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CTV News - Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 9:01 AM 'My deepest apologies': Judge offers rare apology to Umar Zameer after trial sheds new light on case       A noteably different version of events than what was first described by police and politicians came into focus over the course of Umar Zameer's five-week murder trial in Toronto, culminating in a rare move by the presiding judge.

CTV News - Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 11:10 AM Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say       Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles.

CTV News - Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 10:28 AM Doug Ford government to pay $320K in legal fees to basic income class action       The Ontario government has agreed to pay $320,000 in legal fees to a class action seeking $200 million in damages for the early termination of a basic income pilot project.

CTV News - Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 5:40 AM Strike averted after tentative agreement reached between TTC, trades workers: CUPE       A tentative agreement has been reached between the TTC and electrical and trades workers who were set to walk off the job on Monday morning, the union representing employees confirms.

CTV News - Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 7:04 AM 2 men charged after allegedly selling fake cellphones in the Toronto area for years       Police have charged two men with more than 40 collective offences after they allegedly sold fake cellphones using Facebook Marketplace over a three-year period in the Toronto area.

CTV News - Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 6:47 AM Feds don't 'care if they die,' says lawyer helping Canadian children held in Syria       Five Canadian children are languishing in a squalid detention camp in northeastern Syria after Ottawa denied their mothers permission to come to Canada, says a lawyer fighting in court on behalf of the families.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, April 22, 2024 11:10 AM Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say       Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, April 22, 2024 9:34 AM More than 55,000 Ford vehicles recalled over battery issue       Ford recalled more than 55,000 trucks and SUVs over a battery detection issue, according to a Transport Canada recall notice.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, April 22, 2024 8:26 AM Here's when your weight loss will plateau, according to science       Whether you're shedding pounds with the help of effective new medicines, slimming down after weight loss surgery or cutting calories and adding exercise, there will come a day when the numbers on the scale stop going down, and you hit the dreaded weight loss plateau.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, April 22, 2024 5:25 AM Video shows moment a freight train on fire rolls through downtown London, Ont.       The investigation into how a train moving through the City of London caught fire has been turned over to the CP Rail police. Just before 11 p.m. on Sunday, London fire received multiple 911 calls about an eastbound train on fire, crossing over Oxford Street.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, April 22, 2024 6:39 AM 'Junk fees' or flexible flying? Passenger charges fuel profits -- and travellers' ire       Economy-class trips are defined by shrinking legroom, narrower cushion space, diminishing rewards for frequent fliers and, especially, the myriad fees that can pile up like thunderclouds as airlines increasingly offer top-up options on their tickets.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, April 22, 2024 10:07 AM Liberal government turning to influencers to get its message to younger Canadians       Dennis Mathu and Stephanie Gordon first started posting financial-advice videos on YouTube three years ago -- a side hustle that helped to scratch a creative itch. They never imagined it would lead them down some of the most powerful political corridors in Canada.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, April 22, 2024 6:55 AM Papua New Guinea leader takes offence after Biden implies his uncle was eaten by cannibals       Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape accused Joe Biden of disparaging the South Pacific island nation by implying that an uncle of the U.S. president had been eaten by 'cannibals' there during World War II.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Monday, April 22, 2024 6:47 AM Feds don't 'care if they die,' says lawyer helping Canadian children held in Syria       Five Canadian children are languishing in a squalid detention camp in northeastern Syria after Ottawa denied their mothers permission to come to Canada, says a lawyer fighting in court on behalf of the families.

Monday, April 22, 2024 11:51 AM 'We don't need to mine new material': Manitoba group urges residents to recycle old electronics       The Electronic Products Recycling Association of Manitoba says it will take just about any old technology — which will then be broken down in order to extract valuable materials.

Monday, April 22, 2024 11:11 AM Sources say Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Alliston, Ont.       Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles.

Monday, April 22, 2024 11:10 AM Senior hospitalized after bicycle hit-and-run: Belleville police       Belleville say the 65-year-old woman was walking on a sidewalk near 59 North Front St. when she was struck by a bicycle around 9:30 p.m. on Friday.

Monday, April 22, 2024 10:57 AM A Mississauga NHL team? Hazel McCallion's son wants to make that a reality       A Mississauga mayoral candidate wants to bring an NHL team to the city, saying 'Mississauga is no longer the little brother or sister of Toronto.'

Monday, April 22, 2024 10:55 AM Passenger stabbed during 'unprovoked' attack on Halifax Transit bus, police say       A Halifax Regional Police spokesperson said the weapon used in the attack wasn't a knife, but described it as a "pointy piece of metal." A man is now facing charges.

Monday, April 22, 2024 10:51 AM Train goes up in flames while rolling through London, Ont. Here's what we know       Heavy smoke prompted firefighters to urge residents in the area to stay indoors with their windows closed as crews battled a blaze on moving train in London, Ont.

Monday, April 22, 2024 10:49 AM Nature Conservancy of Canada speaks about deal to protect southern Alberta ranch from development       The 22,000-hectare McIntyre Ranch was founded south of Lethbridge, Alta., in 1894 by William McIntyre.

Monday, April 22, 2024 10:46 AM Peterborough man charged after baby found with 'unexplained' injuries: police       Peterborough police said on Feb. 19 they were contacted about a two-and-a-half month old infant with serious and 'unexplained injuries.'

Monday, April 22, 2024 10:37 AM Northumberland County begins review of policing services       The Town of Cobourg says it has passed motions to preclude it from participating in a review of policing services throughout Northumberland County.

Monday, April 22, 2024 10:34 AM Former co-worker choked at a west end business in Guelph: police       Guelph police said two former co-workers got into an argument and the man began to choke the woman. She temporarily couldn't breathe but needed no medical attention.

Toronto Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 11:57 AM Nets hire Jordi Fernandez, coach of Canada's men's national team, as head coach       Jordi Fernandez was hired Monday as coach of the Brooklyn Nets, who are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs for the first time in six years. The Nets finished 32-50 and fired Jacque Vaughn at the All-Star break. Kevin Ollie finished out the season as the interim coach. Fernandez spent the last two […]

Toronto Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 11:54 AM Nottingham Forest cries foul play in inflammatory social-media post as VAR frustrations grow       It's 39 million views and counting for an inflammatory social-media post that might be unlike anything ever seen in English soccer. The final whistle had just been blown on Nottingham Forest's 2-0 defeat at Everton in the Premier League on Sunday when a post on X, formerly Twitter, was published by the frustrated losing club. […]

Toronto Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 11:52 AM WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics       The world's top anti-doping regulator said after reviewing a television documentary and newspaper reports that it stands by its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers to compete at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication. The World Anti-Doping Agency issued a statement following the release Sunday of a documentary on […]

Toronto Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 11:50 AM Canada to force plastic makers to report how much they make, reuse and recycle       OTTAWA — Canada is seeking to get a better handle on how much plastic is being produced in the country by forcing companies that make it to report annually on what they produce. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is announcing the national plastics registry the day before negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic waste […]

Toronto Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 11:34 AM Diver pinned under water by an alligator figured he had choice. Lose his arm or lose his life       GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — Out of air and pinned by an alligator to the bottom of the Cooper River in South Carolina, Will Georgitis decided his only chance to survive might be to lose his arm. The alligator had fixed his jaws around Georgitis' arm and after he tried to escape by stabbing it with […]

Toronto Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 11:26 AM HUNTER: NYC nutter claims canines are 'settler-colonialists'       'Are they saying that only white people have dogs?'

Toronto Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 11:24 AM Mike Weir announces captain's assistants for Presidents Cup in Montreal       International captain Mike Weir will have plenty of Presidents Cup experience at his side this September at Royal Montreal. On Monday, Weir announced Ernie Els, Trevor Immleman, Geoff Ogilvy and Camilo Villegas as captain's assistants for this summer's Presidents Cup. "I am excited to announce Ernie, Trevor, Geoff and Camilo as my captain's assistants for […]

Toronto Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 11:16 AM Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario: CP sources       Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles. The Canadian Press has learned that the federal and Ontario governments will make the announcement this week. Senior sources with information on the project confirmed the deal but […]

Toronto Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 10:43 AM Columbia cancels in-person classes and Yale protesters are arrested as Mideast war tensions grow       Columbia University cancelled in-person classes Monday and police arrested several dozen protesters at Yale University as tensions on U.S. college campuses continue to grow over the war in the Middle East. The moves at the two Ivy League schools came hours before the Jewish holiday of Passover was set to begin Monday evening. Police officers […]

Toronto Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 10:04 AM KINSELLA: Wrong Trudeau leading Canada through this time of hate       Pierre took action while Justin does nothing

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 11:48 AM GO Transit set to change most bus schedules, several routes to see reductions       GO Transit staff are set to rollout their changes to many of the agency's bus schedules as of April 27, 2024.

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 11:47 AM Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags       MIAMI (AP) — A leading fashion designer whose accessories were used by celebrities from Britney Spears to the cast of the "Sex and the City" TV series was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty in Miami federal court on charges of smuggling crocodile handbags from her native Colombia. Nancy Gonzalez was […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 11:47 AM Union files application to represent workers at Amazon facility in Laval, Que.       LAVAL, Que. — A Quebec-based union says it has filed an application to represent hundreds of Amazon.com Inc. workers at a warehouse in the province. The Confédération des syndicats nationaux says the application it made with the Administrative Labour Tribunal is to represent 200 employees at Amazon's DXT4 warehouse in Laval. The union, which represents […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 11:44 AM Quebec family seeks answers after father's body goes missing in Cuba       A Quebec family from Laval, north of Montreal, is searching for answers after the body of their father went missing. Faraj Jarjour, 68, died in Varadero, Cuba after having a heart attack while swimming in the ocean on March 22. It was the second day of their family vacation. Last Friday, when the family went […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 11:37 AM S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading amid losses in base metal stocks       TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was in the red in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in base metal stocks, while U.S. stock markets traded higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 51.19 points at 21,756.18. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 24.95 points at 38,011.35. The S&P 500 index […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 11:32 AM Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds talks new album 'Loom' – 'Heavy concepts but playful at the same time'       NEW YORK (AP) — The ambiguity of Imagine Dragons' next album starts from the cover. Two figures stand in the distance separated by a dawning sun. Or is it setting? Lead singer and songwriter Dan Reynolds, who dreamed it up, sees it both ways. "You can't really tell if it's a sunset or a sunrise, […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 11:24 AM Canada to force plastic makers to report how much they make, reuse and recycle       OTTAWA — Canada is seeking to get a better handle on how much plastic is being produced in the country by forcing companies that make it to report annually on what they produce. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is announcing the national plastics registry the day before negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic waste […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 11:14 AM European Space Agency adds 5 new astronauts in only fourth class since 1978. Over 20,000 applied       COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — For the past year, five fit, academically superior men and women have been spun in centrifuges, submerged for hours, deprived temporarily of oxygen, taught to camp in the snow, and schooled in physiology, anatomy, astronomy, meteorology, robotics, and Russian. On Monday, the five Europeans and an Australian graduated from basic training […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 11:07 AM Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say       Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles. The Canadian Press has learned that the federal and Ontario governments will make the announcement this week. Senior sources with information on the project confirmed the deal […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 11:05 AM Diver pinned under water by an alligator figured he had choice. Lose his arm or lose his life       GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) — Out of air and pinned by an alligator to the bottom of the Cooper River in South Carolina, Will Georgitis decided his only chance to survive might be to lose his arm. The alligator had fixed his jaws around Georgitis' arm and after he tried to escape by stabbing it […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 11:02 AM The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution. Here's what's next       WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week with profound legal and political consequences: whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a federal case charging him with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. In addition to establishing a potentially historic ruling about the scope of presidential […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 11:00 AM Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say       TORONTO — Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles. The Canadian Press has learned that the federal and Ontario governments will make the announcement this week. Senior sources with information on the project confirmed […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 10:59 AM Book Review: Emily Henry is still the modern-day rom-com queen with 'Funny Story'       "Funny Story" isn't a funny story at all. But it is a good one. Emily Henry's new romance novel starts with dueling breakups that have rocked the two main characters' worlds — and forced them to bond over their shared broken hearts. Daphne is a planner who is always on time. She's a buttoned-up librarian […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 10:53 AM AIMCo's balanced fund earned 8.0% in 2023, falls short of benchmark       EDMONTON — Alberta Investment Management Corp. says its balanced fund earned a net return of 8.0 per cent for 2023, short of its benchmark return of 9.3 per cent. The investment manager says its public equity investments earned 15.8 per cent, while its fixed income holdings earned 7.7 per cent.  The firm's private equity portfolio […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, April 22, 2024 10:53 AM Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia       A court in Russia on Monday convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in a swift trial in absentia, Russia's independent news site Mediazona reported. According to the outlet, the charges against Meta communications director Andy Stone stem […]

G-Alt cp24.com Monday, April 22, 2024 10:10 AM Opening statement being held today in Trump's hush money trial - YouTube       U.S. prosecutors are presenting a criminal case against a former American president for the first time in history. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more ...

Ottawa Citizen Monday, April 22, 2024 11:03 AM Unwelcome visitors: Bed bugs, bats and other pests found in federal government buildings       The federal government has solved the housing crisis for a handful of critters, with Public Services and Procurement Canada receiving 256 service calls about the potential presence of pests in buildings across the National Capital Region already this year. A list from PSPC showed that 26 Crown-owned buildings had some unwelcome visitors between Jan. 1 […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, April 22, 2024 11:00 AM Court orders new trial for truck driver in fatal 401 crash near Prescott       The appeal court ordered a new trial in the case because of what it said were errors in law made by the trial judge.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, April 22, 2024 10:25 AM Elderly woman killed in rollover near Dunrobin on Sunday       An elderly woman has died in a single-vehicle rollover in Dunrobin on Sunday afternoon, paramedics said. First responders were called to the scene on Dunrobin Road in Ottawa's rural west end around 2 p.m. Sunday. The woman was the only occupant in the vehicle and no other vehicles were involved the crash. The woman succumbed […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, April 22, 2024 10:00 AM Cappies: All Saints High School presents a passionate rendition of Mean Girls       Show # 9 All Saints High School Mean Girls Director: Shawna Pasini Alex James, Critic St. Mother Teresa High School How far will you go to garner attention and popularity? Can you stay true to your personality, or will you fall and become plastic? This journey is explored in All Saints High School's production of […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, April 22, 2024 8:00 AM Cappies: St. Pius X brought the whimsical into vibrant reality in their production of The SpongeBob Musical       Show # 8 St. Pius X High School The SpongeBob Musical Director: Anna Seguin Hayel Abu-Amad, Critic Colonel By Secondary School Under the sea and onto the stage, St. Pius X High School brought the whimsical world of Bikini Bottom into vibrant reality with their production of The SpongeBob Musical. Bursting with colour, energy, and […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, April 22, 2024 7:00 AM Troster: An anti-renoviction bylaw could help stop bad-faith evictions       Imagine living in your apartment for decades, faithfully maintaining your home and paying your rent on time. And then out of nowhere, you get an eviction notice from your landlord, claiming that they need to do extensive renovations and that you must vacate the premises. The whole process seems inevitable and intimidating, so you agree […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, April 22, 2024 6:30 AM Smol: A woman as Chief of the Defence Staff? Not yet, Canada       Capable women can certainly fill the role — but if appointed anytime soon, they'll be cleaning up years of messes created by male political and military leadership.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, April 22, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: Canada's banks can do more to help victims of fraud       Monday, April 22: Older clients, in particular, deserve an extra layer of protection, a reader says. You can write to us at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Windsor Star Monday, April 22, 2024 11:27 AM Firm overseeing cybersecurity during massive ransomware attack moves out of hospital supply chain business       TransForm Shared Service Organization, which oversaw cybersecurity as hackers took down systems at five Ontario hospitals, including Windsor's, has ceased supply chain services for the targeted institutions.   The agency has handed over that responsibility, along with $5 million of its annual operating budget and a third of its full-time staff, to a larger shared […]

Windsor Star Monday, April 22, 2024 10:30 AM 'Small things' matter — Windsor-Essex embraces Earth Day       Monday was officially Earth Day, but residents across the region embraced environmental activities, green advocacy and learning over the weekend. "It's good to see what people are doing in case you want to get involved in anything," said Keira Harshaw, who visited Malden Park with her mother Debra on Sunday to take in the displays […]

Windsor Star Monday, April 22, 2024 10:05 AM LIVE BLOG: Chief tells Windsor council youth crime up 27%       Follow Windsor Star reporter Taylor Campbell's live blog below for up-to-the-minute coverage of Windsor city council's meeting on Monday, April 22, 2024. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 11:54 a.m. — Costante asks how the consultant envisions council's role, from a governance perspective, in rolling out employee initiatives. Holland: "Council should be involved in many of these objectives and initiatives, especially […]

Windsor Star Monday, April 22, 2024 9:42 AM Local roundup: Express close on BSL playoff spot after road win against Toundra       The Windsor Express took an important step forward in the team's push for a playoff spot. The Express jumped to a double-digit lead after the first quarter to take control of the game and went on to a 122-14 road win over the Montreal Toundra on Sunday. "It's a big win for us with a […]

Windsor Star Monday, April 22, 2024 8:33 AM Naval agencies prepare for emergencies on the Detroit River       Exercise Border Sentinel sounds like a major operation, and while it was just an exercise in co-operation and discovery this weekend, it helped a diverse array of marine units prepare for what would happen if they ever faced a major naval operation.   More than 80 sailors gathered at the HMCS Hunter in Windsor to […]

Windsor Star Monday, April 22, 2024 7:00 AM Guest column: Food sales show Canadians getting poorer at alarming rate       By: Sylvain Charlebois Latest food sales statistics indicate Canadians are getting poorer at an alarming rate. Canada appears to be a "trading-down" market, a trend that may persist for some time. Recent data from Statistics Canada on the food retail and service industries, as well as fresh GDP figures, paint a concerning picture, especially for […]

The Province Monday, April 22, 2024 9:00 AM Forging a financial future when your partner's credit is poor       A financial future with a new partner can be challenging — communicate to build strong money skills and a stable future together.

The Province Monday, April 22, 2024 8:38 AM Stanley Cup Coffee: Canucks vs. Predators, they were good in Game 1, they can be even better in Game 2       'We should go at them again (Tuesday) and go harder. We weren't perfect by any means tonight and we can be even better — which is great.' — J.T. Miller

Regina Leader-Post Monday, April 22, 2024 8:00 AM Murray Mandryk: Beck, NDP not offering clear alternatives to the carbon tax       What matters most to people are the issues of the moment, and Beck and the NDP have yet to provide better alternatives.

National Observer Monday, April 22, 2024 5:10 AM Sharing climate stories of hope not doom       Charlotte Taylor tells hopeful stories about the real impacts of climate change. The University of British Columbia student has been selected for a Climate Storytelling Fellowship as part of UBC's 2024 Communicating Climate Hope conference.

National Observer Monday, April 22, 2024 5:10 AM Fighting fire with water from arsenic-laced wells       With decades of experience, Reno Red Cloud knows more than anyone about water on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. As climate change makes fire season on the reservation more dangerous, he sees a growing need for water to fight those fires.

National Observer Monday, April 22, 2024 5:10 AM Could art, literature and music hold the key to responsible critical minerals mining?       Earth Day is normally a day to reflect on our planet's beauty, but not for a new project at the University of British Columbia.

National Observer Monday, April 22, 2024 5:10 AM An ocean without plastic? It is possible       Plastic pollution in the ocean has multiplied tenfold since 1980.

National Observer Monday, April 22, 2024 5:10 AM Put the eco back in economy       According to researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, the climate crisis will cause $38 trillion in annual losses to the global economy by 2049.

National Observer Monday, April 22, 2024 5:10 AM Matteo Cimellaro nominated for Canadian Association of Journalists award       Matteo Cimellaro writes about climate, justice, politics and other issues that matter to the local Indigenous community.

National Observer Monday, April 22, 2024 5:10 AM For some Canadians, flood insurance has slipped out of reach       Up to 10 per cent of Canadians live in regions at too high a risk to insure for floods. Quebec has the highest number of addresses in the top 10 per cent of risk.

Montreal Gazette Monday, April 22, 2024 11:42 AM Jack Todd: Women's sports have taken a huge leap forward, but much work remains       If you didn't get chills watching that raucous ovation for Marie-Philip Poulin at the Bell Centre, you should check in with the undertaker.

Montreal Gazette Monday, April 22, 2024 9:46 AM Riverside cities among worst-hit areas of heavy rainstorms in southern China       Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, has recorded the highest monthly rainfall since record-keeping began in 1959.

Montreal Gazette Monday, April 22, 2024 9:21 AM Burundi hit hard as flooding wreaks havoc across East Africa       Between September and April 7, more than 203,00 people were affected by flooding, with 19,250 homes and 209 classrooms destroyed.

Montreal Gazette Monday, April 22, 2024 9:09 AM Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate: report       "Hundreds of thousands of people were affected by extreme climate events in 2023."

Montreal Gazette Monday, April 22, 2024 8:51 AM Toxic: How the search for the origins of COVID-19 turned politically poisonous       Scientists warn the willful blindness over coronavirus' origins leaves the world vulnerable to another outbreak.

Montreal Gazette Monday, April 22, 2024 8:40 AM Children can learn to protect nature out of love, not fear with new UQAM program       It's not a matter of moving French or math classes outside. The objective is to allow the child to enter into a relationship with nature.

Montreal Gazette Monday, April 22, 2024 8:32 AM Critics question Liberals' falling cellphone price claims, budget promises       Prime Minister Justin Trudeau drew the ire of social media users when he posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that "we've cut the cost of cellphone plans in half since 2019."

Montreal Gazette Monday, April 22, 2024 8:28 AM Canadian children are stuck in squalid detention camp in Syria, lawyer says       Lawyer pursuing a Federal Court review after Ottawa denied their mothers permission to come to Canada.

Montreal Gazette Monday, April 22, 2024 8:19 AM First Nations patients more likely to leave ER without care, study says       Although the research was conducted in Alberta, McLane says the findings probably apply to emergency department visits across Canada, researcher says.

Montreal Gazette Monday, April 22, 2024 7:32 AM Two vehicles totalled in suspected arson in Montreal North       The vehicles were towed away for further investigation by the arson squad.

Calgary Herald Monday, April 22, 2024 11:43 AM Public hearings for proposed blanket rezoning in Calgary: What you need to know       Hundreds expected to speak as Calgary city council begins public hearings Monday into its proposal for blanket rezoning of residential neighbourhoods.

Calgary Herald Monday, April 22, 2024 10:30 AM Review: Lunchbox Theatre takes a compelling, heartfelt trip through grief and friendship       Pack your bag and join Lunchbox Theatre for a road trip, not through the heartland, but through the land of the heart. The Ballad of Georges Boivin is a story of grief, resilience, friendship and love, crafted by award-winning French Canadian playwright Martin Bellemare, and translated by Jack Paterson and Johanna Nutter. This is only […]

Calgary Herald Monday, April 22, 2024 9:08 AM Pedestrian killed by vehicle while walking on Centre Street Bridge       Calgary police are asking for the public's help as officers investigate the death of a woman struck by a vehicle on the Centre Street bridge this weekend. It's believed a woman in her 20s was walking on a northbound lane in the 100 block of Centre Street North around 2 a.m. Sunday when she was […]

Calgary Herald Monday, April 22, 2024 8:34 AM First Nations patients more likely to leave ER without care, study says       Researchers say First Nations patients are more likely to leave Alberta emergency departments before receiving care than non-Indigenous patients. They say a new study shows that anti-Indigenous racism is part of the reason why. Lead author Patrick McLane of the University of Alberta says provincial data from 2012 to 2017 showed 6.8 per cent of […]

Calgary Herald Monday, April 22, 2024 8:09 AM Alberta NDP leadership candidates make final push to sell party memberships       'Who is the most effective at capturing the imaginations of Albertans? Who has the ability to engage both Albertans and the government on key issues?'

Calgary Herald Monday, April 22, 2024 8:09 AM Nature Conservancy of Canada announces funds all raised for largest conservation agreement in Canadian history       It's the largest such conservation agreement in Canadian history, covering 22,000 hectares of grasslands and wetland habitats

Calgary Herald Monday, April 22, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: It's time for Calgary to take back our story       Stories help us understand the world and our place in it. It's time to tell Calgary's story — one that better reflects who we are and who we want to be. For too long, we've let others tell a one-dimensional story about our city. This was recently confirmed by Calgary Economic Development's annual perceptions survey […]

Calgary Herald Monday, April 22, 2024 8:00 AM Parker: New chair brings passion and experience to Calgary Health Foundation       A very busy man in his professional career, Rob Peabody has nevertheless committed much of his time and guidance to his strong interest in community and health

Calgary Herald Monday, April 22, 2024 7:00 AM Editorial cartoons of the week       A picture is worth a thousand words. Here's what our editorial cartoonist had to "say" this week.

Calgary Herald Monday, April 22, 2024 7:00 AM Hadfield takes the first Canadian spacewalk 23 years ago: Today in history       On this date, April 22, in history: In 1233, the Dominicans were established in France as operators of the Inquisition by a decree of Pope Gregory IX. Their methods included torture and execution, usually by fire. Before long they became popularly known as "God's dogs." In 1509, Henry VIII became King of England. He would […]

Calgary Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 8:11 AM Leong: What does 'protecting neighbourhood character' really mean?       The fight against secondary suites was underpinned by an unjustified disdain for people who choose to rent their homes.

Calgary Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 7:01 AM Letters for April 22, 2024: 'If Quebec wants out, allow us to hold the door for them.'       Go for it So Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has pledged there will be another referendum on independence if his party takes power. Fill your boots. You want independence, then go for it. Remember this, though, the billions in yearly transfer payments stop. You can pick up your share of the debt when you […]

Vancouver Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 9:00 AM Two tales of one city: Vancouver's housing industry is both booming and struggling       Just as governments appear more aligned on a desire to dramatically boost housing construction, other factors seem to be conspiring to grind it to a halt

Vancouver Sun Monday, April 22, 2024 9:00 AM How does B.C.'s safe supply program work — and is it being abused?       B.C.'s so-called safer supply program has been criticized amid concerns that some of the government-provided hydromorphone pills aren't being taken by the patient but sold in exchange for street drugs.