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CTV News - Toronto Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 AM Toronto woman billed $57,000 for roof repair, company says it mistakenly overcharged       A Toronto woman who hired a roofing company to inspect her eavestroughs said she couldn't believe her roof was in such terrible condition that it needed repairs that would cost more than $57,000.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:02 AM 'Not worth it': Fire services offer tips on avoiding being stranded in floods       Images of cars and SUVs stranded in flooded roadways with water rising past their windows have flashed across news and online feeds this summer as the Greater Toronto Area weathered torrential downpours that caused havoc for drivers in certain areas.

CTV News - Toronto Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:27 AM 9,300 employees locked out at both major Canadian railways amid national rail shutdown       In a first for Canada, freight traffic on its two largest railways has simultaneously ground to a halt, threatening to upend supply chains trying to move forward from pandemic-related disruptions and a port strike last year.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:27 AM 9,300 employees locked out at both major Canadian railways amid national rail shutdown       In a first for Canada, freight traffic on its two largest railways has simultaneously ground to a halt, threatening to upend supply chains trying to move forward from pandemic-related disruptions and a port strike last year.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:51 AM Former U.S. ambassador to Canada gives 'tsunami warning' about Trump       A former United States ambassador to Canada is sounding the alarm that a second Donald Trump presidency would cause chaos for Canadians as he urged Americans abroad that their votes could prove crucial in the presidential election.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:15 AM COVID-19 tied to higher risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions, with the unvaccinated most affected, study shows       Having a severe case of COVID-19 appears to be linked with an increased risk of subsequent mental illness, including depression and anxiety disorders, and a new study finds that the association is strongest among people who were not vaccinated against the disease.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:14 AM Rescuers recover fifth body from sunken superyacht off Sicily; 1 woman still missing       Rescuers searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily brought ashore a fifth body on Thursday, leaving one person still unlocated, as investigators sought to learn why the vessel sank so quickly.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:25 AM Lotto 6/49 ticket worth $5M sold to New Brunswicker       A lottery ticket sold online in New Brunswick is about to make one lucky winner a multi-millionaire.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 AM Toronto woman billed $57,000 for roof repair, company says it mistakenly overcharged       A Toronto woman who hired a roofing company to inspect her eavestroughs said she couldn't believe her roof was in such terrible condition that it needed repairs that would cost more than $57,000.

CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:13 AM One-third of Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll       A new poll suggests more Canadians are feeling the direct impacts of extreme weather, but that has not changed overall opinions about climate change.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:52 AM Canadian rail services shut down as CN, CPKC workers locked out       Freight trains across Canada are have come to grinding halt as thousands of workers at the country's two main railway companies have been locked out.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:06 AM Loblaw piloting ultra-discount No Name grocery stores in Ontario       Loblaw is piloting a new ultra-discount grocery store in Ontario that promises to deliver even lower prices by stripping away even more frills.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:31 AM 'Not worth it': Fire services offer tips on avoiding being stranded in Ontario floods       Images of cars and SUVs stranded in flooded roadways with water rising past their windows this summer as the GTA weathered torrential downpours that caused havoc for drivers.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:19 AM National rail shutdown suspends commuter service on GO train line       A nationwide freight rail shutdown is also impacting some commuter routes in and out of Toronto. Metrolinx said one of its GO train routes is suspended entirely.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:01 AM 'Shell-shocked': Homeowners reeling as Ontario Line gobbles up more Toronto homes       Metrolinx said 'updated assessments' revealed more homes are 'vulnerable to potential structural impacts ... due to tunnelling activities' for the Ontario Line through Riverdale.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 AM Will Air Canada pilots strike? Union vote results coming       Air Canada pilots are currently in the process of a strike vote, which closes on Thursday. A strike mandate would empower the union to walk off the job in mid-September.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 AM How Global News' investigation into Indigenous contracting unfolded       Global News' investigation spoke with faculty and students at First Nations University of Canada and University of King's College, based respectively in Regina and Halifax.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 AM How the Democrat who challenged Biden feels about 'movement' behind Harris       U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips mounted a lonely, long-shot primary campaign against Biden over concerns about his fitness. He says he feels 'vindicated' by the energy behind Harris.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 AM Billions in federal contracts awarded to 'Indigenous' enterprises without verification       The Canadian government mostly relied on an honour system when it awarded billions of dollars in contracts to enterprises identifying as Indigenous, a spokesman told Global News.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 AM Ontario minister 'not trying to delay' law to discipline misbehaving councillors       Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra asked councillors and mayors for 'a little bit more time' to address harassment at the local level.

Toronto Sun Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:51 AM 'THAT'S MY DAD!': Teenager Gus Walz tearfully cheers on father Tim at DNC       The high school senior has a non-verbal learning disorder, ADHD and an anxiety disorder

Toronto Sun Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:34 AM Airline passenger opens emergency exit, walks on wing at Melbourne airport       Another passenger said the man had been vaping

Toronto Sun Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:00 AM LILLEY UNLEASHED: Does Kamala Harris know what she's talking about?       WATCH BELOW: Sun political columnist Brian Lilley on how the sometimes incomprehensible Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris would make for the most protectionist president of them all. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Toronto Sun Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:54 AM National rail shutdown begins as both major Canadian railways lock out workers       More than 32,000 rail commuters in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver will have to find new routes

Toronto Sun Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 AM DEAR ABBY: Retired husband lives with physical and emotional pain       DEAR ABBY: My husband has been retired from law enforcement for five years. I can't retire, as I am self-employed. I was always the one who had to take time off work to care for him with his back and hip surgeries, his mom, his dad and my mom for the past 15 years. I […]

Toronto Sun Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:00 AM Tim Dolighan cartoon, Aug. 22, 2024

Toronto Sun Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:00 AM SUNshine Girl Marall       SUNshine Girl Marall would love to be a TV actor. The brown-eyed Leo enjoys hanging out with family and friends. Behind the wheel, her dream car is a Lamborghini. She posed for these photos in 2017. (Michael Peake/Toronto Sun)

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:57 AM Why Joey Votto decided it was time to retire       Joey Votto so desperately wanted to play for the Toronto Blue Jays, for his family, friends and the Etobicoke village that helped raise a future Hall-of-Famer. He craved a chance for them to see him play for the home side at Rogers Centre. He worked hard for it and suffered for it, especially once he rolled […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 22, 2024 5:45 AM Ontario health minister went against review recommendations on consumption sites       Two Ontario government-commissioned reports recommended keeping existing drug consumption sites open across the province, increasing funding to stabilize staffing and hiring permanent security guards to boost safety, but the health minister decided against that guidance.  Instead, Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced this week that the government would ban supervised consumption sites near schools and prohibit new ones from […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 22, 2024 5:10 AM Loblaw piloting ultra-discount No Name grocery stores in Ontario       Loblaw is piloting a new ultra-discount grocery store in Ontario that promises to deliver even lower prices by stripping away even more frills. The first three No Name stores will open in September in Windsor, St. Catharines and Brockville, capitalizing on Loblaw's existing discount brand known for its simplified, bright-yellow packaging and marketing. "The No […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 22, 2024 5:07 AM One-third of Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll       A new poll suggests more Canadians are feeling the direct impacts of extreme weather, but that has not changed overall opinions about climate change. The results from a recent Leger poll suggest more than one in three Canadians have been touched directly by extreme weather such as forest fires, heat waves, floods or tornadoes. When […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:21 AM Global benchmarks mostly rise ahead of US Fed chair's speech       Global shares mostly rose Thursday, as market optimism got a boost from a rally on Wall Street on better-than-expected profit reports from major companies. France's CAC 40 rose 0.4% to 7,556.62 in early trading, while Germany's DAX added 0.4% to 18,515.22. Britain's FTSE 100 rose 0.4% to 8,314.16. U.S. shares were set to drift higher […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:19 AM Canada rail shutdown begins as employees locked out       Trains across the country have ground to a halt as both of Canada's major railways locked out 9,300 workers after they failed to agree on a new contract before a 12:01 a.m. EDT deadline. The shutdown marks the first-ever simultaneous work stoppage at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City. The Railway Association of […]

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:09 AM Energy Fuels announces acquisition of RadTran - BNN Bloomberg       Mark Chalmers, president and CEO of Energy Fuels, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the outlook on uranium mining production.

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:11 AM Daniel Straus' Top Picks: I Gold Bullion ETF C$ Hedged Series, Ishares S&P 500 3 Capped ...       Daniel Straus, head of ETF Research and Strategy at National Bank Financial, discusses her top picks: CI Gold Bullion ETF C$ Hedged Series, ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:03 AM Doug Ford on banning safe injection sites near schools and daycares - YouTube       Premier Doug Ford has spoken for the first time about his government's decision to shut down 10 safe consumption in the province, including five ...

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:21 AM Fed should cut to avoid job market weakness: market strategist - BNN Bloomberg       Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the signals on consumer strength from earnings season.

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:21 AM Daniel Straus' Market Outlook: ETFs - BNN Bloomberg       Daniel Straus, head of ETF Research and Strategy at National Bank Financial, discusses her outlook for the markets.

G-Alt cp24.com Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:13 AM Metrolinx to 'acquire' 25 homes on Pape Avenue in Riverdale for Ontario Line construction       In a statement provided to CP24, Metrolinx said it reached this decision after construction began in the neighbourhood and following "input from our ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, August 21, 2024 11:47 PM How to position for potentially turbulent fall - BNN Bloomberg       Lyle Stein, president of Forvest Global Wealth Management, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss North American and global stocks.

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, August 21, 2024 11:44 PM Tow truck-related crimes leads to four arrests | CTV News Toronto at Six for Aug. 21, 2024       A possible rail strike is leaving commuters in the GTA anxious as they could be without a ride starting Thursday; two teens involved in Toronto's ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, August 21, 2024 11:05 PM Bisexual man in GTA facing deportation in four days makes desperate plea to stay in Canada - CP24       A Kenyan man facing deportation fears his life will be in danger if Canada sends him back in four days.

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, August 21, 2024 10:43 PM Assessing rotation from growth into value - BNN Bloomberg       David Burrows, president and chief investment strategist at Barometer Capital Management, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss navigating market ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, August 21, 2024 10:42 PM Toronto police's tow truck task force charges two teens in 12 separate shootings - YouTube       An ongoing turf war within a small segment of Toronto's tow truck industry has led to an increase in shootings, including 12 separate incidents ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, August 21, 2024 10:40 PM 1 suspect arrested after 1 person stabbed in North York - CP24       Toronto police are investigating a stabbing in North York that left one person injured Wednesday night.

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, August 21, 2024 10:11 PM Oil falls to seven-month low on U.S. stockpiles - BNN Bloomberg       Livia Gallarati, senior oil market analyst at Energy Aspects, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the outlook for oil amid weak china demand and ...

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:56 AM Antiques: Japanese pottery like no other        Q  My husband and I are curious about these vases, which were in his family home for many years.  No one in the family knows anything about them and I can't find anything similar.  They are about 12.7 cm high (five inches) and have some sort of carving inside that looks a bit like a […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: Canada's not so different from the U.S., politically speaking       Thursday, Aug. 22: We should listen to what Kamala Harris is saying, writes one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, August 22, 2024 5:00 AM Deachman: Capital Pride's Palestinian stance challenges us all       Could Capital Pride organizers have foreseen the backlash they're now facing as groups drop out of Sunday's parade?

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, August 22, 2024 4:00 AM 'Arms races' to attract doctors straining Ontario municipalities       "It is a nightmare for smaller communities because we are bound to lose."

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, August 22, 2024 4:00 AM Ottawa student transportation authority still short by 13 school bus drivers       The shortage affects about 57 transportation runs, less than one per cent of the total number of runs for the OSTA.

Ottawa Sun Thursday, August 22, 2024 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Fooled her twice       Thursday, Aug. 22: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:39 AM Freight strike halts three Exo commuter train lines in Montreal       Service has been suspended on Line 11 (Vaudreuil/Hudson), Line 12 (St-Jérôme) and Line 14 (Candiac).

Montreal Gazette Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:31 AM Despite efforts to turn the tide, Quebec's education system struggling with shortages       More than 3,800 teaching positions remained unfilled as of Wednesday.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:25 AM Montreal flood victims urged to file compensation claims by 15-day deadline       Thousands are still trying to contact insurance providers and line up contractors and tradespeople.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:44 AM Just For Laughs festival confirms it will return to Montreal in 2025       New owner ComediHa! has set a date of July 17-26, and announced the return of JFL festivals in Australia, Bermuda and Vancouver.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:27 AM National freight rail shutdown begins as employees locked out at both major Canadian railways       The impasse also affects tens of thousands of commuters, including those who use Exo's Candiac, St-Jérôme and Vaudreuil/Hudson lines in the Montreal area.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:26 AM Here are five bike picnic destinations in and around Montreal Island       Because on two wheels, as in life, the journey is as important as the destination.

Montreal Gazette Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00 AM Letters: Who exactly is in 'the English-speaking community' when it comes to health care?       "You are not a recognized anglo just because you say you are; you're a recognized anglo only if the government says you are."

Montreal Gazette Thursday, August 22, 2024 5:00 AM Opinion: Young anglophones would be better off leaving Quebec       Parents once expected French proficiency would provide their children with a level playing field. That appears to no longer be enough.

Calgary Herald Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:00 AM Varcoe: At Norway conference, Jyoti Gondek seeks vice-presidency of global energy cities group       Mayor Jyoti Gondek has journeyed to Norway this week on international business and even has the chance to squeeze in a little overseas campaigning — if she wants. Calgary's mayor is attending the gathering of the World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) and has put her name forward to become the organization's vice-president. Gondek travelled to […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:00 AM Today in history: Alberta's Social Credit dynasty begins in 1935       On this date, Aug. 22, in history: In 1485, King Richard III of England was killed at the Battle of Bosworth, ending the Wars of the Roses. Henry Tudor succeeded Richard to become King Henry VII. In 1711, thick fog thwarted an assault by British Admiral Walker on Quebec. Eight of 15 warships were wrecked […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:00 AM David Parker: Around Town with Ionic Solutions       Imagine a world where water scarcity didn't exist, and desalination wasn't environmentally harmful. That's the dream that Calgary-based Ionic Solutions is working hard to achieve, and it believes it has the technology to make it happen. Ionic Solutions is a water-tech company which owns and manufactures the greenest, most sustainable, desalination technology and is striving […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:01 AM Letters August 22, 2024: 'The cure for deficits is not taxing us more.'       Stop wasting our money Who is this guy Geoff Stewart, who thinks governments can raise funds through increased income and sales taxes to cover the costs of our infrastructure deficit? When are these greedy politicians going to realize that the tax cupboard is bare and they need to start using taxes raised to cover these […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:37 AM Breaking: Rail shutdown begins as employees locked out, West Coast Express suspended       The rail shutdown puts a halt to about $1 billion in goods traffic each day