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CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 5:37 AM Driver caught travelling 200km/hr on major Ontario highway       A 20-year-old has been charged with careless driving after travelling double the speed limit on a major Ontario highway.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 5:09 AM Ontario minister defends covering fewer eye exams for seniors       Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones is defending a move to reduce the frequency of eye exams for healthy seniors, saying Monday that changes to funding for optometry services involve "fine tuning" the coverage.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:34 AM Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car in Mississauga       A man has been seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Mississauga early Tuesday morning.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:21 AM Liberals to go after predatory lending in today's budget, invest in dental care plan       Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to table a federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon, which a federal source says will include plans to go after predatory lending and more details on dental care as part of a pitch to make life more affordable.

CTV News - Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 5:26 AM Rise in TTC violence sign of failure to address poverty, mental illness: psychiatrist       A forensic psychiatrist says a rise in violence on Toronto's transit system signals an urgent need to better support people struggling with homelessness, mental illness and addiction.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:12 AM Quebec police officer stabbed and killed during arrest, second wounded       A Quebec provincial police officer was fatally stabbed Monday night while carrying out an arrest in the town of Louiseville, west of Trois-Rivieres, Que. The Surete du Quebec has confirmed the identity of the officer, Sgt. Maureen Breau, who had been on the force for over 20 years.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:21 AM Liberals to go after predatory lending in today's budget, invest in dental care plan       Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to table a federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon, which a federal source says will include plans to go after predatory lending and more details on dental care as part of a pitch to make life more affordable.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:56 AM Nashville shooter was ex-student with detailed plan to kill       The former student who shot through the doors of a Christian elementary school in Nashville and killed three children and three adults had drawn a detailed map of the school, including potential entry points, and conducted surveillance of the building before carrying out the massacre.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:30 AM 5 things to know for Tuesday, March 28, 2023        A warning for consumers to expect to pay more next month for three key items, a reminder about COVID-19 booster shots, and police reveal what they know about a deadly shooting at a Nashville school. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:34 AM Russia says it test-fired anti-ship missiles in Sea of Japan       Moscow test-fired anti-ship missiles in the Sea of Japan, Russia's Defence Ministry said Tuesday, with two boats launching a simulated missile attack on a mock enemy warship about 100 kilometres away.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:56 AM Russia holding Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant 'hostage,' Ukraine's Zelenskyy says       Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion, now into its 14th month, has been bogged down for months amid fierce fighting along the eastern front.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:47 AM Title insurers must be under anti-money laundering rules, former executive says       The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada says there are two main avenues for real estate fraud involving titles to properties and bogus foreclosure proceedings.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:36 AM Liberals set to table 2023 budget. What will be in it?       The budget will also extend the temporary boost to the GST rebate for low-income Canadians, but will frame the payment as help with the rising cost of groceries.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:17 AM Man seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in west Mississauga       Peel Regional Police said emergency crews were called to the area of Ridgeway and Unity drives, near Winston Churchill Boulevard and Highway 403, before 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:15 AM Two people shot at house party in Montreal's east end       Two young people are recovering from their injuries in hospital after being shot at a house party in Montreal's east end Monday night.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:06 AM Quebec police officer killed during attempted arrest northeast of Montreal       A Quebec police officer with more than 20 years of service, along with an alleged suspect, are dead following an attack in Louiseville, northeast of Montreal.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:25 AM Rise in TTC violence sign of failure to address poverty, mental illness: psychiatrist       A forensic psychiatrist says a rise in violence on the TTC signals an urgent need to better support people struggling with homelessness, mental illness and addiction.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:00 AM Officials bury rising costs of Ontario Line, cite concern about 'further public discussion'       Government documents obtained by Global News show information about the rising costs of Toronto's new subway line was labelled 'contentious' and withheld from publication.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:00 AM Baby formula shortage still hitting Canadian parents: 'Buy whatever is on the shelf'       Infant formula shortages continue to leave many Canadian store shelves bare and experts say the problem for parents may continue for some time yet.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 3:30 AM Will recreational homes be more affordable in 2023? Report predicts prices will dip       Recreational real estate across Canada could soon see a price dip after rising throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from Royal LePage.

Toronto Sun Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:58 AM Emily Ratajkowski blasts men: 'They think with their d—'       Emily Ratajkowski has blasted men for "thinking with their d—." The 31-year-old supermodel's dig has emerged days after pictures were published over the weekend of her kissing former One Direction singer Harry Styles, 29, on the streets of Japan. In an online question and answer session with fans that was recorded on March 23 and […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:50 AM Taylor Swift wins big at iHeartRadio Music Awards       Taylor Swift was the big winner at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday night. The 33-year-old singer scooped the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, as well as Song of the Year and Best Lyrics for her tune 'Anti-Hero'. Swift's tune 'Bejeweled' won TikTok Bop of the Year, while her song 'Question…?' won […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Husband has nickel-and-dime approach to family finances       DEAR ABBY: I've been married for more than 30 years. My husband and I split all bills and everything else. This has worked because, in life, I have always taken care of myself. My issue is his cheap attitude about every little dime. He always makes sure I pay my fair share TO THE PENNY, […]

Toronto Sun Tuesday, March 28, 2023 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Miranda       SUNshine Girl Miranda has posed for us twice — once in 2017 and again in 2020. The green-eyed Scorpio loves fashion, professional hair-styling and dogs. (Jack Boland/Toronto Sun)

Toronto Sun Tuesday, March 28, 2023 2:00 AM Sue Dewar cartoon, March 28, 2023       Sue Dewar cartoon for March 28, 2023.

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:46 AM 39 dead in fire at Mexico migrant center near US border       MEXICO CITY (AP) — A fire in a dormitory at a Mexican immigration detention center near the U.S. border left more than three dozen migrants dead, a government agency said Tuesday, in one of the deadliest incidents ever at an immigration lockup in the country. Hours after the fire broke out late Monday, rows of […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:44 AM IAEA head: Increased combat around Ukrainian nuclear plant       DNIPRO, Ukraine (AP) — Fighting has intensified near a nuclear power plant in Ukraine that is Europe's largest, further increasing the possibility of a war-related nuclear accident, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Tuesday. "There is an increased level of combat, active combat" in the area of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:33 AM A 'Clutch' tip helps Miller, Miami reach 1st Final Four       CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Miller took 20 shots in the regional final for Miami and made them all, helping the Hurricanes rally their way into the Final Four. The personification of clutch. Fitting. A guy named Clutch is why he's at Miami, why Miller has become one of the stars of March Madness […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:32 AM Why does Russia want tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus?       Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that he intends to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus appears to be another attempt to raise the stakes in the conflict in Ukraine. It follows Putin's warnings that Moscow is ready to use "all available means" to fend off attacks on Russian territory, a reference to […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:32 AM Fed official: SVB itself was main cause of bank's failure       WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's top financial regulator is asserting that Silicon Valley Bank's own management was largely to blame for the bank's failure earlier this month and says the Federal Reserve will review whether a 2018 law that weakened stricter bank rules also contributed to its collapse. "SVB's failure is a textbook case of […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:22 AM 2 dead in Portugal stabbing at Muslim center       LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese police shot a man suspected of stabbing two people to death at an Ismaili Muslim center in Lisbon, Portugal's prime minister said Tuesday. Prime Minister Antonio Costa told reporters it was "a criminal act" and that two lives had been lost in the incident Tuesday. The suspect is hospitalized, Costa […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:21 AM Man seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Mississauga       A man is in hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a vehicle in Mississauga. Peel police and paramedics responded to the scene at Ridgeway and Unity drives near Highway 403 around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The driver remained at the scene. The area is closed to traffic as police investigate.

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:18 AM Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue       Honda is recalling more than 330,000 vehicles because heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, which could lead to the mirror glass falling out and increase the risk of a crash. Vehicles included in the recall are 2020-2022 Odyssey, 2020-2022 Passport, 2020-2021 Pilot and 2020-2021 Ridgeline. The National Highway Traffic Safety […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:16 AM Israel tensions ease as Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaul       TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's political factions opposed to embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began setting up negotiating teams Tuesday after he paused a controversial judicial overhaul plan that had set off unprecedented street protests and a spiraling domestic crisis. But compromise seemed elusive and Netanyahu's legacy was on the line, in a standoff […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:16 AM Warehouse fire kills 11 people in China's northern province       BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities were investigating the cause of a fire that broke out Monday at an abandoned refrigerated warehouse in the country's industrial province Hebei and killed 11 people, the local government said Tuesday. The government in Cang County said the blaze started Monday afternoon when the structure at a village in the […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:13 AM Report: Renewable energy growth falls short of climate goal       BERLIN (AP) — Deployment of new wind and solar power plants needs to be drastically ramped up by the end of the decade to meet the world's climate goals, the International Renewable Energy Agency said Tuesday. In an advance preview of its annual report on the global shift from fossil fuels to clean energy, the […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:12 AM Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists       ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Just years after labor activists persuaded a handful of states to raise their minimum wage to $15 per hour, workers initially thrilled with the pay bump are finding their hard-won gains erased by inflation. New York City resident Anthony Rivera, 20, who sorts packages at a United Parcel Service facility in […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:02 AM US opens investigation into Tesla seat belts coming loose       DETROIT (AP) — U.S. highway safety regulators have opened yet another investigation into problems with Teslas, this time tied to complaints that the seat belts may not hold people in a crash. The investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers an estimated 50,000 Model X SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years. […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:02 AM Greek prime minister calls general election for May 21       ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's center-right prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, called a May 21 general election Tuesday as his party's long-standing lead in opinion polls has declined in the aftermath of the country's worst train disaster. A Feb. 28 collision between a passenger train and a freight train in northern Greece left 57 people dead. […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:02 AM US, Japan reach deal on vital minerals for EV batteries       TOKYO (AP) — Japan and the United States have reached an agreement on trade in critical minerals for electric vehicle batteries, part of an effort to ensure secure supplies of strategically important resources. The deal due to be signed later Tuesday is expected to help electric vehicles using metals processed in Japan qualify for tax […]

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:30 AM Opinion: Veterans Affairs Canada is letting down its clients       The federal government's agreement with an outside contractor makes it harder to provide effective trauma-focused treatment in a timely way.

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:00 AM Special forces base expansion to include construction of a bridge across Franktown Road       The 54-metre-long bridge won't be open to the public, but will instead allow special forces to move equipment and personnel from one portion of the Dwyer Hill Training Centre to another situated across the road.

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:00 AM As rural emergency department closings continue, some look warily toward summer       There have been at least 160 emergency department closures across Ontario since the beginning of 2022, something that had only happened once since 2006.

Ottawa Sun Tuesday, March 28, 2023 5:30 AM YOU SAID IT: Good luck, Maj.-Gen. Fortin       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

National Observer Tuesday, March 28, 2023 5:10 AM Feds fork over $420M to protect Great Lakes from critical threats       The federal government has committed $420 million over 10 years to protect the Great Lakes, which hold 84 per cent of North America's surface freshwater and face a litany of threats.

National Observer Tuesday, March 28, 2023 5:10 AM Young people are about to get screwed by the budget — again       Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will deliver her budget today. Young people hoping for some goodies in it shouldn't hold their breath, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

National Observer Tuesday, March 28, 2023 5:10 AM Can LNG help Canada reach its zero-emissions goal?        Canada sees exporting LNG as a contribution to meeting our climate commitments. Max Fawcett isn't so sure on the latest episode of Maxed Out.

National Observer Tuesday, March 28, 2023 5:10 AM When it comes to extreme weather, there's a blizzard of insight in crowdsourced data       Tijuana's Citizens' Flood Monitor offers a model for data collection in the flood-affected West.

National Observer Tuesday, March 28, 2023 5:10 AM Climate Action 2.0 starts with certainty and access to capital green economy leaders       Climate Action 2.0 also means acknowledging Canada is now in a competition with other advanced nations that are building their own foundations to attract the top talent of the green economy.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:56 AM Villeray massage parlour hit by multiple gunshots       There were no injuries reported and no arrests have been reported.

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:54 AM Montreal weather: It's already Tuesday, here's a playlist to get you started       Remember all those times Tuesday was a muse for artists?

Montreal Gazette Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:41 AM Sûreté du Québec officer stabbed to death during arrest in Louiseville       Sgt. Maureen Breau was one of two officers arresting a man suspected of uttering threats, the BEI said.

Calgary Herald Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:49 AM Teenage girl killed in Martindale shooting       Gunfire overnight in the northeast community of Martindale has left a 16-year-old girl dead. Responders were called to an alley in the 200 block of Martin Crossing Crescent N.E. after reports of a shooting around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. After crews arrived, they declared a teenage girl dead at the scene, police said in a statement […]

Calgary Sun Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:00 AM Bell: For Danielle Smith — sovereignty act works, Ottawa plays nice       They are happy in the universe of Premier Danielle Smith. Very happy. The premier's gloom-and-doom talk from just last week is not heard. No Alberta Armageddon. No oilpatch apocalypse now. There is no pointing to dangerous storm clouds forming over Ottawa and directed at Alberta. There is no reference to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and […]