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TORONTO STAR Friday, April 21, 2023 6:00 AM 'Clicks, followers, attention': Trial offers candid account of lead-up to killing of Toronto rapper Houdini       As Toronto rapper Houdini gained fame, "there was, of course, the jealousy and hate that came with it," his friend and frequent collaborator recently testified.

TORONTO STAR Friday, April 21, 2023 5:00 AM GTA rents hit record $3,000, creating a 'very alarming' situation       The tighter rental market is pushing tenants into smaller units at the same time development of purpose-built units is stalling out, says Urbanation.

TORONTO STAR Friday, April 21, 2023 5:00 AM 'Why are we going after the lowly chicken?': Toronto's backyard hens program may be about to end       A year after recommending the program be made permanent, city staff have reversed course on the UrbanHensTO pilot project.

TORONTO STAR Friday, April 21, 2023 5:00 AM Canada house price index sees record drop, even worse than in financial crisis       The Teranet-National Bank House Price Index fell by 6.9 per cent from March 2022 and March 2023. Prices may keep falling, only picking up next year.

TORONTO STAR Friday, April 21, 2023 4:00 AM Five years later, memories of devastating Toronto van attack live on for community

CTV News - Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 6:51 AM Five years later, memories of devastating Toronto van attack live on for community       For some who live and work in the area, memories of the attack remain vivid in their minds.

CTV News - Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 6:58 AM Impaired driver from Toronto speeds through fatal collision scene       A man driving from Toronto has been arrested after speeding through the scene of a fatal crash on HIghway 401.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, April 21, 2023 5:55 AM 'A perfect example of what not to do': ex-U. S. envoy on PM's reported NATO comments       A former U.S. envoy to Ottawa says he's concerned about what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reportedly said about Canadian defence spending.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, April 21, 2023 6:07 AM Canada pledges $39M in sniper rifles, non-lethal aid for Ukraine       Canada is committing another $39 million in weapons and non-lethal military aid to Ukraine.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Friday, April 21, 2023 7:05 AM Rupert Murdoch's son Lachlan ends Australian defamation suit       Fox Corp. chief executive Lachlan Murdoch on Friday dropped his defamation lawsuit against Australian news website Crikey, citing the settlement of the separate U.S. case where Fox News agreed to pay almost $800 million over its lies involving the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Friday, April 21, 2023 7:54 AM Why Ottawa's big bet to bring Volkswagen EV plant to Ontario is a 'massive win'       Securing VW's first plant outside of Europe at the St. Thomas, Ont. site also leaves room for more potential investment from the automaker, one expert says.

Friday, April 21, 2023 7:43 AM Bus and other cancellations around Southern Manitoba on Friday April 21       Here's a list of bus and other cancellations around Southern Manitoba for Friday April, 21, 2023. This list will continue to be updated. The following busses are cancelled with the Franco-Manitobaine School Division due to snow packed and ice-covered routes. École Régionale Notre-Dame École Gilbert-Rosset in St-Claude Ecole La Source in Shilo.

Friday, April 21, 2023 7:30 AM Trudeau's reported NATO remarks a setback for U.S.-Canada ties: former envoy       A Washington Post report says Trudeau privately told NATO officials that Canada would never meet the military alliance's spending target of two per cent of GDP.

Friday, April 21, 2023 7:12 AM Man dead after Brampton parking lot shooting       Peel Regional Police say a man died after a shooting in Brampton's south end on Thursday night.

Friday, April 21, 2023 7:10 AM 2 drivers seriously injured after crash in Vaughan       York Regional Police say two drivers have serious injuries after a crash in Vaughan on Thursday night.

Friday, April 21, 2023 7:01 AM Canadian premiers to discuss bail reform with police chiefs amid calls for change       Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says premiers aim to hear chiefs' public-safety concerns and their perspectives on how Ottawa should amend federal law.

Friday, April 21, 2023 6:27 AM Toronto Maple Leafs thump Lightning 7-2 in emphatic Game 2 response       The Toronto Maple Leafs bounced back in impressive fashion in Game 2, after an embarrassing Game 1 performance, with a 7-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.

Friday, April 21, 2023 6:27 AM Canada to send another $39M in military aid to Ukraine       Defence Minister Anita Anand announced the latest contribution during a meeting with counterparts from the U.S. and other allies in Germany.

Friday, April 21, 2023 6:14 AM Five years later: Memories of devastating Toronto van attack live on for community       'Some people remember like it was yesterday and for some it feels distant.'

Friday, April 21, 2023 5:00 AM For the birds: a London, Ont. guide to the growing hobby       Interested in birdwatching? Birders in London, Ont., share advice on what to look for, where to look and how to get started in the hobby.

Toronto Sun Friday, April 21, 2023 7:36 AM After home playoff letdowns, Maple Leafs give Scotiabank Arena fans spring cheer       When security is called en masse to the visitors' penalty box, that means the sleepy arena is finally alive

Toronto Sun Friday, April 21, 2023 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Grieving partner wrestles with loss and uncertainty       DEAR ABBY: We were a male couple in our 70s, together for 21 years, before my husband, "Charles," died of COPD three weeks ago. For more than four years, I watched his health and quality of life decline until he finally had had enough and chose hospice. In less than 24 hours, he was gone. […]

Toronto Sun Friday, April 21, 2023 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Kat       SUNshine Girl Kat lives a health and fitness oriented lifestyle. Back when these photos were taken in 2018, she had a cantankerous Shih Tzu named Riley whom she took for daily walks by the lake. (Jack Boland/Toronto Sun)

Toronto Sun Friday, April 21, 2023 2:00 AM Gary Varvel cartoon, April 21, 2023       Gary Varvel cartoon for April 21, 2023.

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:46 AM Hong Kong bishop invites head of China's state-backed church       HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong's Roman Catholic bishop on Friday said he had invited the state-appointed archbishop of Beijing to visit his city, in a symbolic gesture that experts said could strengthen the fragile relationship between China and the Vatican. Bishop Stephen Chow said Joseph Li, who is the leader of the mainland's Communist […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:44 AM Calling beer Champagne leaves French producers frothing       BRUSSELS (AP) — The guardians of Champagne will let no one take the name of the bubbly beverage in vain, not even a U.S. beer behemoth. For years, Miller High Life used the "Champagne of beers" slogan. This week, that appropriation became impossible to swallow. At the request of the trade body defending the interests […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:33 AM UK deputy prime minister quits after bullying investigation       LONDON (AP) — U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab grudgingly resigned Friday after an independent investigation found he bullied civil servants, though he criticized the report as "flawed." Raab's announcement came the day after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak received the findings of an investigation into eight formal complaints that Raab, who is also justice secretary, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:32 AM Unions say rails should forgo buybacks and spend on safety       OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rail unions want railroads to take some of the billions they're using every year to buy back their stock and spend it to improve safety in the wake of several high-profile derailments and hire more workers. The 12 unions that represent all of the more than 100,000 workers across the industry […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:32 AM Twitter begins removing blue checks from users who don't pay       This time it's for real. Many of Twitter's high-profile users are losing the blue checks that helped verify their identity and distinguish them from impostors on the Elon Musk-owned social media platform. After several false starts, Twitter began making good on its promise Thursday to remove the blue checks from accounts that don't pay a […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:29 AM Weekend need to know: Cherry blossoms, Earth Day, Leafs Game 3; TTC/road closures       Parts of the city will be dressed in light pink and white as cherry blossoms are in peak bloom this weekend. Several Earth Day events are also happening throughout the weekend to demonstrate support for environmental conservation. It's also Game 3 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning. There are some subway closures […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:27 AM Man who drove into pedestrians in Berlin convicted of murder       BERLIN (AP) — A German court has convicted a 30-year-old man who drove into groups of pedestrians in Berlin last year of one count of murder and 16 counts of attempted murder, ordering him to be permanently held in a psychiatric hospital. The Berlin regional court concluded that the driver, a German citizen born in […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:22 AM Credit Suisse investors sue after facing billions in losses       LONDON (AP) — A group of Credit Suisse investors have sued Swiss financial regulators after a government-engineered takeover of the struggling bank by rival UBS left them with billions in losses. The investors are contesting an order by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, or FINMA, that wiped out about 16 billion Swiss francs ($17.3 […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:17 AM Sudan's top general says military committed to civilian rule       KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan's top general on Friday declared the military's commitment to a civilian-led government, an apparent bid for international support days after brutal fighting between his forces and a powerful paramilitary group derailed hopes for the country's democratic transition. In his first speech since the conflict engulfed Sudan nearly a week ago, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:17 AM China FM: Taiwan, foreign supporters 'playing with fire'       BEIJING (AP) — China's foreign minister warned Taiwan and its supporters on Friday that they are "playing with fire" if they go against Beijing's demand to exert control over the self-governing island democracy. Qin Gang's remarks came at the end of a speech espousing China's contribution to the global economy and the interests of developing […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:16 AM Manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin will be dismissed       SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors will dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film " Rust," alluding to new revelations in the investigation while cautioning that Baldwin has not been absolved. A follow-up investigation will remain active and an […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:16 AM Supreme Court set to decide on abortion pill access       WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is facing a self-imposed Friday night deadline to decide whether women's access to a widely used abortion pill will stay unchanged or be restricted while a legal challenge to its Food and Drug Administration approval goes on. The justices are weighing arguments that allowing restrictions contained in lower-court rulings […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:15 AM Family joins rescued Indian climber being treated in Nepal       KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — An Indian climber who was rescued after spending three days trapped in a 300-meter (980-foot) -deep crevasse on Mount Annapurna, the world's 10th-highest mountain, was joined by his family at a hospital in Nepal where he is receiving treatment. Anurag Maloo fell into the crevasse on Monday. After several attempts, he […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:02 AM UN's weather agency: 2022 was nasty, deadly, costly and hot       Looking back at 2022's weather with months of analysis, the World Meteorological Organization said last year really was as bad as it seemed when people were muddling through it. And about as bad as it gets — until more warming kicks in. Killer floods, droughts and heat waves hit around the world, costing many billions […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 21, 2023 7:02 AM Toyota's new president vows to step up electric vehicle push       TOKYO (AP) — Toyota's new president Koji Sato has promised what he called an aggressive shift on "electrification," while acknowledging criticism that Japan's top automaker has fallen behind in actual volumes of electric vehicles sold compared to its rivals. "We like to see that as people cheering Toyota on," to play catchup in electric cars, […]

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, April 20, 2023 11:28 PM Man dead after shooting in Brampton - YouTube       Peel police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Brampton. No suspect information has been released.Subscribe to CP24 to watch ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, April 20, 2023 11:13 PM $20 million in gold, high-value goods stolen in heist at Pearson Airport - YouTube       ... after $20 million dollars worth of gold and other high value goods were stolen from an aircraft at Pearson.Subscribe to CP24 to watc...

Ottawa Citizen Friday, April 21, 2023 7:00 AM Today's letters: Public servants could make themselves useful during the strike       Friday, April 21: Instead of picketing, maybe they could fill some sandbags, one reader suggests. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Friday, April 21, 2023 6:00 AM Arrival of new aircraft, lack of trained staff will cause 'significant disruption' for RCAF, generals told       The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is dealing with a high number of inexperienced personnel, as well as shortages of staff in key jobs, while at the same time trying to bring in new-generation stealth fighter jets and drones. The result is going to be "significant disruption to the RCAF" and an unsustainable situation for […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, April 21, 2023 6:00 AM Springtime sniffles? Mild winter and snow mould bad news for allergy sufferers       This week's rain is a mixed blessing. While rain tends to wash the pollen out of the air, raindrops striking snow mould triggers the fungus to spray its spores into the air.

Windsor Star Friday, April 21, 2023 7:32 AM Brown-John: Poilievre needs to put aside slamming CBC       One delightful story that circulated widely by email during the COVID-19 pandemic was about Newfoundland invading the U.S. I can't recall the reason for the threat, but as the fictitious story went, the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador sent a letter to then-U.S. President Barack Obama outlining his province's intentions. The president allegedly replied to […]

Windsor Star Friday, April 21, 2023 7:15 AM Reader letter: City's rental property situation being destroyed by greed       It's going on nine years that I have now lived in Windsor. I've never seen a more messed-up rental property situation anywhere else in Canada or the U.S. You now have so many greedy, slumlord rental property owners continuing to buy up single-family homes and essentially turn them into dorms. So many homes are being […]

Windsor Star Friday, April 21, 2023 7:00 AM Reader letter: Columnist not clear on objections to hard liquor in stores       Re: Guest column: Grocery stores should not be selling hard liquor, by Lloyd Brown-John, March 31 Mr. Brown-John in my view never offers any reason for his objection to selling hard liquor in grocery stores. He does not say this would put LCBO stores out of business. He does not say this would lead to […]

The Province Friday, April 21, 2023 1:20 AM Football feud between SFU and its gridiron alumni takes yet another turn       Alumni president Mark Bailey: "Our faith in an opaque process has not been rewarded by an administration who has not earnestly worked for their student-athletes."

Ottawa Sun Friday, April 21, 2023 5:30 AM YOU SAID IT: The LBC uproar       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

National Observer Friday, April 21, 2023 5:10 AM Celebrate Earth Week by connecting with nature       There are certainly many active ways to give back to nature during Earth Week and beyond. But my recommendation is to take it slow and try to connect with nature.

National Observer Friday, April 21, 2023 5:10 AM Imperial execs testify on toxic tailings leak as Parliament Hill protesters call for accountability       Imperial Oil's president and CEO described the failure to alert downstream communities to toxic oilsands tailings leaks as a "communication breakdown" during his testimony on Parliament Hill Thursday.

National Observer Friday, April 21, 2023 5:10 AM A deep dive into HFCs, one of Canada's fastest-growing climate problems       One of Canada's fastest-growing sources of emissions is the extreme greenhouse gas leaking from our businesses and homes. Barry Saxifrage takes us on a chart-packed tour of one of our least-known climate threats.

National Observer Friday, April 21, 2023 5:10 AM Book invites kids to save the world — starting with their own backyards       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.

National Observer Friday, April 21, 2023 5:10 AM Ben & Jerry's wants this contentious RCMP unit abolished        The ice cream giant has signed onto an open letter detailing allegations against the Community-Industry Response Group — also known as the "pipeline police" — and urging Canada, British Columbia and the RCMP to suspend all of its activities.

National Observer Friday, April 21, 2023 5:10 AM The ocean's kelp forests are worth serious coin       These underwater forests represent an average of US$500 billion annually in benefits to commercial fisheries, ocean pollution removal and carbon absorption, new research shows.

National Observer Friday, April 21, 2023 5:10 AM Is insect farming cruel?       More than a trillion insects are raised each year as high-protein, low-carbon animal feed, but the practice might have an ethical blind spot.

Montreal Gazette Friday, April 21, 2023 7:26 AM Two arrested after shots fired in Vieux-Longueuil district       Several 911 calls were received around 6 a.m. reporting shots heard on Daniel St.

Montreal Gazette Friday, April 21, 2023 6:35 AM West Island home hit by gunfire, no injuries reported       Officers found spend cartridge casings on the ground and bullet impacts on the house.

Montreal Gazette Friday, April 21, 2023 6:00 AM Who had the authority to approve the $68.6M Sanaaq centre deal?       Ville-Marie borough council bound the central city to pay for what it never vetted.

Montreal Gazette Friday, April 21, 2023 6:00 AM Book excerpt: Experiencing road trips with Pierre Trudeau       After 14 years of addressing him only as "prime minister," former cabinet minister Jack Austin became Trudeau's regular travel companion in the 1980s.

Montreal Gazette Friday, April 21, 2023 6:00 AM The quest for basketball courts in the Plateau is no slam dunk       This Plateau dad is waging a (polite) battle for a place to make hoop dreams come true in the borough of 104,000 residents.

Calgary Herald Friday, April 21, 2023 7:00 AM Brookman: Striking PSAC workers will find little sympathy among Canadians       There may be things that taxpayers don't understand, and it would be good if they were explained so we can all rest easy knowing that what is happening is the best possible solution. This is in regard to the 155,000 public sector workers who are on strike. We assume that these are the same people […]

Calgary Sun Friday, April 21, 2023 7:01 AM Letters, April 21, 2023: 'PM's gifts just keep on giving'       What does it take for Justin to think that free gifts from donors is not a conflict of interest? Private businesses don't allow this but, somehow the ethics commissioner thinks this type of gifting is OK for the prime minister...

Calgary Sun Friday, April 21, 2023 7:00 AM Bell: Calgary cop, Alberta sheriff speak out from the downtown streets       Too few want to know the truth. What's happening in Calgary's downtown is not Disneyland or sugar and spice and all things nice. It's not a feel-good script where good fights evil and the bad guys always get what's coming to them in the Land of Happy Endings. What you see if you come down […]

Calgary Sun Friday, April 21, 2023 12:42 AM Cavalry FC eliminated from Canadian Championship on first night of Cup action       And just like that, the push for the Voyageurs Cup is over Cavalry FC. Just days into their soccer season, Cavalry was eliminated from the Canadian Championship after Thursday's loss in penalty kicks to host Pacific FC. Georges Mukumbilwa's goal in the PK competition was the difference, as the home side completed a 5-for-5 scoring […]