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CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:53 AM Speed limits to increase on some sections of Ontario highways, province says       The Ontario government says it will be raising the speed limit along certain stretches of provincial highways soon, including Highway 401 and Highway 403.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:07 AM 'One of the single most terrifying things ever': Canadian couple among tourists on sinking sailing boat tour abroad       A Toronto couple are speaking out about their "extremely dangerous" experience on board a sinking tour boat in the Dominican Republic last week.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:43 AM Twins from Toronto were Canada's top two female finishers at this year's Boston Marathon       When identical twin sisters Kim and Michelle Krezonoski were invited to compete against some of the world's most elite female runners at last week's Boston Marathon, they were in disbelief.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:02 AM An Ontario senior called Geek Squad for help with his printer. Instead, he got scammed out of $25,000       An Ontario senior's attempt to get technical help online led him into a spoofing scam where he lost $25,000. Now, he's sharing his story to warn others.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:47 AM Man rushed to trauma centre after motorcycle, pickup truck collide in Etobicoke       A motorcyclist was taken to a local trauma centre this morning following a collision in Etobicoke.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:25 AM Half of Canadians have negative opinion of latest Liberal budget: poll       A new poll suggests the Liberals have not won over voters with their latest budget, though there is broad support for their plan to build millions of homes.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:09 AM Why you should protect your investments by naming a trusted contact person       Appointing a trusted person to help with financial obligations can give you peace of mind. In his personal finance column for CTVNews.ca, Christopher Liew outlines the key benefits of naming a confidant to take over your financial responsibilities, if the need ever arises.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:07 AM 'One of the single most terrifying things ever': Canadian couple among tourists on sinking sailing boat tour abroad       A Toronto couple are speaking out about their "extremely dangerous" experience on board a sinking tour boat in the Dominican Republic last week.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:30 AM Ottawa injects another $36M into vaccine injury compensation fund       The federal government has added $36.4 million to a program designed to support people who have been seriously injured or killed by vaccines since the end of 2020.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:02 AM An Ontario senior called Geek Squad for help with his printer. Instead, he got scammed out of $25,000       An Ontario senior's attempt to get technical help online led him into a spoofing scam where he lost $25,000. Now, he's sharing his story to warn others.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:52 AM Accused of burglary at stepmother's home, U.S. senator says she wanted her father's ashes: charges       A Minnesota state senator and former broadcast meteorologist told police that she broke into her stepmother's home because her stepmother refused to give her items of sentimental value from her late father, including his ashes, according to burglary charges filed Tuesday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:43 AM Twins from Toronto were Canada's top two female finishers at this year's Boston Marathon       When identical twin sisters Kim and Michelle Krezonoski were invited to compete against some of the world's most elite female runners at last week's Boston Marathon, they were in disbelief.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:36 AM LGBTQ2S+ rallies to be held across Canada, billed as largest since marriage equality       Organizations across the country are gearing up for what they describe as the largest LGBTQ2S+ mobilization since the push for marriage equality.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:46 AM LGBTQ2 rallies will be held across Canada next month. Here's what to know       Organizations across the country are gearing up for what they describe as the largest LGBTQ+ mobilization since the push for marriage equality.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:33 AM German retirees will get a pension increase that beats inflation. What to know       The increase will take effect on July 1, the first time since 2000 that pensions in Europe's biggest economy have risen by more than the annual inflation rate.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:00 AM Inside ICE: The work, demands of Manitoba RCMP's child exploitation unit       Officers in the Manitoba RCMP's internet child exploitation - or ICE - unit deal with difficult and disturbing content on a daily basis.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:00 AM Ontario raising speed limits on some highways, including parts of 401       The province says that when the changes take effect roughly 36 per cent of its highway network will have a speed limit of 110 km/h.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:00 AM Feeling bloated? Expert tips to prevent and treat a gassy tummy naturally       Excess gas and bloating can be uncomfortable and even painful. Here are natural ways to treat it.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:00 AM EV sales in Canada rose in recent years despite higher interest rates. Why?       Electric vehicle registrations rose in recent years despite interest rates also rising. Experts caution Canada's transition to EVs could still be challenging.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:45 AM Ford government wins battle to keep health-care staffing shortage figures secret       Ontario's privacy watchdog has sided with the Ford government, finding that releasing estimates of the health-care staffing crisis could harm the province's economic outlook.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:00 AM Man punched in the face after night of drinking: Guelph police       Investigators want to speak to a man seen on security video. They say he and a woman fled after another man was punched in the face.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4:00 AM Police mistakenly impound Ontario man's car. Now he's out $4K       Vanden Heuvel began driving a new, leased Toyota RAV-4 in 2018. When the lease ran out, he bought the vehicle in 2021 through the Toyota dealership in Hamilton.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4:00 AM Why a family wants the IWK Health Centre's age limit to be '18 at least'       Kendric Campbell, who just turned 16, is now too old to access the ER at the IWK children's hospital in Halifax. His mother is calling for the hospital to expand its mandate.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Flurry of new sounds drifts through quiet neighbourhood       DEAR ABBY: My husband and I live in a lovely older neighbourhood and have enjoyed wonderful neighbours over many years. The homes are close together with windows often left open in spring, summer and fall, as large shade trees keep our homes cool. A couple of years ago, our longtime next-door neighbours moved, and a […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 24, 2024 2:00 AM Steve Nease cartoon, April 24, 2024       Steve Nease cartoon for April 24, 2024.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 24, 2024 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Kaydee       SUNshine Girl Kaydee has a degree in civil engineering but loves designing tattoos. She's living her best life when she's got her snapback cap on while dipping her toes in the lake up at the cottage. These photos were taken in 2017. (Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network)

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:52 AM The EU will probe whether China is unfairly denying companies access to its medical devices market       BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced on Wednesday an investigation into whether China is using unfair methods to deprive companies in Europe of access to its market for medical devices ranging from hypodermic needles to high-tech scanners. The probe launched by the European Commission — the EU's executive branch as well as its trade […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:51 AM Rogers Communications reports Q2 profit down from year ago, revenue up       TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. reported a first-quarter profit $256 million, down from $511 million a year ago, as it faced higher depreciation and amortization costs related to its acquisition of Shaw Communications and higher finance costs. The company says the profit amounted to 46 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:51 AM Slovakia's government approves controversial overhaul of public broadcasting       BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia's government on Wednesday approved a controversial overhaul of the country's public radio and television services, a move that critics say would result in the government taking full control of the media. Thousands rallied in the capital last month to condemn the plan, which was widely criticized by local journalists, the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:40 AM A Greek lawmaker faces criminal charges following a brawl in parliament       ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's parliamentary speaker said that he would seek criminal charges against a lawmaker who allegedly punched a colleague during a debate on Wednesday. The member of parliament, who hasn't been named, was suspended for 15 days after the fight, which occurred just outside the debate chamber and was witnessed by several […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:37 AM Motorcyclist critically injured in Etobicoke crash       A man in his 40s has been seriously injured in a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck in Etobicoke. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Martin Grove Road and Eglinton Avenue West just after 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The man who was riding the motorcycle was rushed to a trauma centre. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:29 AM Surging auto insurance rates squeeze drivers, fuel inflation       NEW YORK (AP) — Relentlessly rising auto insurance rates are squeezing car owners and stoking inflation. Auto insurance rates rose 2.6% in March and are up 22% from a year ago. Premium costs have been marching steadily higher since 2022, even as inflation at the consumer level steadily cooled from its 9.1% peak in the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:26 AM Cisco Systems joins Microsoft, IBM in Vatican pledge to ensure ethical use and development of AI       ROME (AP) — Tech giant Cisco Systems on Wednesday joined Microsoft and IBM in signing onto a Vatican-sponsored pledge to ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used ethically and to benefit the common good. Cisco Systems chief executive Chuck Robbins signed the document, known as the Rome Call, and met privately with Pope Francis, the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:25 AM Metro reports Q2 profit down from year ago, sales edged higher       MONTREAL — Metro Inc. reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as its sales edged higher. The food and drugstore retailer says it earned $187.1 million or 83 cents per diluted for the 12-week period ended March 16. The result was down from a profit $218.8 million or 93 cents per diluted […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:21 AM German retirees will get an inflation-busting pension increase this year       BERLIN (AP) — Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 4.57% rise in retirees' pensions from this summer, well above the current rate of inflation. Rises in German pensions are linked largely to wage developments. Although inflation has subsided over the past year, the outcome of recent salary negotiations in various sectors has reflected demands for […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:12 AM Editorial Roundup: Florida       Orlando Sentinel. April 18, 2024. Editorial: Stifling transparency will damage trust between police, community State lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis should be working to find ways to bridge the gulfs of fear, anxiety and distrust widening between many Florida law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Instead, DeSantis just signed a pair of measures […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:11 AM Can virtual health care help save a collapsing system?       In today's The Big Story podcast, most of us have had a virtual health-care appointment sometime during the pandemic. Those of us that didn't almost certainly encountered virtual care of some form or another. As we enter the post-pandemic era, there is a push by some for more virtual care. Dr. Tara Kiran is the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:08 AM AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Puerto Rico's Democratic presidential primary       WASHINGTON (AP) — Puerto Rico will hold a Democratic presidential primary on Sunday, which will be the only opportunity most registered voters on the island will have to officially weigh in on the race for the White House. Like other U.S. territories, voters in Puerto Rico can't cast ballots in the general election but may […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:52 AM Saudi Arabia's King Salman enters hospital for routine examinations, state media say       JERUSALEM (AP) — Saudi Arabia's 88-year-old King Salman entered the hospital Wednesday for what state media described as "routine examinations." The state-run Saudi Press Agency did not elaborate other than to say that he would be at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah. King Salman took the throne in 2015. He's since elevated his son, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:50 AM Health and safety allegations at forefront as airline catering workers strike continues       Airline catering workers at Toronto Pearson airport remain on strike, and now serious health and safety allegations are being made against their replacements. Teamsters Local Union 647, which represents striking Gate Gourmet workers who have been off the job for just over a week, says it has received photos showing replacement workers and managers not […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:31 AM A Russian priest who held Navalny's memorial service is suspended by Moscow church       A priest who oversaw a memorial for late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been suspended for three years by the head of the country's Orthodox Church. Dmitry Safronov held a memorial service by Navalny's grave in Moscow on March 26 to mark 40 days since the politician's death, an important ritual within Russian Orthodox […]

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:46 AM Toronto twins were Canada's top two female finishers at Boston Marathon | CTV News       So more than half of the race, we were side by side," Michelle told CP24.com in an interview this week. Kim and Michelle Krezonoski are seen ...

G-Alt cp24.com Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:43 PM Man charged in fatal Mississauga collision, police say victims not wearing seatbelts       Police investigating fatal crash in Mississauga. Bryann Aguilar. CP24.com Journalist. Follow |Contact. Published April 23, 2024 12:12 p.m. PDT. Share.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:00 AM Westover: City needs to crack down on stinky, crow-ridden open garbage pads       We don't accept open-air garbage collection sites at retail centres or strip malls. Yet we're willing to turn a blind eye where people actually live

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4:00 AM Canadian military to destroy 11,000 Second World War-era pistols       The move comes as the Canadian Forces confirmed it has received the final deliveries of a new 9-mm pistol as part of a $19.4-million project.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4:00 AM Planning committee considers anti-renoviction bylaw       Could an anti-renoviction bylaw help slow the loss of affordable housing in Ottawa?

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:00 AM Reader letter: Windsor's SafePoint 'must be reopened immediately'       Re: Protestors rally amid battle to reopen Windsor's SafePoint drug consumption site (March 29) Windsor's SafePoint, a safe consumption site, must be reopened immediately to save lives and address the ongoing drug toxicity crisis. People must be allowed to consume drugs in a safe environment. This site — and another in Sudbury — have closed […]

The Province Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:55 AM Predators 4, Canucks 1: Goaltending wasn't the problem, everything else was       The Canucks' power play went 0-for-4 with just two shots. That's 0-for-6 and five shots in two games. They also had 32 shots blocked and missed the net 31 times.

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Mad, mad world       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

National Observer Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:52 AM 'Ambitious' global plastic treaty needs production limits: Guilbeault       Companies that make plastic argue there is no need for caps, because alternatives to plastics are often more expensive and energy-intensive.

National Observer Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:46 AM B.C. strikes online harm agreement with Meta, X, TikTok, Snapchat       His comments came after a joint statement was released from the premier and the firms Meta, TikTok, X and Snap that says they will form an online safety action table, where they'll discuss "tangible steps" toward protecting people from online harms.

National Observer Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:44 AM Half of Canada isn't happy with the most recent Liberal budget, poll suggests       A new poll suggests the Liberals have not won over voters with their latest budget, though there is broad support for their plan to build millions of homes.

National Observer Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:38 AM Freeland says $5 billion just a beginning for Indigenous loan guarantee program       The program is designed to help Indigenous communities buy equity in natural resource and energy projects by securing them more favourable interest rates.

National Observer Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:10 AM Even some organic foods pack a high pesticide risk       Pesticides have contaminated the U.S. fruit and vegetable supply — even some organics — a new analysis by Consumer Reports shows.

National Observer Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:10 AM Here's who is holding the UN plastics treaty hostage       Micro and nanoplastics are implicated in health deficits and disorders, including heart attacks and Parkinson's disease.

National Observer Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:10 AM As climate risks rise, so does your insurance       Extreme weather is contributing to a rise in insurance premiums, which can price out people in frequent fire and flood zones.

National Observer Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:10 AM Young climate champ walks the walk       Aryan Gautam estimates he has dedicated 14,000 hours of volunteer work to protecting the planet and the environment. His organization, "Save the Planet-Open Doors," has 2,000 volunteers and reaches 15 million people worldwide.

National Observer Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:10 AM Big data retrofits       A New Brunswick-based company looks to streamline building retrofits in Nova Scotia with the help of AI.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:22 AM St-Laurent gas station employee stabbed repeatedly       The attack occurred at 4:50 a.m. at a service station on Marcel-Laurin Blvd. near Côte-Vertu Blvd.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:03 AM SAQ employees begin two-day strike       Limited access to outlets will be maintained, SAQ management says.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:59 AM Montreal weather: Wednesday will be crisp and windy       The average high for April 24 is 13.2 C. Montreal won't get near that this year.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:40 AM McGill law professors launch unlimited strike       The Association of McGill Professors of Law is seeking "protection against arbitrary decisions that would affect their career."

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:55 AM Montreal real estate sees unseasonable surge in sales of $1M-plus homes       The dramatic rise is in sharp contrast to the first quarter of 2023, when Montreal saw a 14 per cent drop in sales of $1-million-plus homes.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:00 AM From the archives: What happens if a man wears his straw hat too early in the season?       The early years of Calgary were a time when most men wouldn't dare venture downtown without donning a hat. But, if a gentleman chose the wrong chapeau, he had to be prepared for some ribbing — and even a story in the local newspaper! The below story (from the Calgary Herald archives) told the entire […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:00 AM Bell: Calgary Flames out in the cold — you can't blame Sutter now       Where are they now? All the big talkers suddenly aren't talking big now. They're too busy ignoring the past. The recent past where they got it so very wrong. A year ago, when your scribbler dared to write about Darryl Sutter being pushed out by Calgary Flames snowflake hockey players the detractors who claim to […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:57 AM Short-handed Cavalry finds 'guts' to push through Canadian Championship eliminator       Calgary club ousts Vancouver FC in first round of Canadian Championship

Calgary Sun Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:01 AM Letters April 24, 2024: 'Before voting to upzone, take into account all the factors.'       Don't forget all the cars I live in a single-family dwelling area. A neighbour got tenants that did not have a care in the world, partying at all hours of the night, parking their vehicles anywhere they felt.  They parked in front of my house because their landlord did not want them parking in front […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:00 AM FUSS and MUNRO: Canadians should decide what to do with their money — not politicians and bureaucrats       Since taking office in 2015, the Trudeau government has expanded the federal government's role in making decisions for individuals and families, rather than letting Canadians decide on their own. And with its latest federal budget, which it tabled last week, it once again decided politicians and bureaucrats should determine what people want and need, rather […]