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CTV News - Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 6:00 AM Ontario man 'blown away' after CRA tells him he owes over $38K in CERB payments       An Ontario man is 'blown away' that he has to pay back the $38,600 he received in Canada Emergency Response Benefits, years after the Canada Revenue Agency approved him for it.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:35 AM Stabbing downtown sends 1 man to hospital        One man was rushed to hospital early Thursday morning after a stabbing downtown, Toronto police say.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:13 AM OPP says U.S. Homeland Security involved in 'record-breaking' weapons investigation in Ontario       The Ontario Provincial Police's weapons enforcement unit will be releasing information this morning about a multi-jurisdiction investigation that yielded "record-breaking results."

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:13 AM Auston Matthews scores 50th goal in 54th game to break tie as fastest U.S.-born player to reach mark       Auston Matthews scored his 50th and 51st goals of the season in his hometown to break a tie as the fastest U.S.-born player to reach 50 and help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the crumbling Arizona Coyotes 6-3 on Wednesday night.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 6:16 AM Man who killed four members of Muslim family in London, Ont., to be sentenced today       Nathaniel Veltman, 23, was found guilty in November of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder for hitting the Afzaal family with his truck while they were out for a walk on June 6, 2021.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 6:12 AM Just 33 young children were hospitalized with the flu in 2021-22. The next year, it was more than 2,400       A new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information reveals hospitals across Canada saw a significant increase in hospitalizations due to respiratory illnesses among children last year.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:08 AM Get ready for a drop in temperatures: Arctic fronts forecast across Canada       Canadians may be enjoying what felt like an early start to spring, but temperatures are set to drop, according to the latest forecasts.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:10 AM Toyota, Lexus recall more than 28,000 vehicles in Canada       Toyota is conducting a safety recall to approximately 28,061 SUVs and pickup trucks in Canada involving transmission issues, the company said in a press release on Thursday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, February 22, 2024 6:00 AM Ontario man 'blown away' after CRA tells him he owes over $38K in CERB payments       An Ontario man is 'blown away' that he has to pay back the $38,600 he received in Canada Emergency Response Benefits, years after the Canada Revenue Agency approved him for it.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:34 AM Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children       Alabama's largest hospital paused in vitro fertilization treatments Wednesday as providers and patients across the state scrambled to assess the impact of a court ruling that said frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:24 AM Victims' families hold vigil as Robert Pickton becomes eligible to apply for day parole       There were haunting scenes in Port Coquitlam Wednesday evening, as family and friends of women victimized by serial killer Robert Pickton held a vigil in their memory, at the site of the former pig farm.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, February 22, 2024 6:49 AM Arrests made after girl's body found encased in concrete and boy's remains in a suitcase       Two people have been arrested on charges of murder and abuse of a corpse after the discovery of a girl's body encased in concrete and a boy's remains in a suitcase in Colorado, according to police and public jail records.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:20 AM AT&T cellular outage in United States disrupts vital services       A cellular outage on Thursday hit thousands of AT&T users in the United States, disrupting calls and text messages as well as emergency services in major cities including San Francisco.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:54 AM The Taliban carry out a double public execution at a stadium in southeastern Afghanistan       The Taliban carried out a double public execution at a stadium in southeastern Afghanistan on Thursday as thousands watched the killing of two convicted men as their victims' relatives fired the gunshot.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:59 AM $40,000 worth of equipment stolen from Guelph business: police say       Police said the man rented $40,000 worth of equipment last July but didn't return it the following month. He turned himself into authorities on Wednesday.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:39 AM Chord Energy signs deal worth about US$3.8B to buy Enerplus       Enerplus Corp. has signed a deal to be acquired by U.S. company Chord Energy Corp. in a stock-and-cash deal worth about US$3.8 billion.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:35 AM Nvidia's stock soars as chip maker leaves 'no doubt' of AI boom       Nvidia on Wednesday forecast a roughly threefold surge in quarterly revenue that handily beat estimates as the company banked on towering demand for its industry-leading AI chips.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:33 AM Cavalry FC loses 3-0 to Orlando City SC in Champions Cup first leg       Orlando City SC beat the Cavalry FC 3-0 in CONCACAF Champions Champions Cup action at Starlight Stadium on Wednesday.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:12 AM Bomb squad called for suspicious package outside Peterborough home: police       Peterborough police say a suspicious package was left on a sidewalk in the area of Florence Drive and Chandler Crescent on Wednesday. The package was ultimately deemed safe.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:12 AM Man sought after child reportedly followed in Guelph's northend       Guelph police said a man was walking behind an 11-year-old girl in the city's north end on Tuesday. His speed seemed to pick up and made a comment and she ran home.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:05 AM 2 men charged in 2023 death of inmate at Niagara Detention Centre       Police say they've laid charged nine months after an inmate was found dead in a cell at the the Niagara Detention Centre in Thorold.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:59 AM 'Significant rainfall,' high winds expected for parts of N.S.       Environment Canada says that similar storms in the past have caused pooling on roadways and localized flooding in some areas of Nova Scotia.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:04 AM Limited exposure to U.S. commercial real estate giving Canadian bank investors hope. Why?       Limited exposure to U.S. commercial real estate is giving shareholders hope that Canada's big banks can weather the storm that has rocked rivals in the United States and Europe.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:48 AM NDP bill wants to bring grocery prices down. How will it work?       Singh has made it a central tenet of his party's policy to take on big companies he believes are making record profits while ordinary people struggle to afford the basics.

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:57 AM Judge dismisses Steven Tyler sexual assault lawsuit       The alleged act needed to meet certain criteria, including 'presenting a serious risk of physical injury'

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:52 AM 1 foreign skier killed and 3 rescued after avalanche hits popular ski resort in Indian-held Kashmir       SRINAGAR, India — A foreign skier was killed and three others were rescued after an avalanche hit a popular Himalayan ski resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. At least four foreign skiers and their local guide were hit by an avalanche and buried in snow when they were skiing high in the mountains […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:51 AM Arizona DA won't send suspected hotel killer back to NYC because of woke policies       As New York City once more descends into a level of chaos reminiscent of the 1980s, an Arizona prosecutor has drawn a line in the sand. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is refusing to extradite suspected hotel killer Raad Almansoori to the Empire State because "it's safer" to keep him on ice in Arizona. The […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:42 AM Russian war blogger dies in apparent suicide after facing criticism for revealing Moscow's losses       A Russian military blogger has died in an apparent suicide after facing a barrage of criticism for revealing heavy losses in Ukraine, and his supporters have blamed Kremlin propagandists for his death. Andrei Morozov, who also served as a soldier on the front line in Ukraine, said in his last post Wednesday that he decided […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:35 AM Slayings of tourists and Colombian women expose the dark side of Medellin's tourism boom       MEDELLIN, Colombia — The lush valley enveloping Medellin was once the heart of a brutal war involving the Colombian government, drug cartels and a smattering of other armed groups. But a sharp dip in violence in the country's second-biggest city has attracted a flood of tourists to its vivid colours, busy cafes and booming nightlife. […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:28 AM Majority of Blue Jays Grapefruit games to be televised in Canada       DUNEDIN — After a long off-season to wash away the disappointment of the 2023 shortcomings, Canadian Blue Jays fans will have plenty of opportunity to see the slightly retooled team in action during Grapefruit League play here. Beginning with Saturday's pre-season opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at TD Ballpark, Sportsnet is planning to carry 26 […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:12 AM ZIVO: New landmark study shows 'safer supply' doesn't work       Last month, harm reduction researchers published a "landmark" study claiming that Canada's controversial "safer supply" experiment is saving lives. But when I analyzed the underlying data with a team of addiction physicians, we discovered that there was actually no evidence that safer supply works and that the researchers had cherry picked their data and inflated […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:11 AM Taliban carry out double public execution at a stadium in Afghanistan       GHAZNI, Afghanistan — The Taliban carried out a double public execution at a stadium in southeastern Afghanistan on Thursday as thousands watched the killing of two convicted men as their victims' relatives fired the gunshot. The Taliban's Supreme Court had ruled that the pair were responsible for the stabbing deaths of two victims in separate […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:04 AM Man pleads guilty to kidnapping 9-year-old girl from upstate New York park       His sentences will be served consecutively

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:01 AM Israel intercepts an apparent Houthi attack near the port city of Eilat       DUBAI, United Arab Emirates —  Israel intercepted what appeared to be an attack launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Thursday near the port city of Eilat, as the group escalates its assaults over Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, authorities said. Sirens sounded early Thursday morning over Eilat, followed by videos posted online […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:48 AM Sweden and Hungary move to smooth over tensions ahead of vote on Sweden's NATO accession       BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Nearly two years after Sweden formally applied to join NATO, its membership now hinges on convincing one country — Viktor Orbán's Hungary — to formally ratify its bid to join the military alliance. Hungary's nationalist government has delayed holding a vote on Sweden's membership for more than 18 months, creating tension […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:43 AM A UN agency targets 35% growth in aquaculture production by 2030 to meet demand and fight hunger       COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization on Thursday set a target to further increase aquaculture production to meet a rising demand for seafood and to fight global hunger and undernourishment. The FAO hopes to see 35% growth in the sector by 2030, according to a report adopted at the end […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:40 AM German lawmakers back sending further long-range weapons to Ukraine, but vague on details       BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers on Thursday called on the government to deliver further long-range weapons to Ukraine, but voted down an opposition call explicitly urging it to send Taurus long-range cruise missiles. Germany is now the second-biggest supplier of military aid to Ukraine after the United States, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called recently […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:31 AM Soccer star Dani Alves found guilty of rape, sentenced to four and a half years in prison       BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Dani Alves, one of the most successful soccer players of his generation, was found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub and sentenced to four years and six months in prison on Thursday. The former Brazil and Barcelona right back was convicted in Spain under a new sexual liberty […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:30 AM Police: Missouri fire that killed a woman and her 4 children was a murder-suicide       FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — A fire that killed five members of a Missouri family was intentionally set by the mother, police said. St. Louis County police announced late Wednesday that a preliminary investigation ruled that the deaths of Bernadine Pruessner, her twin 9-year-old daughters Ivy and Lillie Pruessner, and her children 5-year-old Jackson Spader and […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:28 AM UK Parliament is in turmoil after a debate over a Gaza cease-fire raised fears for lawmakers' safety       LONDON (AP) — The chaotic debate over a cease-fire in Gaza reverberated through Britain's Parliament on Thursday as the speaker of the House of Commons faced calls to resign, and lawmakers said they feared for their safety amid pressure from all sides of the issue. After more than six hours of sometimes heated debate on […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:28 AM Cascades reports $57M Q4 loss compared with $27M loss a year earlier       KINGSEY FALLS, Que. — Cascades Inc. reported a loss of $57 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $27 million a year earlier. The paper and packaging company says its fourth-quarter loss amounted to 57 cents per share compared with a loss of 27 cents per share in the fourth quarter of […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:16 AM Volkswagen to recall 261,000 cars to fix pump problem that can let fuel leak and increase fire risk       DETROIT (AP) — Volkswagen is recalling more than 261,000 cars in the U.S. to fix a potential fuel leak that can increase the risk of fires. The recall covers certain Audi A3s and VW Golfs and GTIs from the 2015 through 2020 model years. Also included are 2015 through 2019 Golf Sportwagens, and 2019 and […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:00 AM Chord Energy signs stock-and-cash deal worth about US$3.8B to buy Enerplus       CALGARY — Enerplus Corp. has signed a deal to be acquired by U.S. company Chord Energy Corp. in a stock-and-cash deal worth about US$3.8 billion. Chord Energy chief executive Danny Brown says the deal strengthens the company's Williston Basin position and represents a compelling opportunity for both companies' shareholders. Under the terms of the agreement, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:57 AM Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 48 as fears mount over humanitarian crisis and West Bank violence       RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes killed at least 48 people in southern and central Gaza overnight, half of them women and children, health officials said Thursday, as European foreign ministers and U.N. agencies called for a cease-fire, with alarm rising over the worsening humanitarian crisis and potential starvation in the territory. Tensions were […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:53 AM Canadian retail sales up 0.9% in December, helped by stronger new car sales       OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.9 per cent to $67.3 billion in December, helped by strength in sales at new car dealers. However, the agency says its early estimate of retail sales for January points to a decrease of 0.4 per cent for the first month of 2024. For December, Statistics Canada […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:20 AM Watermain break shuts down stretch of Broadview Avenue in Riverdale       A large watermain break has shut down a stretch of Broadview Avenue in Riverdale on Thursday morning. Toronto police say crews are on scene to deal with the break on Broadview between Victor and Riverdale avenues, just north of Gerrard Street East. CityNews 680 traffic reporter Jordan Kerr is over the scene in a chopper […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:16 AM Verdi's opera 'Forza del Destino' gets its first new production at the Met in nearly 30 years       NEW YORK (AP) — When the Metropolitan Opera last revived Verdi's "La Forza del Destino," a reviewer bemoaned its "four soul-numbing hours of ludicrous plot twists." That's harsh. But there's no question the libretto of this musically glorious, sprawling work does pose challenges unique among Verdi's later operas. For one thing, the action is spread […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:16 AM Guinness World Records annuls 'oldest dog ever' title for a dead Portuguese canine after an inquiry       LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Guinness World Records has ruled against a Portuguese dog that died last year keeping the title of oldest canine ever. Following a review, GWR said Thursday it "no longer has the evidence it needs to support Bobi's claim as the record holder." Bobi, a reportedly 31-year-old guard dog, had lived on […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:12 AM Canadian politicians vs … PornHub?       In today's Big Story Podcast, most people would support the concept of preventing children from accessing online pornography. But the devil is in the details. How exactly do you do that? And what level of privacy will you ask adults to give up to make it happen. A bill currently sitting in committee has this […]

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:02 AM Stabbing downtown sends 1 man to hospital - CTV News Toronto       Paramedics told CP24 that a male victim was taken to a trauma centre for treatment in critical condition but police said his injuries are not life- ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:42 AM Stabbing downtown sends 1 man to hospital in critical condition - iHeartRadio       Stabbing downtown sends 1 man to hospital in critical condition. TEST_LogoiHeart_Lowfi. CP24.com Journalist. Codi Wilson. Published date: 2:37 AM

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, February 22, 2024 3:23 AM Missing Woman and Child in Toronto, Ontario - Tatyana, 21 & Tilan, 2       https://www.cp24.com/news/2-year-old-girl-and-woman-missing-police-concerned-for-child-1.6778585 · Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Tags: Ontario ...

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:22 AM Today's letters: When the health-care system leaves people worse off       Thursday, Feb. 22: Readers respond to Elizabeth Payne's moving story about her father's journey through the health system. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:05 AM Ottawa police, OPP warn of scammer offering heating, air conditioning savings       Ottawa-area police are warning the public, particularly seniors, about a suspected fraud in the area. The Ottawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and Ottawa Police Service say they've received reports of "an individual, claiming to be a member of Consumer Protection Ontario or other variations of the name." "This person has been targeting members […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:38 AM Around the house: A history of beautiful, bold design       For the record, this column features Justina Blakeney as a way to recognize Black History Month, which exists to educate people about the historical oppression of Black people, and to celebrate Black thinkers, creators, workers and activists. Also for the record, I'd be delighted to share the work of this internationally-known, immensely talented woman any […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:33 AM Firefighters quell two-alarm fire in city's east end overnight       Ottawa Fire Services worked more than two hours around midnight to quell a two-alarm fire in the city's east end. Shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday, several 911 callers reported flames and smoke visible from a business on Canotek Road, between Rainbow Street and Green River Drive. En route at the scene, firefighters confirmed black smoke […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 22, 2024 4:00 AM Total solar eclipse: Everything you need to know about April 8 in Eastern Ontario       At its peak moments in Ottawa, 98.9 per cent of the sun will be hidden behind the moon. However, Brockville, Kingston, Cornwall and Montreal will have a 100 per cent eclipse.

Windsor Star Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:29 AM 'Omigod, you guys!' Walkerville students stage Legally Blonde: The Musical       Theatre students at Walkerville Centre for the Creative Arts are donning pink power suits as they prepare to stage the musical rendition of the popular 2001 comedy hit, Legally Blonde. Through colourful dance numbers and songs, audiences are introduced to Elle Woods, a bubbly sorority girl who defies stereotypes as she navigates Harvard Law School. […]

Windsor Star Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:48 AM Firefighter crews battle downtown Windsor blaze       Windsor Fire and Rescue Services crews have extinguished a blaze in downtown Windsor. Fire officials upgraded the fire scene shortly after 7 a.m. Thursday morning in the 1300 block of Goyeau Street, south of Giles Boulevard East. An hour later, the fire was under control. According to chief fire prevention officer Mike Coste, the fire […]

Windsor Star Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:00 AM Reader letter: Hospital ERs and 911 'are for emergencies, full stop'       re: Union survey points to crisis in health-care sector (Jan. 9) 911 calls and emergency rooms are for emergencies, full stop. Cry wolf is one of the main reasons nurses, doctors and especially paramedics are overworked, deflated, and leaving the job. The recent Windsor Star story on nursing staff feeling overworked and leaving the job […]

Windsor Star Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:00 AM Guest column: Fruit and nut trees, chickens — bring more farming into cities       Food prices are soaring, and the city has lots of green space where people could safely do small-scale farming. And why not let everyone raise poultry?

The Province Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:00 AM Canucks Game Day: Looking to end losing streak by cracking the Kraken       The Canucks are looking to end a three-game losing streak in a matchup that's a potential playoff preview.

Ottawa Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Only a one-year warranty?       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:23 AM Saskatoon weather: A warm, sunny winter day, high plus 1       Sun and above-zero temperatures offer a bit of balance with the high winds today.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:00 AM Renée Kohlman: Great Granola — making your own puts you in control       I've taken to making my own granola. It's a fun project to embark on, plus I get to control what goes in it.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:00 AM Letters: Racism claims will fail to solve Saskatoon shelter problems       Readers offer their opinions on the Saskatoon Tribal Council shelter in Fairhaven, harm reduction in Saskatchewan and NDP Leader Carla Beck.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, February 22, 2024 6:00 AM Future of Saskatoon's Capitol Theatre raises debate in 1979       On this day in 1979, the City of Saskatoon debated between preserving and demolishing the Capitol Theatre.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:00 AM 'I know you can do art': Audra Balion hosts collaborative exhibit       Balion, a consummate teacher, is throwing open the studio doors and inviting Saskatonians to come and create.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:23 AM Regina weather: A warm, sunny winter day, high plus 2       Sun and above-zero temperatures offer a bit of balance with the high winds today.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:06 AM Letters: Ordinary people often caught up opioid crisis       'His journey from classroom to street corner shows the need for harm reduction and decriminalization of drug possession.' — Mubariz Maqsood.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Latest pronoun ruling dispenses with judicial overreach nonsense       Megaw's ruling deftly explains why it's so wrong to play politics with the courts. It's too bad government has had no interest in listening.

National Observer Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:12 AM Will electric-powered air taxis soon be part of the big city transportation mix?       Hyundai's Supernal and Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility are developing electric aircraft that take off and land vertically.

National Observer Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:37 AM This is not the time to cut the budget, says B.C. finance minister       British Columbia's finance minister Katrine Conroy says increasing the deficit in today's provincial budget is the right path to take in order to allow the government to provide needed services to people.

National Observer Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:28 AM The NDP is on a crusade to bring down 'corporate greed'       NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has made it a central tenet of his party's policy to take on big companies he believes are making record profits while ordinary people struggle to afford the basics.

National Observer Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:10 AM Public support for B.C. LNG plans falling: poll       British Columbia intends to electrify its fledgling LNG industry to help its competitiveness, but a new poll released suggests that plan may be on thin ice with the public.

National Observer Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:10 AM These states are hot for you to get a heat pump       You need a heat pump, ASAP. Now nine states are teaming up to accelerate the adoption of this climate superhero.

National Observer Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:10 AM Confessions of a Canadian climate refugee       Gary Symons was living an idyllic life in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley. But one catastrophic fire season after another and a heat dome made him decide to pull up stakes and move.

National Observer Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:10 AM Reactionary rhetoric stokes EV range anxiety       Zero-emission vehicles are a promising climate solution held back by persistent storytelling with an intentional focus on the concepts of jeopardy, perversity and futility.

National Observer Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:10 AM Canada needs a wealth tax        Canada's billionaires keep getting richer while the rest of us are barely treading water. Is it time, at long last, for a new wealth tax on the super-rich?

Montreal Gazette Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:33 AM Jagmeet Singh vs. Galen Weston: The NDP's crusade to bring down 'corporate greed'       Singh has made it a central tenet of his party's policy to take on big companies he believes are making record profits while ordinary people struggle to afford the basics.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:26 AM Are the Canadiens rebuilding the right way to win a Cup? | HI/O Show       Unlike the franchise's glory days, the Habs now have a team filled with young players and a few veterans sprinkled in.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:26 AM Support for sending military aid to Ukraine is rising: Leger poll       The embattled country is marking two years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion and plunged the country into a brutal war.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:20 AM Suspected Houthi rebel missile sets cargo ship ablaze as Israel intercepts separate attack near Eilat       The attacks come as the rebels escalate their assaults over Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:09 AM Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 48 as fears mount over humanitarian crisis and West Bank violence       A member of Israel's War Cabinet said late Wednesday that new attempts are underway to reach a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:36 AM Quebec gives Nova Bus $19M loan despite its job cuts       The forgivable loan through Investissement Québec came just before the bus manufacturer announced it would cut 125 jobs in Plattsburgh.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:23 AM Missing Saguenay man found in Montreal       The Sûreté du Québec said this week they had reason to believe his life was in danger.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:00 AM About Last Night: Roy has first two-point game in loss to Sabres       Joshua Roy had the first multi-point game of his career in a 3-2 loss for the Montreal Canadiens against the Buffalo Sabres.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, February 22, 2024 6:47 AM Montreal General Hospital closes wing meant for patients with superbugs       The shuttering of 17 East is in addition to the temporary closing of six beds on the oncology ward at the Royal Victoria two weeks ago.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, February 22, 2024 6:00 AM Books for Kids: Adam Rex enchants with a mind-bender       A Little Like Waking is far from linear, but its dream logic and evocative turns of phrase are well worth young readers' attention.

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:30 AM Jenny Belzberg, Ronnie Burkett named laureates of 2024 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards for Lifetime Artistic Achievement       A longtime philanthropist from Calgary and a pioneering puppeteer from Medicine Hat have been named laureates of the 2024 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. Jenny Belzberg, a passionate advocate for the arts in Calgary, will receive The Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Volunteerism in the Performing Arts. Puppeteer Ronnie Burkett has […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:27 AM Preview: Women rule the world in premiere of Beautiful Man       Erin Shield's satirical comedy Beautiful Man doubles down on the double standards that women have traditionally endured in the media and by men. Written in 2015, Beautiful Man imagines a world where men are objectified, and women are in control of all major institutions, and of popular culture itself. Downstage, Verb and Handsome Alice theatre […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:07 AM Review: Stage West keeps it light between love and grief in Chapter Two       Playwright Neil Simon and Stage West are both in fine form with Chapter Two, Simon's most personal comedy playing at the dinner theatre until April 14. Written in 1977, Chapter Two tells the story of George Schneider, a grieving, widowed writer who is so despondent he can no longer write or function socially. His brother […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:00 AM Letters, Feb. 22: Doctors in need of care amid health-care strain       Re: Oncologists warn of system in crisis, Feb. 16 I recently accompanied my wife through a nine-month cancer treatment protocol. This entailed various appointments and treatments (which numbered about 20 in total). As you would expect, we saw some pretty distressed and debilitated patients in the waiting rooms. However, it was surprising how frequently our […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Natural infrastructure is a solution in the face of drought       It's a dry topic, but drought is top of mind for many Albertans. This winter has seen unseasonably warm temperatures and a lack of snowfall, which could mean an even drier summer than that of 2023. According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, pockets of extreme drought are embedded in areas of severe drought throughout southern […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:00 AM Parker: Entrepreneurial duo bringing roller-skating back to Calgary       House of Skate has been created by two local entrepreneurs and avid skaters, Kathleen (Roxy) Janzen and Theresa Tucci

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 22, 2024 8:00 AM Nelson: Refugee tsunami resumes at our southern border       Trump is taking his outrageous outrage to an entirely new level, especially when it comes to the hottest issue in the U.S.: illegal immigration

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:00 AM A golden moment for Canada in Olympic history: From the archives       On this day, Feb. 22, in history: In 1630, colonists in America got their first taste of popcorn. In 1732, George Washington, the first president of the United States, was born. He died in 1799. In 1819, Spain ceded Florida to the United States. In 1851, the newspaper The Bytown Packet changed its name to […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 22, 2024 3:30 AM As Calgary's housing prices climb, what does $1 million buy you in 2024?       In Vancouver, that budget on average buys just 900 square feet

Calgary Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:01 AM SNOW SCENE: Best is yet to come at Panorama this winter       It isn't exactly hard to make a pitch for skiers and riders to visit Panorama Mountain Resort at this time of year. The days are getting longer. Temperatures are climbing a little bit. The snow's been accumulating all winter. Who wouldn't want to make the drive to the Invermere, B.C., resort for a couple days […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:01 AM Letters for February 22, 2024: 'A section should feature the Liberal failings.'       Failure feature Maybe the SUN, on a weekly basis, could have a special section dedicated to all the Liberal government scandals, bad ideas and amount of taxpayer money wasted? It would help remind voters come election time. You may have to hire new staff to accomplish this big task. K. Bedier (It would need its […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:00 AM SNOW NOTES: Spring in February? At Western Canada's ski resorts? Why not?       LAKE LOUISE It's that time of the year when things really pick up around Lake Louise. Not that it's been particularly quiet or anything like that. It's just that the Banff National Park resort has some major events coming fast and furious over the next couple of months. It all starts with the Helly Hansen […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:05 AM Concert Review: Madonna brings the Celebration tour to Rogers Arena in Vancouver       Concert review of Madonna at Rogers Arena in Vancouver

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:00 AM ICBC writes off customized van after owner spends three months trying to find body shop to repair it       Vehicle was broadsided in November, repairs in limbo while van sat in storage.