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CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:01 AM Winter travel advisory in effect for Toronto as 17 vehicles involved in collisions on Hwy. 401 ramp       Toronto's first full day of spring will be marked by periods of heavy flurries and near zero visibility and is already causing problems on some of the city's major roadways.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:43 PM City reviewing use of force by security guard against individual sleeping outside Toronto shelter       The city is reviewing the use of force by one of its security guards who was captured on video tackling an individual to the ground outside a shelter in Toronto last week.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:53 PM Free office space and tax breaks: These are some of the concessions Toronto has made to FIFA as part of World Cup       Documents obtained by CTV News Toronto are shedding light on the extent of the city's obligations to FIFA in hosting games for the 2026 World Cup, including tax breaks and a requirement that public transportation fares be free for ticket holders.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:08 PM Highway 407 offering free rush-hour access, but only to 'some' customers       Highway 407 is running a promotion offering free rush-hour access, but only some customers will have access to the deal.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:57 PM André 3000 to perform at TD Toronto Jazz Festival this summer       Hip hop legend-turned-flutist André 3000 is set to perform in Toronto this summer for the first time in 10 years.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:13 PM Attendees of mom and babies program at 2 Toronto locations may have been exposed to measles: TPH       Those who attended mom and babies programs at two downtown Toronto locations may have been exposed to measles, Toronto Public Health (TPH) says.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:50 PM Man, woman hid 'extensive damage,' tampered odometers of cars sold in the Toronto area, police allege       Police have charged a man and woman alleged to have used Facebook Marketplace to sell cars with tampered odometers and "extensive damage" to people in the Toronto area.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:31 PM Ontario Liberals propose tax credit for children's sports, extracurricular activities       The Ontario Liberals are set to introduce legislation that would provide families a $1,000 non-refundable tax credit in an effort to make children's extracurricular activities more affordable.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:35 PM No injuries reported following military vehicle rollover on Highway 401 in Oshawa       No one was injured after the driver of an armoured personnel carrier rolled their vehicle in Oshawa on Wednesday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:45 PM Canada slips to 15th place in annual World Happiness Report       Canada has slipped from 13th to 15th place in the annual World Happiness Report, now sitting behind countries like Costa Rica, Kuwait and Austria.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:15 AM Poilievre plans to move non-confidence motion in Trudeau, despite Liberal-NDP deal       Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to move a motion of non-confidence in the prime minister with the aim of prompting a 'carbon tax election,' if Justin Trudeau doesn't back off the April 1 price hike.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:42 PM Simon's family says ex-enforcer died by suicide, 'strongly believes' CTE played role       Chris Simon's family says the late NHL enforcer died by suicide. And it 'strongly believes' a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries is to blame.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:32 PM Federal government refers three cases of suspected contractor fraud to RCMP       The federal procurement department has asked the RCMP to investigate at least $5 million in suspected fraud by IT sub-contractors who were billing multiple departments for the same work and taking advantage of poor data-sharing inside the government.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:39 PM Toddler was behind the wheel during Calif. crash that killed 2-year-old, police say       Investigators have determined that a toddler was behind the wheel of a truck that hit and killed a 2-year-old girl over the weekend in Woodland, Calif. police said on Monday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:37 AM Panic mode sets in for Trump as he faces deadline for massive bond       Former U.S. president Donald Trump is in panic mode as the deadline approaches to secure a half-billion dollar bond to appeal his civil fraud case in New York, multiple sources familiar with his thinking tell CNN.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:48 PM An Ohio toddler died after her mom left her home alone while she took a 10-day vacation. A judge called it the 'ultimate act of betrayal'       Jailyn's cries echoed through the quiet streets of Cleveland in the dead of the night. The toddler whimpered and howled, but no one came to her rescue. Her mother, Kristel Candelario, was away on a 10-day summer vacation and had left Jailyn alone in a playpen with a few bottles of milk, prosecutors said.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:00 AM Liberals readying to table electoral reform legislation       The federal Liberal government is slated to table electoral reform legislation on Wednesday that could change the way voters cast their ballots.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:20 PM Kentucky parents charged with attempting to sell newborn twin girls       An eastern Kentucky couple has been accused of trying to sell their newborn twin girls.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:55 PM Richard Simmons shares he has been diagnosed with skin cancer       Richard Simmons is opening up about being diagnosed with skin cancer.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:16 PM New data shows 84,000 residents in London area without family doctor       These numbers will nearly double if the shortage isn't addressed, with 163,077 in London and Middlesex, as well as 4.4 million people across the rest of the province.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:51 PM Officials release plans to close Leduc homeless support centre 'the Hub'       A facility that's been providing services to Leduc's homeless community for the past 15 years will be closed in phases starting on March 28.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:51 PM 4 in hospital after crash near Mission, B.C.       The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on Hawkins Pickle Road in the Dewdney neighbourhood.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:48 PM Ottawa refers 3 cases of alleged contractor fraud to RCMP       Canada's federal procurement department says it has referred three cases of suspected invoicing fraud by IT sub-contractors to police.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:35 PM Death of security guard after altercation at downtown Edmonton parkade not criminal: police       Edmonton police say the death of a security guard following an altercation at a downtown parkade in February is not criminal in nature.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:26 PM Odometers tampered with in fraudulent vehicle sales, Toronto police allege       Odometers were tampered with in fraudulent vehicle sales that have now led to two arrests, Toronto police say.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:25 PM Assault suspect turns himself in to police after altercation at Guelph house party       Investigators say two males at the party got into an argument, which later escalated when the two stepped outside the home.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:21 PM Woman sentenced for role in Saskatchewan Mountie's death       A woman has received an 821-day sentence of more than two years for her role in the death of Const. Shelby Patton, a Saskatchewan RCMP officer who was run over and killed in 2021.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:03 PM Toronto reports 21 mpox cases so far this year, after 27 cases in all of 2023       Toronto Public Health says 21 cases of mpox have been confirmed in the city since the start of this year compared with a total of 27 cases for all of 2023.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:53 PM 'Senseless act of violence': N.S. police appeal for info in killing of 18-year-old man       Police in Nova Scotia are appealing for information in the homicide of an 18-year-old man, who died in hospital four days after being shot in the community of North Preston.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:50 PM Second man charged in pro-Palestinian protest on Gardiner Expressway       The protest happened on Nov. 22, 2023

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:30 PM Ace is up? It's late in camp, but Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman moves closer to game action       Star pitcher pain free in latest mound work

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:16 PM Male motorist dies when vehicle hits pole in Hamilton.       The accident occured just before 8 a.m.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:52 PM WARMINGTON: MP Anthony Housefather should leave Libs over pro-Hamas vote       Sometimes you just have to say "no" to sitting next to people who would side with murderous terrorists. For Liberal MP Anthony Housefather, that time is now. But will he take that stand? Maybe even he doesn't know if he has the guts to make that leap from power to the political wilderness. He's risking […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:51 PM Prince Harry's lawyer implicates Rupert Murdoch in cover-up of unlawful snooping by his tabloids       LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry's lawyer leveled explosive new allegations Wednesday that Rupert Murdoch was aware of cover-ups at his British tabloids that used unlawful techniques to spy on the Duke of Sussex and others. Attorney David Sherborne said Murdoch was among the executives who were aware that public statements made about phone hacking and […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:49 PM Quebec newspaper La Presse removes cartoon denounced as anti-Semitic       MONTREAL — Quebec newspaper La Presse has removed a cartoon depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the vampire from the film "Nosferatu" after criticism that the caricature used anti-Semitic imagery. The image published online this morning portrayed Netanyahu with pointed ears and long sharp fingers, evoking a sequence in the 1922 silent film in […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:47 PM Trip to space allegedly among Lemon's demands in X contract talks       Lemon aired his entire interview with Elon Musk on Monday online

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:38 PM Delta pilot intoxicated before N.Y. flight jailed for 10 months in Scotland       A Delta Air Lines pilot who reported to work with a blood alcohol level well above the aviation limit was sentenced to a 10-month jail term in Scotland, according to a court statement Tuesday. Lawrence B. Russell Jr., 63, of the U.S. state of Georgia, was scheduled to fly a Boeing 767 from Edinburgh, Scotland, […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:32 PM She made artwork that excluded men, so man sued for discrimination       At the Ladies Lounge of Australia's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) on the island of Tasmania, only one man is allowed inside: a butler, who serves the women. The lounge, a conceptual artwork, is decorated with Picassos and other expensive adornments and is separated from the rest of the museum with opulent green […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:30 PM CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Poilievre does some carbon tax math for Trudeau       WATCH BELOW as Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre explains to Justin Trudeau how Canadian loose on the carbon tax. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:49 PM SEC climate rule prompts a rush to sue. Experts say companies are likely to prepare to comply anyway       WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new rule requiring companies to disclose some emissions and climate-related information was barely passed before the agency was being hauled to court. The rule adopted in early March was watered down from what the nation's top financial regulator had proposed two years ago, thanks to intense […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:47 PM Conviction reversed for alleged ringleader of plot to kidnap and kill Minnesota real estate agent       ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday reversed the convictions of the alleged ringleader of a plot to kidnap and kill a real estate agent, marking the second time the high court has ordered a new trial for a defendant convicted in her death. The justices said that the trial judge […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:38 PM Suspect charged in Indianapolis bar shooting that killed 1 person and injured 5       INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A man accused of opening fire inside a crowded Indianapolis bar, killing one person and seriously injuring five others, was formally charged Wednesday with murder in last weekend's shooting. Marion County prosecutors charged Nicholas Fulk, 25, with one count of murder, three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of battery with […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:31 PM A Tennessee fisherman reeled in a big one. It turned out to be an alligator       MAYNARDVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — A fisherman at a lake in northeast Tennessee caught a surprise at the end of his line when he pulled up a 3- to 4-foot long alligator. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said their Union County wildlife officer Rick Roberts got a call from the angler on Monday describing the unusual […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:24 PM Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday       WASHINGTON (AP) — Below is the statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday after its latest policy meeting ended: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained strong, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation has eased over the past year but remains elevated. The Committee […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:20 PM Venezuelan officials seek arrest of opposition candidate's manager in alleged violent plot       CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's top prosecutor announced arrests warrants Wednesday for the presidential campaign manager of opposition powerhouse Maria Corina Machado and eight other of her staffers, accusing them of involvement in a violent anti-government conspiracy. Attorney General Tarek William Saab said in a nationally televised news conference that campaign manager Magalli Meda and […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:17 PM Former NHLer Chris Simon's family cites CTE struggles in statement       Chris Simon's family says the late NHL enforcer died by suicide, and it "strongly believes" a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries is to blame. Simon killed himself Monday night at age 52, his family confirmed in a statement provided by the player's former agent, Paul Theofanous. Once one of hockey's […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:06 PM Belarusian authorities confirm raids against opposition activists over new 'people's embassies'       TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian authorities said Wednesday they have launched dozens of raids to target those suspected of "extremist" activities in new efforts by the political opposition to create "people's embassies" abroad. The raids are the latest move in a crackdown on dissent by the government of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko. Belarus' Investigative Committee, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:04 PM Trump got the candidate he wanted in Ohio's Senate primary. But can Bernie Moreno win in November?       COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Donald Trump got what he wanted when former car dealer Bernie Moreno won the Republican Senate primary in Ohio. So did Democrats. Moreno's positions on abortion, immigration and Trump's election lies make the Republican less electable this fall, Democrats believe, in the race against Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown. Democrats actually ran […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:01 PM Vessel off Florida Keys identified as British warship that sank in the 18th century       KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — A wrecked seagoing vessel discovered decades ago off the Florida Keys has recently been identified as a British warship that sank in the 18th century. National Park Service archaeologists used new research to determine that the wreckage first spotted in 1993 near Dry Tortugas National Park is the HMS Tyger, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:52 PM A New York man's pet alligator was seized after 30 years. Now, he wants Albert back       HAMBURG, N.Y. (AP) — The owner of an alligator recently seized by conservation officers in New York is fighting for its return, saying the reptile he named Albert and has shared a home with for more than three decades is a gentle giant that's no danger to anyone. Officers a week ago met Tony Cavallaro […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:50 PM A Nebraska senator who name-checked a colleague while reading about rape is under investigation       A Republican Nebraska lawmaker who stirred a firestorm of controversy by repeatedly name-checking a fellow senator while reading a graphic account of rape from a best-selling memoir on the floor of the Legislature is now under investigation for sexual harassment. The investigation into state Sen. Steve Halloran of Hastings by the Legislature's Executive Board was […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:48 PM Montreal public health optimistic that measles outbreak can be brought under control       One of the doctors leading Montreal public health's response to the measles outbreak in the city says he's optimistic officials can gain control of the virus despite the rising number of cases. Dr. Paul Le Guerrier says health workers are aware that measles is spreading in Montreal, and are looking for new cases of the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:48 PM Quebec newspaper La Presse removes cartoon denounced as antisemitic       MONTREAL — Quebec newspaper La Presse has removed a cartoon depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the vampire from the film "Nosferatu" after criticism that the caricature used antisemitic imagery. The image published online this morning portrayed Netanyahu with pointed ears and long sharp fingers, evoking a sequence in the 1922 silent film in […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:43 PM Judge says Michael Cohen may have committed perjury, refuses to end his probation early       NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge suggested Wednesday that Michael Cohen committed perjury under oath, giving fresh support to former President Donald Trump's claims that his onetime personal lawyer — poised to be a star prosecution witness at his upcoming New York criminal trial — is an untrustworthy liar. Judge Jesse M. Furman in […]

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:27 PM 4.5B-year-old asteroid may hit Earth in 218 | CP24.com       An asteroid larger than the Empire State Building may collide with Earth in 2182, but scientists are trying to divert it.

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:18 PM Attendees say multiple phones stolen at busy Toronto Comicon convention | CP24.com       In a statement to CP24.com, Fan Expo HQ, which organizes Toronto Comicon, said they were aware of reports of theft over the weekend and additional ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:03 AM 'A little spring cleaning': Toronto mayor outlines goals for FIFA World Cup amid controversy       Ontario chips $97M to Toronto for FIFA World Cup. Joshua Freeman. CP24.com Journalist. Follow |Contact. Published March 20, 2024 6:55 a.m. PDT. Share.

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:44 AM Conservatives to table motion to kill April 1 carbon tax hike - YouTube       The federal Conservatives will put a motion forward in the House of Commons today to kill the April 1st carbon tax hike. Subscribe to CP24 to ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:29 AM Numerous collisions reported amid snowy morning - YouTube       OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt joins CP24 to talk about this weather and the impact on the roads. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:28 AM 'Passed like a baton': Advocates, Air Canada CEO clash on accessible travel - CP24       Advocates and Air Canada's CEO are serving up opposing views of accessibility in the country's aviation system.

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:38 AM City council meeting today on cost of hosting World Cup - YouTube       City Council reconvenes today with some big-ticket items on the agenda. CP24's Courtney Heels is at City Hall this morning with a look-ahead.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:25 PM School board trustees vote to allocate two positions for Muslim, Arab equity coaches       The two positions will come from spaces on the existing roster as some members of the resource team cycle out of their roles and return to teaching

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:14 PM Steve Earle extends solo, acoustic tour into Canada with 11 stops, including Ottawa       American troubadour Steve Earle is coming to Canada this summer, including a stop in Ottawa. The 69-year-old singer-songwriter, who's been popular in this country since the release of his seminal Copperhead Road album in the 1980s, is scheduled to play July 9 at Algonquin Commons Theatre, part of a tour that will feature him performing […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:00 AM Cohen: Three ways to tell good health information from pseudoscience       Pay attention to what social media influencers are selling, how they're talking about science and what sort of expertise they claim.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:38 AM 'Brief heavy snowfall' forecast for Capital region Wednesday morning, afternoon       Weather officials advise that the Ottawa-Gatineau area could receive a brief, but intense, snow fall Wednesday In a winter weather advisory, Environment and Climate Change Canada warns travellers to watch out for a "brief heavy snowfall with quick accumulations near two to four cm. Very poor visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow," is forecast […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:05 AM Downed power line disrupts morning rush hour in Kanata       Kanata commuters were delayed for more than an hour Wednesday morning after a hydro line fell at Eagleson Road at the intersection of Abbeyhill and Hazeldean. First responders were called shortly before 8 a.m. to deal with the situation. Traffic was blocked in both directions on Eagleson Road. There were no injuries. The power was […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:36 PM Bomb threat at St. Joseph's high school under investigation       Students at St. Joseph's Catholic High School were dismissed early on Wednesday following a bomb threat. Shortly after 3 p.m., Windsor police said officers were investigating a bomb threat at the east Windsor school. Residents are asked to avoid the area while police continue to investigate. More to come. tcampbell@postmedia.com twitter.com/wstarcampbell

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:25 PM Electric tops 10 per cent of vehicle sales in Canada for first time       Annual registrations of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) surpassed the 10-per-cent mark of total new registrations in Canada for the first time in 2023. That milestone announcement comes at a time when recent reports point to more conservative future sales forecasts, as well as downward production adjustments by automakers. Statistics Canada data released this month show ZEVs […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:12 PM Two seasons removed from OHL final, Spitfires now playing for draft lottery position       It was just two years ago that the Windsor Spitfires were poised to begin a playoff run that would see the team come within a single win of its fourth Ontario Hockey League title. On Thursday, the Spitfires will close out the home portion of the team's regular season against the Erie Otters at 7:05 […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:05 PM Look Again! Windsor-Essex outdoor art exhibit extended another year       Residents and visitors to Windsor-Essex can look forward to another year of outdoor art installations with the extension of a unique exhibition. City council on Monday granted a permit for an additional year of Look Again! Outside, a public exhibit boasting dozens of full-sized, weatherproof reproductions of paintings from Art Windsor-Essex's collection. The provincially funded […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:50 AM Police investigate after person struck, killed by train in Lakeshore       Passenger train service in and out of Windsor was shut down Wednesday morning as police investigated a person being struck and killed by a Via Rail train in Lakeshore. "Our thoughts, of course, are with those affected by this incident," a Via Rail representative said in an email to The Windsor Star. VIA Rail told […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:01 AM Deficit doubles at Windsor's downtown aquatic centre       Even before it opened a decade ago, Windsor taxpayers were told it was an essential community amenity — but one they were also warned would be expensive. Ten years later, the city-owned family aquatic complex is doubly expensive, with after-revenue net operating costs last year reaching about $4 million. The natatorium portion of the Windsor […]

The Province Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:56 PM Canucks this week: All eyes on DeSmith, playoff posturing and Fry-Gate hits Rogers Arena       The backup goalie is pegged as the most pivotal player, the playoff picture is clear as mud and Rogers Arena goes viral for the wrong reason

The Province Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:06 PM South Korea's Vancouver consulate received Shohei Ohtani bomb threat       The email threatened to detonate an explosive during a major-league baseball game on Wednesday at Seoul's Geochok Sky Dome.

The Province Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:00 PM Wine Guy: Sip and support British Columbia       Opinion: To say B.C.'s wine industry is having a tough go of things would be an understatement, but we can show our support by buying B.C. wine.

The Province Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:00 PM Joey Votto's handwritten apology to baseball fans shows the pen is mightier than the bat       Opinion: "Oof, wow, I cringe and am ashamed as I re-write my words," Votto wrote in the letter. The fact he wrote the letter by hand makes the apology that much more authentic

The Province Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:00 AM Condo Smarts: Disruptive 'shadow council' destabilizes strata community       Sad to say we live in an era where disruptive anarchy seems to be justified, at any cost, says Tony Gioventu

The Province Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:00 AM Canucks Coffee: Is Quinn Hughes ready for NHL's Amazon Prime show?       Similar to behind-the-scenes projects on streaming platforms — like the F1 focused 'Drive to Survive' — the NHL's desire is to do something that's long overdue

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:41 PM GARRIOCH: GM Steve Staios says some growth has to come 'from within' for the Senators       'We have a game plan and process going into the off-season, but I think a lot of (the trade deadline) discussions were important'

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:33 PM Ottawa Redblacks' 10th anniversary season plans include return of Henry Burris       'When you look at the 10 years in totality, you've got a lot to celebrate, a lot to be proud of and a lot to be thankful for'

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:14 PM Saskatoon Police Service posts surplus in year-end financials       The city police department posted a surplus, after accounting for higher-than-expected overtime.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:00 AM Phil Tank: Some in Sask. still paying carbon tax to heat their homes       Those living in condominiums in Saskatchewan may be denied the carbon tax exemption because their accounts are classified as commercial.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:29 PM Sask. workplace injury rates lowest in history: WCB       Workplace injury and fatality rates dropped across the province last year according to the SWCB's 2023 statistics.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:15 AM Darrell Davis: Saskatchewan Roughriders have their questions ready for prospective draft choices       Asking about hobbies, sizes, agents and eligibility; not about trees.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:51 AM STF announce more sanctions as teachers strike at legislative building on budget day       "Since the Premier made the unusual move of announcing education funding two weeks before budget day, we have had time to dig into the numbers."

National Observer Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:48 AM Quebec reaches health-care deal with Ottawa       Under the proposed deal, the province would receive an additional $900 million a year over 10 years for health care.

National Observer Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:47 AM Stellantis to follow California's strict vehicle emissions standards       The move by the company that makes vehicles for Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep was seen as a boost to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's ambitious policies to curtail global warming.

National Observer Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:44 AM Invasive species lead to boating restrictions in B.C., Alberta national parks       Parks Canada is closing all bodies of water in British Columbia's Kootenay and Yoho national parks, and restricting watercraft in Alberta's Waterton Lakes National Park in an effort to slow the spread of invasive species.

National Observer Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:41 AM You can pay respects to former prime minister Brian Mulroney in Ottawa. Here's how       Officials say more than 900 people offered their condolences to Mulroney's family on Tuesday.

National Observer Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:39 AM Feds look to improve RCMP policing across Canada       Among the possibilities are "more responsive" police service models that could involve closer integration of the RCMP and community social services, say internal Public Safety Canada notes.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:57 PM Waterfront chalet prices dropped 8.3% in 2023       Brokers say Quebecers looked for summer homes farther away from city centres for budget and privacy reasons.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:15 PM Canadiens' Joshua Roy out indefinitely with injury       Winger returning home to Montreal to be evaluated further by Habs' medical staff after blocking shot with his right hand in loss to Oilers.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:14 PM Man, 38, faces charges for series of hold-ups, including one at a métro station       "Various elements collected by investigators made it possible to identify the suspect, an individual known to police."

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:55 PM Two men arrested in connection with Chomedey restaurant fire       The fire was set during the night of Sept. 12, 2023, and caused several thousand dollars worth of damage, Laval police say.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:53 PM Yara El-Soueidi: Lessons from high school and my mom       From my mother, I learned I'm as Québécoise as my next-door neighbour.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:37 PM La Presse apologizes after cartoon is denounced as antisemitic       "We never intended to convey antisemitic remarks or harmful stereotypes," chief editorialist says.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:33 PM D.D.O. resident loses years-long fight over $13,000 in car shelter fines       Charlotte Gibson had argued she should be exempt from the ban given her disability and role as a foster parent.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:28 PM U Sports hockey title was icing on the cake for Concordia women       After a heartbreaking loss in last year's final, Stingers succeeded in their mission to finish on top this season.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:33 PM France's Saint-Gobain keen to capitalize on housing shortage in Quebec, rest of Canada       Including acquisitions, the French building-products maker is investing about $3 billion in Canada over three years, CEO Benoit Bazin said.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:24 PM Liberals face criticism over motion on Israel-Hamas war       Israel's foreign minister says Canada was taking a step that would undermine Israel's ability to defend itself.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:50 PM 5 things to do in Calgary this weekend: March 22-24, 2024       Calgary is bracing for another weekend of wintry conditions, but that doesn't mean you have to stay holed up at home. The city is packed with events all weekend, both indoor and outdoor. So whether you want to enjoy the final days of snow, or hide away from the cold, there is something for everyone. […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:28 PM Point-guard Stef Smith back with Surge for second CEBL season       The Calgary Surge have re-signed Stef Smith for the 2024 Canadian Elite Basketball League season. Smith served as point guard in the Surge's inaugural season. "Bringing Stef Smith back to Calgary was a priority of ours," said Surge general manager Shane James. "He has become one of the most dominant guards in our league and […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:11 PM Mushrooms' potential magic in quelling alcohol abuse the focus of U of C researchers       Could banishing the destructive thirst for alcohol stem partially from magic mushrooms? University of Calgary researchers have begun recruiting 128 patients to embark on the largest single-site trial of its kind in Canada to find out. They're trying to determine if sending patients on a psychedelic psilocybin trip will enhance the impact of psychotherapy sessions […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:04 PM Defaced Recall Gondek sign repainted to 'Respect Gondek'       In an online video, references to the Recall Petition website have been painted over, and hearts have been painted on parts of the sign.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:53 PM The National Chip and Dip Day survey: Is spinach really our favourite? Plus, the truth about double dipping       For salty snack lovers, March 23 is a day you may not want to miss — it's National Chip and Dip Day. There's much to celebrate about this perfect pairing. Not only are the two snack items delicious when served together; chips and dip are also an easy-to-prepare appetizer, snack and even a meal when […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:00 PM Clowning around       Clown Christopher Gamble is rehearsing for his routine in the upcoming cabaret Beyond Circus: A Works-in-Progress Showcase. Put on by the Screaming Goats Collective, the variety show runs in cSPACE Marda Loop at 7 p.m. on March 24. With Gamble as emcee, the show will feature aerial work, juggling, dance, and other circus performances. Visit […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:38 AM Police ride horses into protesters; reading of N.L. budget postponed       The protesters said the province's fishery is over-regulated and the handful of established processors and buyers are acting like a cartel

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:52 AM Bryson Tiller slated for performance at Calgary Stampede       Grammy-nominated R&B and hip-hop artist Bryson Tiller is set for an appearance at the 2024 Calgary Stampede. The show at Stampede was announced by Live Nation for July 11 alongside a 29-city North American tour this spring and summer to support the forthcoming release of a self-titled album on April 5. "Bryson Tiller, the self-titled […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:00 AM Wellness: Asian head treatment arrives in Calgary       Your scalp ages faster than the skin on the rest of your body, making it deserving of extra care beyond your usual shampoo routine. Asian cultures have incorporated scalp massaging techniques into their roster of wellness therapies for centuries. Thanks to Tik Tok, head spa, a Japanese scalp massage technique, has made its way to […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:40 AM Lacombe couple chronicle the story of obscure 1960s folk musician in debut documentary       Carmen Cookson-Hills and Tim Ursuliak were in Nelson, B.C., when they received a surprising email that would ultimately change their life. It was 2019 and the Lacombe couple were celebrating Cookson-Hills' 30th birthday when she checked her Facebook page. There was a message from Craig Nuttycombe, a singer-songwriter from California. It was a friendly response […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:46 PM B.C. to add 500 public electric vehicle charging stations to fill gaps in network       A statement from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation says it's providing $30 million from this year's budget to expand B.C.'s "electric highway."

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:38 PM Cambie Street closed to traffic in south Vancouver due to serious assault       Investigators are on scene probing what's described as a "serious assault." No further details have been released.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:28 PM Former police board member claims Victoria police face 'crisis of integrity'       Former member Paul Schachter told the board last night that policing in Victoria is facing a "crisis of integrity" as he laid out concerns over how a B.C. Supreme Court judge called out officers for "intentionally lying" to prosecutors and the court, derailing a major drug investigation.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:00 PM B.C. funds project to extract minerals, metals while reducing environmental impact       A statement from the province says Vancouver-based PH7 Technologies Inc. has developed a "closed-loop" process using chemistry to extract and refine critical minerals and help the industry transition to renewable energy.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:00 PM In 19th-century London, Black actor Ira Aldridge broke ground as Othello. Red Velvet tells his story.       Lolita Chakrabiti's 2012 play finds the American thespian at 60, looking back on his life.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:00 PM Recipe: Tangy butter-sauce prawns a treat for seafood lovers       A true treat for seafood lovers.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:00 PM Metro Vancouver events this week: 5 things to do between March 21-27       Looking for date-night ideas, free things to do, or just something fun for the kids? Try one of these five events happening near you.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:00 PM International: 30 bestselling books of the week for March 16       These are the 30 bestselling books from international authors this week.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:00 PM Canadian luxury consignment store celebrates 10 years       Ten years ago, Dia Capello founded Valamode after reading about the rising investment value of luxury fashion items.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:00 PM B.C.: 15 bestselling books for the week of March 16       Here are the bestselling books from B.C. authors and publishing houses this week.