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CTV News - Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00 AM Ontario man can't collect lottery prize after he forgets where he bought ticket       An Ontario man who bought a lottery ticket was thrilled to find out he won, but collecting his winnings turned out to be a challenge.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:15 AM Toronto-area cop who hit OPP officer with car while drunk handed temporary demotion       A Durham police officer will face a one-year demotion after he was convicted of impaired driving in an incident in which he hit another officer with his vehicle.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:58 AM Toronto weather: Gusty wind, storms expected Thursday night       Toronto will see gusty wind and storms starting Thursday evening as the temperature starts to heat up in the city.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00 AM 'Not going to wait': Mississauga mayor-elect says she's jumping into job before being sworn in       Just days after Carolyn Parrish was elected the new Mayor of Mississauga, she says she's 'ready to go.'

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:42 AM Motorcyclist dead after collision with bus at Hamilton bus terminal        Hamilton police say they are investigating a collision between a bus and a motorcycle which left an 18-year-old man dead.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:49 AM Eastbound lanes of Highway 401 reopen at Leslie after fuel spill       A busy stretch of Highway 401 running through Toronto has reopened after a fuel spill shut down several lanes early Thursday.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:35 AM G7 leaders finalizing deal to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine war efforts        Canada and its G7 allies are in the final stages of a deal that would see US$50 billion loaned to Ukraine.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00 AM Ontario man can't collect lottery prize after he forgets where he bought ticket       An Ontario man who bought a lottery ticket was thrilled to find out he won, but collecting his winnings turned out to be a challenge.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:54 AM Stop gas expansion for home heating or risk leaving ratepayers on the hook: report       Provinces must stop natural gas expansion and invest in electrification to keep home heating reliable and cost-effective, a new report says, suggesting ratepayers and governments could otherwise be on the hook for billions of dollars in underused and overbuilt gas infrastructure.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:13 AM Can you cut your monthly bills through negotiation?       If you feel like you're in over your head with monthly bills and subscription fees, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew has some tips and tricks on how to negotiate with certain companies to help cut your expenses and put money back in your pocket.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:04 AM Maps: Tracking air quality and wildfire outbreaks across Canada        To help Canadians get an up-to-date picture of the quality of the air they're breathing in their communities, CTVNews.ca has created a tracker showing the current Air Quality Health Index conditions for 100+ locations across Canada, as well as the current locations of wildfire outbreaks.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:37 AM Bank CEOs to testify at parliamentary committee on climate impacts of finance       The CEOs of Canada's five biggest banks are set to testify before a parliamentary committee later today about the impacts of the financial sector on climate and the environment.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:01 AM Ukraine, Middle East expected to loom large on Day 1 of G7 Summit       Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Italy for the G7 Summit where the war in Ukraine and the war between Israel and Hamas are expected to loom large on the opening day.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:50 AM G7 leaders agree on US$50B loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets       G7 leaders have agreed to engineer a US$50-billion loan to help Ukraine that would use interest earned on profits from Russia's frozen central bank assets as collateral.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:15 AM Taste of Guelph to raise money to help hospital staff and patients       The initiative is looking to raise money to buy a new fleet of medication carts to help patients facing significant health challenges. Taste of Guelph generated $250,000 in 2023.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00 AM Developers say Ontario's new affordable housing pricing will mean selling homes at a loss       New affordable housing definitions have been released by the provincial government but some in the building industry say they're too low to make any money.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00 AM 10 page-turners fit for a cottage setting       Whether it's the long-awaited return of an author, the debut of a fresh voice, or a little self-help from a celeb, bestselling author Sonya Singh shares her favourite summer reads.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:59 AM 'We will be formidable': Mississauga has a new mayor, now the city is seeking a new deal       On Wednesday, city councillors fired the starting gun, passing a motion demanding more provincial funding for social services in Mississauga and across Peel Region.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:00 AM 'They need to wake up': Couple frustrated by secondary suite bylaws in Halifax       A Halifax-area couple are calling on the municipality to be more flexible in helping families create affordable housing, after facing roadblocks in building a secondary suite.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:00 AM N.B. hospital struggles with staff shortage after 3 nurses fired       New Brunswick's French-language health network has fired three nurses following an investigation, which has led to a nurse shortage and forced the closure of the ER.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:10 AM Family cottages and the impact the capital gains tax changes could have       With the increase in the capital gains inclusion rate moving forward, those with family cottages are facing a larger tax bill when they pass it on to family or sell for retirement.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:00 AM Lack of visitor parking in new Toronto condos impacting 'social isolation': councillor       New condos being built in Toronto – especially in the suburbs – are excluding a certain group: visitors arriving by car, one councillor is arguing.

Toronto Sun Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00 AM BOULAKIA: Irony has occupied pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Waterloo       The pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Waterloo raises many questions. For a group protesting the "occupation" by Israel, it seems ironic that they are illegally occupying our university. But what are they really fighting for? Do you think Jewish people are colonizers? Well, Israel is the ancestral land of the Jewish people, to which […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: News of pregnancy likely to make waves among group       DEAR ABBY: For a long time, I thought I was unable to have children. My doctors told me it would be a difficult process and my chances were low due to chronic illnesses I live with. I have accepted this fact, because having a family was the reason I divorced in my late 20s. My […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:00 AM OPINION: Canadian families face larger tax burden than last year       According to a recent poll, nearly half of all Canadians are living paycheque to paycheque. While inflation has cooled and the steep growth in grocery prices has abated, taxes remain the single largest expense for Canadian families — and their tax bill continues to rise. Canadians pay many different taxes and it can be hard […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:00 AM GOLDSTEIN: Canadians have finally worked enough this year to pay off taxes, report says       Thursday is Tax Freedom Day this year, signifying the day when Canadians stop working to pay taxes levied on them by all levels of government and start earning money for themselves, according to an annual survey by the fiscally conservative Fraser Institute. "If Canadians paid all their taxes up front, they would work the first […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Shubei       SUNshine Girl Shubei loves music, singing and playing the piano. To her, dancing is a sport. These photos were taken in March 2019. (Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun)

Toronto Sun Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:00 AM Tim Dolighan cartoon, June 13, 2024       Tim Dolighan cartoon for June 13, 2024.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:53 AM Bulgarian ex-prime minister Borissov offers a coalition. But he doesn't want his old job back       SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, whose center-right GERB party garnered the most votes in Bulgaria's parliamentary election, invited his political opponents Thursday to hold talks about forming a new government. Speaking to reporters at his party's headquarters, Borissov stated that he doesn't want to be prime minister, but cautioned that there […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:44 AM Suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels sees missile strike ship in Gulf of Aden, officials say       DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A suspected attack Thursday by Yemen's Houthi rebels saw a missile strike a ship in the Gulf of Aden, authorities said, the latest such assault in their campaign over the Israel-Hamas war. The attack happened in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:39 AM Shake Shack set to open at Toronto's Yonge-Dundas on Thursday       A green burger symbol will join the lights of Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto on Thursday when Canada's first Shake Shack location opens. The grand opening for the 5,500-square-foot location is set for 11 a.m. The highly-anticipated fast food chain is promising some exclusive menu items for the Toronto location, including Maple Salted Pretzel Shake, I […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:36 AM UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says he'll end the era of 'gestures and gimmicks' if he wins power       MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The left-of-center politician aiming to become Britain's prime minister in three weeks' time said Thursday he will lead a government that's both "pro-business and pro-worker" and restore stability after years of economic and political turmoil. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said that if he's elected on July 4, he will end […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:29 AM The UK Green Party struggles to be heard in an election where climate change is on the back burner       BRIGHTON, England (AP) — There's lots of talk of change in Britain's election campaign, but little talk about climate change. The U.K.'s July 4 vote to choose a new government comes after one of the wettest and warmest winters on record, part of trends that scientists attribute to global warming. But discussion of climate and […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:20 AM Future of Elon Musk and Tesla are on the line as shareholders vote on massive pay package       DETROIT (AP) — If Tesla shareholders approve an all-stock compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that was thrown out this year by a Delaware judge, it would almost guarantee he would remain at the company he grew to be the world leader in electric vehicles, shifting to AI and robotics including autonomous vehicles, which Musk […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:05 AM Poland reintroduces restrictions on accessing areas along Belarus border due to migration pressure       WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland on Thursday reintroduced restrictions on movement along parts of the border with Belarus because of increased migration pressure that has involved violence against Polish security officials. The ban taking effect Thursday will be valid for 90 days and affects 60 kilometers (37 miles) of the land border between NATO member […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:02 AM Fistfight erupts in Italian Parliament as tensions rise over expanding regional autonomy       ROME (AP) — Tensions in Italy's lower house erupted into a fistfight, sending an opposition lawmaker to hospital, over a controversial government proposal that opponents say will further impoverish the poor south. Video of the fight Wednesday shows lawmakers converging on 5-Star Movement lawmaker Leonardo Donno, who opposes the changes, after he tried to hand […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:39 AM G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as EU's traditional powers recalibrate       BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy (AP) — A Group of Seven summit opened Thursday with agreement reached on a U.S. proposal to back a $50 billion loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets as collateral, giving Kyiv a strong show of support even as Europe's political chessboard shifts to the right. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni welcomed the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:13 AM What we know ahead of Friday's deadline for South Africa to form a coalition and elect a president       CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's Parliament is due to elect a president on Friday and major political parties are still working out the last details of a coalition agreement that might or might not see Cyril Ramaphosa return for a second term as leader of Africa's most industrialized economy. It appears likely […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:12 AM The Stanley Cup Final in American Sign Language is a welcome addition for Deaf community       GENOA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Bob Madden's eyes darted from right to left, watching Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final from a couch with his son, Jonathan, at his side and the family dog, Ruby, at their feet. Madden, who is deaf, was enjoying the view with access to the commentary delivered in American […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:03 AM Historically Black Coconut Grove nurtured young athletes. Now that legacy is under threat       MIAMI (AP) — Amari Cooper's football jersey hangs in the Coconut Grove Sports Hall of Fame. So does Frank Gore's, alongside tributes to Negro League baseball player Jim Colzie and football coach Traz Powell, whose name adorns perhaps the most revered high school football stadium in talent-rich South Florida. They represent West Coconut Grove when […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:54 AM Rights groups urge Thailand not to extradite Vietnamese activist, saying he's at risk if sent home       BANGKOK (AP) — Human rights groups urged Thailand on Thursday not to extradite a Vietnamese activist detained in Bangkok, saying he could be at risk if handed back to Vietnam. Y Quynh Bdap, who had United Nations refugee status in Thailand, was picked up by local police on Tuesday, the day after he had met […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:38 AM Hwy. 401 reopens at Leslie following fuel spill       A key stretch of the eastbound Highway 401 has reopened after a tractor-trailer hauling chocolate spilled its fuel onto the roadway. In a post on X around 4:40 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police said the express to collector transfer lanes were closed at Leslie Street, east of Bayview Avenue. The lanes reopened just before 7 a.m. […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:09 AM Stock market today: Global shares are mixed as US price data raise hopes for a Fed rate cut       TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were trading mixed on Thursday after the Federal Reserve opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged. Shares were mostly lower in early trading in Europe as leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations were gathering in Italy in the wake of the European Parliament election that saw […]

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:18 AM Stabbing on TTC bus leaves two people injured - CTV News Toronto       Toronto paramedics told CP24 that they also tended to a woman at the scene suffering from minor injuries. It is unclear if the two males know each ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:13 AM Buses to replace 510 Spadina streetcars for the rest of the year starting June 23 - CTV News Toronto       CP24.com Journalist. Follow |Contact. Published June 12, 2024 4:57 p.m. PDT ... A 510 Spadina streetcar is seen in this undated photo. (CP24).

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00 AM It's time to extend the season for outdoor lifeguards, Ottawa | Opinion       Ottawa's city-run beaches are patrolled only from June 15 to Aug. 25. Safety demands better than this.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:30 AM Today's letters: Doug Ford doesn't care about family-doctor crisis       Thursday, June 13: Maybe it's time for political change, a letter writer says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:30 AM Eid this month mixes joy with our pain over Gaza | Opinion       Let us hope prayers for peace will be heard, says Aisha Sherazi.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:00 AM Canada will soon require a policy allowing workers to disconnect. It won't apply to public servants       Experts, meanwhile, say the right to disconnect is "an empty policy" because it's difficult to enforce.

Ottawa Sun Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Please, Stanley, come home       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

National Observer Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:10 AM Our toxic politics claims its latest victim       Shannon Phillips, who served as Alberta's environment minister from 2015 to 2019, was a popular target for right-wing trolls and online agitators like Rebel Media.

National Observer Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:10 AM Vancouver leads effort to restrict gas water heaters       The city has become the first in B.C. to phase out the use of gas-powered water heaters in homes in a move that will roughly halve the amount of harmful emissions the heaters generate by 2035. In a Tuesday announcement, the city said that replacement water heaters in homes and duplexes must meet strict efficiency requirements starting next year.

National Observer Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:10 AM Non-profit puts the culture in permaculture       On Nova Scotia's eastern shore, a community organization called the Deanery Project provides environmental education and teaches natural building techniques on the site of a former Anglican summer camp.

National Observer Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:10 AM New report urges better planning to avoid sunk cost on gas lines       Even though the clean energy transition is underway in many parts of the country, the Canadian Climate Institute notes that gas networks are still expanding and no province has mandated a start to transitioning to an electric system.

National Observer Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:10 AM In forestry, true impact means more than just planting seeds       I have seen firsthand the tremendous benefits that come from holistic restoration where foresters build and execute a plan.

National Observer Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:10 AM One man's phone trash, another ape's treasure       Though the public's perception of recycling has taken a hit recently, a Toronto Zoo program that recovers valuable metals and other materials from collected electronics has quietly managed to find success — both here and in Africa.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:22 AM 5 people arrested in connection with St-Lambert parking-lot killing       The arrests follow a six-month investigation; four men and one woman were taken into custody.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:55 AM CAQ to OK a Quebec City tramway, hasn't given up the dream of a third link       CDPQ Infra has recommended a tunnel between Quebec City and Lévis, but for a tramway only.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00 AM Martine St-Victor: MLB home run holds lessons for rest of us       We must remain vigilant against efforts to roll back the progress made in recent years on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00 AM How will the Côte-St-Luc Cats Committee survive without more funding?       Cats are abandoned for many reasons, including the refusal of many landlords to accept pets. Now, a program that helps "community cats" is in jeopardy.

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:00 AM Bell: City of Calgary — water pipe not inspected, didn't see problem       'All questions will be answered in due time,' says Mayor Gondek

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:00 AM Varcoe: With looming U.S., Canadian elections, winds of change could sweep across energy industry       It's important for Canada — after decades of relying on one customer — to diversify its exports to other markets beyond the U.S., said Amrita Sen, research director of London-based consultancy Energy Aspects

Calgary Herald Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:00 AM Father's Day funnies: Comics and cartoons celebrating dads       This Sunday is a time for dads — it's Father's Day, which happens on the third Sunday of June each year in dozens of countries around the world. It's not a stat holiday, but it is a day that many people mark by thanking fathers for all that they do. It's also a day that […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:01 AM Letters for June 13, 2024: 'City construction and detours have gotten out of hand.'       Sign us up I love the cartoon on the comment page about bowness business. Can you do one about Marda Loop and Altadore businesses? If so, it should include a lot of detours and construction signs.  Today a detour sign was placed on my lawn. I followed it and 3 other signs and ended back […]