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TORONTO STAR Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:00 AM Inside Toronto's 'sweetheart deal' with MLSE to host 2026 World Cup       Taxpayers will pay for improvements to BMO Field and other hosting costs, while reimbursing MLSE for any lost revenue or expenditures.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:00 AM Lettuce prices are predicted to soar again. Here are five leafy alternatives for your sandwich       In anticipation of another lettuce price hike, we asked the owners of popular Toronto sub shop Good Behaviour to build a sandwich using other greens.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:00 AM International Day of Pink celebration planned for TDSB students with Stonewall Riots survivor       Gay rights activist and Stonewall Riots survivor Martin Boyce is set to deliver a keynote to students from Grades 7 to 12 virtually and in-person at York Mills Collegiate Institute.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:20 AM Everything you need to know about the Raptors play-in game tonight against DeMar DeRozan's Bulls       The Toronto Raptors' playoff hopes are still alive – but to get there, they'll have to vanquish a familiar face.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:45 AM Police investigating double shooting in Vaughan       Two males were rushed to a trauma centre after being shot early Wednesday morning in Vaughan.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:42 AM Mississauga, Ont., set to reconsider ban on cannabis retail stores       Ontario's largest municipality without any legal cannabis retail stores is set to reconsider its prohibition Wednesday, with a city report highlighting that its residents are "disproportionately" served by the illegal market.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:10 AM Poll suggests Canadians feel less safe than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic hit       A new poll suggests most Canadians feel they're less safe now than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, and most think the provincial and federal governments are doing a poor job of addressing crime and public safety.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:17 AM Pharmacists fear more drugs may fall into loophole that saw B.C. Ozempic sent to U.S       Canada's pharmacists worry a lack of data about prescription management could see a repeat of the situation with diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic, in which thousands of doses have been mailed over the border to Americans.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:41 AM Jeremy Renner attends premiere, months after snowplow crush       Jeremy Renner attended the premiere for his new series Tuesday, capping a remarkable recovery less than four months after the 'Avengers' star was nearly killed in a snowplow accident.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:47 AM China records world's first human death from H3N8 bird flu: WHO       A Chinese woman has become the first person to die from a type of bird flu that is rare in humans, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, but the strain does not appear to spread between people.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:26 AM Trump lawyer seeks monthlong delay in trial over rape claim       An attorney for Donald Trump is seeking a one-month delay in the trial regarding a columnist's claims that Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s, contending that his client's right to a fair trial depends on a 'cooling off' period following the former president's indictment and arraignment.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:56 AM China planning to close airspace for brief period, Taiwan says       Although Chinese fighters previously only occasionally crossed the median line, the country's air force has done so regularly since staging war games near Taiwan in August.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:35 AM Joe Biden set to pledge support for peace, investment in Northern Ireland       Biden will travel later on Wednesday to County Louth - midway between Belfast and Dublin - where his great-grandfather was born. Stormy weather is expected across the island.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:28 AM Is grocery power imbalance raising prices in Canada? Here's what to know        Whether you're catching a flight, opening a new bank account or picking up groceries, a small group of big names takes up most of the market share.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:43 AM Most Canadians feeling less safe than before COVID-19 pandemic: poll       A new poll suggests most Canadians think the provincial and federal governments are doing a poor job of addressing crime and public safety.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:35 AM Police investigating after 2 men shot in their vehicle in Vaughan       York Regional Police say they are investigating a double shooting in Vaughan early Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:24 AM Bank of Canada expected to hold key interest rate at 4.5%       Economists widely anticipate the central bank will continue to hold its key interest rate steady at 4.5 per cent, even as the economy is running hotter than expected.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:11 AM Mississauga set to reconsider ban on cannabis retail stores       Mississauga, Ont., was one of dozens of municipalities to bar retail cannabis stores from their communities when legalization came into effect in 2018.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:00 AM Raptors host Bulls in NBA play-in tournament       Win, or go home — that's what the Toronto Raptors are up against.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 2:15 AM Bus stabbing in Surrey sends one person to hospital: Transit Police       Metro Vancouver Transit Police confirm one person is in hospital after a stabbing on board a Surrey transit bus late Tuesday night. No word yet on arrests or victim's condition.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 1:53 AM Fundraiser launched for the family of a Burnaby Firefighter and former NHL player after sudden death       A Gofundme has been lauched to support the family of Raymond Sawada after the 38-year-old Burnaby firefighter and former NHL player died suddenly on Monday while playing hockey.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:57 AM Mississauga to reconsider ban on cannabis retail stores       Ontario's largest municipality without any legal cannabis retail stores is set to reconsider its prohibition Wednesday, with a city report highlighting that its residents are "disproportionately" served by the illegal market. Mississauga was one of dozens of municipalities to bar retail cannabis stores from their communities when legalization came into effect in 2018. The Alcohol […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:31 AM KOSHAN: Woll, Nylander, Schenn lead a cast of gutsy Maple Leafs in victory in Tampa       'The guys didn't give a meaningless type of effort and that's what I love to see'

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:23 AM BLUE JAYS TAKEAWAYS: Kevin Kiermaier dazzles at dome in home opener win while Alek Manoah vows to be better       'I'll probably go back and watch it 10 times tonight. The Rogers Centre reaction was amazing.'

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:00 AM There's a Ryan Reynolds-designed shirt for this year's Terry Fox Run       Actor Ryan Reynolds collaborated with the Terry Fox Foundation to make the most amazing T-shirt ever — and it is now available. In February, Reynolds shared a photo of the long-sleeve tee (also available in short-sleeve) on social media, and intimated about his involvement with this year's Terry Fox fundraiser for cancer research. "I've been […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:00 AM LILLEY: Trudeau Liberals propose ripping up Constitution on oil, mining       Two different chiefs asked Lametti to take away provincial responsibility for natural resources.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Complications of rediscovered love are nothing to laugh at       DEAR ABBY: After being divorced for 18 years, I have reconnected with my high school sweetheart. She got in touch with me, and we started talking and seeing each other. She says she loves me, and to be honest, I love her, too. The problem is, she's married. She has grown kids and is raising […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Sammy       SUNshine Girl Sammy is our bubbly brunette who is ready to face the world at work and in globetrotting. She is a university grad and wants to become a professor or mediator to help foster peace within families. Sammy's brains and beauty are her weapons as she is always on the go multitasking and likes […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 2:00 AM Gary Varvel cartoon, April 12, 2023

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 12:10 AM Blue Jays knocked Tigers pitcher Matt Manning out — literally!       A comebacker off the bat of Toronto's Alejandro Kirk broke the fifth metatarsal in the right foot of Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Manning.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:35 AM Taliban say there's no obstacles for UN work in Afghanistan       ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban's chief spokesman said Wednesday there are no obstacles for the U.N. to function in Afghanistan, after they barred Afghan women from working at the global body. Last week, the country's Taliban rulers took a step further in the restrictive measures they have imposed on women and said that female Afghan […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:34 AM Biden to tout economic growth as dividend of N Ireland peace       BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — President Joe Biden is in Northern Ireland on Wednesday to help mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which brought peace to this part of the United Kingdom, as a new political crisis tests the strength of that peace. On his first presidential visit to Northern Ireland, Biden […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:30 AM Edmunds: 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge vs. Audi Q4 e-tron       With its original e-tron, Audi was one of the first luxury European automakers to offer an electric vehicle. Last year, it expanded its lineup with the more affordable Q4 e-tron. Slotting between two gas-powered models, the smaller Q3 and the larger Q5, the Q4 e-tron is an all-electric compact luxury SUV. It has a lot […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:29 AM Mississauga set to reconsider ban on cannabis retail stores       Ontario's largest municipality without any legal cannabis retail stores is set to reconsider its prohibition Wednesday, with a city report highlighting that its residents are "disproportionately" served by the illegal market. Mississauga was one of dozens of municipalities to bar retail cannabis stores from their communities when legalization came into effect in 2018. The Alcohol […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:26 AM Woman contracted to drive kids home from school charged with impaired driving       A woman who was contracted out to drive children home from school has been charged with impaired driving, according to police. Toronto police say they received reports of a van striking several vehicles in the city's west-end shortly after school was let out on Tuesday afternoon. Several witnesses called 911 after spotting the vehicle driving […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:24 AM MTY Food Group reports Q1 profit up, acquisitions help revenue more than double       MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $18.4 million, up from $16.6 million a year earlier, as acquisitions helped its revenue to more than double. The restaurant franchisor says its profit amounted to 75 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Feb. 28, up from 68 cents per diluted share […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:21 AM Andalusia considers more irrigation near Spanish wetlands       BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A plan to increase irrigation in an area adjoining one of Europe's most prized wetlands is set to advance Wednesday when lawmakers in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia vote in favor. The proposal to rezone the lands goes against the advice of ecologists and repeated warnings from European Union officials. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:17 AM Tim Scott unveils 2024 White House exploratory committee       COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is taking the next official step toward a bid for president in 2024. In a video released Wednesday morning, Scott announced he was forming an exploratory committee, which moves him closer to a formal campaign for the White House. He leaned into his biography […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:16 AM Latest inflation data could show further gradual improvement       WASHINGTON (AP) — The persistence of high inflation will likely be on display — again — in Wednesday's latest government report on consumer price increases. Yet there may also be some signs of improvement in the March inflation data, with the prices of some key items, such as gasoline, furniture and new cars, potentially rising […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:15 AM Credit Suisse rescue rebuked by half of Swiss parliament       GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland's lower house of parliament issued a searing — though symbolic — rebuke Wednesday of an emergency plan spearheaded by the executive branch to prop up embattled Credit Suisse and shepherd it into a takeover by Swiss banking rival UBS. The National Council, through an unusual left-right alliance, voted 102 to 71 […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:02 AM Mario, Mariah, Madonna added to National Recording Registry       WASHINGTON (AP) — Mario, Madonna and Mariah have entered the national audio canon. Madonna's star-making 1984 album "Like a Virgin," Mariah Carey's 1994 holiday perennial "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and the original 1985 theme from Super Mario Bros. are now in the U.S. National Recording Registry as part of "the defining sounds […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:01 AM Why new grads shouldn't fear a recession       In 2023 alone, there have been over 118,000 U.S. tech layoffs, according to Crunchbase News, a business publication. That's in addition to two major bank collapses and two federal rate hikes. The class of 2023 will graduate into this economic upheaval while facing another variable: student loan payments. This can be an overwhelming and confusing […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:58 AM Pedestrian fatally struck by GO train in East Gwillimbury; Barrie trains delayed       Trains on the Barrie GO line are currently stopped north of Aurora after a pedestrian was fatally struck during the Wednesday morning commute. York Regional Police received reports someone was hit by a train around 5:30 a.m. near Yonge Street and Holland Landing Road in East Gwillimbury. Metrolinx confirmed a person was killed on the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:55 AM Musk says owning Twitter 'painful' but needed to be done       LONDON (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk has told the BBC that running Twitter has been "quite painful" but that the social media company is now roughly breaking even after he acquired it late last year. In an interview also streamed live late Tuesday on Twitter Spaces, Musk discussed his ownership of the online platform, including […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:35 AM Uzbek militants escape from detention in Indonesia; 2 dead       JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Three suspected Uzbek militants escaped from an immigration detention center in Indonesia's capital after fatally stabbing an officer and seriously injuring four others, police said Wednesday. Two were later recaptured and the third drowned in a canal while being pursued by police, said Aswin Siregar, operations chief of the elite counterterrorism […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:44 AM Police seek help finding 81-year-old woman missing since Tuesday night       Ottawa police are seeking public assistance to locate an 81-year-old woman missing since Tuesday night. Ellen Carnegie was last seen at about 9 p.m. in the area of Carling and Maplehurst avenues. Her family is concerned for her safety. She is described as Caucasian with a medium build, five feet two inches (157 cm) tall […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:15 AM Ottawa council may turn to Ontario farming practices board over Tewin tree-clearing controversy       The Carlsbad Springs property where the tree-cutting has taken place is immediately south of the Tewin land that was approved for inclusion in the city's expanded urban boundary in 2021.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:00 AM Today's letters: Longtime newspaper carriers were dedicated and reliable unsung heroes       Wednesday, Apr. 12: Reading the newspaper in the morning has been an exquisite enjoyment. You can write us at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:00 AM Council voting today on smaller-than-original tax break for airport hotel       The request going before council is for a property tax discount of $3.7 million over 10 years.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:00 AM Things to do in Ottawa this week: Hear Matt Andersen's joyful music, see orchestra play Harry Potter, discover Norman Takeuchi's art       Our arts writers share their recommendations for ways to entertain yourself in Ottawa this week

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:00 AM Ontario's wastewater testing program gets an $18.7 million boost, researchers still waiting for a long-term plan       The work is part of a growing global movement to track numerous diseases in wastewater and to hone in on neighbourhoods and institutions.

The Province Wednesday, April 12, 2023 12:55 AM Canucks 3, Ducks 2: Pettersson puts himself into the Canucks' pantheon       Only five Canucks have previously scored 100 points in a season. And all five hold a special place in Canucks' history, one way or another

The Province Wednesday, April 12, 2023 12:14 AM LAFC 3, Whitecaps 0: Black and Gold leave Caps black and blue, eliminate them from CONCACAF Champions League       It was a completely dominant performance from the defending MLS champions, who choked the belief out of the Whitecaps early then sailed into the CCL semifinals

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:30 AM YOU SAID IT: Planes, trains and the LRT       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

National Observer Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:10 AM Orphan solar in Alberta — risk or red herring?       Alberta's renewable industry, which pays its taxes and appears to have a working relationship with its community partners, may be the target of a wilful disinformation campaign led by Premier Danielle Smith.

National Observer Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:10 AM The Doctrine of Discovery has been rescinded by the Vatican. What happens next?        Two weeks ago, the Vatican released a statement denouncing the "Doctrine of Discovery," a series of documents that Canadian governments have used to justify colonization for centuries. Now what happens?

National Observer Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:10 AM Currents of change seen in melting Antarctic ice       New research by Australian scientists suggests a 40 per cent slowdown in just three decades could alter the world's climate for centuries.

National Observer Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:10 AM Salvaging the sacred from climate disaster        A new project hopes to train a Vancouver Island First Nations "strike team" to save and salvage cultural and sacred artifacts from the growing threat of fires and floods as the climate crisis advances.

National Observer Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:10 AM Out of pocket, out of patience       Rampant retail theft is impacting the bottom line, staff morale and customers' limited resources already strained by high inflation.

National Observer Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:10 AM Pope's statement remarkable but means little       Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair writes on what the Doctrine of Discovery has meant for Christians, Canadians and Indigenous Peoples.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:05 AM One week after Quebec's ice storm, 2,100 Hydro clients remain without power       Most of those still in the dark are on the island of Montreal and in the Outaouais region.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:46 AM Arson squad investigates after car fire in Kirkland       A car parked in the driveway of a residence on Jacques-Chan St. near Château Kirkland St. went up in flames around 1 a.m.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:46 AM Montreal weather: Wherefore art thou, sunshine       One more mostly cloudy day, then it's sunshine as far as the eye can see (if the eye can see till the weekend).

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:35 AM Wounded man found downtown after shootout in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve       The injured 19-year-old was found at the corner of St. Denis St. and Viger Ave. just 10 minutes after shots were fired on Souligny Ave.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 12, 2023 6:00 AM April 12, 2023: Canadiens at Islanders — five things you should know       Only two games left for the Habs, while Islanders head into their final game still fighting for a playoff spot.

Calgary Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:01 AM Letters April 12, 2023: 'Flames are out, and it looks like the Leafs are Canada's best bet for a cup.'       Go Leafs! The Calgary Flames are out of the playoffs but there is always next year. When the Calgary Flames hired Darryl Sutter in March of 2021 he did a good job. When the playoffs come these are the Canadian teams that will get ousted in the first Round: Edmonton Oilers (I hate the Oilers); […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:00 AM LAFLEUR and FILIPOWICZ: Rent control wrong answer for Calgary's rental woes       Rents in Alberta are on the rise, as the economy recovers and the province once again becomes a magnet for people across Canada. An increase in demand for housing without a corresponding increase in supply is a recipe for higher housing costs. Unfortunately, bringing new supply onto the market takes time. But it's the only […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:00 AM Bell: Is Danielle Smith finally going to Zip It on Pawlowski call?       I'll make it easy for Premier Danielle Smith. Just watch the Zip It! clip of Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers movie. Won't take any time at all. Get your staff to Google it. People identifying themselves as conservatives have been wanting the premier to stop talking about the call she was on earlier this […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 12:43 AM Star swimmers Rebecca Smith, Stephen Calkins named Dinos' athletes of year       Olympian Rebecca Smith and fellow standout swimmer Stephen Calkins have been named the 2022-23 University of Calgary Dinos' athletes of the year. The two stars were presented with the Dr. Dennis Kadatz Athletes of the Year awards to highlight the 55th annual Night of the Dino awards gala Tuesday at the Red and White Club, […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 12, 2023 12:45 AM Squatter on multi-million dollar Vancouver lot arrested and campsite taken down       Camper Joseph Grenon was arrested and charged with mischief