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CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:29 AM New task force aims to address Toronto's traffic congestion woes       The Toronto Region Board of Trade has launched a new task force to tackle worsening traffic congestion in the city.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:22 AM Toronto library, zoo attacks show public bodies need to boost cybersecurity: experts       As the Toronto Public Library gradually works to restore full service following a crippling October cyberattack, experts are warning that public organizations need to find ways to bolster their ransomware defences, despite having limited resources.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:38 AM Two people, two cats rescued from downtown apartment after two-alarm fire       Two people and two cats were rescued from a two-alarm fire at a low-rise apartment building in the city's downtown core early Wednesday morning.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:52 AM Evolving 'Freedom' movement fighting perceptions of 'government overreach': CSIS       The loosely knit collective that vocally opposed COVID-19 health measures has morphed into a movement waging a broader fight against 'perceived government overreach,' says a newly released assessment from Canada's spy agency.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:09 AM Tom Mulcair: Can Trudeau turn things around, or will he pack it in before the next election?       With sagging polling numbers plaguing his federal Liberals, Justin Trudeau is seeming less and less engaged as he struggles through his ninth year in power, writes former NDP leader Tom Mulcair in a column for CTVNews.ca. But can this proud leader turn things around for himself as the ramp-up to the next election begins in earnest?

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:28 AM Here's why Valentine's Day candy is so expensive       Don't be fooled by the smorgasbord of cutely packaged candy adorned with hearts and cupids in all shades of rosy hues. Those sweet treats might leave a bitter taste if you do some math on how much more you're paying for them.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:26 AM Amid artificial intelligence boom, AI girlfriends and boyfriends are making their mark       Companion bots use vast amounts of training data to mimic human language, but they also come with features such as voice calls, picture exchanges and more emotional exchanges that allow them to form deeper connections with the humans on the other side of the screen.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:28 AM Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea       Ukraine's military said Wednesday it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea using naval drones, a report that has not been confirmed by Russian forces.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:14 AM Homeowners uncover trove of long-lost love letters during renovation project       Ahead of Valentine's Day comes a love story for the ages. It was lost for decades but unearthed when a young couple decided to give their Minneapolis home a facelift.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:55 AM 'Freedom' movement fighting against 'perceived government overreach': CSIS       The Canadian Security Intelligence Service's analytical brief traces the evolution of the 'Freedom' movement that began to emerge following the early 2022 protests.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:37 AM Less than half of Canadians support MAiD for mental illness: poll       Fewer than half of Canadians feel medical assistance in dying should be available to people whose sole underlying condition is mental illness, the results of a new survey showed.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:23 AM NDP bill to call for ban on thermal coal exports as output soars       Canadian exports of the kind of coal used to make electricity hit an eight-year high in 2022, even as the Liberals have promised to work on banning exports completely.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:03 AM How Pickering Nuclear Generating Station became key to Ontario's energy plan       Pickering Nuclear Generating Station was once meant to have already closed down. Successive governments, however, have extended its life and it now faces a full rebuild.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:01 AM Facts vs. Fiction: What you need to know about EVs in Canada       There are a lot of myths, and confusion, about electric vehicles. This includes everything from cost of replacing the batteries, to reductions in emissions, to charging questions.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 AM Ontario brewery receives onslaught of online hate after hosting Justin Trudeau       The fire storm came almost immediately after hosting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at local Liberal MP federal byelection candidate Robert Rock's private campaign event.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:25 AM Toronto library, zoo attacks show a need to boost cybersecurity: experts       Experts are warning that public organizations need to find ways to bolster their ransomware defences, despite having limited resources.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:16 AM Firefighters rescue 2 people, 2 cats from fire in east Toronto       Toronto Fire crews rescued two people from a two-alarm fire at a low rise residential building east of downtown early Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:00 AM 'Is this real?': 2 people from Montreal are set to appear on 'Jeopardy!'       Montrealers Diandra D'Alessio and Vince Bacani will both be on 'Jeopardy!' this week as part of the show's Champions Wildcard tournament.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:00 AM 10 easy ways to refresh your bathroom for under $100       Looking for a quick and easy DIY project? Here are 10 simple ways to refresh your bathroom this winter.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:51 AM NDP pushing Liberals to recognize state of Palestine as U.K., U.S. signal openness       OTTAWA — New Democrats are calling on the Liberal government to have Canada formally recognize Palestine as a state, saying it would help advance peace in the Middle East. "It's time for Canada to do more, to build a peaceful resolution for the people of Palestine and the people of Israel," NDP foreign affairs critic […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:48 AM Speaker suggests more guest screenings after MPs applauded man who fought for Nazis       OTTAWA — As the House of Commons comes to grips with whether and how it should operate differently after parliamentarians unwittingly applauded a man who fought for the Nazis last fall, the new Speaker has a few ideas. One such proposal: certain guests who are to be recognized in the chamber should first be screened […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:38 AM Quebec billionaire Robert Miller can be questioned about sex case before trial: Judge       He has denied all of the allegations

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Mother can't understand why son has walked away       DEAR ABBY: I've always been close to my children, but now that they are adults, it seems I'm losing my connection with one of them. He married a girl of a different race, and while that doesn't bother me, I have a strong hunch she's the reason he has distanced himself from not only me, […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 14, 2024 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Honey       SUNshine Girl Honey knows how to strike a pose. This 5-foot-7 international fashion model has been modelling for over a decade and has walked in runway shows in Italy, NYC, Miami, Toronto and Montreal. Honey posed for us in June 2018. (Jack Boland/Toronto Sun)

Toronto Sun Wednesday, February 14, 2024 2:00 AM Steve Nease cartoon, Feb. 14, 2024

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:48 AM Barrick reports US$1.27B profit for 2023, up from US$432M in 2022       TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. reported a profit attributable to equity holders of US$1.27 billion for 2023, up from US$432 million a year earlier. The gold miner, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to 72 cents US per share for the year, up from 24 cents US per share a […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:48 AM Retrial of former Czech Prime Minister Babis starts. He is accused of fraud in a 2$ million case       PRAGUE (AP) — Former populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis' retrial started Wednesday after an appeals court dismissed a previous ruling acquitting him of fraud charges in a $2 million case involving European Union subsidies. In September, Prague's High Court canceled the lower court's decision and ordered the case to be retried at Prague's Municipal Court. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:38 AM Berlin Film Festival brings Israeli-Palestinian tensions and other issues into the spotlight       BERLIN (AP) — The 74th Berlin International Film Festival opens Thursday with the world premiere of "Small Things Like These" starring man of the moment Cillian Murphy. Murphy, a front runner at next month's Oscars for his turn in "Oppenheimer," plays a coal merchant in 1980s Ireland who uncovers shocking secrets kept by the convent […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:34 AM On Valentine's Day, LGBTQ+ activists in Japan call for the right for same-sex couples to marry       TOKYO (AP) — Activists and LGBTQ+ community members handed out colorful chocolate candy for Valentine's Day in Tokyo on Wednesday, marking the fifth anniversary of the launch of a legal battle to achieve marriage equality for same-sex couples. Japan is the only member of the Group of Seven nations that still excludes same-sex couples from […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:33 AM An unprecedented look inside the sex lives of Canadians       In today's Big Story Podcast, there's simply never been a Canadian sex survey that's comprehensive, scientific and intimate all at once. For decades we've relied on data from the United States, unscientific surveys thrown together by brands around Valentine's Day or specific looks at one narrow aspect of sexuality — such as contraception or monogamy. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:22 AM Jill Biden sends Valentine's Day love to Americans with an art display on the White House lawn       WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden once again is sending her love to Americans on Valentine's Day through an art display on the White House lawn. The first lady's "Valentine to the Country" was revealed as the sun rose on Wednesday. The installation features a large wooden red envelope painted in her handwriting with, "To America […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:22 AM Protesting Indian farmers clash with police for a second day as they march toward the capital       NEW DELHI (AP) — Protesting Indian farmers clashed with police for a second consecutive day on Wednesday as tens of thousands tried to march to the capital to demand guaranteed prices for their produce. Police fired tear gas at the farmers near the Shambhu border, which divides northern Punjab and Haryana states, about 200 kilometers […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:03 AM Significant snow on the way for Toronto, GTA. Here's when it will arrive       Torontonians may need to break out the snow shovels ahead of the Family Day long weekend with the first significant snowfall of the month expected to hit the city this week. There is a slight chance of flurries on Wednesday, but Thursday will be a different story when a larger system moves in that could […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:02 AM Microsoft says US rivals are beginning to use generative AI in offensive cyber operations       BOSTON (AP) — Microsoft said Wednesday it had detected and disrupted instances of U.S. adversaries — chiefly Iran and North Korea and to a lesser extent Russia and China — using or attempting to exploit generative artificial intelligence developed by the company and its business partner to mount or research offensive cyber operations. The techniques […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:01 AM Are you in the wrong Medicare Advantage plan? What to review now       Many people choose Medicare Advantage plans without exploring their options or noticing what changes their plan may have made, according to research from KFF, a health policy nonprofit. But now that a new year has started, you may realize the plan you picked during Medicare's fall open enrollment doesn't work for you. Or maybe you […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:58 AM NATO chief hails record defense spending, warns that Trump's remarks undermine security       NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that European allies and Canada have ramped up defense spending to record levels, as he warned that former U.S. President Donald Trump was undermining their security by calling into question the U.S. commitment to its allies. Stoltenberg said that U.S. partners in NATO have spent $600 billion more on […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:44 AM British Foreign Secretary Cameron visits Eastern Europe to shore up support for Ukraine       SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Wednesday that nothing is more important now than strong support for Ukraine as it fights off Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression. Cameron, speaking to reporters in Sofia, said support is not just a matter for European, but also for global security. "Putin thinks that he […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:38 AM Edmunds Compares: 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2024 Toyota Tacoma       Having undergone a complete redesign last year, the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado proves how transformative the midsize pickup truck market has become. In a segment where slow and steady changes used to be the norm, this generation of Colorado boasts dramatic new styling, a standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and the latest in technology features and driver […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:32 AM Putin signs law to confiscate assets of those convicted of discrediting the Russian army       Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law Wednesday that will allow authorities to confiscate money, valuables and other assets from people convicted of spreading "deliberately false information" about the country's military. The bill sailed through the lower and upper houses of the Russian parliament, and was unanimously endorsed by the upper house last week. The […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:25 AM Live updates | Israel's war against Hamas, now in its fifth month, has devastated Gaza's hospitals       The war between Israel and Hamas, now in its fifth month, has devastated the health sector in the Gaza Strip, with less than half of its hospitals only partially functioning as scores of people are killed and wounded in daily bombardments. Israel accuses the militants of using hospitals and other civilian buildings as cover. Palestinians […]

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:19 AM Two people, two cats rescued from downtown apartment after two-alarm fire - CTV News Toronto       CP24.com Journalist. Follow | Contact. Published Feb. 14, 2024 2:38 a.m. PST ... CP24. No one was injured and TTC buses were brought in to shelter ...

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G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:21 AM No ID, no entry: LCBO launching controlled entrances pilot at 6 stores - iHeartRadio       No ID, no entry: LCBO launching controlled entrances pilot at 6 stores. TEST_LogoiHeart_Lowfi. CP24.com Journalist. Bryann Aguilar. Published date ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, February 14, 2024 2:18 AM No ID, no entry: LCBO launching controlled entrances pilot at six stores - CP24       Select LCBO stores will soon require certain customers to present photo identification to security before entering as part of a pilot program that ...

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, February 14, 2024 4:00 AM Leaks, ineffective anchors, mechanical breakdowns among ongoing problems facing new Arctic patrol ships       Meanwhile, the vessels constructed by Irving Shipbuilding only come with a one-year warranty.

Windsor Star Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 AM Reader letter: The good, bad and the ugly from a year back in Windsor       After 15 years away, I had the opportunity in 2023 to come back to Windsor, the city where I grew up. I always knew that I would end up leaving Canada to live in Belgium (my mother is from Belgium and it always felt like home). Nevertheless, I appreciate that Windsor played an important role […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, February 14, 2024 4:13 AM Canucks host the Red Wings following Garland's 2-goal performance       Detroit Red Wings (27-19-6, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (36-12-6, first in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks host the Detroit Red Wings after Conor Garland scored two goals in the Canucks' 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Vancouver has gone 18-4-2 in […]

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, February 14, 2024 4:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Entitled Liberals       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 AM Letter: Melting glaciers threaten Sask. River, Saskatoon water supply       A reader says she's concerned about how melting glaciers will affect rivers in Saskatchewan and Saskatoon and plans for nuclear power.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 AM Opinion: Saskatchewan should view education spending as investment       A Saskatchewan-based writer with extensive experience researching health policy says statistics show the importance of education funding.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 AM Phil Tank: Sask. Party has itself to blame for plummeting popularity       Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party government has managed to keep most right-wingers inside its tent, but its appeal to moderates is diminished.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 AM Opinion: Saskatchewan must balance next budget to battle rising debt       The Canadian Taxpayers Federation warns Saskatchewan's government to tackle growing debt before the problem gets out of control.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:00 AM 'We were meant to create music together': The love story behind Sask. duo Cupid's Heart       In music and romance, Emma Jean and Stacey Dunn say their partnership was "written in the stars."

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 AM 'North Central Strong': Youth task force to lead charge in massive revitalization       Mayor Sandra Masters is suggesting an "everything, everywhere, all at once approach" to bolster North Central's livability through housing and social improvements.

National Observer Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:10 AM Skiers leaving 'forever chemicals' in their tracks       The research by the James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen and the University of Graz in Austria has found that 14 different types of PFAS chemicals, which are commonly used in ski wax, were found in soils at family skiing spots in the Austrian Alps.

National Observer Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:10 AM Decarbonization the latest buzzword from gas companies       Fortis, one of Canada's largest gas utilities, has laid out its vision for survival in a world that is moving away from fossil fuels — use more gas.

National Observer Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:10 AM How to make energy retrofits easy and affordable for everyone       We are a long way from net-zero emission homes. So why is there less support for energy retrofits today?

National Observer Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:10 AM Did we really think corporations like Bell would save the media?       Bell Media's recent layoffs were a slap in the face to both journalists and the public they serve. Now, it's time for the federal government to start slapping back at Canada's corporate media conglomerates — hard.

National Observer Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:10 AM Government should prep for fires given low snowpack       With four spectacularly destructive wildfire seasons in the last seven years, B.C. has become a global wildfire hot spot.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:47 AM Displaced Palestinians leave one of Gaza's main hospitals after weeks of being isolated by fighting       The war between Israel and Hamas, now in its fifth month, has devastated Gaza's health sector.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:38 AM Quebec Liberal interim-leader contradicts Coderre on $100 access to politicians       "You make a $100 contribution to a political party because you support its ideas," Marc Tanguay says.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:30 AM Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea       It is the second time in two weeks that Ukrainian forces have said they sank a Russian vessel in the Black Sea.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 AM Montreal's Valentine's Day forecast: Netflix and wind chill       Things are expected to (kind of) heat up by evening.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:35 AM Man hospitalized after fire in La Petite-Patrie apartment building       The 10 apartments were evacuated during the firefighting operation, but residents were able to return home by sunrise Wednesday.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:05 AM Allison Hanes: Public transit in Quebec is at a crossroads       It's not a matter of mismanagement — it's a political choice to invest in public transit to tame congestion, improve mobility and fight climate change.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:00 AM For people living in silence, cochlear implants can help lift the weight of isolation       The MUHC's cochlear implant program has allowed a Quebec woman to hear birds chirping and, for the first time, the sweet sounds of her great-granddaughter.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:00 AM About Last Night: Canadiens record first shutout in nearly a year       Cayden Primeau made 13 saves in a 5-0 win over the Ducks to give Montreal its first shutout since Valentine's Day 2023.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 AM Be My Valentine . . . In Calgary . . . 100 years ago       Valentine's Day has been around for hundreds of years, so it's no surprise that even in the olden days a myriad of heart day celebrations occurred in Calgary. We took a look back at the Calgary Daily Herald from 100 or so years ago to see just how Calgarians were marking February 14 a century […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 AM Bell: Calgary's Mayor Gondek fires back — including at me       On the talk show of Edmonton's Ryan Jespersen, Gondek said she was trying to be civil with McLean but the councillor was 'intent on putting out things about me'

Calgary Herald Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 AM Varcoe: Smith says Alberta won't sterilize 'prime agriculture land,' as renewables pause ends this month       Whatever happens, Alberta will need to ensure there's investment certainty moving forward, say developers

Calgary Sun Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 AM Letters, Feb. 14, 2024: 'Scandals keep coming for Liberals'       Another Liberal scandal As I listened to the Auditor General read her report of the Trudeau Liberal Government handing over millions of dollars for no work done supposedly to build the ArriveCAN App, I had a sense of Deja vu like this was a movie I had already seen before. Then it hit me, I […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 AM HILL: Albertans continue to pay for government debt — despite budget surpluses       Thanks in large part to a windfall in resource revenue, the Alberta government has been running budget surpluses since 2021/22. Yet at the same time, as budget season approaches, Albertans are paying more and more for the cost of government debt. Prior to the recent string of surpluses, during a period of relatively low resource […]