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CTV News - Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 6:53 AM Ontario to make announcement about ServiceOntario locations Monday       The Ontario government is expected to make an announcement about reviewing ServiceOntario locations Monday morning.

CTV News - Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 6:08 AM Atlanta Hawks win 126-125 over Toronto Raptors       Saddiq Bey dunked in Trae Young's miss with 1.1 seconds left to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 126-125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night.

CTV News - Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 7:51 AM Former Toronto city councillor hopes to run for Conservatives in next federal election        Former Toronto city councillor Karen Stintz says she hopes to run for the Conservative Party of Canada in the next federal election.

CTV News - Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 5:22 AM MPs return to Ottawa vowing action, as 2024 House of Commons sitting begins       Members of Parliament are returning to Ottawa on Monday vowing action on Canadians' pressing concerns, as the House of Commons opens for its first sitting day of 2024.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, January 29, 2024 5:27 AM Singer leaves final song for her young son as she enters hospice       Singer Cat Janice is giving her 7-year-old son a gift to remember her by as she enters hospice — a final song. The 31-year-old Washington, D.C., singer was diagnosed with a rare malignant tumour called sarcoma in 2021.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, January 29, 2024 6:13 AM The head of a Saudi royal commission has been arrested on corruption charges       The CEO overseeing Saudi Arabia's royal commission for its historic al-Ula site has been arrested on corruption and money-laundering charges over some $55 million in contracts, officials said.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, January 29, 2024 5:53 AM Dying thief who took 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers as 'one last score' likely won't serve prison time       A dying thief who confessed to stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in 'The Wizard of Oz' because he wanted to pull off 'one last score' is expected to stay out of prison after he's sentenced Monday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, January 29, 2024 7:24 AM These are the 5 headlines you should read this morning       A ghostly shipwreck appears on the tip of Newfoundland; family, friends and peers pay their respects to former NDP leader Ed Broadbent; and passengers come to the defence of a man who opened an emergency exit and walked out on a wing of a plane in Mexico. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, January 29, 2024 6:51 AM Trial set to begin for 2 accused of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay over 20 years ago       Two men accused of murder in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay are set to go on trial Monday, more than 20 years after the trailblazing DJ was shot in his New York City recording studio.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, January 29, 2024 5:45 AM Alex Murdaugh tries to prove jury tampering led to his murder conviction       Alex Murdaugh is returning to a South Carolina courtroom, but this time the convicted killer, disbarred attorney and admitted thief won't be fidgeting in the spotlight.

Monday, January 29, 2024 7:56 AM First nor'easter of 2024 hits Nova Scotia, cancelling schools       School is cancelled across the province as the first nor'easter of the year blows through Nova Scotia. Snowfall warnings are in effect for much of the province.

Monday, January 29, 2024 7:53 AM Gaza aid untenable after February if funding does not resume: UNRWA       The UNRWA said on Monday that it would not be able to continue operations in Gaza and across the region beyond the end of February if funding were not resumed.

Monday, January 29, 2024 7:45 AM Developer China Evergrande ordered to liquidate. What will the impact be?       A Hong Kong court on Monday ordered China Evergrande to be liquidated, a move that could send shockwaves through already fragile Chinese capital and property markets.

Monday, January 29, 2024 7:40 AM U.S. 'shall respond' after American troops killed in Jordan, Biden says       Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the first U.S. fatalities after months of strikes by such groups against U.S. forces across the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Monday, January 29, 2024 7:34 AM House of Commons returns after holidays. What are the big issues at stake?       The Liberals intend to move quickly to get a Ukraine free-trade bill back up for debate and pressure the Conservatives to support it as MPs return to the House of Commons Monday.

Monday, January 29, 2024 7:28 AM Police search for driver who fled scene of Lasalle hit and run on foot       Montreal police say on Sunday night, a driver blew past a stop sign at Conder and Lapierre in Lasalle at highspeed, ramming into an oncoming car carrying five passengers.

Monday, January 29, 2024 6:27 AM Nine ServiceOntario outlets to move into Staples, minister says       Ontario's Public and Business Service Delivery Minister Todd McCarthy is set to the make the announcement Monday morning.

Monday, January 29, 2024 6:11 AM Toronto entrepreneur Mohammad Al Zaibak appointed to fill Ontario Senate vacancy       Toronto entrepreneur Mohammad Al Zaibak is the latest addition to Canada's Senate.

Monday, January 29, 2024 6:00 AM Woman ordered deported over Chinese foreign interference       The case focused on the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office's spying and intimidation.

Monday, January 29, 2024 4:00 AM As Canada's foreign interference inquiry begins, what to expect this week       The judicial inquiry into foreign interference in Canada's politics is under a tight timeline to produce ways to harden the country's defences.

Toronto Sun Monday, January 29, 2024 7:55 AM Parliament returns with Liberals focused on Ukraine, Tories trained on carbon price       OTTAWA — The Liberals intend to move quickly to get a Ukraine free-trade bill back up for debate and pressure the Conservatives to support it as MPs return to the House of Commons today following the Christmas break. The legislation to implement an updated free-trade agreement between Canada and Ukraine became unexpected political fodder in […]

Toronto Sun Monday, January 29, 2024 7:39 AM Drought in Western Canada impacting hydropower production as reservoirs run low       Two hydro-rich provinces are being forced to import power from other jurisdictions due to severe drought in Western Canada. Both B.C. and Manitoba, where the vast majority of power is hydroelectric, are experiencing low reservoir levels that have negatively affected electricity production this fall and winter. There's no risk in either province of the lights […]

Toronto Sun Monday, January 29, 2024 7:33 AM X pauses Taylor Swift searches as deepfake explicit images spread       Elon Musk's social media platform X has blocked searches for Taylor Swift as pornographic deepfake images of the singer have circulated online. Attempts to search for her name on the site resulted in an error message and a prompt for users to retry their search, which added, "Don't fret — it's not your fault." Searches […]

Toronto Sun Monday, January 29, 2024 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Man chooses to feed vices rather than tackle debts       DEAR ABBY: My very dear friend has discovered that her live-in boyfriend of two years has been hiding $55,000 in credit card debt. This man contributes very little to the household expenses (she owns the home) and barely helps to maintain it. Instead, he spends his money on alcohol and vaping products. He refuses to […]

Toronto Sun Monday, January 29, 2024 2:00 AM Tim Dolighan cartoon, Jan. 29, 2024       Tim Dolighan

Toronto Sun Monday, January 29, 2024 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Bailey       SUNshine Girl Bailey is our blue-eyed Scorpio who loves singing, watching Netflix and going on road trips. Her favourite season is autumn when she can go for hikes and cozy up at night with hot cocoa. (JACK BOLAND/Toronto Sun)

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 7:35 AM Why are EU leaders struggling to unlock a 50-billion-euro support package for Ukraine?       BRUSSELS (AP) — Almost two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the war has ground to a virtual stalemate. Ukraine desperately needs support to keep its economy afloat, but political infighting in the European Union and the United States are depriving it of the financial lifeline it needs. As Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban continues to […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 7:20 AM Kate, Princess of Wales, discharged from hospital after abdominal surgery       Kate, the Princess of Wales, has returned home to Windsor after being hospitalized for abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace said Monday. The Princess of Wales' office at Kensington Palace said the princess underwent planned abdominal surgery on Jan. 16 for an undisclosed condition. The palace didn't provide further details but said her condition wasn't cancerous. "The […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 7:10 AM X pauses Taylor Swift searches as deepfake explicit images spread       Elon Musk's social media platform X has blocked searches for Taylor Swift as pornographic deepfake images of the singer have circulated online. Attempts to search for her name on the site Monday resulted in an error message and a prompt for users to retry their search, which added, "Don't fret — it's not your fault." […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 7:10 AM Document spells out allegations against 12 UN employees Israel says participated in Hamas attack       TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli document obtained Monday spelled out allegations against a dozen U.N. employees the country says participated in Hamas' Oct. 7 assault — claiming seven stormed into Israeli territory, including two who participated in kidnappings. The allegations against staffers with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees prompted Western countries to […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 7:07 AM Apparent Israeli strike on area of Syrian capital where Iran-backed fighters operate kills 2 people       DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian media and an opposition war monitor said an apparent Israeli airstrike on a Damascus suburb where Iran-backed fighters have a presence killed two people on Monday. An official from an Iranian-backed group said the strike also caused some material damage. There was no immediate comment from Israel. The strike comes […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 7:03 AM Small biz owners scale back their office space or go remote altogether. Some move to the suburbs       NEW YORK (AP) — After 46 years, Steve Replin has decided to give up his office space. Replin, who has a law practice and acts as an alternative lender in Denver, is adapting to the changing preferences of clients, who would rather conduct business online, or in a less professional setting like a coffee shop. […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 7:01 AM Kimberly Palmer: Romance scammers: They call you honey, but don't send them money       Valentine's Day might put you in the mood to look for love online. Unfortunately, criminals are also on the hunt, but for victims, not romance. "Meeting people online has opened the door to romance fraud," says Kim Casci-Palangio, program director of the peer support program at the nonprofit Cybercrime Support Network in Ann Arbor, Michigan. […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 6:59 AM Czech government signs a deal with the US to acquire 24 F-35 fighter jets       PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic's government signed an agreement with the United States on Monday to acquire 24 U.S. F-35 fighter jets as part of a deal worth about 150 billion Czech koruna ($6.6 billion), the biggest single purchase for the Czech military. Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová and U.S. Ambassador Bijan Sabet signed […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 6:35 AM There's a wave of new bills to define antisemitism. In these 3 states, they could become law       Lawmakers in more than a half-dozen U.S. states are pushing laws to define antisemitism, triggering debates about free speech and bringing complicated world politics into statehouses. Supporters say it's increasingly important to add a definition that lays out how to determine whether some criticism of Israel also amounts to hatred of Jewish people. In so […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 6:20 AM Rise and shine: Japanese moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels       TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese moon explorer is up and running Monday after several tense days without the sunlight it needs to generate power. Japan's first lunar mission hit its target in a precision touchdown on Jan. 20, but landed the wrong way up, leaving its solar panels unable to see the sun. But with […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 6:16 AM China Evergrande is ordered to liquidate, with over $300 billion in debt. Here's what that means.       A court in Hong Kong on Monday ordered China Evergrande to be liquidated in a decision that marks a milestone in China's efforts to resolve a crisis in its property industry that has rattled financial markets and dragged on the entire economy. Here's what happened and what it means, looking ahead. WHAT IS CHINA EVERGRANDE? […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 6:01 AM Inflation has slowed. Now the Federal Reserve faces expectations for rate cuts       WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell will enter this week's Federal Reserve meeting in a much more desirable position than he likely ever expected: Inflation is getting close to the Fed's target rate, the economy is still growing at a healthy pace, consumers keep spending and the unemployment rate is near a half-century low. A […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 6:00 AM Suspects used explosive in attempt to break open drive-thru ATM in East York: police       Toronto police are searching for would-be thieves who allegedly tried to get access to cash inside a bank machine by blowing it up. Officers responded to the area of St. Clair Avenue East and O'Connor Avenue on Sunday morning after getting reports of a loud noise. They arrived to find a damaged drive-thru ATM. Police […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 6:00 AM Protesting farmers tighten squeeze on France's government with 'siege' of Olympic host city Paris       PARIS (AP) — Protesting farmers vowed to encircle Paris with tractor barricades and drive-slows on Monday, aiming to lay siege to France's seat of power in a battle with the government over the future of their industry, which has been shaken by repercussions of the Ukraine war. The traffic blockages that farmers were starting to […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, January 29, 2024 5:23 AM Russian election officials register Putin to run in March election he's all but certain to win       MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's election commission on Monday formally registered President Vladimir Putin as a candidate for the March presidential election, a vote in which he's all but certain to win another six-year term in office. Putin, 71, is running as an independent, but he retains tight control over Russia's political system that he has […]

G-Alt cp24.com Monday, January 29, 2024 5:34 AM Driver knocked down pole, 'ran off on foot' from Etobicoke collision, say Toronto police       Paramedics told CP24 that they did not transport anyone to the hospital and that the call was reported as a minor motor vehicle collision. School ...

G-Alt cp24.com Sunday, January 28, 2024 11:31 PM Driver knocked down pole, 'ran away on foot' from Etobicoke collision, say Toronto ... - iHeartRadio       Paramedics told CP24 that they did not transport anyone to the hospital and that the call was reported as a minor motor vehicle collision. A woman ...

G-Alt cp24.com Sunday, January 28, 2024 11:30 PM Driver knocked down pole, 'ran away on foot' from Etobicoke collision, say Toronto police       Paramedics told CP24 that they did not transport anyone to the hospital and that the call was reported as a minor motor vehicle collision. RELATED ...

Ottawa Citizen Monday, January 29, 2024 6:30 AM Why health-care workers must become team players       No one practitioner can do it all given the health issues people face today. Patients — especially those with chronic or complex health needs — are better served by a team whose skills complement each other.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, January 29, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: We can do much more to help people with dementia       Monday, Jan. 29: Approaches such as The Eden Alternative and the Green House Project make people feel safer and cared for, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Monday, January 29, 2024 4:00 AM Ottawa is overhauling its zoning bylaws. It will change the city forever       Why the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Amendment could be the single biggest task of Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and the current term of council

Windsor Star Monday, January 29, 2024 7:00 AM Reader letter: 'Hired to be fired' means losing city hall experience       re: 'Hired to be Fired' — Windsor's top engineer, solicitor latest to leave (Windsor Star, Jan 6. 2024) With Mayor Drew Dilkens' newly acquired (strong mayor) powers have come numerous unexpected firings and sudden retirements among City of Windsor employees and managers. Among those fired on short notice there is a dramatic total of years […]

Ottawa Sun Monday, January 29, 2024 4:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Idle no more       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Regina Leader-Post Monday, January 29, 2024 7:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Angry message works for Poilievre, but not for Beck       If the country is broken, wouldn't Saskatchewan be broken, too? Wouldn't that be Moe's fault? Sadly for the NDP, most don't agree.

National Observer Monday, January 29, 2024 5:13 AM 'The bottom line is that plastic bag bans work'       According to a new report, plastic bag bans can eliminate nearly 300 single-use plastic bags per person per year.

National Observer Monday, January 29, 2024 5:13 AM Banks still bet billions on dirty coal       Canadian financial institutions have financed metallurgical coal, the kind used to make steel, to the tune of $20 billion even as greener alternatives are proven possible. With clean steel set to boom, those investments are at risk.

National Observer Monday, January 29, 2024 5:13 AM 'The mining rush for green energy': Why Ontario chiefs are asking for a moratorium on claims       Last week, the Chiefs of Ontario called for a moratorium on mining claims to deal with the problems connected with the onslaught of stakes linked to the province's digital mineral lands administration system.

National Observer Monday, January 29, 2024 5:13 AM We don't all have to love the environment the same way        A University of British Columbia professor's recent book "Eco-Types" helps us understand five ways of relating to the natural world.

National Observer Monday, January 29, 2024 5:13 AM Bringing beadwork to the National Gallery of Canada       Radical Stitch, one of the largest beadwork exhibits in Canada, is set to come to the National Gallery of Canada in May.

National Observer Monday, January 29, 2024 5:13 AM How business can be a force for good       In addition to generating profits, business leaders face increased expectations to deliver a positive social impact, enhance environmental sustainability and demonstrate good governance.

Montreal Gazette Monday, January 29, 2024 7:41 AM Ceremony will honour memory of those killed in 2017 Quebec City mosque attack       The 6 p.m. ceremony will take place at the Quebec City Islamic cultural centre and will be streamed online.

Montreal Gazette Monday, January 29, 2024 6:40 AM Five people, including children, injured in hit and run in LaSalle       Police believe the crash at the corner of Lapierre and Cordner Sts. happened when a driver did not make an obligatory stop at the intersection.

Montreal Gazette Monday, January 29, 2024 6:00 AM Concordia students set to strike to protest against tuition hike: 'We're not going to sit back'       At least 4,000 students plan to walk out on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. More strikes may follow if the Legault government doesn't scrap its plan to hike fees for out-of-province students.

Montreal Gazette Monday, January 29, 2024 6:00 AM Allison Hanes: Two things that make no sense about the REM       The lack of a Griffintown stop and a car ban on a new access road at the Kirkland station are inexcusable omissions.

Calgary Herald Monday, January 29, 2024 7:06 AM Calgary Home and Garden Show: Minimalism makes for modern homes       Explore Modern Modular's tiny homes and modular structures — perfect for a home, a retreat or a vacation rental.

Calgary Herald Monday, January 29, 2024 7:04 AM Calgary Home and Garden Show: Create a pickleball paradise       Pick up the fine art of pickleball and maybe even build a backyard or basement court.

Calgary Herald Monday, January 29, 2024 7:02 AM Calgary Home and Garden Show: Simplicity in design       Abby Richards, of White House on the Prairie Designs, inspires clients to create spaces that are simple, personal and joyful.

Calgary Herald Monday, January 29, 2024 7:00 AM Calgary Home and Garden Show: Paint with a purpose       Murals featuring work by Calgary artists will be painted live at the show and auctioned for charity or donated to a good cause.

Calgary Herald Monday, January 29, 2024 7:00 AM Smiles and sober second thoughts from our cartoonists       It was a week of inflation, a ruling on the Emergencies Act and doomsday clock warnings for our cartoonists. Here's what they came up with for the Calgary Herald's opinion pages in the past week.

Calgary Sun Monday, January 29, 2024 7:01 AM Letters for January 29, 2024: 'Council has overstepped with plastics ban.'       Counting down to election Signatories to the "Stupid Plastics Ban" petition stood at 9,377 as of 11:30 a.m., Sunday, January 28 – with over 2,000 comments.   According to Kourtney Penner, one of the brite-est lights on Calgary City Council, complainants are being directed by some unnamed thought manipulator; we mindless ATMs are incapable of thinking […]