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CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 8:10 PM
     Toronto City Council has voted to reverse a ban on tobogganing at 45 hills that were deemed unsafe by park staff.
CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 8:09 PM
     Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won his arbitration case on Wednesday and will receive a salary of US$19.9 million this season.
CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:00 PM
     Mitch Marner and William Nylander scored 20 seconds apart with under nine minutes to go in the third period, moments after Dallas equalized as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Stars 5-4 on Wednesday night.
CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 5:37 PM
     An Ontario Hockey League (OHL) player has been suspended indefinitely amid an investigation by Durham police.
CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:43 PM
     The Town of Whitby is launching a public awareness and letter-writing campaign to pressure the province to get moving on a long-promised hospital.
CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:02 PM
     An 81-year-old woman died after a car collision in Welland, Ont. on Wednesday, Niagara Regional Police say.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 7, 2024 5:20 PM
     The death of a Georgia couple's baby that was decapitated during delivery has been classified by a medical examiner as a homicide, their attorneys announced Wednesday.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 7, 2024 5:37 PM
     An Ontario Hockey League (OHL) player has been suspended indefinitely amid an investigation by Durham police.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:38 PM
     Skiers and snowboarders have faced resort closures, barren base-level runs and hikes between lifts to access the few areas that are available, even at mid-mountain levels. It's been a dismal snow season, but one expert says such conditions will be nothing unusual in just a couple decades.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:52 PM
     People are heartbroken following last week's fatal house fire in the Far North community of Peawanuck.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 7, 2024 8:09 PM
     Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won his arbitration case on Wednesday and will receive a salary of US$19.9 million this season.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:00 PM
     High-risk B.C. sex offender Randall Hopley, who went on the run for 10 days in November, will still be allowed overnight community leave with the approval of his parole officer, after the parole board decided not to impose new restrictions.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:20 PM
     A man who bills himself as 'The Official Pro-Life Spider-Man' scaled the exterior of the massive Sphere venue in Las Vegas on Wednesday to raise funds for a pregnant woman, according to a post on his social media site. He was arrested.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:10 PM
     The Bombers have brought back starting safety Brandon Alexander for a seventh season with the club.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:47 PM
     The city's goal is a 50-per cent reduction by 2030, but under a "best-case scenario" Vancouver would still fall short, hitting a 40-per cent cut.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:28 PM
     Nobody was hurt after two vacant homes went up in flames in Winnipeg's Spence neighbourhood Wednesday night.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:54 PM
     Evgenii Dadonov had just scored on a silky smooth penalty shot to pull the Dallas Stars even with under nine minutes remaining in regulation.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:43 PM
     The Knights have now picked up 40 of a possible 42 points in their past 21 games.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:25 PM
     A warmer-than-normal winter followed by an extreme blast of arctic air in January has wiped out entire crops of popular fruit, including peaches, plums, cherries and nectarines.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:23 PM
     Attorney General Merrick Garland told lawmakers a report from special counsel Robert Hur is expected to be released soon to Congress and the public.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:15 PM
     Newly released court documents reveal disturbing allegations from two additional young women, which never resulted in charges.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:13 PM
     North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly also voted to abolish laws governing economic ties with Seoul, state media reported, as relations continue to deteriorate sharply.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:00 PM
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Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:07 PM
     ATLANTA — The death of a Georgia couple's baby that was decapitated during delivery has been classified by a medical examiner as a homicide, their attorneys announced Wednesday. Treveon Taylor Jr.'s parents have sued the hospital and the doctor who delivered the baby in July. Both have denied wrongdoing. The Clayton County Medical Examiner's Office […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:58 PM
     EAST LANSDOWNE, Pa. — At least six people were unaccounted for after two police officers were wounded by gunfire Wednesday at a home in suburban Philadelphia that was then set on fire and consumed by the flames, authorities said. Officers from East Lansdowne, Lansdowne and Upper Darby responded to the house in East Lansdowne in […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:54 PM
     ST. PAUL, Minn. — For the eighth straight month in January, Earth was record hot, according to the European climate agency. That was obvious in the northern United States, where about 1,000 people were golfing last month in a snow-starved Minneapolis during what the state is calling "the Lost Winter of 2023-24." For the first […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:46 PM
     DETROIT — Henry Fambrough, the last surviving original member of the iconic R&B group The Spinners, whose hits included "It's a Shame," "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" and "The Rubberband Man," died Wednesday, a spokesperson for the group said. He was 85. Fambrough died peacefully of natural causes in his northern Virginia home, […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:17 PM
     BAGHDAD — A U.S. drone strike blew up a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing a high-ranking commander of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia who is responsible for "directly planning and participating in attacks" on American troops in the region, the U.S. military said Wednesday. The precision blast hit a main thoroughfare in […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:57 PM
     If the Maple Leafs' bottom-six forwards keep bottoming out on offence, they will need a lot of strong support role efforts for the Core Fore scorers. Such as an improbable 5-4 win over Dallas on Wednesday, where slumping Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi came up empty again, but the big ticket duo and fourth line […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:42 PM
     With only hours remaining before the NBA's trade deadline, the Toronto Raptors played on Wednesday night like their minds were elsewhere. Luckily, the opponent was the truly awful Charlotte Hornets, minus LaMelo Ball, and Toronto managed to rally to pull out a much-needed 123-117 road win. First-time all-star Scottie Barnes scored 18 points, as did […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:27 PM
     VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby says social media companies can't be let "off the hook" after two British Columbia teens fell victim to online sextortion scams and died by suicide in the past year. "We are going to take action against them for allowing this to happen," he said Wednesday. Eby's comments came one day […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:12 PM
     CHICAGO — The NHL Winter Classic is going back to Wrigley Field. The league announced Wednesday night that the Chicago Blackhawks will host the St. Louis Blues at the iconic ballpark for the next edition of one of hockey's marquee events. The second Winter Classic was played at the home of baseball's Chicago Cubs on […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:12 PM
     A series of ads mocking the delayed opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT line is causing a stir among Torontonians. Construction on the project began in 2011 — when Rob Ford was mayor and Dalton McGuinty was premier — and was supposed to be ready in 2020. But while McGuinty has been out of office […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:51 PM
     LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a symbolic snub in Nevada's primary, Nikki Haley's presidential campaign headed Wednesday to California, where she faces another longshot bid against former President Donald Trump and again sought to tamp down any talk that she might leave the race. "I'm not going anywhere. I'm in this for the long haul," […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:05 PM
     MUYNAK, Uzbekistan (AP) — Toxic dust storms, anti-government protests, the fall of the Soviet Union — for generations, none of it has deterred Nafisa Bayniyazova and her family from making a living growing melons, pumpkins and tomatoes on farms around the Aral Sea. Bayniyazova, 50, has spent most of her life near Muynak, in northwestern […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:54 PM
     NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A man awaiting extradition on a Massachusetts warrant alleging he killed his girlfriend and left her body in a car at a Boston airport escaped from police custody in Kenya, police said Thursday. Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kangethe slipped out of the police station and jumped into one of the privately owned […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:35 PM
     NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial told the judge Wednesday they had no information to share regarding a key witness reportedly negotiating to plead guilty to perjury in connection with his testimony in the case. Judge Arthur Engoron had asked state lawyers and defense counsel to provide him with letters […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:23 PM
     ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — For the eighth straight month in January, Earth was record hot, according to the European climate agency. That was obvious in the northern United States, where about 1,000 people were golfing last month in a snow-starved Minneapolis during what the state is calling "the Lost Winter of 2023-24." For the […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:21 PM
     DETROIT (AP) — Henry Fambrough, the last surviving original member of the iconic R&B group The Spinners, whose hits included "It's a Shame," "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" and "The Rubberband Man," died Wednesday, a spokesperson for the group said. He was 85. Fambrough died peacefully of natural causes in his northern Virginia […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:09 PM
     William Nylander had two goals and three points as the Toronto Maple Leafs and their "Core Four" dominated in a 5-4 win against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night. Nylander opened the scoring for Toronto and assisted on John Tavares' second-period goal. The 27-year-old scored his second goal of the night, his 25th of the […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:00 PM
     WASHINGTON (AP) — Self-help author and spiritual guru Marianne Williamson on Wednesday announced the end of her long-shot Democratic challenge to President Joe Biden. The 71-year-old onetime spiritual adviser to Oprah Winfrey contemplated suspending her campaign last month after winning just 5,000 votes in New Hampshire's primary, writing that she "had to decide whether now […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:41 PM
     SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A judge has thrown out a lawsuit that sought to block the University of California from renaming the former Hastings College of the Law because its namesake was linked to the slaughter of Native Americans. Descendants of Serranus Hastings filed the $1.7 billion breach of contract lawsuit over the decision to […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 8:45 PM
     MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A group of Alabama lawmakers unveiled a sweeping gambling bill Wednesday that could authorize a state lottery and 10 casinos across the conservative Deep South state as some Republicans look to get the question before voters in November. Alabama is one of few states without a state lottery, after lawmakers in […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 8:44 PM
     HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana appliance store owner and supporter of former President Donald Trump was convicted Wednesday for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol that interrupted certifying the 2020 Electoral College vote. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Montana announced the verdict. Henry Phillip Muntzer of Dillon was […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 8:15 PM
     BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it is paying $1.5 billion for a stake in "Fortnite" maker Epic Games, working with the game developer to create a "games and entertainment universe" that will feature games, shows and characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar and more. "This marks Disney's biggest […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 8:08 PM
     JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators on Wednesday voted against amending the state's strict law against abortions to allow exceptions in cases of rape and incest. The state banned almost all abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022 overturned Roe v. Wade. Abortions currently are only legal "in cases of medical emergency." Democratic […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 8:04 PM
     ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistanis braved cold winter weather and the threat of violence to vote for a new parliament Thursday a day after twin bombings claimed at least 30 lives in the worst election-related violence ahead of the contested elections. Tens of thousands of police and paramilitary forces have been deployed at polling stations to […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:51 PM
     SAN SALVADOR (AP) — As El Salvador's electoral body begins a vote-by-vote count of last week's election results, the political opposition warned Wednesday they could ask to nullify results of the legislative elections due to irregularities. No one questions the victory of highly popular President Nayib Bukele, who won re-election with 83% of the votes, […]
G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:13 PM
     CP24 has reached out to Durham police for more information. "This follows the team and League suspending Lockhart following a League and team Code ...
G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, February 7, 2024 5:13 PM
     CP24.com Journalist. Follow | Contact. Updated Feb. 7, 2024 1:30 p.m. PST. Published Feb. 7, 2024 1:26 p.m. PST. Share. Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe is ...
G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, February 7, 2024 4:17 PM
     A Halton Regional Police vehicle is shown in Oakville, Ont., Wednesday, Jan.18, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Richard Buchan. Bryann Aguilar. CP24.com ...
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, February 7, 2024 5:09 PM
     An application has been made to the Federal Court for a judicial review of the Jan. 9 decision by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
The Province Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:00 PM
     Opinion: It's important to consider LNG from an economic and energy security perspective, as the U.S. government is now doing
The Province Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:59 PM
     Noah Juulsen has had a remarkable renaissance. A story on the hard-rock defender.
The Province Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:38 PM
     No matter who the Vancouver Canucks find themselves matched up with in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, there will be no easy opponents.
The Province Wednesday, February 7, 2024 5:06 PM
     Hockey Night in Canada analyst Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts podcast that NCAA coaches could vote on the issue this season
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:37 PM
     A goal by Renata Fast, with 5:53 left in regulation, proved to be the game-winner as the Canadians went on to defeat the United States 4-2 in Game 5 of the series before a crowd of 8,459 fans in Saskatoon.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:32 PM
     The province has offered salary increases in line with those provided to MLAs, in response to comments from union leadership.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:44 PM
     Two men in their 30s are charged with sexually assaulting two female youths.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:19 PM
     A bargaining unit representing some 11,000 provincial government workers saw its last contract expire in 2022.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:14 PM
     Was responsible for "directly planning and participating in attacks" on American troops in the region, U.S. military says.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:59 PM
     "We should be very careful about imposing regulatory burdens on low-risk AI applications," Amazon spokesperson says.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:27 PM
     But if the deal does fall apart, that doesn't mean the NDP will necessarily bring down the government.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 7, 2024 5:25 PM
     The Office de consultation publique de Montréal won't say whether Guy Grenier resigned or was fired.
Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 7, 2024 8:07 PM
     The alleged assault goes back to at least October 2020
Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:48 PM
     'They are big numbers. And we were trying to make the case to Ottawa that when Alberta does well, Canada does well,' Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday
Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:35 PM
     On the latest episode of Burning Questions, Postmedia's Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about the debuts of Andrei Kuzmenko and Brayden Pachal and what the next move for GM Craig Conroy may be.
Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:09 PM
     Details are set for Miikka Kiprusoff's jersey retirement night at the Saddledome on March 2. The ceremony honouring the Calgary Flames' goaltending legend will begin at 6:20 p.m., with puck-drop for the matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins slated for 8 p.m. Doors will open for fans at 5:30 p.m. "I think it's the biggest honour […]
Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:43 PM
     Pospisil made his NHL debut for the Flames in early November
Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:36 PM
     Matthew Shiltz has reportedly agreed on terms to join the Calgary Stampeders in the days ahead of the opening of the CFL's free-agency window. The 31-year-old quarterback is throwing his hat — and arm — into the ring here, hoping his curious three-game starting arc of last season extends into 2024, albeit with a new […]
Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:33 PM
     Stuart MacGregor, 54, faces two charges of first-degree murder in connection with the July 11, 1994, fatal shootings of two city men
Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:05 PM
     Jonathan Denis, 48, who is a former Alberta Justice minister, faces two citations
Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 7, 2024 5:57 PM
     New dates scheduled for ATP/ITF event at Alberta Tennis Centre
Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 7, 2024 5:42 PM
     Alberta Grains formed in 2023 from the merger of the Alberta wheat and barley commissions
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:58 PM
     Road improvements and a pedestrian-only pilot project will see the Vancouver street closed to traffic for six months
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:00 PM
     Opinion: Cancer isn't something most people budget for. In a recent Angus Reid survey 30 per cent said they would have to go into debt to pay for the out-of-pocket costs of a cancer diagnosis
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:00 PM
     Letters: "With our demographics, we need our young people to achieve their full potential."
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:58 PM
     The pouches are available in a variety of flavours and are marketed as a way to help adults quit smoking
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:19 PM
     Opinion: David Eby abandoned Robinson after one weekend because the NDP couldn't afford the political hit in Surrey, a community whose votes and financial contributions it needs in an election year
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 7:01 PM
     It is almost a certainty that the festival sells out every year, and this year's looks likely to follow that trend.
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:59 PM
     A study found hospitals in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions could save $415,000 each year by restocking unused medication dispensed by hospital pharmacists.
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:54 PM
     'We are going to take action against them for allowing this to happen,' said B.C. premier David Eby
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:53 PM
     Vancouver police issued a Canada-wide warrant for Johnny Walkus, 36, and he was picked up Wednesday afternoon
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:28 PM
     B.C. premier David Eby says he 'can't fathom' why Hopley, who abducted a boy in 2011, would be 'released again with the same conditions'