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TORONTO STAR Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:58 AM Toronto ranks among the wealthiest cities in the world, according to a new report       The city ranked 12th in a list of 97 global hot spots for millionaires, reports advisory firm Henley & Partners.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, April 19, 2023 7:08 AM Three people injured after vehicle strikes TTC bus shelter in Scarborough       Toronto police said the driver smashed into the TTC bus shelter before knocking a hydro pole.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, April 19, 2023 7:03 AM One dead, another seriously injured after overnight multi-vehicle collision in Etobicoke       Police are appealing for any eyewitnesses of the crash at Albion Road and Finch Avenue West to come forward.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, April 19, 2023 6:59 AM Woman in her 80s in critical condition after being struck by garbage truck in Toronto       Police said the driver of the truck remained on the scene at Jarvis and Shuter Streets.

TORONTO STAR Wednesday, April 19, 2023 5:00 AM Things to do in the GTA for Eid al-Fitr       There is a lot happening in Toronto and the GTA as Ramadan comes to an end. Here's a sampling of what's going on.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:38 AM Woman killed in suspected impaired driving crash in Etobicoke identified by family       A 65-year-old woman killed in a suspected impaired driving collision in north Etobicoke was a well-loved, outgoing, kind, and faithful person, said her cousin.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:39 AM Man stabbed in 'unprovoked' attack on the TTC, suspect image released: police       Toronto police are looking for a man who they say stabbed someone on a TTC bus last week in an 'unprovoked' attack.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:25 AM A street in Brampton could soon be named after slain rapper Sidhu Moose Wala       A street in Brampton could soon bear the name of a slain rapper, fatally shot in May 2022, with ties to Toronto.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 6:19 AM Woman killed, 2 injured in 4-vehicle collision overnight in Toronto       A woman in her late 60s has died in a four-vehicle crash overnight in north Etobicoke.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:47 AM Live updates from Parliament Hill as 155,000 federal public servants strike across Canada        The first day of striking by 155,000 federal public servants is underway, with pressure on the federal government to reach a deal to prevent prolonged service disruptions for Canadians. Negotiations are ongoing in the nation's capital, but as those talks continue behind closed doors, here's a rundown of the latest developments from Parliament Hill as they happen.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 19, 2023 5:29 AM 'Slap in the face': Freeland's Disney Plus comment made her a villain, records show       Once upon a time, Chrystia Freeland attempted to relate to Canadians' cost-of-living concerns with a personal anecdote -- and it didn't produce a fairy-tale ending.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 19, 2023 5:20 AM Union leaves bargaining table as federal workers hit picket lines Wednesday morning       Negotiations are expected to continue despite thousands of members with Canada's largest federal public-service union walking off the job this morning at 12:01 a.m. ET.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:40 AM King Charles' coronation cross will contain relic believed to be from Christ's crucifixion       A 'beautiful and symbolic' silver cross containing a piece of the so-called True Cross will lead King Charles III's coronation procession in London next month.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 19, 2023 8:32 AM Proof of life, fear and failed repatriation for an Edmonton family       After two weeks of nightmarish silence, one Edmonton family finally received proof of life from their loved ones who disappeared from a detention camp in northeast Syria.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:55 AM CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in Canada slowed in March       Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in March fell 11 per cent compared with February.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:15 AM Tech companies shouldn't be labelling media companies in ad hoc way: academic       One academic says it's 'terrible' to have tech companies labelling media accounts in the ad hoc and reactionary way Twitter has recently.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:41 AM Charges put focus on Jehovah's Witnesses' handling of abuse       A Pennsylvania grand jury in recent months accused nine men with connections to the Jehovah's Witnesses of child sexual abuse in what some consider the nation's most comprehensive investigation yet into abuse within the faith.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 19, 2023 7:22 AM Credit card balance transfer pitfalls to be aware of       With debt mounting, many are wondering whether or not they should be doing a credit card balance transfer. A credit card balance transfer is when you move an outstanding balance from one or more credit cards to another credit card (typically with a lower interest rate).

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:07 AM Spotify back up for most users after global outage       Audio streaming platform Spotify was back up for most users, the company said on Wednesday, after a brief outage that disrupted service for tens of thousands of users globally.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:51 AM S&P/TSX composite down as energy and base metal sectors move lower       The S&P/TSX composite index was down 13.00 points at 20,671.68.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:43 AM Quebec City's third link will be for public transit only as CAQ breaks major campaign promise       Quebec's premier is abandoning the multi-purpose tunnel linking Quebec City to its south shore in favour of one that will be for public transit only.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:30 AM Brandon man's remains found in trunk of burned-out car, Manitoba RCMP say       Police said Wednesday they continue to investigate the death of Brandon's James Vernon Giesbrecht, 37, whose remains were found in the trunk of a burned-out Honda Accord.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:30 AM Netflix to stop sending DVDs by mail — a thing it was still doing       The DVD service, which still delivers films and TV shows in the red-and-white envelopes that once served as Netflix's emblem, plans to mail its final discs on Sept. 29.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:29 AM 4th-quarter gaming revenue up for Peterborough, dips for Cavan Monaghan Twp.       For the fourth quarter (Jan. 1 to March 31), the City of Peterborough received $716,378 for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:29 AM Man approached victim onboard TTC bus 'unprovoked,' stabbed him: police       Police are trying to identify a man they say threatened a person with a sharp object at a Toronto subway station and then a few days later, stabbed a person onboard a bus.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:28 AM Attempted Richmond Hill pharmacy robbery foiled by safe-timer delay       York Regional Police say they are searching for suspects after an attempted pharmacy robbery in Richmond Hill that was foiled due to a time delay on opening a safe.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:27 AM Toronto man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting woman       Toronto police have released an image of a man they say is wanted for sexual assault.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:26 AM Family, friends gather for 17-year-old stabbing victim vigil in Surrey, B.C.       Friends and family gathered Tuesday evening near King George Boulevard and 100th Avenue, where Ethan Bespflug was fatally stabbed on April 11.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:18 AM A mayor in Canada wants other sexual assault survivors to know 'they're not alone'       Catherine Fournier, 31, said she 'comes out of this with her head held high' after she reported her sexual assault by former PQ politician Harold LeBel.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:47 AM Bradley Beal, Wizards sued by fan over bet spat       A fan is suing Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal for assault and battery and suing the team for negligence over a postgame incident in Orlando last month. The plaintiff, Kyler Briffa, of Orange County, Fla., is asking for damages exceeding $50,000 related to the incident in which Beal allegedly hit the side of Briffa's head […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:31 AM Foo Fighters return with 'brutally honest' new record 'But Here We Are'       Band's 11th studio album 'a testament to the healing powers of music, friendship and family'

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:16 AM CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Car takes a one-way plunge into construction zone       WATCH BELOW: A video posted to twitter by OPP Highway Safety Division @OPP_HSD, shows a car that entered a marked construction zone in Mississauga. Two people transported to hospital with minor injuries. The OPP are investigating. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:08 AM Acrobat falls to her death in performance caught on video       A Chinese acrobat fell 30 feet to her death after her husband failed to catch her during a live performance. A clip circulating on social media showed the fatal fall of Sun Moumou, who was performing with her husband, Zhang Moumou, in a show this past Saturday in Hougao, a village in the Anhui province […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:59 AM 'World's sexiest volleyball player' says her breasts are 'all natural'       The so-called 'world's sexiest volleyball player' says her bosom is real and "all natural" while downplaying breast augmentation rumours. In a question-and-answer video posted on her YouTube channel, athlete and social media influencer Kayla Simmons got real about her chest after being asked: "How much silicone did you get?" "I got zero silicone. I'm all […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:57 AM Is Lewis Hamilton too old to keep winning? Other drivers say it's complicated       In the wake of Red Bull's continued dominance and Mercedes's automotive limitations early this season, an open question has surfaced in Formula One: Can Lewis Hamilton, the circuit's seven-time champion, win another race? Mercedes's recent struggles, fielding a car that no longer outperforms the pack, have prompted speculation about the 38-year-old's future and how long […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:45 AM 'Love Is Blind' fans launch petition to dump 'C-list' hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey       'They are the worst hosts ever. Vanessa is literally AWFUL,' one critic swiped

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:29 AM Neo-Nazis hack porn star Riley Reid's Twitter in bizarre recruitment bid       Extremist neo-Nazis hijacked porn star Riley Reid's Twitter account in a bizarre recruitment drive for their vile cause, it has been revealed. According to Britain's The Sun, a devotee of Nazi cult the Injekt Division shared a slew of twisted posts on Reid's account over a period of several days in early April. The 33-year-old […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:14 AM Maine shooting suspect couldn't legally own guns, records show       Four people killed in a home and three shot randomly on a busy highway

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:08 AM Pope Francis presents shards from cross of Christ for King Charles' coronation       LONDON — Pope Francis has gifted fragments believed to be from the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified to form part of a new processional cross which will be used at the coronation of Britain's King Charles next month. The new cross, made from recycled silver along with Welsh slate and reclaimed wood, was […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:49 AM 1 city, 2 people – and India's widening religious divide       AYODHYA, India (AP) — Syed Mohammad Munir Abidi says India is a changed country, one he doesn't recognize anymore. It's a country, the 68-year-old says, where Muslims are ignored, where rising attacks against them are encouraged, and where an emboldened Hindu majoritarian government is seizing its chance to put the minority community in its place. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:49 AM Kim says North Korea's 1st spy satellite is ready for launch       SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country has built its first-ever military spy satellite and that he planned to launch it on an undisclosed date, state media reported Wednesday. Previous missile and rocket tests have demonstrated that North Korea can send satellites into space, but many experts question […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:48 AM Chinese panda on long-term loan to Thailand dies suddenly       BANGKOK (AP) — A giant panda on long-term loan from China died in a zoo in northern Thailand on Wednesday, six months before she was due to return home, officials from the Chiang Mai Zoo said. The cause of Lin Hui's death was not immediately clear but she appeared to have become ill Tuesday morning, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:47 AM Union leaves bargaining table as federal workers hit picket lines Wednesday morning       OTTAWA — Canada's largest federal public-service union has left the bargaining table but says it is standing by to resume negotiations when the federal government comes back with a new offer.  Federal workers were hitting the picket lines across the country on Wednesday after Canada's largest federal public-service union and the government failed to reach […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:46 AM Supreme Court rejects Turkish bank's arguments in Iran case       WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a Turkish bank's main arguments for dismissing a lawsuit accusing it of helping Iran evade U.S. sanctions, but the court sent the case back for additional review. Halkbank, a bank owned by Turkey, had argued that a federal law, the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:46 AM Glencore open to improving Teck offer, but shareholders must reject plan to split       VANCOUVER — Glencore says it is willing to consider improving its offer to acquire Teck Resources Ltd., but the Swiss company says shareholders of the Canadian miner must first reject a plan to separate its base metals and steelmaking coal businesses. In an open letter to Teck shareholders on Wednesday, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle said […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:42 AM Suspect sought in random TTC bus stabbing       Toronto police are trying to track down a man accused of randomly stabbing a bus rider, and threatening another person with a sharp object in a separate incident at a subway station. Police say the first incident took place on Friday, April 7, at around 10:15 p.m. at Eglinton Subway Station. The victim was at […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:41 AM Radio-Canada should get back to core mandate, says Conservative Quebec senator       OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives' top Quebec Tory says the party's concerns about the CBC do not apply to the broadcaster's French-language wing, but one of its senators suggests there is a need to look at it mandate.  Quebec Sen. Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, speaking in French, told reporters on his way into the party's weekly caucus […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:39 AM Mexico says U.S. police shooting 'unreasonable' use of force       MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government said Wednesday that the police shooting earlier this month of a Mexican man in California represented an "unreasonable" use of lethal force. Police in Oxnard, California shot to death Cristian Baltazar Torres, 18, on April 7. A video distributed by the police department showed Torres holding a knife […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:39 AM Otis Redding III, who followed father into music, dies at 59       MACON, Ga. (AP) — Singer and guitarist Otis Redding III, the son and namesake of the legendary 1960s soul singer, has died from cancer at age 59, his family said Wednesday. Redding was just 3 years old when his father, Otis Redding, perished along with several band members in a plane crash on Dec. 10, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:38 AM S&P/TSX composite down as energy and base metal sectors move lower       TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged lower in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. stock markets also moved lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 13.00 points at 20,671.68. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 97.40 points at 33,879.23. The S&P […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:35 AM In grim drought, Tunisians ration water in state-ordered ban       TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — It's a feeble drip, drip, drip from the taps every night in Tunisia for six months. Spigots are cut off for seven hours from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. in a state-ordered water rationing in most regions across the country, including Tunis, the capital city. Tunisians are on the front lines […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:35 AM House Republicans ready border enforcement push after delays       WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans for months have railed against the Biden administration's handling of the U.S. border with Mexico, holding hearings, visiting border communities and promising to advance legislation to clamp down on illegal immigration and drug trafficking. But so far, they have failed to unify behind a plan, delaying efforts to pass legislation. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:33 AM Sudanese flee their homes as truce fails, fighting rages       KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Terrified Sudanese who have been trapped for days in their homes by fighting in the capital of Khartoum fled on Wednesday, hauling out whatever belongings they could carry and trying to get out of the city, after an internationally brokered truce failed. Explosions shook the city as the army and a […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:32 AM Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people       Twitter has quietly removed a policy against the "targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals," raising concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups. Twitter enacted the policy against deadnaming, or using a transgender person's name before they transitioned, as well as purposefully using the wrong gender for someone as […]

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:54 AM Gas prices in Ontario to soar to 5-month high Wednesday - CP24       The price of gas in southern Ontario is set to spike to its highest level since the fall on Wednesday. Drivers in the Greater Toronto Area should ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, April 19, 2023 8:22 AM No deal at union deadline; federal workers hit the picket lines - YouTube       No deal at union deadline; federal workers hit the picket lines. No views 34 seconds ago. CP24.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:52 AM City to unveil response to LRT inquiry       Wednesday's technical briefing is at 2 p.m. and can be viewed on the city's YouTube channel.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:44 AM Everything you need to know about the 2023 public service strike       Who is on strike? How much is strike pay? What was the last offer before the two sides broke? What does the strike mean for the rest of us?

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:48 AM PSAC strike day 1: Thousands of public servants on the picket lines Wednesday       Updates on the strike action of 155,000 public servants

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 19, 2023 7:00 AM Today's letters: A better way to determine public service pay increases       Wednesday, April 19: How to raise bureaucrats' pay fairly, and why grocery chains are ignoring the disadvantaged. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:38 AM Spitfires' Costanzo joins LaSalle's Gibson in chasing gold for Canada       The chance to represent Canada will serve as a small consolation prize for Windsor Spitfires' goalie Joey Costanzo and LaSalle's Andrew Gibson, who plays for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. With the Ontario Hockey League season over for both players, the duo will turn their attention to the world as part of Canada's 22-player contingent […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:33 AM Crown casts doubt on accused's tale of self-defence killing       For Harpreet Majhail, June 15, 2021, had been "a beautiful day." He was in love with a young woman with a bubbly personality who had just agreed to an "exclusive relationship." It was their third day of sobriety — "another good day" — as they leaned on each other to end a long period of […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 19, 2023 8:44 AM Suspect arrested after report of sexual assault at women's shelter       A suspect wanted in relation to a reported sexual assault at a Windsor women's shelter has been arrested, according to police. Windsor police said the accused turned themself in on Tuesday afternoon after police informed the public about the alleged incident and circulated the name and image of the accused. Police began an investigation on […]

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:19 AM Ottawa 67s face deep challenge heading into pivotal Game 4 against Peterborough Petes Thursday       At any level, playoff hockey is a different animal that regular season action. While the Ottawa 67's finished 34 points ahead of the Peterborough Petes as they a franchise record with 51 wins, none of that matters now as they need to climb out of a deep deficit in the OHL East best of seven […]

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 5:30 AM YOU SAID IT: Wearing thin, Mr. PM       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:02 AM Opinion: Saskatoon's current arena generates big economic spinoff       A former executive with the Saskatoon arena now known as SaskTel Centre says the facility has created economic activity throughout the city.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:00 AM Saskatoon investigation led to life sentence for woman convicted of child sex trafficking in Philippines       Cpl. Jared Clarke had put the Philip Chicoine child pornography case out of his mind until he got a surprise call from Philippine police last month.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:00 AM Opinion: Canada's new green policies compromise its carbon tax plan       Fraser Institute economists believe the Trudeau government's carbon tax is poorly designed and undermined by its clean economy policies.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 19, 2023 8:27 AM U of S researchers share insights through captivating imagery       These winning images will be on display in the North Concourse of Place Riel at the U of S, April 24-28.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 19, 2023 8:00 AM Letter: Religious education in Saskatchewan consistent with democracy       A reader blasts thinking that suggests abuse allegations at some Christian schools in Saskatchewan shows an issue with religious education.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 19, 2023 8:00 AM Phil Tank: Big downtown plans for Regina, Saskatoon cited for optimism       Despite downtown vacancy rates above the national average, big-ticket projects spark enthusiasm for the future of Saskatchewan's cities.

National Observer Wednesday, April 19, 2023 5:10 AM Even a small increase in pollution raises risk for dementia       A new analysis is the most comprehensive look yet at the link between the neurological condition and exposure to PM2.5 — fine particles that are 2.5 microns wide or less released by wildfires, traffic, power plants, and other sources.

National Observer Wednesday, April 19, 2023 5:10 AM Electrical utility slapped with $10M fine over missed renewable energy goal — but province has part to play in energy transition, too, says expert       The utility, Nova Scotia Power, hit around 32 per cent renewables between 2020 and 2022, but was mandated to achieve 40 per cent.

National Observer Wednesday, April 19, 2023 5:10 AM Is FortisBC misrepresenting the promise of renewable natural gas to block all-electric buildings?       FortisBC is distorting a genuine climate solution into a tool to keep pushing polluting methane gas.

National Observer Wednesday, April 19, 2023 5:10 AM To help feed the world, eat less sugar and meat       Nearly all the world's population could eat well from food produced within their countries' borders — if countries wasted less food and ate less meat and sugar, researchers have found. In Canada, we would need less than a sixth of our farmland to feed everyone in the country a healthy and climate-friendly diet.

National Observer Wednesday, April 19, 2023 5:10 AM Indigenous youth groups are 'lifelines' in their communities and Ottawa is failing to support them       The report, titled A Labour of Love: The Unpaid and Exploited Labour of Grassroots and Community-Based Indigenous Youth Groups, calls out Ottawa for not valuing the work of young Indigenous organizers.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:11 AM Quebec MNAs should get a 21% pay raise, committee recommends       While wages have been indexed over time, there has not been a real increase in 20 years. Other committees have drawn similar conclusions.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:32 AM Opinion: A place of sharing and solace for Montreal's Dawoodi Bohras       At a St-Laurent centre where this tiny community gathers, the sense of fellowship grows especially strong during Ramadan.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:56 AM Quebec regulations will take the air out of flavoured vaping products       The characteristics of vaping products will also be regulated, specifically those that could make the products attractive to young people.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 19, 2023 8:32 AM Arrest of arson suspect in Laval yields cash and cocaine       More than 8.5 kilos of cocaine, 66 Viagra tablets and thousands of dollars in cash were seized.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 19, 2023 7:00 AM Montreal weather: Hell hath no flurries like April transformed       Enjoy this t-shirt, sweater, jacket, parka, t-shirt forecast.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 19, 2023 6:00 AM How did the city of Montreal end up paying a private developer's mortgage?       The 40-year deal to house the Sanaaq centre downtown includes an arrangement for $21.25 million in direct payments to Devimco's bankers.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:22 AM In Macbeth, themes of corruption, resistance resonate for Ukrainian members of Calgary Opera chorus       There is a scene in Giuseppe Verdi's opera Macbeth involving a group of Scottish exiles on the English border lamenting the fate of their homeland. Their country has been turned into a tomb, full of death and destruction in the wake of the titular anti-hero's erratic grasp for power. In Calgary Opera's production of Macbeth, […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:18 AM Opera director says classic Bard tale will be performed with all its 'delicious scariness' intact       Rachel Peake missed out on Macbeth when she was in high school. William Shakespeare's classic was part of the curriculum, but it was taught in  Grade 11 at her Saskatchewan school. That happened to be the year Peake was studying in France. So that may be why she has been somewhat obsessed with it ever […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 19, 2023 8:00 AM Letters, April 19: Harper tried limiting the media; it didn't work       Re: Smith defends refusal to allow followup questions from journalists, April 15 Danielle Smith is taking a page from the Stephen Harper playbook. During the 2015 federal election campaign, at each event Stephen Harper only allowed three questions in English, one question in French, and no followups. Harper lost. David Buckna Kelowna What does government […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 19, 2023 8:00 AM 'We'll eat worms before we eat eight-cent chocolate bars': The great candy bar protest of 1947       Over the years, long-time Herald researcher/librarian Norma Marr prepared a feature called The H Files, in which she looked back at a variety of Calgary news events. Here are some of her instalments from 1999, including a look at the April 1947 candy bar protest. It spread to cities from B.C. to the Maritimes, including […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 19, 2023 8:00 AM Ford: Put ex-PMs in charge of deciding fate of 24 Sussex       The prime minister's 'official' residence is 24 Sussex Drive. It's a disgrace. So much so that the current PM and his family have not moved in

Calgary Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 7:00 AM GREEN: Celebrate Earth Day by burning latest UN climate report       Nothing Canada can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (already a small and diminishing fraction of global emissions) would be enough to exert a measurable influence on the climate. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Trudeau's friends in China, the world's largest emissions emitter, are allowed to emit with abandon.

Calgary Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 7:00 AM Letters, April 19, 2023: 'Too much hot air on carbon tax'       Most reasonable people don't mind paying a little bit for a climate plan, it's the colossal waste of money we can't stand.

Calgary Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 7:00 AM Bell: Danielle Smith's tough love for the toughest drug addicts       Tough. The toughest cases. It isn't pretty but what's happening on the street is not always pretty. Less pretty these days. Drug users overdosing on the street multiple times a day. Yes, multiple times a day. Drug users at risk of seriously harming themselves or harming others, mostly as a result of their drug addiction. […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:28 AM The Home Front: Latest kitchen and closet designs by renowned Italian brand       Molteni&C is known for its luxury furniture and custom kitchen and wardrobe systems

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:19 AM Vancouver weather: Showers, then sun later this afternoon       The day will start off soggy, then turn sunny later in the afternoon.