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TORONTO STAR Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:00 AM Here's what's open and closed in Toronto during the Easter long weekend       Store, attraction and government closures during the four-day long weekend.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:00 AM What to do in Toronto this weekend: April 7 to 9       Toronto has a lot going on this long Easter weekend. Here's a sampling of what's on.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:29 AM Blue Jays to officially unveil Rogers Centre renovations       Baseball fans will get their first look at the renovated Rogers Centre today.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:45 AM 5 things to know for Thursday, April 6, 2023       Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is recovering from prostate cancer, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government has to do more to protect Indigenous women and prosecutors say the cover-up in Donald Trump's criminal case is worse than the crime.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:40 AM Recall issued for President's Choice brand Chopped Sesame Wonton Salad Kit       The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for President's Choice brand Chopped Sesame Wonton Salad Kit because the product contains multiple ingredients not declared on the label.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:46 AM Mike Pence not appealing order to testify at Capitol riot grand jury       A spokesman for Mike Pence said the former vice president will not appeal a judge's order compelling him to testify in the Justice Department's investigation.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:33 AM Crash on eastbound Highway 401 in Scarborough sends driver to hospital       OPP say a driver has life-threatening injuries after a crash on the eastbound collector lanes of Highway 401 at McCowan Road on Thursday morning.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:12 AM 'Bring Russia to its senses,' Macron urges Xi during China visit       Macron pointed to Chinese support for the United Nations Charter, which calls for respect of a country's territorial integrity, and for nuclear agreements.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:54 AM President's Choice salad kit recalled due to undeclared ingredients       A recall has been issued for President's Choice brand chopped sesame wonton salad kit because the product contains multiple ingredients not declared on the label.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:41 AM School cancellations around southern Manitoba on Thursday, April 6       The latest on school and bus route cancellations in Manitoba on Thursday, April 6 2023.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:34 AM March job market report set to be released by Statistics Canada       The labour force survey will provide an update on how the labour market is faring amid high interest rates.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:10 AM Fierce storm system leaves more than a million without power in Quebec and Ontario       A fierce storm system that brought thunder, lightning and freezing rain to parts of Quebec and Ontario has more than a million hydro customers still in the dark.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:00 AM Canada's farms face a wave of retirements, worker shortages. Will food prices rise?       Two in every five farm operators in Canada are set to retire in the next decade, a new report shows, putting at the country's agricultural output at risk.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:00 AM Humboldt Bronco, families, say it doesn't feel like 5 years since bus crash       A former Humboldt Bronco player and the families of those who died in the April 2018 crash say they're still living with their grief.

Thursday, April 6, 2023 2:02 AM Surrey RCMP close down roads after officer-involved shooting in Guildford       Surrey RCMP have closed down roads in the Guildford area after Mounties confirmed an officer-involved shooting late Wednesday night.

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:47 AM Snake on a plane! South African pilot finds deadly cobra under seat       CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A pilot in South Africa made a hasty emergency landing after discovering a highly venomous cobra hiding under his seat. Rudolf Erasmus had four passengers on board the light aircraft during Monday's flight when he felt "something cold" slide across his lower back. He glanced down to see the head […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:36 AM Diddy pays Sting $5,000 a day after sampling 'Every Breath You Take'       Sean 'Diddy' Combs forks out $5,000 a day to Sting after sampling his tune 'Every Breath You Take' without permission. The 53-year-old hip hop star has confirmed he pays the 71-year-old musician a five-figure sum, after sampling the 1983 Police song on his 1997 hit track 'I'll Be Missing You'. Diddy confirmed the figure on […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:30 AM Tristan Thompson hasn't given up hope on reconciling with Khloe Kardashian       Tristan Thompson hasn't given up hope on reconciling with Khloe Kardashian. The 32-year-old former NBA player has four-year-old daughter True as well as an eight-month-old son known to the world as only as T with reality star Khloe, 38, but even though she split up with him December 2021 after it was revealed that he […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:21 AM Fierce storm leaves more than one million without power in Ontario and Quebec       A fierce storm system that brought thunder, lightning and freezing rain to parts of Quebec and Ontario has more than a million hydro customers still in the dark. Much of Quebec remains under a freezing rain warning, and Hydro-Quebec said as of 5:30 a.m. EST, power outages affected nearly 1.1 million customers. Montreal authorities reported […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Man meets the love of his life while married to someone else       DEAR ABBY: I am married, but my wife and I are unhappy and have been for years. We grew apart after 17 years. We tried counselling multiple times; it only reinforces the decision to divorce. I have had two affairs. One lasted six months; the other on and off for the past nine months. The […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:00 AM GOLDSTEIN: Runaway federal spending prolonging inflation, says report       The former chief economic analyst of Statistics Canada says the Trudeau government's failure to control spending as demonstrated in last month's budget is working against the Bank of Canada's policy to reduce inflation. "Until the federal government shows some spending restraint, Canadians may continue to face higher prices for goods and services," said Philip Cross […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 2:00 AM Tim Dolighan cartoon, April 6, 2023

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 1:58 AM SUNshine Girl Kat       SUNshine Girl Kat lives a healthy and fitness-oriented lifestyle. Kat, who posed for us in 2018, is career driven and says she's the girly-girl-meets-tomboy type. (Jack Boland/Toronto Sun)

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:46 AM Japanese army helicopter carrying 10 crew members missing       TOKYO (AP) — Japan's coast guard says it is searching for an army helicopter carrying 10 crew members that went missing off a southern Japanese island. The coast guard said it received information that a Ground Self-Defense Force UH-60JA Black Hawk helicopter disappeared from radar on a mission Thursday evening in an area north of […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:46 AM Fierce storm system leaves more than a million without power in Quebec and Ontario       A fierce storm system that brought thunder, lightning and freezing rain to parts of Quebec and Ontario has left more than a million hydro customers still in the dark. Much of Quebec remains under a freezing rain warning, and Hydro-Québec said as of 7:15 a.m. EST, power outages affected 1.1 million homes and businesses. Montreal […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:32 AM China vows 'forceful' measures after US-Taiwan meeting       TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China vowed reprisals against Taiwan after a meeting between the United States House speaker and the island's president, saying Thursday that the U.S. was on a "wrong and dangerous road." Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday in a show of U.S. support for the self-ruled island, which […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:32 AM Saudi, Iran restore ties, say they seek Mideast stability       DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Long-time Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia took another significant step toward reconciliation Thursday, formally restoring diplomatic ties after a seven-year rift, affirming the need for regional stability and agreeing to pursue economic cooperation. The agreement was reached in Beijing during a meeting between the Iranian and Saudi foreign […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:31 AM Snake on a plane! South African pilot finds cobra under seat       CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A pilot in South Africa made a hasty emergency landing after discovering a highly venomous cobra hiding under his seat. Rudolf Erasmus had four passengers on board the light aircraft during Monday's flight when he felt "something cold" slide across his lower back. He glanced down to see the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:30 AM Blue Jays to unveil Rogers Centre renos ahead of home opener next week       We are just days away from the Toronto Blue Jays home opener but won't have to wait that long to get a first look at the newly-renovated Rogers Centre. The team is set to officially unveil the renovations during an open house on Thursday. The event will include a ribbon cutting, tours of the new […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:17 AM Rockets fired from Gaza raise tension as Passover begins       JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian militants fired a barrage of rockets early Thursday, setting off air raid sirens in southern Israel, as violence erupted for the second day in a row during a sensitive period of overlapping holidays. The Israeli military said seven rockets launched from the Gaza Strip all exploded in midair. No group claimed […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:17 AM Why are French workers angry about raising retirement age?       PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to fill the streets of France Thursday for the 11th day of nationwide resistance to a government proposal to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The furious public reaction to the plan has cornered and weakened French President Emmanuel Macron. France's highest body […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:16 AM Coal capacity climbs worldwide despite promises to slash it       The capacity to burn coal for power went up in 2022 despite global promises to phase down the fuel that's the biggest source of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere, a report Wednesday found. The coal fleet grew by 19.5 gigawatts last year, enough to light up around 15 million homes, with nearly all newly commissioned […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:05 AM Dramatic photos show how storms filled California reservoirs       FOLSOM, Calif. (AP) — Water levels fell so low in key reservoirs during the depth of California's drought that boat docks sat on dry, cracked land and cars drove into the center of what should have been Folsom Lake. Those scenes are no more after a series of powerful storms dumped record amounts of rain […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:01 AM How a tax extension can delay a business loan application       About 19 million individuals and businesses filed for an extension on their tax returns last year, many due to unexpected circumstances such as IRS backlog delays. No matter the reason, filing for an extension only gives you more time to file, not to pay, which can put you at risk of overpayment, or hefty late […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:59 AM Lithuania seeks compensation from Belarus for migrant crisis       VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania is seeking up to 120 million euros in compensation from Belarus, accusing its eastern neighbor of orchestrating the immigration of thousands of people, mainly from Africa and the Middle East. Since 2021, when the European Union imposed sanctions on Belarus and its longtime authoritarian president, Alexander Lukashenko, the number of […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:34 AM GOP's DeSantis visits Whitmer's Michigan, the 'anti-Florida'       LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Ahead of a highly anticipated presidential announcement, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will visit Michigan for his first appearance this year in the state transformed by Democratic majorities under high-profile Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The visit will put the contrasting leadership styles of the Republican and Democrat on display after they scored landslide […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:32 AM Berlusconi spends 1st night in hospital, said to be stable       ROME (AP) — Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is alert and in stable condition on his second day in intensive care at a Milan hospital, a top political aide said Thursday, citing an update from the media mogul's main doctor. "I spoke this morning with Professor (Alberto) Zangrillo. He told me that Premier Berlusconi spent […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:30 AM Serious crash closes eastbound 401 collector lanes in Scarborough       A stretch of Highway 401 is closed in Scarborough following an early morning crash that sent a man to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The two-vehicle collision occurred in the eastbound collector lanes at Markham Road around 3 a.m. Thursday when an SUV crashed into the back end of a truck. The closure is snarling traffic […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:20 AM Hydro Ottawa says 60,000 without power; several schools closed Thursday due to power outages       More than 60,000 residents are without power across the city this morning in the wake of Wednesday's ice storm, which also knocked out the power to several area schools. A number of elementary and secondary schools will be closed on Thursday, according to alerts sent from officials at the Ottawa Carleton District School Board and […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:00 AM Today's letters: Move the Senators to LeBreton Flats, build affordable housing in Kanata       Thursday, April 5: For the greater good of Ottawa, development in and around LeBreton Flats needs to be leading-edge and entertainment-driven. You can write us at letters@ottawacitizen.com.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:00 AM Ottawa high school students shooting for gold at Canada Improv Games       The Canadian Improv Games were founded in Ottawa in 1977 by actor Howard Jerome and Willie Wyllie, a buttoned-down labour lawyer by day who loved to let loose after hours in theatre games

The Province Thursday, April 6, 2023 12:18 AM LAFC 3, Whitecaps 0: Bouanga bounces Vancouver out of B.C. Place in first-leg victory       The visitors from LAFC turned it up when they needed to, then simmered their way to a first-leg victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night

Ottawa Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:30 AM YOU SAID IT: Minimum wage, minimum thought       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, April 6, 2023 1:36 AM All squared: Jake Chiassen nets OT winner as Blades even WHL playoff series with Pats       "This game in a series is pretty big, obviously, the difference between 2-2 and trailing 3-1 is substantial."

National Observer Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:10 AM Why the secret to Canada's happiness has nothing to do with tax cuts (or Justin Trudeau)       What do Sweden, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands have in common? According to a recent survey, they can teach us a lot about the art of finding happiness — and why it has nothing to do with tax cuts and small government.

National Observer Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:10 AM Stressed-out plants don't suffer in silence       Thirsty or damaged plants produce up to 50 staccato pops an hour, which nearby creatures may respond to, researchers have found.

National Observer Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:10 AM 'How dare you dismiss this?' Indigenous, climate leaders shut out of RBC meeting room       "You have offended a high chief, Mr. McKay. I hold you personally responsible for this," Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief Na'Moks says, taking aim at RBC's CEO at the bank's annual shareholder meeting.

National Observer Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:10 AM Now we're cooking with electromagnetism       Sixty per cent of the heat created by gas ranges ends up heating you and your kitchen, not the food; with an induction range, only 14 per cent of the heat is lost.

National Observer Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:10 AM Is 'renewable' natural gas a climate solution — or masterful greenwashing?       Each time Tim Crossin turns on his gas fireplace to heat the modest home he shares with his partner, the avowed environmentalist "assuages" his climate guilt with a reminder that he is paying a premium for so-called "renewable" natural gas.

National Observer Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:10 AM The Webby Awards honours CNO's The Salmon People as best podcast       "Honorees like The Salmon People are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet," said Claire Graves, president of the Webby Awards. "It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the nearly 14,000 entries we received this year."

Montreal Gazette Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:35 AM Montreal, off-island schools close after freezing rain, Hydro outages       The day after the ice storm, many Montreal schools are without power.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:06 AM Kramberger: Tempest in a teapot surrounds Pointe-Claire byelection polling station       It could lead to lingering issues in interactions between the mayor and administrative staff, especially if Élections Québec intervenes.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:00 AM April 6, 2023: Capitals at Canadiens — five things you should know       Struggling Habs have lost four straight games, while the Capitals will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:00 AM Allison Hanes: As holy days converge, Montrealers have much in common       Passover, Easter and Ramadan overlap this year, and Montrealers will be marking these holidays in very different ways. But tradition, family and community are common threads, no matter our faith.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:00 AM Quebec legend Ginette Reno embraces her truth in autobiography       "I thought I have to tell people who I really am, who I think I am. The more I live, the more I know about myself."

Calgary Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:01 AM Letters April 6, 2023: 'Pittiful grocery rebate from feds isn't even a drop in the bucket.'       Grocery games  What a joke. Trudeau is giving us back (if you qualify) up to $230 a year to offset the high cost of groceries which was created by more and more taxes that he created. That rebate is a whopping $4.42 a week. I'd better get that gym membership so I don't get fat on all that extra […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:00 AM Bell: Smith UCP calls out Notley NDP over cops, law and order       The UCP, the United Conservatives led by Premier Danielle Smith, aren't wasting any time. They're going on offence. They've taken on the issue of safe streets and more cops and put our money where their mouth is and they're going to run with it. And the UCP ask: Where is the NDP and their leader […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 12:36 AM Short-manned Hitmen hurt by shorthanded goals against in Game 4 loss to Rebels       The short end of the stick got the better of the Calgary Hitmen on Wednesday night at the Dome. To start the game, the hosts found themselves shorthanded with their three most experienced playoff talents absent from the lineup. And then a pair of shorthanded daggers as part of a four-goal second period by the […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 12:16 AM SNAPSHOTS: Flames keep chase with crucial victory over eighth-place Jets       It was a must-win moment, a gotta-have-it game. The Calgary Flames responded with the right amount of urgency and emotion. And with a victory. It might ultimately turn out to be too little, too late, but the Flames prevailed Wednesday in a playoff-type atmosphere, finishing on the smiling side of a 3-1 score-line in an […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 1:20 AM Metro Vancouver mayors vote unanimously in favour of Surrey RCMP       Surrey mayor says pressure mounting on B.C. Solicitor General to make decision

Vancouver Sun Thursday, April 6, 2023 12:05 AM Timeline: How the East Hastings Street tent removal unfolded       City announced it was moving in at 9:08 a.m. and by the end of the day all tents and people living in them were gone