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CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:00 AM
     After a customer made a break without paying for their haircut, a Toronto barbershop shared a video on social media seen by over 800,000 people – including the culprit themself.
CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:37 AM
     Prosecutors and defence lawyers are expected to make their opening statements today in the murder trial of a man accused of killing a Toronto police officer.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:31 AM
     A British privacy watchdog said Wednesday it is looking into a report that staff at a private London hospital tried to snoop on the Princess of Wales' medical records while she was a patient for abdominal surgery.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:00 AM
     After a customer made a break without paying for their haircut, a Toronto barbershop shared a video on social media seen by over 800,000 people – including the culprit themself.
CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:42 AM
     A 62-year-old Ontario woman says her brother has died in northern Gaza after weeks spent searching for food and refuge while he waited for word from the federal government about whether he could come to Canada.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:53 AM
     Advocates and Air Canada's CEO served up opposing views of on-board accessibility for passengers on Tuesday, though both sides agree that consistency remains a problem.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:45 AM
     Activists are urging the Liberal government to put more action behind its condemnation of homophobic legislation in Uganda and Ghana. 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:44 AM
     A Canadian resident of China has been arrested in the United States for allegedly stealing electric car manufacturer Tesla's trade secrets.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:30 AM
     We've curated the best home deals you can nab during Amazon's new spring sale event that runs March 20-25.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:27 AM
     Edmonton turned to back-up Calvin Pickard goalie and he posted the win — but not before Montreal gave it a tremendous effort, losing 3-2 in overtime.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:22 AM
     Among the possibilities are 'more responsive' police service models that could involve closer integration of the RCMP and community social services, Public Safety Canada says.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:14 AM
     The Curator team had a sneak peek at the Amazon's Big Spring Sale a few days before it started. These are the items added to our wishlist right away.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:12 AM
     Amazon's Big Spring Sale is filled with some great outdoor deals. There is something on this list for everyone, from the casual camper to the off-the-grid explorers.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:07 AM
     A 62-year-old Ontario woman says her brother has died in northern Gaza after weeks spent searching for food and refuge while he waited for word if he could come to Canada.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:04 AM
     Must-have kitchen products you can score on mega-sale during Amazon's spring event that runs March 20-25.
Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:56 AM
     ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A 62-year-old Ontario woman says her brother has died in northern Gaza after weeks spent searching for food and refuge while he waited for word from the federal government about whether he could come to Canada. Sawsan Karashuli found out through a Facebook post that her brother, Ismail Qarsholi, had died […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:35 AM
     Fun-loving former Missouri teacher Brianna Coppage — who resigned when bosses discovered her OnlyFans page — has now been fired from a health care provider. The 28-year-old, whose nom du porn is Brooklin Love, had been suspended from St. Clair High School last autumn. It was a story that made international headlines. Coppage made more […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:00 AM
     We have sent billions of lethal military aid to Ukraine but are banning any military sales to Israel.
Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:00 AM
     DEAR ABBY: I recently started planning my wedding. Half the friends I want as bridesmaids are very conservative. They think sex is sacred and should be talked about only discreetly, not joked about, mentioned on TV, etc. I used to hold similar views, but I no longer do. Neither do the other half of the […]
Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:00 AM
     SUNshine Girl Cassie is a former model who now works as an occupational therapist assistant and physiotherapist assistant. She's been our Miss February in the 2015 SUN Calendar and was an Indy Grid Girl. She loves to cook, take care of her body, dance, and sing. (Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network)
Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:00 AM
     Sue Dewar cartoon for March 20, 2024.
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:54 AM
     THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In a decision hailed by an environmental group as a historic victory, an Amsterdam court ruled Wednesday that Dutch national airline KLM misled consumers in statements about sustainable aviation in a case that accused the carrier of "greenwashing." Amsterdam District Court said in a statement that in some advertisements, that […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:51 AM
     A Russian border region being pounded by Ukrainian shelling and drones is expanding its closure of schools and colleges amid a major evacuation plan, authorities announced Wednesday, as Kyiv's forces extend their campaign of long-range strikes that aim to put the Kremlin under pressure. Ukraine lacks ammunition supplies along the 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line due […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:42 AM
     BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's national police chief and one of his deputies were temporarily suspended under the order of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday, as accusations that the deputy was involved in an illegal online gambling ring sparked rumors of a power struggle in the police department. Torsak Sukvimol, who was appointed to the […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:34 AM
     KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — In a dance studio that doubles as a bomb shelter in northeast Ukraine, the little girls in pink tutus prance in like gusts of air. Timed to classical music, the 9-year olds jump and glide. Occasionally, they misbehave, prompting a curt rebuke from Marina Altukhova, their instructor. The Princess Ballet Studio […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:31 AM
     BEIJING (AP) — Two years after a Boeing 737-800 passenger jet crashed on a domestic flight in China, killing all 132 people on board, accident investigators indicated Wednesday that they have not yet determined the cause. An update issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China on the eve of the second anniversary of the […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:26 AM
     LONDON (AP) — Microsoft has hired Mustafa Suleyman to head up its consumer artificial intelligence business, adding to its ranks an influential figure in the artificial intelligence world to cement its position at the forefront of the booming AI industry. Suleyman said in a post on LinkedIn on Monday that he'll become CEO of Microsoft […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:24 AM
     WINNIPEG — Boyd Group Services Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of US$19.1 million, up from US$14.2 million a year earlier, as its sales rose 16 per cent. The autobody repair company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to 89 cents US per diluted share for the last three months of […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:11 AM
     Even with much of the country blanketed by rain and snow, it's not too early to think of the thaw. March and April bring one of the most anticipated parts of the calendar — spring break — and with it thoughts of adventure and the open highway. If the idea lifts your spirits but your […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:00 AM
     For the past 11 years, Kathy Sudeikis has planned a yearly family reunion. Called "Nanapalooza," the tradition began as a way to bring her six siblings and their families together to honor the memory of their mother. Held annually near Michigan City, Indiana, the event has doubled from about 40 people in its first year […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:54 AM
     HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigned after a little over a year in the job, the Communist Party said Wednesday, making him the latest senior official to leave office amid an intense anti-corruption campaign. The party approved his resignation, writing in a statement that "violations by Vo Van Thuong have left […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:52 AM
     Prosecutors and defence lawyers are expected to make their opening statements Wednesday in the murder trial of a man accused of killing a Toronto police officer. Umar Zameer has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Const. Jeffrey Northrup. Northrup, 55, died on July 2, 2021, after being struck by a vehicle […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:48 AM
     PARIS (AP) — France's competition watchdog hit Google on Wednesday with another big fine tied to a long-running dispute over payments to French publishers for their news. The French Competition Authority said it issued the 250 million euro ($272 million) penalty because of Google's failure to comply with some commitments it made in a negotiating […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:25 AM
     WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel has a message for high-wealth tax cheats who are wrongly deducting private jet travel and otherwise shorting the government on their taxes: Pay your fair share so "others aren't shouldering the burden of funding our government." He also has a thought for ordinary taxpayers putting off the inevitable […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:48 AM
     WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans for computer chip plants in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico and Oregon. President Joe Biden plans to talk up the investment on Wednesday as he visits Intel's campus in Chandler, […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:39 AM
     A British privacy watchdog said Wednesday it is looking into a report that staff at a private London hospital tried to snoop on the Princess of Wales ' medical records while she was a patient for abdominal surgery. The Information Commissioner's Office said: "We can confirm that we have received a breach report and are […]
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:30 AM
     The problem isn't the homeless. It's the lack of homes, so stop blaming the legions of people who will be scrabbling for a place to sleep tonight.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:30 AM
     The National Capital Commission seems set on solving the traffic problems between Ontario and Quebec with the same wrongheaded thinking that created them.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 20, 2024 4:30 AM
     From a "breach of trust" to a call for a boycott, here are five federal-public-service updates you need to know. 1. Number of public servants up by almost 20,000 since last year, PBO says 2. PSAC calls for boycott of CFMWS as strikes surpasses 60-day mark 3. Unions highlight a "breach of trust" around data […]
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 20, 2024 4:00 AM
     A judge imposed a nine-month conditional sentence followed by 18 months of probation for Erin Aldrich.
Windsor Star Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:00 AM
     By: Sylvain Charlebois A recent initiative by a Toronto-based restaurant chain, Goodfellas, which operates seven establishments known for their wood-oven pizzas, has sparked considerable debate. The chain has introduced a two-per-cent "carbon fee" on all orders, purportedly to contribute to carbon capture efforts through supporting Tree Canada's National Greening program, aimed at reforesting areas in […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, March 20, 2024 4:12 AM
     New York Islanders (29-24-15, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (35-28-6, fifth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings host the New York Islanders after the Red Wings defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime. Detroit has a 35-28-6 record overall and a […]
The Province Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:51 AM
     Conor Garland was the energizer bunny who gave Pettersson a noticeable boost of creativity, confidence and drive that had gone missing
Ottawa Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:00 AM
     Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.
National Observer Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:10 AM
     The defeat and breakup of the hard-right CPC is the necessary first step in the rebirth of a new progressive conservatism.
National Observer Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:10 AM
     With almost everyone turning on the carbon tax, it's time for Justin Trudeau to make the ultimate political sacrifice. How eliminating the carbon tax could end up saving good climate policy in this country — and maybe even his government.
National Observer Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:10 AM
     The Canada Pension Plan manages retirement funds on behalf of the public and has committed to net zero. So why is an oil and gas company it owns planning to frack under wildlife areas?
National Observer Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:10 AM
     A new scientific endeavour has taken to the sky using high-tech drones and satellite images to understand better the annual spring herring spawn vital to salmon and wildlife on the West Coast. 
National Observer Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:10 AM
     The Conservative leader has the federal Liberals in his crosshairs over a scheduled increase to the carbon price, upping the pressure Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is dealing with across the country.
National Observer Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:10 AM
     It's lovely to think there are vast sources of continuously produced clean hydrogen from chemical reactions of water on hot rocks within the Earth, ready to be tapped as a clean energy source and solve the world's energy problems. A great story, but it's likely too good to be true.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:52 AM
     Immigration Minister Marc Miller has expressed frustration at Canada's impotence when it comes to facilitating the crossing of approved family members into Egypt.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:48 AM
     The RCMP provides front-line policing services through contracts with all provinces and territories, except Ontario and Quebec, as well as some 150 municipalities.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:48 AM
     Police are still looking for the attacker.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:44 AM
     "We're frustrated that they haven't recognized that this is an emergency."
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:41 AM
     There's also a threat of whiteouts on highways due to high winds.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:31 AM
     The Habs took some very silly penalties on their way to a 3-2 overtime loss.
Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:00 AM
     Kaiden Guhle scored his fifth goal of the season in his return to his hometown of Edmonton.
Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:00 AM
     On this date, March 20, in history: In 1413, England's King Henry IV died; he was succeeded by Henry V. In 1455, when Guido di Pietro became a monk at Fiesole, he changed his name to Giovanni and became known as Giovanni da Fiesole. Italians called him Beato, Blessed One. But 14 years after his […]
Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:00 AM
     The mayor says the province took more than had been anticipated
Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:30 AM
     Much of the increases are owed to the slew of baby boomers reaching retirement and looking for places to remain active
Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:01 AM
     Getting harder to believe Israel Is anyone else getting tired of the constant dehumanization of the Palestinian people and the constant excuses for Israel's attacks on Palestinian civilians? From the colossal bombs dropped in civilian safe zones, to the shooting of impoverished people queueing at aid trucks, to the open admissions of cabinet ministers in […]
Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:00 AM
     Despite the Smith government's plan to grow spending below the rate of inflation and population growth, projected spending has actually increased since the 2022 mid-year fiscal update. And once again, higher spending means Alberta has increased its reliance on volatile resource revenue — not reduced it.