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Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:58 PM
     With negotations resuming between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, it is worth looking back at how things got to this point.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:57 PM
     'That is specifically at the request of the president, who understands that in the hot temperatures down here, when something is painted black, it gets even warmer,' Noem said.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:51 PM
     In a past visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2017, Trump commended its exhibits, saying they were 'incredible,' and 'done with love.'

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:48 PM
     The comments in a French interview were Macron's harshest so far amid his repeated warnings in recent weeks that Moscow isn't serious about ending its invasion.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:42 PM
     A new business directory announced by the Manitoba Métis Federation means Red River Métis-owned businesses will have a better chance to bid on federal procurement contracts.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:30 PM
     Officers were called to a neighbours' dispute at a building near Rupert Street and Vaness Avenue around 4 p.m., Vancouver police said in a media release.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:40 PM
     Julio César Chávez Jr. had a warrant for his arrest in Mexico for alleged arms and drug trafficking and ties to the Sinaloa Cartel.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:37 PM
     Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the head of the company that owns Hamilton-based steel company Stelco "doesn't give two hoots" about those workers.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:33 PM
     A teenage basketball fan who came to Manitoba from Ukraine is seeing his hoop dreams come to fruition as the winner of a Winnipeg Sea Bears prize pack.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:27 PM
     The U.S. State Department said Kimberly Prost was sanctioned for ruling to authorize the ICC's investigation into U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:38 PM
     Five people, including a 12-year-old, are facing more than two dozen charges combined in connection with a jewellery store robbery in North York. Toronto police say just after 3 p.m. on August 19, a group of suspects used hammers to smash through the front door of a store and allegedly stole a quantity of jewellery […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:58 PM
     A male worker has died after being struck by a tractor trailer in North York. Toronto police were called to Jethro Road and Wilson Avenue just before 2 p.m. for reports of a industrial accident. The worker had been struck by a tractor trailer and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Ministry of Labour […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:21 PM
     Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the head of the company that owns Hamilton-based steel company Stelco "doesn't give two hoots" about those workers. Lourenco Goncalves, the president and CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs, has spoken positively about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel, including doubling them from 25 to 50 per cent. Earlier this week Goncalves […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:57 PM
     An Ontario arbitrator has ruled that a Toronto high school teacher who was fired after wearing a Halloween costume involving blackface four years ago should be reinstated and compensated for lost wages. In a decision last week, arbitrator Norm Jesin wrote that the teacher had gone to Parkdale Collegiate Institute in October 2021 after dressing […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:49 PM
     Canada is defending its steel tariffs against China after Beijing lodged a complaint last week at the World Trade Organization. Beijing is taking issue with Canada's 25 per cent surtax on imports that contain steel melted or poured in China, calling the duties discriminatory and urging Ottawa to reverse course. Prime Minister Mark Carney imposed […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:47 PM
     Police in Peel Region are searching for a man in connection with a hate-motivated assault in Mississauga. Investigators say around 6 a.m. on July 19, an irate customer confronted an employee at the Tim Hortons located on Lakeshore Road and Lakefront Prominade. "The incident escalated when the customer uttered racial and derogatory slurs and spat […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:38 PM
     NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge who presided over the sex trafficking case against financier Jeffrey Epstein has joined two other judges in rejecting the government's request to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the decades-long sexual abuse suffered by girls and young women who fell into his orbit. The ruling Wednesday by Judge […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:03 PM
     OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is keeping a strong poker face after paying a high-profile visit to the Swedish firm competing with the U.S. maker of the F-35 stealth fighter jet. Joly visited defence manufacturer Saab's facilities in Sweden this week and was shown the Gripen-E jet, one of the possible contenders to replace […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:37 PM
     When a friend asked for help to build a fenced home for his dogs, Bryton Bongard made a deal: he would lend a hand in exchange for several puppies. That is how he ended up with what is now a pack of 16 strong, black and grey wolf-dog hybrids he calls his "babies." The wolf-dogs […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:02 PM
     MONTREAL — Police in Montreal's northern suburb are investigating after a man in his 40s was found dead on the roof of a hospital on Tuesday. Sgt. Laurent Arsenault with police in Laval, Que., says officers were called to Cité-de-la-santé hospital at around 9:35 a.m. by employees who found the body. Arsenault says the man […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:02 PM
     Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that's designed to do everything from fetch vital information stored on the devices to help improve photos as they're being taken. The AI expansion on the four Pixel 10 models amplifies Google's efforts to broaden the use of […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:01 PM
     Toronto police have arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with a series of retail robberies that occurred across the city earlier this summer. In a news release, police say that between July 9 and July 13, officers responded to eight separate robbery calls spanning five divisions. Investigators allege that in each incident, a group of […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:58 AM
     Police in York Region are searching for two suspects following a shooting outside a Markham home last week. Investigators were called to a residence in the 14 Avenue and McCowan Road area just before 5:30 p.m. on August 14 for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:46 AM
     WASHINGTON — The Trump administration slapped sanctions on a Canadian judge on the International Criminal Court as the U.S. State Department continues to push back on the tribunal. The State Department said Wednesday that Kimberly Prost was sanctioned for "ruling to authorize the ICC's investigation into U.S. personnel in Afghanistan." The ICC website says Prost […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:32 AM
     Accessories retailer Claire's Holdings LLC has signed a US$104 million deal to sell much of its North American business to turnaround specialist Ames Watson. U.S. court documents show the deal reached with the private holding company covers both Claire's intellectual property and a "significant" quantity of stores and their inventory. Claire's says in the filings […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:48 AM
     The hiker was stuck waist-deep in mud.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:31 AM
     Route 105 will run 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the Ottawa International Airport.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:04 AM
     For designer Nathalia Hara, treating a design challenge as a "feature, not a flaw" resulted in one of the kitchen's most beautiful elements. "We're especially proud of the custom shelving solution we created around the unexpected structural pillar," says the co-founder and principal designer for One Group Design + Build. "What began as a potential […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:14 PM
     Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the head of the company that owns Hamilton-based steel company Stelco "doesn't give two hoots" about those workers. Lourenco Goncalves, the president and CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs, has spoken positively about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel, including doubling them from 25 to 50 per cent. Earlier this week Goncalves […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:49 PM
     Four teenagers have been arrested and charged with kidnapping and extortion, according to Windsor police.  The charges are related to an incident that occurred just after midnight on Aug. 11, when a male, who had been walking in the 500 block of St. Joseph Street, was confronted by four people.  The suspects, who were driving […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:34 PM
     Windsor West's new representative MP Harb Gill is pushing for clarity on the Gordie Howe International Bridge timeline following reports its opening may be delayed until 2026. "Let's get that bridge open as fast as we can," Gill told the Star, adding that he doesn't have further details on the bridge's progress. "Finish the work. […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:05 PM
     While one of its high-profile professors faces controversy for overseeing a London research lab that induced heart attacks in dogs, the University of Windsor says it does not conduct canine experiments. The university told the Star that Lisa Porter's research in Windsor, focused primarily on fighting cancer, never involved dogs. UWindsor said in a statement […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:04 PM
     By: Jane Stevenson Faye Dance was fresh out of broadcast journalism school in Toronto when she became the co-host of Wintario — Ontario's first ever lottery that began in 1975 and is being celebrated this year as part of OLG's 50 anniversary. "I was in my early 20s and I graduated from Ryerson (now known […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:42 AM
     Windsor police are searching for a suspect who allegedly used stolen credit cards to rack up $6,800 in fraudulent purchases.  Police have identified a person of interest who is alleged to have entered a locker room Aug. 14, shortly after 4 p.m., at a public swimming pool in the 2500 block of College Avenue.  Money […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:01 AM
     A Chatham man is feeling a lot better about his future now that he's living in one of the 50 transitional cabins that have opened in Chatham to help transition homeless people into permanent housing. "It's definitely relief to have your own sleeping quarters," said Mike, not his real name, who agreed to speak with […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, August 20, 2025 10:58 AM
     Windsor police are asking the public for help to identify a suspect after fires were deliberately set along a set of railroad tracks near Optimist Memorial Park in the South Walkerville area.  Officers responded to a fire call in the area of South Pacific and Parent avenues on Aug. 16.  When police arrived at approximately […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, August 20, 2025 10:35 AM
     A former Hells Angels member says he has revived Satan's Choice, an outlaw motorcycle club his father founded in 1965

Windsor Star Wednesday, August 20, 2025 8:55 AM
     Though the Windsor International Black Film Festival is still in its infancy, organizers said they saw its audience more than double over the weekend during its second year. Festival president Christie Nelson told the Star that the bolstered numbers is a hopeful sign for the future of the event. "We had a really beautiful turnout," […]

The Province Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:46 AM
     Rely on experienced strata professionals such as realtors and lawyers for advice

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:29 PM
     "As a result of improved weather conditions and the reduced threat of wildfires, there are currently no evacuated communities in the province and all highway access is open."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, August 20, 2025 8:00 AM
     Public survey data from Advanis shows that 60 per cent of people in Saskatoon feel the city is a safe place to live.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:51 PM
     The garden's president said theft and petty vandalism at the site spiked in 2023, around the same time inflation drove up grocery prices across Canada.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:47 PM
     At 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a weather warning relating to extreme heat as temperatures were projected to reach the mid-30 C range.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:02 PM
     On Wednesday, Saskatchewan announced the signing of Campbell Fair, who spent time on the Roughriders practice roster in 2023

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:29 AM
     A shareholder advocacy group has filed a greenwashing complaint with Alberta's securities watchdog alleging Cenovus Inc., one of Canada's biggest oilsands producers, and Enbridge Inc., the country's biggest crude pipeline operator, have misled investors in their environmental disclosures.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:27 AM
     Canada Post and the union representing postal workers are set to return to the bargaining table today.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:26 AM
     From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy the last hurrahs of summer along the coast were met with rip-current warnings, closed beaches and in some cases already treacherous waves as Hurricane Erin inched closer on Wednesday.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:42 PM
     NDP MLA says the UCP are trying to rig electoral boundaries to gain an electoral advantage

Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:20 PM
     Calgary Wild FC captain, Meggie Dougherty Howard, is now ready to call the Stampede City home. The standout American midfielder, who brings a wealth of leadership experience that she acquired while playing eight years in the national women's soccer league (NWSL), has signed an extension with the Calgary Wild FC through the 2028 season. "I […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:14 PM
     Suspect faces charges including kidnapping, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching

Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:44 AM
     Howard Pechet, who brought dinner theatre to Canada, passed away Aug. 2. He was 76. Pechet, who was the executive producer of Stage West Calgary, opened Stage West Edmonton in 1974 as a major attraction in the Mayfield Inn. Professional dinner theatre was already a popular concept in the United States, but it was Pechet […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:39 AM
     Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants reached a tentative deal on Tuesday, ending a three-day strike that has disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers across the country. The airline said operations resumed Tuesday, although warned it could take seven to 10 days to return to full service. The labour action, which […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 20, 2025 8:40 AM
     She has gotten some ink about how her political views may have changed

Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 20, 2025 8:00 AM
     How Canada Wins: Calgary Stampede breakfasts bring politicians, tourists and Calgarians together.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 20, 2025 8:00 AM
     Will Mark Carney go down in history as the prime minister who weakened worker bargaining power and accelerated the decline of the Canadian middle class? That's the question many Canadian unions and workers are asking in the context of the contentious strike by Air Canada flight attendants. And they're demanding a major course correction from […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, August 20, 2025 8:00 AM
     The Greek hero Hercules — a Romanized translation of his name — was given 12 "labours" to perform. They involved a great deal of killing, stealing and capturing. All considered "manly" tasks worthy of a hero to be admired by less worthy beings. That would include all women. (No need to carry on about Hercules […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:27 PM
     The train collision near Crush Crescent and Glover Road happened shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday night.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 20, 2025 3:04 PM
     The iconic trophy will be on display in the heart of east Vancouver next week.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:55 PM
     A driver speeding in the Okanagan got hit with a hefty fine after trying to blow past RCMP at more than 200 km/h.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:00 PM
     These are the 3 best beauty products we tried this week

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:00 PM
     Among all the assorted gadgets, gizmos and gear that are required for the return-to-school time, a reliable bag is pretty near the top of the list

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:00 PM
     Opinion: Revelations in the New York Times of recent errors in the U.S. have the potential to undermine Canadians' trust in our organ donation system.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:00 PM
     'Steaks will never lie to you,' says chef James Yang. 'It's a simple ingredient that you don't have to explain. That's the magic of it.'

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:23 PM
     The fire is still listed as out of control, but the service says the fire is not expected to grow beyond its 36-square-kilometres size.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:52 PM
     Temperatures are expected to hit 30 C or higher inland this weekend and in the mid 20s closer to the water.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, August 20, 2025 10:35 AM
     There was no immediate word on what caused the death of the killer whale known as I76, but threats to the species include lack of prey, toxin accumulations and vessel impacts.