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Wednesday, August 20, 2025 7:32 AM
     Kyiv's European allies are looking to set up a force that could backstop any peace agreement, and a coalition of 30 countries have signed up to support the initiative.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 7:07 AM
     The company resumed flights Tuesday afternoon after a complete halt to Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge routes that began early Saturday morning.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 7:05 AM
     Peel Regional Police say one person is dead and another has been injured after a shooting in Brampton on Tuesday night.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 7:00 AM
     From shower caddies and charging stations, to small room appliances and storage solutions, read on for dorm room essentials for 2025.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:00 AM
     Typically, 'buy now, pay later' loans were used for big purchases like TVs or laptops. But research suggests Canadians are dipping into these services for small purchases.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 7:37 AM
     Police say the public should mind strangers asking for hugs or sharing sob stories after three people were arrested in a string of "distraction" thefts across Canada. Edmonton police say officers have received at least 63 reports since May of people having belongings stolen while being distracted by thieves. Three women were charged with theft […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 7:10 AM
     Canada is slowly starting to become desensitized to crime involving youth – not because it's no longer worrisome, but because it happens more often than not. Why are 13 year old's finding themselves at the centre of homicide investigations? Why are 17 year old's being held on remand and not picking out what post-secondary educational […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 6:51 AM
     Aubrey Plaza has described her grief over husband Jeff Baena's death, likening it to "a giant ocean of awfulness." The actor spoke on the podcast ''Good Hang with Amy Poehler," telling her former "Parks and Recreation" costar in her most detailed public remarks to date that it's been a daily struggle to overcome her grief. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 6:33 AM
     Peel Regional Police are investigating a fatal shooting that left one person dead and another injured in Brampton on Tuesday night. Emergency crews were called to Bayhampton Drive, near Castlemore Road and Humberwest Parkway, at approximately 8:41 p.m. following reports of gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, Peel Regional Police said officers located two victims […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 6:23 AM
     Community leaders in a North York neighbourhood are issuing a heartfelt plea for unity and an end to gun violence following the tragic shooting death of 8-year-old Jahvai Roy over the weekend. The young boy was an innocent victim, struck by a stray bullet in an indiscriminate shooting that has left his family and the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 6:00 AM
     TORONTO — A big theatre prize for mid-career artists is getting even bigger. Organizers of the Siminovitch Prize say the main award is now $100,000 – up from $75,000 – and that the prize for each of the three finalists will double to $10,000. This year the prize is also open to theatre creators from […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 5:08 AM
     Max Scherzer pitched six strong innings to notch his 220th career win, and George Springer hit an early two-run home run as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Tuesday night. Scherzer (4-2) allowed one run and four hits with four strikeouts and three walks. The 18-year veteran has pitched at least […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:00 AM
     Air Canada flights within North America are expected to ramp up this morning as the airline continues its operational restart following a three-day flight attendants' strike. The company resumed flights on Tuesday afternoon after a complete halt to Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge routes that began early Saturday morning. It said it was focusing […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:00 AM
     MONTREAL — The Quebec government is renewing its promise to modify a forestry bill that has provoked blockades and growing tension in the province. Indigenous Affairs Minister Ian Lafrenière said Tuesday evening that the forestry reform bill must be amended to take into account the rights of First Nations. His social media statement came after […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:00 AM
     OTTAWA — A rare show of defiance by Air Canada flight attendants in the face of a back-to-work order from the government has proven the ineffectiveness of the section of Canada's labour code that allows a minister to order the end to a strike or lockout, the president of the Canadian Labour Congress said. On […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:00 AM
     OTTAWA — Canada Post and the union representing postal workers are set to return to the bargaining table today. Plans to rekindle talks late last week were delayed due to a lack of federal government mediators. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers claimed labour unrest at Air Canada was pulling attention from the postal service's […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:00 AM
     The winds of exclusion are blowing strongly through many queer and progressive spaces.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:00 AM
     One think tank says no in this week's Public Service Notebook.

Windsor Star Wednesday, August 20, 2025 7:00 AM
     Explaining extreme weather is 'basic physics' not political opinion As we watch extreme weather events and strong rains and flooding across our planet becoming more frequent, some very basic facts come to mind. Warmer surfaces will evaporate more water. Warmer air can hold more moisture. When there is more moisture in the air, more water […]

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, August 20, 2025 5:00 AM
     Wednesday, Aug. 20: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:55 AM
     Beaver Creek's White River First Nation leads the way with a solar breakthrough, slashing diesel use by over half and reclaiming energy independence through Indigenous-owned clean power.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:55 AM
     I drove a BYD for a week while travelling in Iceland this summer and the experience actually changed how I view Chinese EVs — but not in the way you might think.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:55 AM
     Canada's $100 billion gamble on liquefied natural gas is counting on Asian nations buying huge volumes as the region transitions from higher-polluting coal power to clean energy. But Canada may have already missed the LNG boat, some analysts say, as the global industry faces a gas glut, trade wars and shifting energy sourcing priorities in Asia.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:55 AM
     Turmoil in the federal government and a lack of support for conservation projects has created some uncertainty as the project was relying on millions of dollars in grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that now might not materialize.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 20, 2025 7:00 AM
     Claggett, 21, and Deng, 15, enter the national women's championship with their sights set on inspiring the next generation of golfers.

Calgary Sun Wednesday, August 20, 2025 7:01 AM
     MAKE A DEAL Why don't we open up a finite number equal to say 15% of the EV sales in Canada to China? Some conditions have to apply. They must meet our crash and safety standards, contain some Canadian content such as Canadian-made tires, and be winter-proven. We will apply a reasonable import tariff to […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, August 20, 2025 7:00 AM
     no two municipalities are exactly alike. They all make different policy choices about which services to fund and how to fund them. But the sheer size of these differences across Alberta, and the overall upward trend in spending, should grab the attention of Albertans.