overnight after reports of individuals observed stealing building materials from a Manotick construction site. One of the suspects was apprehended by patrol officers. The second suspect attempted to flee but was tracked and located by Ottawa Police Service dog, Nero. Police said Friday the two suspects, one 25, the other […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, March 10, 2023 8:13 AM Design: Living big in a confined space        Custom infill homes in Ottawa are often built when a homeowner loves where their home is located, but the home itself just can't meet their needs. Such was the case for a McKellar Park two-storey designed by Ardington and Associates Design and built by Maple Leaf Custom Homes. The family friendly contemporary was a finalist […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, March 10, 2023 8:00 AM Munter: Pediatric innovations just might save public health care       We need to think beyond the confines of an acute-care facility and find ways to bring more care to more kids where it makes most sense.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, March 10, 2023 8:00 AM Pellerin: Why do we tolerate the underfunding of public health care?       The weekend surgery arrangement at Ottawa's Riverside hospital campus raises the question of why nurses and others aren't being paid properly under the current regime.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, March 10, 2023 7:00 AM Today's letters: A simple guide to election meddling in Canada       Friday, March 10: A reader explains the government's view of election interference in his own way; another laments the lack of family doctors. You can write to us at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Windsor Star Friday, March 10, 2023 1:54 PM Lancers take aim at first-ever OUA men's volleyball title       The University of Windsor Lancers men's volleyball team has entered uncharted waters. For the first time in school history, Windsor will play for an OUA title on Saturday when the No. 5-ranked Lancers head to Hamilton to face perennial powerhouse and defending conference champion McMaster Marauders, who are ranked No. 3 in the country, for […]

Windsor Star Friday, March 10, 2023 1:02 PM Ambassador Bridge company secures final major property needed to create new west-end truck plaza       The likelihood of a new Canada Customs truck inspection plaza being created on the city's west end near the foot of the Ambassador Bridge has taken a big step forward as the bridge company has acquired the final major property needed in the area to do so. Mikhail Holdings recently sold a commercial building at […]

Windsor Star Friday, March 10, 2023 12:53 PM MOL investigator sent to Windsor Salt following complaint       The Ontario Ministry of Labour has been called in to investigate a "health and safety complaint" at the Windsor Salt Mine. A ministry spokesperson would only confirm the complaint was received Wednesday and an inspector has been assigned to the case. It is not know who made the complaint — the company or the union […]

Windsor Star Friday, March 10, 2023 11:42 AM LaSalle police search for suspect in truck theft       LaSalle Police are searching for a suspect after a 2022 Dodge Ram pickup truck was stolen from a residence in the 8800 block of Howard Avenue. The truck is described as a four-door, white pickup with chrome handles and trim and a trifold leather tonneau cover. It has not been recovered. Surveillance cameras caught images […]

Windsor Star Friday, March 10, 2023 11:37 AM Masse applauds CRTC decision on internet service providers       The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has partially reversed a previous decision with a 10 per cent price cut to wholesale internet rates. It is believed the move will finally lead to more competition and lower rates among Canada's internet providers which to date charge customers among the highest rates in the world. Local MP […]

Windsor Star Friday, March 10, 2023 11:28 AM Overnight fire causes $125K in damage       Windsor Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire overnight Friday, which caused $125,000 damage and displaced four people from their home. Windsor Fire tweeted through the early morning hours as firefighters battled the blaze at a structure in the 400 block of Hall Avenue. At approximately 3 a.m., Windsor Fire upgraded the call […]

Windsor Star Friday, March 10, 2023 10:54 AM Windsor area hit by another Friday snow dump       Just days after the final snowflakes had melted from the previous Friday's snowstorm, the Windsor area was digging out from another Friday snow dump. The day began with school bus cancellations and snowy, slippery morning commutes. Thursday's temperatures didn't fall below freezing until late into the night, and the snowfall didn't start until the overnight […]

Windsor Star Friday, March 10, 2023 9:33 AM School buses in Essex County cancelled Friday       An overnight blast of snow and an ongoing weather advisory led to the cancellation of school bus service throughout Windsor-Essex on Friday. Windsor Essex  Student Transportation Services, an organization formed by local school boards, announced around 5:40 a.m. Friday that buses would not run due to bad weather. The organization provides bus service for the […]

Windsor Star Friday, March 10, 2023 9:04 AM Defence accuses Crown's main witness of being actual killer       After days of intense grilling, during which the prosecution's main witness confessed repeatedly to having lied in previous sworn statements to police and in courtroom testimony, Jacob Reaume was asked Thursday whether he himself was the actual killer of a young Windsor woman for which three other men are currently on trial. "I'm going to […]

Ottawa Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 7:31 AM Sens score huge 5-4 comeback win over Seattle as DeBrincat nets third period winner       SENATORS 5, KRAKEN 4 The Ottawa Senators found a way to win Thursday night. Nothing has been easy for the Senators this season and the club's 5-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena was no different. After pulling out to a 3-0 lead in the first 10 minutes of the game, the […]

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, March 10, 2023 1:48 PM Province touts latest labour force statistics, says on track to meet 2030 jobs target       The NDP Opposition pushed back at the Saskatchewan Party's boasts.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, March 10, 2023 1:32 PM Crown concludes murder case against Ivan Martell in Saskatoon death of Ally Moosehunter       Martell's lawyer is expected to begin presenting the defence case on Monday.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, March 10, 2023 1:11 PM U of S getting part of $20M to research long COVID       "We are still at a very, very early stage of doing work in long COVID in Canada," said U of S community health and epidemiology professor Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, March 10, 2023 8:00 AM Edgewater Development's showhome in Brighton displays a distinctive edge       'Edgewater is not your average homebuilder. We build everything to a higher standard. All of our homes are highly upgraded. That's our standard.'

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, March 10, 2023 7:00 AM Do-or-die: U of S Huskies get one last chance to earn v'ball nationals berth       "In a time where it is one-and-done, and there's a little extra nerves, we like to look to those guys for some calmness on the court but also some energy."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, March 10, 2023 7:00 AM Marc Spooner: How can Saskatchewan universities best serve the future?       The province needs to explore what it wants out of its universities as their core as educational institutions are under threat.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, March 10, 2023 7:00 AM Opinion: Physician-led, team-based care is path to better Sask. access       Leaders from the Saskatchewan Medical Association and the Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians urge a bold health-care redesign.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, March 10, 2023 7:00 AM Learn something new: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, March 10-12       This weekend, take in a comedy show, a play or a magic show, or learn something new.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, March 10, 2023 1:50 PM Ottawa claws back health dollars from Sask. over private services       Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says "no Canadian should be paying out of pocket for medically necessary services."

Regina Leader-Post Friday, March 10, 2023 12:50 PM 2 Regina city councillors hop aboard transit challenge       Councillors Cheryl Stadnichuk and Shanon Zachidniak are participating. Coun. Lori Bresciani and Mayor Sandra Masters are not.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, March 10, 2023 12:37 PM GTH drops lawsuit against Sask. mall developer Brightenview       Brightenview has offices at the GTH and had built the $45 million Global Trade & Exhibition Centre (GTEC) that drew controversy.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, March 10, 2023 12:35 PM Darrell Davis: Bedard's superstition turned into unfounded accusations of racism       "If he wants to safely lift his stick while walking through a crowd, there is absolutely nothing wrong or racist about that," writes Darrell Davis.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, March 10, 2023 10:18 AM Southern Sask. under blizzard, snowfall warnings       Widespread poor visibilities are expected throughout Friday night and whiteout conditions will be possible at times.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, March 10, 2023 9:31 AM Sex offender pleads not guilty for bringing Sask. children across border       Benjamin Martin Moore is charged with illegally bringing the mother and children from Saskatchewan across the border last August.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, March 10, 2023 8:00 AM Changing the tune: RSO forced to cancel shows due to 'pretty severe' financial threat       The Regina Symphony Orchestra has cancelled three shows this spring due to financial woes and poor attendance stemming from the pandemic.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, March 10, 2023 8:00 AM 'Chicken or egg': Electric vehicle presence in Sask. at risk of plateau       "Infrastructure (needs) catching up to support this transition. It'll happen — it's a matter of how long it will take."

Regina Leader-Post Friday, March 10, 2023 8:00 AM Boosting electric vehicle charging outlets next steps for Sask.       Saskatchewan has around 40 public chargers across the province, but EV advocates say there's still more to do.

National Observer Friday, March 10, 2023 9:26 AM MOVIES: The Quiet Girl, a gem with Oscar hopes, and return visits by Mel Brooks, a Farrelly Brother and Scream       Also a fine Canadian film about loving movies and a gritty Southern father-son dispute

National Observer Friday, March 10, 2023 9:11 AM Feds and provinces meet to discuss bail reform       Justice Minister David Lametti is preparing to face off with his provincial counterparts in Ottawa on Friday on whether to reform Canada's bail system, as premiers, federal Conservatives and law enforcement leaders demand more restrictions.

National Observer Friday, March 10, 2023 9:10 AM Image 'recovery scams' aimed at sextortion victims are on the rise        A panicked 14-year-old from British Columbia and his family paid $1,500 to a company that claimed it would recover intimate images that were being used to extort him. It didn't.

National Observer Friday, March 10, 2023 9:07 AM Climate change slows movement of large Arctic rivers       Scientists have long believed that rapid warming in the Arctic would cause river channels to move faster, but a new study has found the opposite may be true for large, winding rivers in the region.

National Observer Friday, March 10, 2023 9:00 AM Canada will expel Chinese diplomats found to be interfering       Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed on Thursday, March 9, 2023, that Canada denied a diplomatic visa request from a Chinese political operative last fall due to concerns about foreign interference — and said she wouldn't hesitate to expel diplomats for the same reason.

National Observer Friday, March 10, 2023 8:56 AM Canadian time changes may end if U.S. passes 'sunshine' law       Legislation in the United States that could trigger an end to seasonal time changes in Canada is moving forward again, as Canadians get ready to wind their clocks ahead an hour before going to bed Saturday night.

National Observer Friday, March 10, 2023 8:54 AM Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond responds after another award revoked over heritage claims       Former judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond says she's satisfied in her "past work, identity and self-worth," after the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association revoked an award because its board members believed she falsified her claims of Indigenous identity.

National Observer Friday, March 10, 2023 8:52 AM RCMP investigate two alleged underground Chinese police stations in Quebec       Quebec RCMP are investigating what they say are two secret police stations allegedly operated by Chinese authorities at community organizations in the Montreal area.

National Observer Friday, March 10, 2023 8:48 AM Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome', says Steven Guilbeault       Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is "worrisome," says federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.

National Observer Friday, March 10, 2023 8:47 AM Liberals to create foreign influence registry       The Liberal government is poised to take the next step toward creating a registration system to help prevent foreign meddling in Canadian affairs.

National Observer Friday, March 10, 2023 8:45 AM Federal Court approves $2.8 billion residential day schools settlement       A Federal Court judge has approved a $2.8-billion settlement agreement between the Canadian government and plaintiffs representing 325 First Nations whose members went to residential day schools.

Montreal Gazette Friday, March 10, 2023 1:50 PM Feds should be sending more health care funding, not less, Dubé says       Federal health minister Jean-Yves Duclos is holding on to $82 million in health funding — $41 for Quebec — because of their decision to resort to the private sector for online medical services.

Montreal Gazette Friday, March 10, 2023 1:10 PM This summer's Osheaga festival might be the most eclectic edition yet       There's a more international flavour this year, with Nigerian rapper Rema, Japan's Rina Sawayama, Colombian band Bomba Estéreo and Belfast's Bicep.

Montreal Gazette Friday, March 10, 2023 12:55 PM Stu Cowan: Canadiens laud St. Louis's cerebral approach to coaching       "His mind for the game is next level," Nick Suzuki says, while Jake Allen adds Habs bench boss is "a treat to play for. I think we're all fortunate."

Montreal Gazette Friday, March 10, 2023 12:36 PM Three years of COVID: 'Collective amnesia' or lessons learned?       On anniversary of Quebec's first lockdown, experts reflect on "pandemic PTSD," the knowledge gained since March 2020 and what should happen next time.

Montreal Gazette Friday, March 10, 2023 12:28 PM Byelection to fill Pointe-Claire council seat to be held April 23       People who wish to apply to be a candidate for the seat have until 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, to do so.

Montreal Gazette Friday, March 10, 2023 12:24 PM COVID-19 update: Quebec reports 21 more deaths       1,316 people were in hospitals with COVID-19, 27 of them in intensive care

Montreal Gazette Friday, March 10, 2023 12:00 PM Wines of the Week: Bordeaux made easy, and affordable       Bordeaux evokes images of blowing the dust off fabulously expensive and aged bottles, but there's a less pricey side to the region.

Montreal Gazette Friday, March 10, 2023 11:57 AM Héma-Québec nursing personnel launch strikes in Quebec City, Montreal       The main sticking point in contract talks is the disparity between the pay of Héma-Québec nurses and their counterparts in the public sector.

Montreal Gazette Friday, March 10, 2023 11:54 AM 'We have been correcting a lot,' Quebec transport minister says of SAAQ problems       Guilbault says problems with SAAQclic are being resolved and hopes to avoid future problems as Quebec departments transition to digital platforms.

Montreal Gazette Friday, March 10, 2023 11:46 AM Robert Libman: A critical byelection for the Quebec Liberals       If they lose the traditional stronghold of Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne, it will further intensify the chatter about the long-established party's demise.

Calgary Herald Friday, March 10, 2023 1:04 PM Jayman's land development group joins the brand fold with new name       Jayman Living replaces Tamani Communities as the name of the development arm of Jayman Built.

Calgary Herald Friday, March 10, 2023 12:02 PM Calgary's hot homes market means buyers need their 'ducks in a row'       Making a successful offer on a home in Calgary's red-hot real estate market favours the prepared. Calgary Real Estate Board figures from late February show new listings down nearly 50 per cent year over year. And while sales and prices are down from the white-hot first few months of 2022, demand for single-family homes in […]

Calgary Herald Friday, March 10, 2023 11:22 AM Calgary home prices higher than a year ago       Home prices in many Canadian cities at lowest point in two years — except Calgary.

Calgary Herald Friday, March 10, 2023 10:26 AM First-time homebuyers may need to save for a decade       Down payment, mortgage payments, insurance, taxes — the cost of that first year of homeownership adds up.

Calgary Herald Friday, March 10, 2023 10:04 AM Junos 2023: Calgary jazz singer and composer Caity Gyorgy earns second Juno nod       On Calgary jazz singer Caity Gyorgy's most recent album, the Juno-nominated Featuring, she enlisted the help of some high-profile talent. It was a bit of a daunting process for the 24-year-old. The album name refers to, and is in reverence of, the bevy of impressive guest soloists who appear on the tracks. Gyorgy admits overseeing […]

Calgary Herald Friday, March 10, 2023 9:00 AM Junos 2023: From Coaldale farm to working with Garth Brooks, promoter Ron Sakamoto to be celebrated at Junos       It all began for Ron Sakamoto when he was recovering from a hockey injury in a hospital bed in Medicine Hat. The future music promoter was hurt while playing for the Medicine Hat Blades in the Alberta Junior Hockey League, which led him to the conclusion that a career on ice wasn't going to be […]

Calgary Herald Friday, March 10, 2023 8:15 AM Opinion: Canada should think twice before following the European energy model       Three years ago, the global petroleum industry became seriously ill — although reports of its death were greatly exaggerated. It began with a price war and a pandemic, then mutated into euphoric net-zero aspirations. Canadian politicians, romanced by European ideals, intensified efforts to phase out our fossil resources with hostile policies designed to put major […]

Calgary Herald Friday, March 10, 2023 8:14 AM Preview: Finding forgiveness amid the shared pain of war       As Mark Sakamoto's 2014 memoir Forgiveness: A Gift From My Grandparents proves, yet again, truth is often stranger than fiction. Forgiveness is the story of Mark's grandparents. His maternal grandfather, Ralph MacLean, was captured and imprisoned in a POW camp in Japan during the Second World War. His paternal grandmother, Mitsue Sakamoto, and her family […]

Calgary Herald Friday, March 10, 2023 8:12 AM Chorney-Booth: YYC Food and Drink Experience returns to boost local restaurant community       It was not too long ago that Calgary restaurants had stacked calendars of special events, food festivals and decorated chefs visiting from around the world. That event-style dining has returned to the mix fairly slowly since it was so drastically curtailed in 2020. With so many pieces to put in place, organizers had to be […]

Calgary Herald Friday, March 10, 2023 8:00 AM Alberta's 1921 baby boom       As Alberta began to boom in population a century ago, high birth rates translated into growth and good news for young communities in the province. Back 103 years ago, Calgary saw a 19 per cent increase in its birth rate year over year, while Edmonton saw a 28 per cent increase, a 1921 archived Calgary […]

Calgary Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 7:01 AM Letters March 10, 2023: 'Throwing away money bidding for things.'       Stop bidding! Has the City of Calgary not learned their lesson yet regarding bids? They spent something in the area of $21 million to finally decide NOT to put an Olympic bid in and here we are again about to spend more taxpayers dollars on another bid that is not guaranteed to bring in any […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 1:19 PM Our Neighbourhoods: Commercial Drive area splits the difference between city life and family friendly suburb       "Families really love this area," said Mary Cleaver, a realtor who has lived in the area for four years

Vancouver Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 1:00 PM B.C. craft brewers face rising excise tax       Brewers are on the hook for a 6.3-per-cent increase to the federal excise tax, a tariff that is tied to inflation.

Vancouver Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 1:00 PM Man in critical condition after being injured during Vancouver police arrest       The Independent Investigations Office has been called in to investigate.

Vancouver Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 12:41 PM Supreme Court of Canada restores voyeurism conviction against B.C. hockey coach       Randy Downes had coached minor hockey and children's baseball in Burnaby and Coquitlam for 30 years when he was charged in 2016 after border agents found images on his phone as he returned to Canada from Washington state.

Vancouver Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 12:14 PM Patient charged with manslaughter after another patient dies in Prince Rupert hospital       An elderly patient at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital died in 2021 from a head injury after he was knocked down by another patient.

Vancouver Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 12:00 PM Book review: Exceptional debut novel a revelatory self-portrait of a brooding man       The perks and pleasures are innumerable in this, the memories of the disgruntled protagonist on a single, lonely day

Vancouver Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 11:31 AM Finalists for this year's HAVAN Awards showcase the best of the best in BC's home-building industries       HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence were announced on March 9 at the Hollywood Theatre

Vancouver Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 11:09 AM Asbestos concerns shut down Langley school, students get an early spring break       Walnut Grove Secondary's drama room flooded March 1.

Vancouver Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 10:00 AM Conversations That Matter: What is Putin's endgame?       Russia's invasion of Ukraine is dragging on after a full year, with no end in sight. Meanwhile Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, "continues to ramp up pressure by withdrawing from the New START Treaty, implying he's getting closer to going nuclear," says John Stufflebeem, a retired vice-admiral of the U.S. navy. "For as long as Putin […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, March 10, 2023 9:54 AM 'Recovery scams' targeting sextortion victims are on the rise, B.C. experts warn       "It disgusts me how these rings of offenders (operate). First they're sextorting people and now they're trying to get more money out of taking their image down," Carol Todd, Amanda's mother, said in an interview.