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CTV News - Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:14 AM Man fatally shot and found on Brampton driveway       A man was fatally shot and found on a residential driveway in Brampton Saturday morning.

CTV News - Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 6:00 AM Box tree moths have infested Ontario and experts say more are coming. Here's what to do to protect your garden       An invasive moth species is on the rise in Canada and, if you've planted a certain shrub, it could stand to ruin your garden.

CTV News - Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:31 AM Truck engulfed in flames with owner on scene in Scarborough       A truck was engulfed in flames in the early hours in Scarborough on Saturday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, May 18, 2024 6:00 AM Box tree moths have infested Ontario and experts say more are coming. Here's what to do to protect your garden       An invasive moth species is on the rise in Canada and, if you've planted a certain shrub, it could stand to ruin your garden.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:49 AM Thousands are expected to rally on Washington's National Mall in support of Palestinian rights       Thousands of protesters are expected to turn out for a rally in the American capital Saturday in support of Palestinian rights and an immediate end to Israeli military operations in Gaza.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:31 AM Hundreds walk backwards in downtown Montreal to symbolize the decline of LGBTQ2S+ rights       On Friday, hundreds gathered and walked backwards in the heart of Montreal to honour the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:04 AM Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, values       As Donald Trump increasingly infuses his campaign with Christian trappings while coasting to a third Republican presidential nomination, his support is as strong as ever among evangelicals and other conservative Christians.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:31 AM Truck engulfed in flames with owner on scene in Scarborough       A truck was engulfed in flames in the early hours in Scarborough on Saturday.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:56 AM Does 'No Mow May' actually help bees? A master gardener and professor weigh in       Richelle Gregg, a master gardener in Timberlea, N.S., describes the No Mow May movement as a 'bit controversial' as the outcome isn't always helpful to certain native bee species.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:31 AM Shooting in Brampton turns fatal: Peel police       A man was fatally injured in a shooting in Brampton, Ont., police said Saturday. Peel Regional Police said the man was taken to hospital but has since died.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:24 AM Around $500,000 worth of baby eels seized at Toronto Pearson Airport       Federal officials say 109 kilograms of unauthorized elvers, or baby eels, worth approximately $500,000 were seized at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Wednesday.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:07 AM Will AI help or harm us? Major international report says it's unsure       The report was commissioned at last year's AI Safety Summit hosted by the United Kingdom, the first such global meeting on artificial intelligence.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:01 AM Slovak prime minister in stable condition after surgery for gunshot wounds       The update on Robert Fico's health was issued as the man accused of attempting to assassinate him made his first court appearance, according to Slovak state media.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 7:44 AM Winnipeg police dispose of 'highly volatile' chemical found at research centre       'It appears upon initial investigation that the product may have been in the lab for some time and had degraded over time into a form that is considered highly volatile.'

Saturday, May 18, 2024 6:00 AM Wildfire evacuations: What to know in case you have to leave your home       Many Canadians will likely face an emergency evacuation order or alert for the first time this summer. Here's what you need to know before it happens.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 6:00 AM Are home inspection conditions back in the cards? What buyers should know       Weighing whether to add an inspection condition to your offer? Here's what to expect from the process, and how it could impact one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 4:00 AM Ontario had no use for 6 parcels of land. An urban park is being carved out instead       Ontario is working to build its next provincial park in Uxbridge. The plan comes after years of local lobbying and a fortunate patch of surplus land.

Toronto Sun Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:46 AM Verstappen matches Senna's record of 8 straight pole positions at track where F1 great died       IMOLA, Italy (AP) — On a weekend commemorating Ayrton Senna, Max Verstappen matched the late Brazilian's record for consecutive pole positions in Formula One as the Red Bull driver was again fastest in qualifying for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Verstappen made it seven pole positions out of seven this season as he topped qualifying […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:30 AM TOP CLICKS: The week that was in viral stories       The Toronto Sun takes you straight to the heart of the action. Whether it's local news, provincial and national politics, or the worlds of celebrity and sports, we have you covered. Some stories set the world on fire. And these ones are the most popular online stories from the past seven days, clicked on by […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:00 AM SALTZMAN: I'm with the band (width)       Simple tips to improving the Wi-Fi in your home

Toronto Sun Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:52 AM Second vandalism incident at North York synagogue investigated as hate crime       The Toronto Police Hate Crimes Unit is investigating after a local synagogue was vandalized for the second time in four weeks. Rabbi Joe Kanofsky says windows and glass doors at the Kehillat Shaarei Torah Synagogue in the city's north end were smashed in the early hours of Friday morning. Kanofsky says the synagogue was a […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:40 AM Slash's blues festival among Toronto's new summer live music offerings       There will be a record 80 shows at Budweiser Stage this summer alone

Toronto Sun Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:24 AM Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars reach conference final with 2-1 win over Avs       DENVER (AP) — Matt Duchene scored at 11:42 of the second overtime after being involved in a play that led to a goal disallowed for goaltender interference in the first extra period, and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6 on Friday […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:17 AM Sean 'Diddy' Combs abuse allegations: A timeline of key events       LOS ANGELES (AP) — Newly released video appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs beating his former singing protege and girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016. The video was aired by CNN Friday six months after the R&B singer filed a lawsuit that set off a wave of similar cases and public allegations […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:09 AM Suspected would-be assassin ordered detained as Slovak prime minister's condition is stable       PEZINOK, Slovakia (AP) — The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was ordered to remain behind bars Saturday. Fico is in serious but stable condition after surviving multiple gunshots, officials said. Slovakia's Specialized Criminal Court ordered the detention of the suspect after prosecutors said they feared he could flee or […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:08 AM An Honorary Duckmaster's guide to Memphis must-dos       My journey to Memphis began 11 years ago, more than 1,300 km away from the community also known as "Bluff City." In 2013, my wife and I were looking for a hotel close to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. We chose to stay at The Peabody Orlando (since sold and rebranded). There, we […]

Toronto Sun Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:06 AM Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport to protest pollution caused by flying       BERLIN (AP) — Six climate activists broke through a security fence at Munich airport on Saturday and glued themselves to access routes leading to runways, temporarily shutting down flights. The activists from the group Last Generation were protesting flying as the most polluting form of transportation, said the German news agency dpa. Police detained the […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:24 AM Thousands are expected to rally on Washington's National Mall in support of Palestinian rights       WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of protesters are expected to turn out for a rally in the nation's capital Saturday in support of Palestinian rights and an immediate end to Israeli military operations in Gaza. The event commemorates the 76th anniversary of what is called the Nakba, the Arabic word for catastrophe, and refers to the […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:08 AM Aid from new pier off Gaza should be distributed this weekend, while pressure grows on Netanyahu       The first distribution of badly needed aid is expected to begin this weekend after rolling off a newly built U.S. pier off the coast of Gaza, even as aid workers warn much more access is needed to the besieged territory where famine might be under way. Israeli restrictions and heavy fighting in the war against […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:21 AM Georgia's president vetoes media law that has provoked weeks of protests       TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia's president on Saturday vetoed the so-called "Russian law" targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests. The law would require media and NGOs to register as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power" if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. Critics of the bill say […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:17 AM Israel-Hamas war protesters temporarily take over building on University of Chicago campus       CHICAGO (AP) — A group protesting the war in Gaza and demanding that the University of Chicago divest from companies doing business with Israel temporarily took over a building on the school's campus. Members of the group surrounded the Institute of Politics building around 5 p.m. Friday while others made their way inside, the Chicago […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:03 AM US intelligence suggests American who vanished in Syria in 2017 has died, daughter says she was told       WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have developed specific and highly credible intelligence suggesting that an American citizen who disappeared seven years ago while traveling in Syria has died, the man's daughter said Saturday. Maryam Kamalmaz said in an interview with The Associated Press that during a meeting in Washington this month with eight senior American […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:02 AM Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, values       As Donald Trump increasingly infuses his campaign with Christian trappings while coasting to a third Republican presidential nomination, his support is as strong as ever among evangelicals and other conservative Christians. "Trump supports Jesus, and without Jesus, America will fall," said Kimberly Vaughn of Florence, Kentucky, as she joined other supporters of the former president […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:58 AM Dr. de Villa joins call for federal, provincial collaboration to address Toronto's drug toxicity epidemic       Toronto's top doctor says the federal government's refusal of the city's request to decriminalize personal possession of controlled drugs and substances further highlights the need to invest in other available evidence-based interventions. On Friday, Federal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks said Toronto Public Health's request did not adequately protect public health and maintain public safety. She […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:54 AM Sean 'Diddy' Combs abuse allegations: A timeline of key events       LOS ANGELES (AP) — Newly released video appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs beating his former singing protege and girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016. The video was aired by CNN Friday six months after the R&B singer filed a lawsuit that set off a wave of similar cases and public allegations […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:35 AM Poland invests $2.5 billion into fortifying borders with Russia and Belarus       WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland is investing about $2.5 billion to step up security and deterrence on its borders with Russia and its ally Belarus, the prime minister said Saturday. Donald Tusk said work on the Shield-East project which includes building proper military fortifications has already begun. Poland is on the eastern flank of NATO […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:24 AM Vietnam nominates its public security minister as new president       HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has nominated its Public Security Minister To Lam as its new president, state media said on Saturday, after his predecessor resigned in the ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has shaken up the country's political establishment. The Communist Party's Central Committee had agreed to the nomination of To Lam, a Politburo member, […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:15 AM 3 Spaniards were among 6 people killed when gunmen opened fire in central Afghanistan, officials say       ISLAMABAD (AP) — Three Spanish citizens and three Afghans were killed when gunmen opened fire in central Afghanistan, Taliban and Spanish officials said Saturday. Officials had earlier said that four people died. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the Friday evening attack. Seven suspects were arrested at the scene in Bamiyan province, a major tourist […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:01 AM Dead or alive? Parents of children gone in Sri Lanka's civil war have spent 15 years seeking answers       MULLAITIVU, Sri Lanka (AP) — For 15 years, Rasalingam Thilakawathi has been trying to find out what happened to her daughter at the end of Sri Lanka's bloody civil war. Or if she might still be alive. The last evidence she has is a photo from a newspaper that shows her daughter, who was 19, […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:31 AM Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, values       As Donald Trump increasingly infuses his campaign with Christian trappings while coasting to a third Republican presidential nomination, his support is as strong as ever among evangelicals and other conservative Christians. "Trump supports Jesus, and without Jesus, America will fall," said Kimberly Vaughn of Florence, Kentucky, as she joined other supporters of the former president […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:17 AM Man killed in Brampton shooting       One man is dead following a shooting Saturday morning in Brampton. Peel police say they were called to a home on Ivor Crescent in the area of Mississauga Road and Sandalwood Parkway just before 7:30 a.m. where they located a man inside a car suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The man was taken to a […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:02 AM The German chancellor tours flooded regions in the southwest in a show of solidarity       BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday toured flooded regions in the southwest, where rivers have swelled and caused flash floods and landslides after heavy rain and severe weather. Scholz canceled his attendance at an election campaign event in Saarland, on the border with France, and instead wore rain boots as he walked […]

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Ottawa Citizen Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:00 AM Cappies: St. Mother Teresa High School presents an enchanting production of Elsewhere       Show # 17 St. Mother Teresa High School Elsewhere Director: Lindsay Laviolette Rachel Asrat, Critic St. Francis Xavier High School In a twisted world built on imagination, dreams become reality in St. Mother Teresa High School's enchanting production of Elsewhere! Creating an immersive experience full of childhood whimsy, the cast and crew of St. Mother […]

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 AM Cappies: St. Francis Xavier High School presents Foul Play       Show # 16 St. Francis Xavier High School Foul Play Directors: Tamara Capyk and Julie Stevens Lara Kylas, Lead Critic Merivale High School Schooby Schooby Doom, where are you? St. Francis Xavier High School's performance of their original murder mystery Foul Play put a creative twist on everyone's favourite murder mystery crew. St. Francis Xavier's […]

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, May 18, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: Ottawa public school board must not erode support for special needs kids       Saturday, May 18: The school board has said big changes are coming — and that is making some parents nervous. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Windsor Star Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:57 AM Free WiFi extended across Essex County parks, public spaces       Residents, businesses and visitors in five Essex County communities can now access free Wi-Fi in 21 parks and public spaces after the launch of the new service Tuesday. "It's an awesome opportunity for connection, particularly for small businesses," said Connecting Windsor-Essex CEO Joanne Soave. Funded by a federal FedDev Ontario grant of $422,000, the municipalities […]

Windsor Star Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:32 AM Perfect games, lifelong passions: Windsor ends 100 years of five-pin bowling       There have been countless great nights, and a few perfect ones.  Built in 1946, the Playdium Lanes five-pin bowling alley has stood as a treasured oasis and symbol of friendship, family, and community for generations of Windsorites. It is scheduled to close forever on May 31.  With that comes the end of Windsor's century-long relationship […]

Windsor Star Saturday, May 18, 2024 7:00 AM Guest column: Small cost for lovely nostalgic tradition of sending letters       There are occasions when the mailed word matters. Condolences. Thank-you letters from small children. Wedding invitations

The Province Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:00 AM Canucks vs. Oilers Game Day: Can Vancouver seal the series in Game 6?       The Vancouver Canucks are up 3 games to 2 over the Edmonton Oilers.

Ottawa Sun Saturday, May 18, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Good move, mayor       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:06 AM Saskatoon child sex offender granted day parole, denied full parole       In 2022, Gregory Michael Spurgeon was sentenced to four and a half years after pleading guilty to sexual assault and child porn offences.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 AM Letters: Early intervention can address many complex needs in Sask.       Readers offer their opinions on complex needs in Saskatchewan's classrooms and the language used in a commercial for a sports app.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 AM Cuthand: Treaty settlement suggests Sask. First Nations are owed billions       When it comes to annuities, inflation was never considered and we receive $5 based on a commitment made in the 1890s.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 AM Tank: Denser housing poses little threat in infill-averse Saskatoon       Saskatoon's dismal record on infill development likely means people have little to fear from zoning changes to increase housing supply.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 AM Breaking training: CEBL's Sask. Rattlers cooking with coach Larry Abney at the helm       Saskatchewan Rattlers, under new head coach Larry Abney, are ready for the 2024 CEBL season tip-off Wednesday against Winnipeg Sea Bears.

Regina Leader-Post Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:27 AM Eric Favel found not guilty in the 2021 death of Thomas Dustyhorn       Defence lawyer Lisa Smart said her client was relieved and was looking forward to spending time with family after a long, hard journey through the legal process.

Regina Leader-Post Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:06 AM Letters: Pride officials churlish for banning Saskatchewan Party MLAs       'So now you ban the individuals that may actually endorse your cause? This is not the greatest decision ever made,' says Peter Foster.

Regina Leader-Post Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:00 AM Abdimalik Mohamed found guilty of manslaughter in 2021 Regina shooting       Justice Beverly Klatt said it "defies credulity" that Abdimalik Mohamed would not have known something was in store for Ahi Ebrotie.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:56 AM Aid from new pier off Gaza should be distributed this weekend, while pressure grows on Netanyahu       Israeli restrictions and heavy fighting in the war against the Hamas militant group have left residents in parts of Gaza scrounging for weeds and animal feed, skipping meals and living on pale diets of bread.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:52 AM Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops       Kyiv is struggling to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:21 AM No expert consensus on AI risks, trajectory 'remarkably uncertain': report       One of the areas of debate is the likelihood of "risks such as large-scale labour market impacts, AI-enabled hacking or biological attacks, and society losing control over general-purpose AI."

Montreal Gazette Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:17 AM Rain helps wildfire crews in Fort McMurray while B.C. cracks down on open burning       The northeast Alberta city has seen rain in the last few days and Environment Canada forecasts more rain over the next three days.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:13 AM Montreal artists and venue owners have some reservations about 24-hour party district       Some worry whether staying open all night is worth the trouble; others question whether city-sanctioned 24-hour events will be expensive and crowd out underground parties.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:01 AM Man, 27, fatally stabbed in Sud-Ouest borough Saturday morning       Officers have spoken with several witnesses and will be reviewing footage from nearby cameras, police said.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, May 18, 2024 7:00 AM Habs Mailbag: GM Kent Hughes has some options when it comes to trades       Owen Beck, Emil Heineman and Oliver Kapanen will be players to keep an eye on at training camp next season.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, May 18, 2024 7:00 AM 'It's good that Montreal is getting recognized' | The Corner Booth       Food writer Lesley Chesterman breaks down the Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list and what its results mean for Montreal.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, May 18, 2024 6:00 AM Josh Freed: I got a close-up view of the ingenuity of unhoused people       The inhabitants of an encampment on my street proudly kept to themselves and asked nothing of us but space — before police made them leave.

Montreal Gazette Saturday, May 18, 2024 6:00 AM The phone keeps ringing for Mr. Fix-It, all the way in Gaspé       After leaving Montreal — and his Décarie location — in 2021, repairman Ira Gladstone has continued to serve customers in la métropole from his new home 800 kilometres away.

Calgary Herald Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 AM Family travel: Say hello to B.C.'s scenic Shuswap       Unassuming and surprising — in the best way possible — Shuswap is a scenic gem comprising eight unique communities and a namesake lake offering seemingly endless exploration and outdoor adventure. Salmon Arm is the region's urban hub and the birthplace of the annual Roots and Blues Festival, drawing top talent like Sarah McLachlan and Amanda […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Smith government must release reports on building up Heritage Fund       In a televised address to Albertans on Feb. 21, Premier Danielle Smith committed to publicly release a long-term financial plan charting a path to a Heritage Fund of between $250 billion and $400 billion by the year 2050. The premier should be lauded for this long-range fiscal vision, but getting there will be a major […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 AM Milke: Let's build on the past by honouring it       It's popular these days to cancel historical figures when their views do not exactly mimic our own. Thus, for those who practise such deliberate historic amnesia, streets, bridges and entire neighbourhoods are renamed, or statues removed, to satisfy an Orwellian need to block out what is assumed to be a blot on the human species […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 AM Calgary Herald letters, May 18: Affordable housing depends on much greater supply       Re: New communities and the impact of growth, Opinion, May 14 Brian Hahn, CEO of BILD, is correct in saying that, in Calgary, new community densities are higher than in most established communities and they provide more diverse housing options. And, yes, these new communities are attractive and well-designed. But what he fails to mention […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Condo residents feel run over by City's Green Line       The River Run complex in Eau Claire has been expropriated for the Green Line. The city claims our homes must be destroyed because it's otherwise "impossible" to build the LRT Green Line. However, if the train track does run as far north as our homes, it could run beside us on 2nd Street; there was […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Life is getting harder in Canada       Much ink has been spilled about the affordability crisis affecting Canadians in every province, and yet, our politicians seem either uninterested or utterly helpless in confronting this crisis. In Canada's largest cities, rent is spiralling out of control. In Alberta, where the government continues the Alberta is Calling campaign — including conditional $5,000 tax credits […]

Calgary Sun Saturday, May 18, 2024 7:00 AM Letters, May 18, 2024: 'The two sides of campus protests'       Nipped it in the bud I have never been more proud to be an Albertan. As campuses around the country are paralyzed in 'inclusive' fear, as antisemitic euphemisms and encampments expand, our province's major universities have nipped this medieval 'progressiveness' in the bud. Both the U of C and the U of A quickly shut […]