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CTV News - Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 5:57 AM Man taken to trauma centre in serious condition after reported stabbing in Mississauga: paramedics       One man was taken to trauma centre on Friday morning with serious injuries after a reported stabbing in Mississauga, Peel paramedics say.

Toronto Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 2:00 AM Steve Nease cartoon, Feb. 23, 2024       Steve Nease

Toronto Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Julie       SUNshine Girl Julie is a returning favourite from 2018. This 5-foot-9 Aries is a tattoo collector and has a cool Wiccan tattoo on her back. When she's not getting inked, Julie is a total gamer girl. (JACK BOLAND/Toronto Sun)

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 11:52 PM Florida surgeon general defies science amid measles outbreak       As a Florida elementary school tries to contain a growing measles outbreak, the state's top health official is giving advice that runs counter to science and may leave unvaccinated children at risk of contracting one of the most contagious pathogens on Earth, clinicians and public health experts said. Florida surgeon general Joseph A. Ladapo failed […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, February 22, 2024 11:01 PM MLB players miffed at new see-through pants, relaying concerns to league       PEORIA, Ariz. — MLB's new uniform reveal hasn't gone very well. Now some of the rampant criticism has moved below the belt. Major League Baseball Players Association deputy executive director Bruce Meyer confirmed on Thursday that the organization is relaying concerns from players to MLB about the new pants, which are somewhat see-through. The complaints […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 5:48 AM EU targets foreign companies over alleged dual-use exports to Russia, marking war's 2nd anniversary       BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced Friday that it is imposing sanctions on several foreign companies over allegations that they have exported dual-use goods to Russia that could be used in its war against Ukraine. The 27-nation bloc also said that it was targeting scores of Russian officials including "members of the judiciary, local […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 5:35 AM IS bride loses her appeal over the removal of her UK citizenship       LONDON (AP) — A woman who traveled to Syria as a teenager to join the Islamic State group has lost her appeal against the British government's decision to revoke her U.K. citizenship. Shamima Begum, who is now 24, was 15 when she and two other girls from London joined the extremist group in February 2015. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 5:33 AM Russian Olympic Committee loses appeal against suspension by the IOC       LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Russian Olympic Committee has lost an appeal against its suspension by the International Olympic Committee. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday that it had dismissed the ROC's appeal against the suspension imposed in October. The IOC objected to the ROC incorporating four sports bodies representing regions of eastern […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 5:15 AM Rape and sexual violence in Sudan's ongoing conflict may amount to war crimes, a new UN report says       GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights office said in a new report Friday that scores of people, including children, have been subjected to rape and other forms of sexual violence in the ongoinng conflict in Sudan, assaults that may amount to war crimes. Sudan plunged into chaos in mid-April when clashes erupted in the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 4:53 AM Rescuers search for 14 people missing after apartment block fire in eastern Spain. 4 confirmed dead       VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Firefighters and army experts on Friday were calculating the risks of entering a residential block that was destroyed by fire in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia, killing four people and leaving 14 missing. Valencia Mayor María José Catalá said that both the danger of the 14-story building collapsing and the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 4:42 AM Scandinavian storm tears the roof off a train station and leaves ferries idle but no one hurt       COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Strong winds tore the roof off the main train station in Goteborg Friday, causing no injuries but knocking out power and stopping all rail traffic in and out of Sweden's second largest city. The storm blustered along the coasts of southern Scandinavia overnight with SMHI, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 4:37 AM Ukraine's most famous sculptor turns war debris into art, expressing the inexpressible       PARIS (AP) — From within the debris of Russia's war, Ukraine's most famous sculptor was compelled to make a dark artistic pivot the day his own country house was ravaged by a Russian strike. "It happened by accident, it happened when a missile came into our house, our dacha … and my neighbors gathered the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 4:15 AM In the news today: Grocery CEOs seen as villains, ultra-low-cost airline to shut down       Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Why Canadians see grocers as villains of inflation Galen Weston may not be the president of grocery giant Loblaw anymore, but you wouldn't know that based on how often his name […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 4:00 AM Premier David Eby to tout B.C. budget with address at Vancouver Board of Trade       VICTORIA — Premier David Eby will take his budget tour on the road today as he sells the highlights to members of Vancouver's business community with less than nine months before a provincial election.  Eby's speech to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade comes after yesterday's tabling of the budget by Finance Minister Katrine Conroy […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 4:00 AM Why Canadians see the biggest grocers as the villains of food inflation       Galen Weston may not be the president of grocery giant Loblaw anymore, but you wouldn't know that based on how often his name and face appear in connection with the company: in memes, on social media, and now emblazoned across the top of a new Reddit forum dedicated to high food prices in Canada.  Emily […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 4:00 AM Lynx Air shutdown expected to impact travel, leave employees out of work as of Monday       CALGARY — Come Monday, Canadian travellers booked with the ultra-low-cost airline Lynx Air will be out of luck and its employees out of work. Officials with the Calgary-based company announced Thursday evening that it is ceasing operations, effective at 12:01 a.m. MT on Feb. 26, 2024,  after filing for creditor protection. Lynx Air has advised […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 4:00 AM London attack ruling first to recognize terror on grounds of white nationalism       TORONTO — The case of an Ontario man who carried out a deadly attack on a Muslim family was the first to recognize terrorism on grounds of white supremacist ideology and further emphasized that terrorism isn't limited to those who belong to specific groups, experts and observers said after the landmark trial ended this week. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 4:00 AM 'Freedom Convoy' organizer suing Ottawa for using Emergencies Act to freeze accounts       SASKATOON — A main organizer of the "Freedom Convoy" is suing the federal government for using the Emergencies Act to freeze his bank accounts, arguing it breached his Charter rights to protest COVID-19 mandates. Chris Barber, who owns a trucking company in southwestern Saskatchewan, filed last week a statement of claim in Court of King's […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 4:00 AM Quebec cold case conviction highlights advances in DNA research techniques       MONTREAL — A Quebec man's first-degree murder conviction in the death of a junior college student in 2000 has highlighted advances in DNA research that are being used to solve cold cases all over Canada. A jury took less than an afternoon on Tuesday to convict Marc-André Grenon, who was arrested and charged with killing […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 23, 2024 4:00 AM 'Too many guys lost': Ukrainian soldier reflects two years into Russian conflict       CALGARY — Seven months after managing a Kyiv coffee shop, Anton's reality has gone from grinding beans and the hiss of hot espresso to the high-pitched scream of explosive Iranian drones on the front lines in the war between Ukraine and Russia.  Like many members of the Ukrainian military, Anton goes by his first name, […]

G-Alt cp24.com Friday, February 23, 2024 12:58 AM Lynx Air shutting down: what you need to know about getting refunds and more - CP24       Text: CP24.com, Staff. @CP24. Published Thursday, February 22, 2024 9:42PM EST Last Updated Thursday, February 22, 2024 11:27PM EST. Canadian low ...

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 23, 2024 4:00 AM Soldier who drank beer while parachuting over Petawawa avoided punishment       The soldier had left the army by the time the video was published, National Defence said in a statement.

Windsor Star Friday, February 23, 2024 4:13 AM Red Wings take win streak into game against the Blues       St. Louis Blues (30-24-2, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (30-20-6, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings play the St. Louis Blues with a three win streak intact. Detroit is 30-20-6 overall and 16-8-5 in home games. The Red Wings are 11-6-0 […]

The Province Friday, February 23, 2024 1:05 AM Kraken 5, Canucks 2: Pressing problems persist as losing streak hits four games       'I'll take the heat on this one. We had a lot of no-shows tonight. We have to play smarter and compete. They came up with loose pucks and we didn't.' — Canucks coach Rick Tocchet.

Ottawa Sun Friday, February 23, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Preventing vehicle thefts       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, February 23, 2024 5:00 AM Embrace the winter season: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Feb. 23-25       Take in a cultural winter festival, an adult evening skate, living room comedy, a comprehensive art exhibition and a blues festival.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 AM Forests can add value without being clearcut       Aiming to protect and restore forests, and maintain local ownership of the land, Growing Forests has already raised $750,000 from 75 small investors, and the company has purchased roughly 900 acres of forest from woodlot owners.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 AM How low can it go? Great Lakes' average ice cover drops to 6%       Scientists say global heating is driving ice loss and warmer water, as ice cover falls short of the 50-year average of 18 per cent.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 AM Truth, lies and emissions caps       Justin Trudeau came to Alberta, and he packed some truth bombs in his carry-on luggage. Why he's right about Alberta's continued filibuster of federal climate targets, and why the UCP seems determined to keep getting in the way.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 AM The struggle to trust while conserving nature in the North       Some community skepticism in James Bay shows Ottawa will have to work to gain trust when it comes to Indigenous-led conservation.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 AM UN kudos for Canadian project to climate-proof coastal estuaries        A West Coast estuary resilience project involving a dozen First Nations partners, academics and government scientists studying climate impacts and solutions for vital tidal ecosystems is getting global attention.

National Observer Friday, February 23, 2024 5:10 AM Why I got arrested at Chrystia Freeland's office       We are resolved to be fierce in the defence of phasing in green energy solutions in a way that protects people and the planet.

Calgary Herald Friday, February 23, 2024 1:56 AM 'He's our best player': With rumours swirling, Markstrom brilliant for Flames against Bruins       How does Nazem Kadri feel about Jacob Markstrom? Kadri, moments after notching Thursday's overtime winner, described Markstrom as the "backbone" of the Calgary Flames. How does Oliver Kylington feel about the stalwart netminder? He referred to his fellow Swede as "our best player" and added: "You don't win many games in the league if you […]

Calgary Herald Friday, February 23, 2024 12:47 AM Markstrom shines, Kadri scores OT winner as Flames better Bruins       The Boston Bruins are one of the NHL's frontrunning squads. The Calgary Flames, hanging around the fringes of the wildcard race, have their number. Go figure. The Flames deserve full marks for Thursday's 3-2 overtime victory at the Saddledome, their second bettering of the Bruins in a 17-day span. Jacob Markstrom made several key saves […]