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TORONTO STAR Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:00 AM Vehicles to be restricted at High Park starting Thursday as cherry blossoms hit peak bloom       Vehicle access and parking will be restricted for the duration of the bloom.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:52 AM Two women taken to hospital after being stabbed in Etobicoke       The women suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:00 AM CSIS warned COVID-19 would spark wave of conspiracy theories and extremism, documents reveal       A series of intelligence reports and briefing notes obtained by the Star reveal Canada intelligence network was warning about the rise of COVID-19 conspiracies as early as mid-2020.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:00 AM Toronto drug case dropped after cop testifies he stole drug evidence, overdosed in station parking lot       "Do I remember that happening? No," testified former officer Lorenzino Censoni. "I'm pretty ashamed of it."

TORONTO STAR Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:00 AM Sprawl for all? What Doug Ford's proposed changes to planning rules might mean for future growth       Changes proposed by the province will replace the rules that have governed growth for the past two decades.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:00 AM Why this rookie trustee is vying to overturn TDSB lottery system for specialty high schools       "A child's educational future is too important to be determined by the luck of a draw," Weidong Pei says of bid to reverse admissions policy.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:00 AM Toronto chef recommends five delicious dishes to try this Eid al-Fitr       Former "MasterChef Canada" contestant Reem Ahmed shares her favourite halal dishes from Toronto-area restaurants.

TORONTO STAR Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:00 AM A downtown youth shelter just found a new home. In four months, it too will close       When a Toronto youth shelter was told to close this spring, it turned to the Strathcona Hotel as a refuge for its occupants. Now, it's also on a ticking clock.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:55 AM Toronto Pearson Airport placed in brief lockdown after 'security incident'       Toronto Pearson International Airport was placed in lockdown due to a security incident, the airport said Thursday.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:58 AM Suspect photos released after man stabbed in Mississauga road rage incident       Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a man after becoming involved in a road rage incident in a Mississauga parking lot.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:33 AM Police arrest boy, 12, wanted in connection with 6 sexual assaults on Toronto walking trails       Police have arrested a 12-year-old boy suspected in a string of sexual assaults committed on public trails in Toronto dating back to last summer.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:00 AM This Ontario city was just named the 'dopest' in the province. Here's why        This Ontario city was just dubbed 'the dopest' in the province, and the title is a lot more literal than you think.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:00 AM Gateway Casinos in Ontario remain closed until at least Friday after system-wide outage       Fourteen Gateway Casinos and Entertainment facilities in Ontario will remain closed until at least Friday following a cyberattack that closed the facilities Sunday afternoon.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:36 AM High Park closed to vehicles as Toronto cherry blossoms peak       Toronto's cherry blossom trees are set to hit their peak this week, thanks to an early burst of summer-like weather and the city is restricting road access to High Park ahead of the expected crowds.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:23 AM Some U.S. cities may offer model to ease Canada transit violence: experts       As Canadian cities look for ways to combat violence on public transit, experts say strategies south of the border that combine law enforcement, social supports and community engagement could offer new solutions.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:44 AM Both union, government warn of major service disruptions as a result of strike       Canada's largest federal public-service union and Ottawa are both warning of likely service disruptions as nearly one-third of all federal workers remain on strike.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:00 AM What to know about 'devastating' invasive strep       Countries across the globe are reporting a sustained spike in the number of invasive Group A streptococcus (iGAS) infections at a time when the season for strep infections should be winding down, and Canada is among them. Here's what we know about invasive Group A strep.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:21 AM SpaceX giant rocket fails minutes after launching from Texas       SpaceX's giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight Thursday but failed minutes after rising from the launch pad.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:06 AM Will King Charles replace the Queen on Canada's currency? Here's what we know       Months after King Charles III assumed his new role as monarch, Canada has yet to update its currency to include images of the new sovereign. Here's what we know about when and whether King Charles will replace Queen Elizabeth on Canadian coins and banknotes.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:09 AM Leafy green: Here's why lettuce prices are headed higher       Canadians may notice a lack of leafy greens at grocery stores and restaurants, as lettuce prices spike and shortages loom.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:00 AM Here's how much income is needed to buy a home in major Canadian cities       Although average home prices in most major cities have dropped over the last year, this doesn't mean residential properties have become more affordable for Canadians, new data shows. CTVNews.ca has compiled a list of homes currently on the market in Canada, and the minimum annual income needed to purchase property in these areas.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:53 AM Most seriously wounded of 2 cheerleaders shot in Texas parking lot recovering from surgery: team official       The most seriously injured of two teenage cheerleaders shot in a Texas parking lot this week -- an incident in which one said she'd opened the wrong vehicle door -- is recovering from surgery as her team prepares to compete in a world championship without her, an official with her cheer company said.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:00 AM Regina couple says movers lost or damaged $100K worth of items including cremated remains       A Regina couple says their moving experience was a nightmare that left their belongings damaged, destroyed or missing.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:45 AM Some U.S. cities may offer model to ease Canada transit violence: experts       As Canadian cities look for ways to combat violence on public transit, experts say strategies south of the border that combine law enforcement, social supports and community engagement could offer new solutions.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:53 AM Jeep rolls after collision with street sweeper in Lakefield, Ont.       Two people were taken to hospital as a precaution after a Jeep and street sweeper collided in Lakefield on Thursday morning.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:46 AM Quest for fire protection for rural Okanagan neighbourhood continues       A North Okanagan politician is hoping Lake Country, B.C. will agree to provide fire service to dozens of his constituents whose neighbourhood currently has no fire protection.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:39 AM Fake pizza delivery vehicle being used in card swap scam: Toronto police       Police said that a dark vehicle with a Dominos Pizza sign has been seen in the parking lots of large retail stores around Toronto.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:30 AM 12-year-old boy charged in series of sexual assaults on Toronto's walking trails       The boy is facing two charges. Toronto police said that in five prior incidents, the boy was only 11 years old and 'therefore cannot be charged criminally.'

Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:20 AM Migrants caught in freezing bog near Manitoba border are from Mexico, officials say       The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency says the migrants were found in a flooded bog west of Warroad, Minn., southwest of an official port of entry near Sprague, Man.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:14 AM Two residents rush into burning house to help with fire rescue       No one was injured in a fire on Davis Drive Wednesday afternoon, where two people ran into the burning house to help with the rescue.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:58 AM Kingston, Ont. tenants feeling trapped after landlord stalls on fixing elevator       The city ordered the landlord to fix the elevator by March 31st, but that deadline came and went without repairs. Elderly residents say they feel trapped in their apartments.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:22 AM Feedback on Halton public school board's professionalism policy 'positive' despite misunderstanding       Discussions about the policy started in early 2023 not long after a transgender teacher showed up to class in Oakville wearing large prosthetic breasts.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:22 AM Health deal between provinces, feds won't fix broken system: CMA       The association compared the deal with other health agreements over the last two decades and found it to be the largest by a significant margin.

Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:21 AM Valour FC booted by semi-pro soccer team in first for Canadian Championship       It marked the first time a semi-pro side has eliminated a pro club in the Canadian cup competition.

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:49 AM SpaceX launches giant new rocket on first test flight       No people or satellites were aboard for this debut launch

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:39 AM Otis Redding III, who followed father into music, dies at 59       Redding was just 3 when his dad died in a plane crash

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:36 AM Jonathan Majors claims witness and video evidence proves innocence amid domestic dispute allegations       Actor arrested after officers responded to emergency call on March 25

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:33 AM Ripped for 'appalling' slow play, Patrick Cantlay remains unapologetic       A viral video appeared to show Cantlay using almost three minutes before making a shot

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:27 AM Nick Cannon claims some children conceived while using birth control       Nick Cannon thinks he has "super sperm." The Masked Singer presenter insisted he tries to be "responsible" but some of his children were conceived even when using birth control. Cannon has 11-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan with ex-wife Mariah Carey, Golden, six, Powerful, three, and seven-month-old Rise with Brittany Bell, two-year-old twins Zion and Zillion and […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:02 AM Woody Harrelson wants DNA test to see if Matthew McConaughey is his biological brother       'I mean he (McConaughey) feels like he is losing a father. But I'm like, no, you're gaining a different father and a brother'

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:49 AM Caitlyn Jenner blames 'oversaturated' trans community on Democrats       'Big government left-wing liberals are all about destroying the family unit, at any cost'

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:45 AM Public perception of importance of routine childhood vaccinations has declined: UNICEF       There have been recent cases of measles, whooping cough, and meningococcal disease in various parts of Canada

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:27 AM More than money needed to fix health care: Canadian Medical Association       OTTAWA — The president of the Canadian Medical Association says the new health funding deal struck between provinces and the federal government represents the biggest nominal injection of cash into Canada's health system, but that won't be enough to fix what's broken. The association compared the deal with other health agreements over the last two […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:24 AM Union, government warn of major service disruptions as a result of strike       OTTAWA — Canada's largest federal public-service union and Ottawa are both warning of likely service disruptions as nearly one-third of all federal workers remain on strike. The job action taken by members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada could amount to a complete halt of the tax season, slowdowns at the border and pauses […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:46 AM SpaceX launches giant new rocket on 1st test flight       SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) — SpaceX's new rocket, the biggest and most powerful ever built, blasted off Thursday on its first test flight, thundering into the South Texas sky in an attempt to orbit the world. Elon Musk's company launched the nearly 400-foot (120-meter) Starship rocket from the southern tip of Texas, near the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:39 AM Extremists kill 20, abduct others in attack on Congo village       KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — At least 20 people have been killed and others abducted by extremists in eastern Congo's North Kivu province, a civil society group said Thursday. The Allied Democratic Forces — believed to be linked with the Islamic State group — attacked civilians in Samboko village in Beni territory on Wednesday, Mamove civil […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:34 AM Boy, 12, charged in string of sexual assaults on Toronto walking trails       A young boy is in police custody following a string of sexual assaults last summer on walking trails in Toronto's east end. The first incident was reported on July 7, 2022 when a woman was running on Gatineau Hydro Corridor Trail near Birchmount Road in Scarborough. It's alleged the suspect blocked the woman with his […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:34 AM Judge orders Tunisian Islamist leader to stay in custody       TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A Tunisian investigative judge has ordered that influential Islamist leader Rached Ghannouchi remain in custody, his party said Thursday on its official social media. The Ennahdha party denounced in a statement on Facebook the "unjust imprisonment" of its leader, after Ghannouchi was arrested by police Monday. On its English-language Twitter account, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:33 AM Tornadoes kill 2 in central US; new storms possible Thursday       COLE, Okla. (AP) — Strong storms with tornadoes and hail killed at least two people in the central U.S., injuring others, destroying homes and leaving thousands without power. The National Weather Service began issuing tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday evening in Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa, with forecasters warning people to find shelter. Central Oklahoma […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:33 AM US invests in alternative solar tech, more solar for renters       The Biden administration announced more than $80 million in funding Thursday in a push to produce more solar panels in the U.S., make solar energy available to more people, and pursue superior alternatives to the ubiquitous sparkly panels made with silicon. The Department of Energy announced the investments in the morning and Energy Secretary Jennifer […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:18 AM Key shareholder Sumitomo to vote in favour of Teck plan to split business       VANCOUVER — Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd., a key shareholder at Teck Resources Ltd., says it will vote in favour of the company's plan to separate its metals and steelmaking coal operations into two companies. The Japanese company says in a statement that it has built a trusted partnership with Teck in the mining business. […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:17 AM Book invites kids to turn native gardens into national park       Doug Tallamy, the wildlife ecologist and entomologist who urges home gardeners to join forces and create a pollinator-friendly "Homegrown National Park," is now bringing kids into the effort. Tallamy has become a leading evangelist for the return of native plants and trees that can support birds, bees and other essential wildlife. Anyone with a yard, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:16 AM Dutch salvage team set to pump oil off rusting Yemen tanker       AMSTERDAM (AP) — A Dutch salvage company has reached agreement with the United Nations to pump oil from a rusting tanker off the coast of war-ravaged Yemen in a move hailed as a "critical milestone" in moves to avert a possible environmental disaster, its parent company announced Thursday. Boskalis said that its Smit Salvage subsidiary […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:16 AM US plans new forest protections, issues old-growth inventory       BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration has identified more than 175,000 square miles (453,000 square kilometers) of old growth and mature forests on U.S. government land and plans to craft a new rule to better protect the nation's woodlands from fires, insects and other side effects of climate change, officials said Thursday. Results from […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:16 AM US unemployment claims tick up to 245,000, but still low       WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remains low by historic standards. U.S. jobless claims rose by 5,000 to 245,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week moving average of claims, which evens out week-to-week ups and downs, fell by 500 to 239,750. At the start of […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:16 AM Helping out: How American volunteerism is changing – and why       NEW YORK (AP) — Daniela Fernandez has no trouble attracting volunteers to her group Sustainable Ocean Alliance. Last month, she presided over the Our Ocean Youth Leadership Summit in Panama, where 77 participants from 45 countries volunteered their time to develop solutions to protect the oceans. The summit focused on participants between 18 and 35, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:11 AM Texan princess evicted from Rome villa, Caravaggio stays       ROME (AP) — A Texas-born princess piled her four yapping bichon frise dogs into a taxi Thursday after being evicted, following a bitter inheritance dispute, from a historic villa in Rome that contains the only known ceiling painted by Caravaggio. Princess Rita Jenrette Boncompagni Ludovisi, nee Rita Carpenter, abandoned the Casino dell'Aurora off the swank […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:03 AM 320 Sudanese soldiers crossed into neighboring Chad       N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — At least 320 Sudanese soldiers have fled into neighboring Chad amid fighting in their own country, authorities said. A contingent of soldiers crossed into Chad earlier this week and have been disarmed said Daoud Yaya Brahim, Chad's defense minister at a press conference in the capital, N'Djamena, on Wednesday. As fighting […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:03 AM An end to the reading wars? More US schools embrace phonics       Move over "Dick and Jane." A different approach to teaching kids how to read is on the rise. For decades, two schools of thought have clashed on how to best teach children to read, with passionate backers on each side of the so-called reading wars. The battle has reached into homes via commercials for Hooked […]

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, April 20, 2023 4:09 AM The public sector strike could impact tax filing - YouTube       The CRA says the strike will mean certain services will be delayed or unavailable.Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, April 20, 2023 1:14 AM TTC set to receive 336 new hybrid-electric buses, adding 'significant capacity' to its fleet       TTC set to receive 336 new hybrid-electric buses, adding 'significant capacity' to its fleet. Jordan Fleguel, CP24 Web Content Writer.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:30 AM Conway and Strong: Why volunteerism matters more than ever in Ontario       Over the last three years, Ontario has seen a dramatic decline in formal volunteering, but a huge increase in demand for services. Community participation underpins the quality and vitality of our society.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:00 AM Today's letters: PSAC strike issues are complicated — particularly pay       Thursday, April 20: Different compensation packages, public service 'churn' — all deserve more attention, readers write. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:00 AM Critics say province must do more to reduce surgical wait times at public hospitals       "We don't need infrastructure. There is infrastructure sitting empty in every surgical hospital in Ontario. All they need is money to run them"

Windsor Star Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:33 AM House fire in Essex County results in $350,000 damage       A fire occurred at a home on County Road 15 near the Town of Essex on Wednesday evening. Members of Essex Fire and Rescue Services responded around 6:30 p.m. to a report of a structure fire in the 2100 block of County Road 15. The building involved was a single-story two-garage ranch-style house. The fire […]

Windsor Star Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:49 AM Imagine Van Gogh cancels Windsor exhibition       Imagine Van Gogh — the much-anticipated immersive exhibition of the art of Vincent Van Gogh — will not be coming to Windsor after all. Tandem Expositions announced on social media on Wednesday that the show's Windsor run, which was originally scheduled to happen July 7 to Sept. 8, has been cancelled. In a post on […]

The Province Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:28 AM Condo Smarts: Age restriction bylaws not a loophole to prevent rentals in condo       They simply limit the age of occupancy

Ottawa Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:30 AM YOU SAID IT: Good job, Mr. Mayor       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:00 AM Renée Kohlman: Flourless chocolate cake is a tantalizing springtime treat       This flourless chocolate cake is a delicious example of just how eggs work their magic in baked goods.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:04 AM Rush head into final home game without a playoff spot to shoot for       The Saskatchewan Rush have two games left on what has turned into a very finite schedule.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:00 AM Young Saskatoon chef heads to national cooking competition       "Just going is an amazing opportunity that I'm really excited for ... seeing the other dishes will be cool," Rai says.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:00 AM Saskatoon's first lion cubs introduced at animal farm in 1961       On this day in 1961, the Golden Gate Animal Farm shared two new lion cubs with the public.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:00 AM Child of the foster system uses poetry to help heal from trauma       Four years after his first book of poetry was shortlisted for a publisher's award, Joshua Jordan Heath has taken to the written word once more.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:06 AM Letters: RCMP university classes less critical than street experience       "While you can learn law, statutes and other academics in a classroom, policing requires actual street experience," writes Greg Shields.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:00 AM Hit the Road Jack: Stampeders still enjoying the ride on latest Canadian tour       "The introduction is: 'You saw them in the '70s, now here they are in their 70s.'"

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:00 AM Read My Book: The Winter Knight adds a modern twist to King Arthur's legendary tale       "I teach medieval literature at the University of Regina, and my students inspired me to tell a new kind of Arthurian story."

National Observer Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:10 AM Defund the CBC? Try defending it instead       The CBC has retreated from Twitter after Elon Musk slapped a "government-funded media" label on its account. Columnist Max Fawcett says it needs to stop backing down and start speaking up.

National Observer Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:10 AM In one East Coast province, energy exports lead to more climate pollution       New Brunswick saw a six per cent rise in emissions, according to the Conservation Council of New Brunswick, which put out a provincial breakdown of the federal government's National Inventory Report. That report, based on the most recent data available from 2021, is an analysis provided to the United Nations to show a country's progress on reaching climate targets.

National Observer Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:10 AM How G7 countries seek to 'set the tone' on climate diplomacy around the world       A G7 meeting over the weekend is being criticized by environmental advocates for not reflecting the urgency of the climate crisis, but a close look at the meeting reveals an emerging strategy for how Canada plans to advance its interests this year.

National Observer Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:10 AM Creating a paradise for seabirds       A tiny Hawaiian island is finally free of invasive rats. Now scientists are trying to coax back lost seabird colonies.

National Observer Thursday, April 20, 2023 5:10 AM PSAC workers dig in, demanding raises to match inflation, cost-of-living crisis       Workers were fired up and eager to strike Wednesday after the federal government failed to reach an agreement with the country's largest federal public service union.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:01 AM Hotel Intel: Montreal's revamped Vogue partners with chef Antonio Park       Park's YAMA is a sensational dining spot serving inspired cocktails and artful cuisine with his signature global ingenuity.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:54 AM Quebec ban on vape flavours will shut down 400 shops, merchants group says       A spokesperson for the group says the province's 400 vaping boutiques employ more than 2,200 people.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:33 AM Early morning shooting in Chomedey leaves man dead       A 911 call reported shots fired on du Havre St. around 7 a.m.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:20 AM Kramberger: West Islanders must maintain pressure on Hydro to bury power lines       After the 1998 storm, a public inquiry report recommended Hydro-Québec bury distribution lines to make them less vulnerable.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:20 AM Montreal weather: There will be a rare solar eclipse on the other side of the world       Closer to home, expect a mainly sunny high of 11 C in Montreal. We also get a wind-chill factor and UV index on Thursday.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:00 AM Montreal's unusual Sanaaq centre deal gives developer a tax break       The city waived key rights in an agreement described as "immoral from A to Z."

Calgary Herald Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:30 AM Today in history: The last Canadian $1 bill printed       On this date, April 20, in history: In 1534, French explorer Jacques Cartier left St-Malo on his first voyage to Canada. After reaching Newfoundland in just 20 days, Cartier explored the Strait of Belle Isle, which he hoped was the beginning of a river leading to China. But after exploring the desolate Labrador coast, Cartier […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:00 AM Letters, April 20: A promise is not a guarantee       A promise only has value if it is fulfilled. If important decisions are to be made on the basis of a promise, it is essential to review the history preceding the promise. For example, have promises of this nature been kept by the person or agency in the past? Are previous actions, philosophies or principles […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:00 AM Nelson: Saying no to sales tax is Alberta's last stand       We can't do much about that federal sales tax, but we sure as heck can do something to retain what remains as the final, genuine Alberta Advantage

Calgary Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:01 AM Letters, April 20, 2023: 'No easy path to victory in Ukraine'       One solution for peace is to let people decide. A ceasefire for two years with UN supervision. Then, a referendum, by region, supervised by non-aligned, non-NATO countries, of all territory in question. (Russia says these people want to join them). Then, Ukraine joins NATO.

Calgary Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 7:00 AM Bell: Calgary downtown streets — where the surreal is real       Sgt. Mike Anderson of the Calgary Police Service and Acting Sgt. Eric LeGreeley of the Alberta Sheriffs are on the shift where afternoon turns to night, light to darkness and they're the boots on the ground pounding 15 kilometres of pavement before they head for the comforts of home. Anderson says being a cop is […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:23 AM Vancouver weather: More rain, unseasonably chilly       Don't forget your umbrella: Vancouver expects to get 20 to 25 mm of rain today.