May 08, 10:00

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:00 AM Ontario man devastated to learn $150,000 line of credit isn't insured after wife dies       An Ontario man found out that a line of credit he thought was insured actually isn't after his wife of 50 years died.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:00 AM These adults born in the '90s partnered with their parents to buy homes in Ontario       An Ontario woman said it would have been impossible to buy a house without her mother – an anecdote that animates the fact that over 17 per cent of Canadian homeowners born in the '90s own their property with their parents, according to a new report.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:22 AM There is no concern about a 'diminished supply' of doctors in Ontario: ministry       Recruitment and retention of doctors in Ontario is "not a major concern," the Ministry of Health suggests in arguments it is making in arbitration with the Ontario Medical Association over physician compensation.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:45 AM Laws must be 'drastically changed' to prevent more deaths on the road: GTA ghost bike creator       West Toronto resident Geoff Bercarich longs to see the day when he will no longer need to prepare "ghost bike" installations for cyclists killed on streets in southwestern Ontario.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:48 AM Ontario Provincial Police to announce results of child sexual exploitation investigation       Ontario Provincial Police will be releasing details Wednesday of a multi-jurisdictional child sexual exploitation investigation.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:37 AM Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test today       The federal government will test its capacity to issue emergency alerts today, with the exception of Ontario, where the test will take place on May 15.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:12 AM What King Charles' schedule being too 'full' to accommodate son suggests about relationship with Prince Harry       Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has made headlines with his recent arrival in the U.K., this time to celebrate all things Invictus. But upon the prince landing in the U.K., we have already had confirmation that King Charles III won't have time to see his youngest son during his brief visit.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:00 AM Ontario man devastated to learn $150,000 line of credit isn't insured after wife dies       An Ontario man found out that a line of credit he thought was insured actually isn't after his wife of 50 years died.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:58 AM Boy Scouts of America is rebranding. Here's why they've changed their name       After more than a century, Boy Scouts of America is rebranding as Scouting America, another major shakeup for an organization that once proudly resisted change.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:30 AM Trial begins for Winnipeg serial killer who claims he was mentally ill       The trial of a man who admits he killed four women in Winnipeg is set to begin Wednesday, and a law professor says lawyers for Jeremy Skibicki have multiple hurdles to clear for a defence of mental illness.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:00 AM These adults born in the '90s partnered with their parents to buy homes in Ontario       An Ontario woman said it would have been impossible to buy a house without her mother – an anecdote that animates the fact that over 17 per cent of Canadian homeowners born in the '90s own their property with their parents, according to a new report.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:50 AM New Canadian study could be a lifesaver for thousands suffering from CTE       A first-of-its-kind Canadian research study is working towards a major medical breakthrough for a brain disorder, believed to be caused by repeated head injuries, that can only be detected after death.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:10 AM Rape, terror and death at sea: How a boat carrying Rohingya children, women and men capsized       In March, Indonesian officials and local fishermen rescued 75 people from the overturned hull of a boat off the coast of Indonesia. Until now, little was known about why the boat capsized.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:55 AM London, Ont. cop already suspended due to assault case now faces harassment charge       An officer previously charged in an off-duty incident late last year is facing additional charges related to criminal harassment, the London Police Service said Tuesday.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:48 AM ANALYSIS: Retiring coach Rick Bowness left indelible mark on the game of hockey       It was fitting that on a day when the ice was being removed from Canada Life Centre for the season, Rick Bowness removed himself from the game for good.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:32 AM London, Ont. train fire: How sparks from locomotive exhaust may have played a role       Just over two weeks after a burning train travelled through a highly populated area of London, Ont., the Transportation Safety Board has confirmed it is investigating.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:20 AM Man who killed Banff taxi driver in 1990 granted day parole       In a decision dated April 4, 2024, the Parole Board of Canada granted Ryan Jason Love day parole for a period of six months.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:18 AM Trial begins for Winnipeg serial killer who claims he was mentally ill       The trial of a man who admits he killed four women in Winnipeg is set to begin Wednesday. His lawyers will argue he is not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:22 AM Most Canadians could get a test alert today. Which regions won't?       Canadians in most provinces and territories will receive a test alert on their cellphones, as well as through TV and radio broadcasts.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:16 AM Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh bringing concert buzz to Calgary       One of the biggest names in Punjabi music is bringing his highly anticipated show to the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:47 AM Did Israel break international law? Biden administration could weigh in this week       The Biden administration agreed in February to look at whether Israel has used U.S.-provided weapons and other military assistance in a lawful manner.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:42 AM Wellington OPP investigate sexual assault reported in Fergus       Police say an unknown man sexually assaulted a woman at a Fergus store on April 30. They're seeking the public's help and have released images on their website.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:34 AM Villeray business left with shattered window after arson: Montreal police       An incendiary device was thrown through the storefront window of a shop located on St-Denis Street near Cremazie Boulevard early Wednesday, Montreal police said.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:58 AM Disney receives another key approval to expand California theme parks       ANAHEIM, Calif. — Disney has received another key approval to expand its Southern California theme parks in its first push to make major changes to its iconic Disneyland in decades. The Anaheim City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the plan to transform Disney's 490-acre (488-hectare) campus in densely-populated Southern California by moving parking to […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:49 AM Late-night screens are bad for sleep but how do you stop scrolling in bed?       Like many of us, Jessica Peoples has heard the warnings about excessive screen time at night. Still, she estimates spending 30 to 60 minutes on her phone before going to sleep, mostly scrolling through social media. "Recently, I've been trying to limit the amount," says Peoples, a discrimination investigator with the state of New Jersey. […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:47 AM Tori Spelling once gave ex-husband a homemade sex toy: 'I welded it!'       The 50-year-old split from Dean McDermott in March after 18 years of marriage

Toronto Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:41 AM Severe storms batter Midwest, including reported tornadoes that shredded FedEx facility       DETROIT — Severe storms barreled through the Midwest early Wednesday, a day after two reported tornadoes struck one Michigan city and destroyed homes and commercial buildings, including a FedEx facility. Tornadoes were first reported after dark Tuesday in parts of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, while portions of Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri were also under a […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:20 AM Indy Star bars its sports columnist from Caitlin Clark's games after awkward exchange       The leading sports columnist at the Indianapolis Star can't cover the biggest sports story in town this summer. Gregg Doyel, a longtime voice at the newspaper, will not be allowed to cover the Indiana Fever, which drafted Caitlin Clark last month, the Star confirmed Tuesday. The newspaper's decision followed an awkward moment at Clark's introductory […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:05 AM Student who raised $400Gs for D.C. homeless man refunds money to donors       Sanai Graden explained she had lost contact with Alonzo Douglas Hebron

Toronto Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:05 AM Nearly half of Canadians opposed to university protest encampments: Poll       OTTAWA — A new opinion poll suggests nearly half of Canadians oppose the pro-Palestinian encampments that have cropped up on some university campuses. Just 31% of people who took the Leger survey last weekend said they support the encampments, while 48% were against the demonstrations. About one in five said they don't know. The encampments […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:57 AM FTX says most customers will get all money back, less that 2 years after collapse       FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded, and some will get more than that. FTX said in a court filing late Tuesday that it owes about $11.2 billion to its creditors. The exchange estimates that it has between […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:52 AM Panera to stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks after wrongful death lawsuits over caffeine content       The fruit-flavoured beverages contain between 155 milligrams and 302 milligrams of caffeine.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:50 AM Israel reopened key Gaza crossing after rocket attack but UN says no aid has entered       JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel's military incursion in the area. The Kerem […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:55 AM Britain to expel Russian defense attaché in measures against Moscow for 'dangerous activities'       LONDON (AP) — Britain is expelling Russia's defense attaché after accusing him of being an undeclared military intelligence officer, one of several measures it is taking against Moscow for malicious activities, the government said Wednesday. Home Secretary James Cleverly said the measures were aimed at what he called the "reckless and dangerous activities of the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:52 AM Houston mayor says police chief is out amid probe into thousands of dropped cases       HOUSTON (AP) — The mayor of Houston has accepted the retirement of the city's police chief as the department investigates why thousands of cases including sexual assault crimes were dropped, a city spokesperson said Wednesday. Mayor John Whitmire accepted the retirement of Police Chief Troy Finner, who is stepping away following reports Tuesday that he […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:51 AM North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood Bowl       LOS ANGELES (AP) — North West, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is going from "Paw Patrol" to another animal project: A starry "Lion King" concert. West joins a cast that includes Heather Headley, Billy Eichner, Bradley Gibson, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Jennifer […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:49 AM Moscow court rejects appeal to move to house arrest a deputy defense minister facing bribery charges       TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Moscow court rejected Wednesday an appeal filed by a Russian deputy defense minister's lawyers who sought to have him moved from prison to house arrest as he faces bribery charges. Timur Ivanov, who was in charge of military construction projects, was arrested on April 23 and charged with accepting bribes […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:45 AM 3 men arrested during attempted armed carjacking in Markham       Three men are facing charges for their involvement in an alleged armed carjacking in Markham last month, York Regional Police said. Officers responded to a carjacking in the area of Highway 7 East and Woodbine Avenue at around 9 p.m. on April 25. It's alleged the victim was walking to their vehicle when they were […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:40 AM Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case       ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump. Trump and some other defendants in the case had tried to get Willis and her office removed […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:36 AM Music Review: Sebastian Bach's 'Child Within the Man' makes the case for a Skid Row reunion       Sebastian Bach's latest solo album, "Child Within the Man," is a reminder that every once in a while, a man and a moment meet. This is that time for Bach and his former band Skid Row. The vintage-sounding album has everything that made Bach a force and offers a tantalizing glimpse into what he could […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:33 AM High school students, frustrated by lack of climate education, press for change       ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Several dozen young people wearing light blue T-shirts imprinted with #teachclimate filled a hearing room in the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul in late February. It was a cold and windy day, in contrast to the state's nearly snowless, warm winter. The high school and college students and other advocates, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:24 AM Toronto couple recovers stolen vehicle on their own after waiting hours for police       Where were the police? That's what one couple from Toronto is asking after their vehicle was stolen. They were able to get it back, but they claim officers never showed up to the location where they tracked it down. It all started when Jonathan Orlando, who was staying at his parents' house in East York […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:22 AM We know late-night screens are bad for sleep. How do you stop doomscrolling in bed?       Like many of us, Jessica Peoples has heard the warnings about excessive screen time at night. Still, she estimates spending 30 to 60 minutes on her phone before going to sleep, mostly scrolling through social media. "Recently, I've been trying to limit the amount," says Peoples, a discrimination investigator with the state of New Jersey. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:02 AM Shopping centre owner RioCan REIT reports Q1 profit up from year ago       TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust says its first-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as its revenue also climbed higher, helped by strong leasing results. The shopping centre owner says it earned $128.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, up from $118.0 million in the same quarter last year. Revenue for […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:42 AM Thailand's prime minister wants to outlaw cannabis, 2 years after it was decriminalized       BANGKOK (AP) — The prime minister of Thailand, the first country in Asia to legalize cannabis two years ago, said Wednesday that he wants to outlaw the drug again amid concerns that the lack of regulation had made it available to children and increased crimes. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wrote on the social media platform […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:36 AM Subway service resumes on Line 2 after fire at Bloor-Yonge Station       TTC riders faced major delays Wednesday morning as a portion of Line 2 was down due to a fire at Bloor-Yonge subway station. Trains were not running between St. George and Broadview stations but service resumed just before 9 a.m. Toronto Fire crews were called to Bloor-Yonge Station around 7 a.m. for a fire at […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:36 AM Poland detains and questions Russian man who illegally crossed from Belarus       WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's security officials said Wednesday that a 41-year-old man from Russia had been detained and was being questioned after illegally crossing in from Russia's ally Belarus. The Border Guard confirmed that a 41-year-old "deserter" from Russia has been detained. Deputy Interior Minister Czeslaw Mroczek said that officials were trying to establish […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:33 AM Most FTX customers to get all their money back less than 2 years after catastrophic crypto collapse       FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded, and some will get more than that. FTX said in a court filing late Tuesday that it owes about $11.2 billion to its creditors. The exchange estimates that it has between […]

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:06 AM Laws must be 'drastically changed' to prevent more deaths on the road: GTA ghost bike creator       (Joanna Lavoie/CP24). Joanna Lavoie. CP24.com Journalist. Follow |Contact. Published May 8, 2024 2:45 a.m. PDT. Share. West Toronto resident Geoff ...

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:22 AM Federal unions fighting back against three-day in-office mandate for public servants       Unions holding press conference at 11:30 a.m. this morning to "announce further actions opposing the government's misguided three-day in-office mandate."

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:04 AM Houseworks: Hand plane with replaceable blade sidesteps sharpening chore       If you've done even a little woodworking or home renovation, you've probably noticed that hand planes don't work very well. At least not until they're sharp and tuned up. In this way, hand planes are like violins. Even the most accomplished musician can't just pick up a violin after months of it sitting on the […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:00 AM Bergamini: The doctor shortage will strain mental-health care even more       For Canadians suffering from mental illness, a family doctor is often the first point of contact and a gateway and guide to essential, specialized care. But what if you don't have a GP?

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:00 AM Deachman: Loblaw boycott may be 'ineffectual and juvenile,' but it's still worth doing       At the very least, it's a way to vent our frustrations over food pricing — and it just might do some good in the long run.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: Back-to-the-office won't fix Ottawa's problems       Wednesday, May 8: The virtues of bringing public servants back to the workplace more frequently are debatable, says one reader. But the current system isn't working, says another. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 8, 2024 4:00 AM Poor communication, failure to follow guidelines contributed to overbilling of retirement home resident       A ruling from Ontario's Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority didn't find there had been intentional overbilling, but did find that the home should have known what kind of care was being provided from outside the home.

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:52 AM WindsorEats' 3-day Cinco de Mayo fiesta draws thousands       Tacos and tequila are the essential ingredients of any fiesta, according to Adriano Ciotoli of WindsorEats, and that sentiment rang true this past weekend during their Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Ciotoli estimates more than 2,000 people came out to indulge in Mexican culture and cuisine over the course of the three-day party spanning May 3 […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:46 AM Windsor fire crews battling blaze in Forest Glade       Windsor Fire and Rescue Services crews are at the scene of a fire this morning in the Forest Glade neighbourhood on the city's east side. Fire officials upgraded the blaze in the 10100 block of Shenandoah Crescent shortly before 9 a.m. and were asking people to stay clear of the area. Upgraded working fire in […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:04 AM Windsor police concerned for missing woman's well-being       Windsor police are searching for a 34-year-old woman whose well-being is a concern.  Police are looking for Lindsay Konrad.  She is described as four feet 11 inches tall, with a thin build, brown hair, and green eyes.  Anyone who sees her is asked to call police immediately.

Windsor Star Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:00 AM Reader letter: No single answer to Windsor's opioid crisis       Re: Reader letter: Treatment facility, not SafePoint, answer to opiate crisis (Letter, Apr. 29) While the writer of the letter has valid points, his/her view is narrow. There is no one answer to the opioid crisis. Citizens of Windsor-Essex are allowed to drink alcohol in "safe consumption" locations — pubs and bars — but it's […]

The Province Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:39 AM Condo Smarts: Changes to depreciation reports apply to small stratas too       Stratas of five units or more must now have a depreciation report completed

The Province Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:00 AM Canucks vs. Oilers Game Day: 5 key matchups as Vancouver begins its bid to upset Connor McDavid and Co.       'They have a lot of threats but we can play against anyone. We have responsible players who play both ways and it will be a good matchup.' — Elias Lindholm

The Province Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:00 AM Canucks vs. Oilers: Like Rocky Balboa, Arturs Silovs wants to go distance against Stuart Skinner       'The confidence he brings and his demeanour is great. Guys can feed off it. He has it in spades and it's something we celebrate.' — Ian Cole on Silovs

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: A lot like Dad       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Viterra, Bunge merger to provide stability for Sask. farmers       The CEO of Bunge, Gregory Heckman, writes that Saskatchewan and Canadian farmers will benefit from a proposed merger with Viterra.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Scores show Sask. needs to reverse underfunding of education       Two Saskatoon business people who support public education urge Saskatchewan's government to take steps to improve the education system.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:00 AM Tank: Big Sask. carbon capture gamble called $1.4B 'bust' 10 years in       A decade after it began, nobody in Saskatchewan seems to be celebrating the pioneering carbon capture project at Boundary Dam in Estevan.

National Observer Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:10 AM CBC head Catherine Tait grilled by Tory MPs over executive bonuses       An appearance by the CEO of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. at a parliamentary committee turned personal on Tuesday, even before Catherine Tait faced a barrage of questions from Conservative MPs over executive bonuses.

National Observer Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:05 AM Vancouver Island community mourns fish lost as B.C. drought again heightens risk        Project 84,000 is intended to depict the number of steelhead and trout that died in a massive fish kill in the drought-stricken Cowichan River on southern Vancouver Island last year.

National Observer Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:01 AM Orca orphan swimming near other killer whales, but hasn't yet found family       A pod of killer whales has been spotted far offshore from the remote Vancouver Island inlet where an orphaned orca has been spending time since escaping a lagoon last month, but a member of her rescue team is downplaying the prospect of an imminent family reunion.

National Observer Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:10 AM Coastal cleanup groups worry federal funding cuts will sink efforts to tackle ocean plastics       Coastal cleanup groups are worried because the federal Ghost Gear Fund — which sunk nearly $60 million into 139 projects to alleviate the problem of ocean plastics — isn't outlined in the recent federal budget.

National Observer Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:10 AM The problem with ordering people back to the office       When office workers stopped working in offices in 2020, trading their cubicles for living room couches during COVID-19 lockdowns, many began questioning those hours they had spent commuting to work.

National Observer Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:10 AM Should the feds be doing more about e-bike fire safety?       As e-bike usage has risen in Canada, so has the number of fires caused by substandard lithium-ion batteries sometimes used to power them.

National Observer Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:10 AM B.C.'s forestry laws protect industry over people       The province is in a biodiversity crisis with over 1,800 at-risk species.

National Observer Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:10 AM Prominent conservationist was 'true force of nature'       Bruce Falls is remembered by family, friends and the Canadian conservation community as a champion of nature and a leader in conservation and bird studies.

National Observer Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:10 AM Toxic spill raises questions about radioactive waste       For more than a month, while Algonquin First Nation members harvested plentiful pickerel, walleye and pike from the Ottawa River, they had no idea toxic sewage could also be flowing in the water.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:21 AM Waiting lists for home-care in Quebec were reduced, seniors minister says       Those that remain on the list may have to wait for another at least a year before receiving the service.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:04 AM 'Systematic erasure': Indigenous leaders reject Legault's comments on Quebec history       In announcing his plan for a Museum of Quebec History, the premier said the history of Quebec "began first with the explorers."

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:59 AM Pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill enters Day 12 with no end in sight       Montreal police continue to monitor the camp.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:26 AM Villeray commercial building firebombed       An incendiary device was thrown through the building's window.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:00 AM Opinion: I left Montreal 50 years ago. It never left me       Quebec nerd? I have St-Viateur bagels shipped to me, and record every episode of Tout le monde en parle. I rest my case.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Policymakers in Ottawa and Edmonton maintain broken health-care system       By Nadeem Esmail To say Albertans, and indeed all Canadians, are getting poor value for their health-care dollars is a gross understatement. In reality, Canada remains among the highest spenders on health care in the developed world, in exchange for one of the least accessible universal health-care systems. And while Canadians are increasingly open to […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Non-market housing has role to play in affordability crisis       As CEO of Calgary Housing — Alberta's largest affordable housing operator — I closely followed the passionate and diverse perspectives presented at the rezoning hearings at city hall. Where we live and how we live together are fundamental questions that any city must answer, particularly during an affordability crisis. Listening to Calgarians, both in support […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:00 AM Calgary Herald Letters for May 8: UCP pandering to misinformed minority       The UCP has decided that it is a better idea to rely on human ballot counters than to use electronic tabulators that have worked well and are tested repeatedly to ensure their accuracy. Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says that eliminating these electronic counters "will give confidence to Albertans that their votes are being counted […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:02 AM How much is that doggy in the pound? $2, as of May 1925       In 1925, city commissioners decided dogs at the pound were available at too cheap of a price, so they doubled the cost of getting a dog from the pound to $2. Here's a look back at this, and other May events, from a feature called The H Files, compiled by long-time Herald researcher/librarian Norma Marr […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:00 AM Bell: Calgarians killed the bag bylaw not Calgary city council       People had it up to here with this mayor and this city council and finally the line was crossed

Calgary Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:01 AM Letters May 8, 2024: 'Trudeau is just following in his father's footsteps.'       A lot like dad It's fascinating watching Justin Trudeau's career implode. If you've been around long enough, you'll realize it's not too dissimilar to that of his father's. As that acclaimed philosopher Yogi Berra said, "It's like déjà vu all over again." The elder Trudeau (younger at the time) became leader when it could best […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:00 AM HILL: Let's be clear — the Smith government's fiscal problems aren't over       Government spending levels don't align with stable sources of revenue. While the Smith government has made some important changes, including a commitment to grow spending by no more than inflation and population growth, it hasn't resolved this underlying issue.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:38 AM Community mourns thousands of fish lost as B.C. drought risk looms again       Scientists and others like Shepherd worry that climate change and the threat of another year of drought could have further dire consequences for populations of salmon, trout and other fish in B.C.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:00 AM Safety improves but equity lags in Metro Vancouver bike infrastructure       Research has found two characteristics in particular increase ridership: accessibility and safety