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Natalie Wood was assaulted by Kirk Douglas, sister alleges

Natalie Wood was assaulted by Kirk Douglas, sister alleges: For decades, it's been one of Hollywood's darkest rumours: A teen-age Natalie Wood was sexually assaulted by a top movie star. In a memoir coming out next week, Wood's younger sister identifies the long-suspected assailant: Kirk Douglas.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

These Canadian airports will soon accept international flights

These Canadian airports will soon accept international flights: Transport Canada says it is easing restrictions on international flight arrivals in the country and will allow more airports to accept them at the end of the month. Currently, 10 Canadian airports, including those in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax, are accepting international flights.

Durham police investigating suspicious death of elderly woman

Durham police investigating suspicious death of elderly woman: Durham police are investigating the suspicious death of an elderly woman in Oshawa.

12-year-old girl taken to hospital after stabbing at Toronto school

12-year-old girl taken to hospital after stabbing at Toronto school: A 12-year-old girl has been taken to hospital and a 13-year-old girl is under arrest after a stabbing at a Toronto school, police say.

Judge finds driver in Brampton crash that killed mom and 3 girls had drugs in his system; drove dangerously in separate incident two days earlier

Judge finds driver in Brampton crash that killed mom and 3 girls had drugs in his system; drove dangerously in separate incident two days earlier: A judge has found that a man who pled guilty to four counts of dangerous driving causing death in connection with a Brampton crash that killed a mother and her three daughters had over the legal limit of THC in his blood on the day of the collision, but has reserved judgment as to whether his ability to drive was impaired.

Living wages required for basic lifestyle in 23 Ontario regions revealed

Living wages required for basic lifestyle in 23 Ontario regions revealed: A new report has revealed how much money people need to make in 23 Ontario regions in order to afford a basic lifestyle.

Home inspections: What you should know in this seller's market

Home inspections: What you should know in this seller's market: In a normal real estate climate, a home inspection allays buyers' concerns. But in a red-hot market, many buyers are waiving the inspection as a condition of purchase.

Canadian Dairy Commission recommends large increase in farm gate milk prices - BNN Bloomberg

Canadian Dairy Commission recommends large increase in farm gate milk prices - BNN Bloomberg: The Canadian Dairy Commission is recommending an 8.4 per cent increase in farm gate milk prices, a large hike that is expected to raise the cost of dairy products on store shelves in the new year.

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Tongue-tied babies: Procedure to help infants breast feed may not be necessary, say some experts

Tongue-tied babies: Procedure to help infants breast feed may not be necessary, say some experts: Many parents across Canada struggle with breastfeeding, and in some cases, new mothers are being told to utilize a procedure to fix tongue issues in their infants -- a treatment that experts say can be unnecessary.

Ontario man tricked into buying truck with odometer rolled back 136,000 kilometres

Ontario man tricked into buying truck with odometer rolled back 136,000 kilometres: An Ontario man who purchased a truck was shocked when he discovered the odometer had been rolled back by more than 135,000 kilometres.

Our Lady Peace toast Michael Wekerle's determination as he re-opens El Mocambo

Our Lady Peace toast Michael Wekerle's determination as he re-opens El Mocambo: Nearly seven years after audacious businessman Michael Wekerle began chasing the El Mocambo's famous palm tree neon sign, he's finally opened the concert venue that came with it.

'A crisis for home care': droves of workers leave for hospitals, nursing homes

'A crisis for home care': droves of workers leave for hospitals, nursing homes: Nurses, personal support workers and therapists have left home care in droves during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Police name woman, 67, found dead in her North York home; son in custody

Police name woman, 67, found dead in her North York home; son in custody: Police have named a 67-year-old woman allegedly killed by her son in her North York home on Saturday night.

Next time, manage risk instead of closing border, task force urges Canada, U.S.

Next time, manage risk instead of closing border, task force urges Canada, U.S.: When, not if, the next pandemic strikes, Canada and the United States need to work more closely together on a mutual, integrated strategy for managing risk at the shared border, rather than trying to shut it down entirely, a new report says.

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Two men charged with first-degree murder in fatal North York shooting

Two men charged with first-degree murder in fatal North York shooting: Toronto police have charged two men with first-degree murder following a shooting in North York last week that left one man dead and another injured.

Toronto police investigating after shots fired at police station in East York

Toronto police investigating after shots fired at police station in East York: Toronto police are investigating after shots were fired at a police station in East York on Friday night.

Toronto condo puts up a sign saying cousins can't live together

Toronto condo puts up a sign saying cousins can't live together: A Toronto condominium has put up a sign saying two cousins are not allowed to live together in another twist on the so-called “single family” rules that have condo boards weighing in on who’s allowed in the condo’s bedrooms.

Feds appeal First Nations child compensation order but launch resolution talks

Feds appeal First Nations child compensation order but launch resolution talks: The federal government will appeal a Federal Court decision to uphold a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal order requiring Ottawa compensate First Nations children, but plans to resolve the dispute outside of court. The appeal is active but the government will pause the litigation for two months.

Dutch PM supports Canada's plan to establish NATO centre for climate security

Dutch PM supports Canada's plan to establish NATO centre for climate security: The Netherlands threw its support behind a new NATO centre of excellence to study the security threats posed by climate change during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's official visit to Holland.

Canadian food banks facing demand not seen since 2008 recession

Canadian food banks facing demand not seen since 2008 recession: A new report released by Food Banks Canada reveals that visits to food banks across the country have risen by 20 per cent since 2019, a level of demand not seen since the 2008 recession.

Auroras in southern Canada a possibility after 'intense' solar flare: astronomers

Auroras in southern Canada a possibility after 'intense' solar flare: astronomers: After a massive solar flare emerged from the sun on Thursday, astronomers say auroras could dazzle the skies as far south as Toronto during the Halloween weekend.

Legion to hoist flag at National War Memorial on Remembrance Day then lower it

Legion to hoist flag at National War Memorial on Remembrance Day then lower it: The Royal Canadian Legion says it plans to raise the flag at the National War Memorial in Ottawa before the Remembrance Day ceremony -- and then lower it again to half-mast. The Legion on Friday recommended that its branches throughout Canada do the same on Nov. 11.

Queen Elizabeth II, 95, is advised to rest for 2 weeks

Queen Elizabeth II, 95, is advised to rest for 2 weeks: Queen Elizabeth II has been advised to rest for at least the next two weeks, accepting doctors' recommendations to take on only light duties and not travel, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The decision comes days after the 95-year-old sovereign underwent medical tests and spent the night at London's King Edward VII's Hospital, her first such stay in in eight years.

Feds appeal First Nations child compensation order but launch resolution talks

Ng 'disappointed' in Biden's Buy American tax credit for auto sector

Ng 'disappointed' in Biden's Buy American tax credit for auto sector: Canada's international trade minister Mary Ng says she's 'disappointed' with U.S. President Joe Biden's newly unveiled budget framework that outlines a Buy American strategy for the auto sector.

Friday, October 29, 2021

Conservatives ask ethics commissioner to investigate Margaret Trudeau's speaking appearance

Conservatives ask ethics commissioner to investigate Margaret Trudeau's speaking appearance: The Conservative Party is calling on Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion to investigate whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated the Conflict of Interest Act after his mother spoke at an event organized by a group that has received federal funding.

More than half of remaining active COVID-19 cases in Ontario found in GTHA schools

More than half of remaining active COVID-19 cases in Ontario found in GTHA schools: The number of active cases of COVID-19 tied to Ontario public schools fell to its lowest point in nearly six weeks on Thursday.

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Hamilton, Ont. cop charged after allegedly pointing a gun at a colleague

Hamilton, Ont. cop charged after allegedly pointing a gun at a colleague: A Hamilton police officer has been charged after allegedly pointing his gun at a colleague while on duty.

Ontario government lifts capacity limits for organized events outdoors, potentially paving the way for return of some Santa Claus parades

Ontario government lifts capacity limits for organized events outdoors, potentially paving the way for return of some Santa Claus parades: The Ontario government will begin allowing large-scale organized events outdoors, paving the way for full capacity Remembrance Day ceremonies and Santa Claus parades in the coming weeks.

Canada's climate plan gets good grade as Trudeau heads to summits in Europe

Canada's climate plan gets good grade as Trudeau heads to summits in Europe: A new analysis suggests the Liberal climate plan could meet Canada's greenhouse gas emissions targets for the first time before the end of this decade. The study by Clean Prosperity published today could give some heft to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's credentials as he heads to planned climate discussions at the upcoming G20 summit and United Nations COP 26 meeting.

Forgoing home inspections becoming a 'worrisome' trend - BNN Bloomberg

Forgoing home inspections becoming a 'worrisome' trend - BNN Bloomberg: “When those predicted downward market corrections do happen, and if the interest rates increase, a proper regime and protocols for home inspections will be the answer to make sure we’re still functioning on a proper trajectory for the housing market.”

In the middle of a crisis, Facebook Inc. renames itself Meta

In the middle of a crisis, Facebook Inc. renames itself Meta: An embattled Facebook Inc. is changing its name to Meta Platforms Inc., or Meta for short, to reflect what CEO Mark Zuckerberg says is its commitment to developing the new surround-yourself technology known as the 'metaverse.' But the social network itself will still be called Facebook.

More yellow onions sold in multiple provinces recalled due to possible Salmonella

More yellow onions sold in multiple provinces recalled due to possible Salmonella: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall has been expanded for Goodfood brand onions due to possible salmonella contamination.

Megan Thee Stallion debuts her 'Hellraiser' Halloween costume

Megan Thee Stallion debuts her 'Hellraiser' Halloween costume: Megan Thee Stallion posted her Halloween costume on Sunday, and the rapper is completely unrecognizable as Pinhead from the 1987 horror movie 'Hellraiser.'

'Welcome back': After 19 months, Greyhound buses to resume between Canada and the U.S.

'Welcome back': After 19 months, Greyhound buses to resume between Canada and the U.S.: After 19 months, Greyhound Canada has announced it will resume service across the border in just two weeks. In Montreal, the long bus shutdown has made it too expensive or too difficult for many people to cross the border, even when they were legally allowed.

Couple asked to leave Toronto condo because they're not married

Couple asked to leave Toronto condo because they're not married: A couple renting a condo in downtown Toronto say they have been told by the condo’s management they need to get married — or get out of their unit.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Canadians anxious to travel south this winter face more complex travel restrictions

Canadians anxious to travel south this winter face more complex travel restrictions: Now that the federal government is no longer advising against non-essential travel, more Canadians are thinking of taking a winter getaway down south.

Sunday, October 24, 2021

Canadians plan to spend more on holiday shopping this year, survey finds

Canadians plan to spend more on holiday shopping this year, survey finds: Canadians plan to spend more on holiday shopping and visit more brick-and-mortar stores compared to last year, a new Retail Council of Canada survey has found.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Rising cost of living, burden of COVID-19 forcing Canadians further into debt: survey

Rising cost of living, burden of COVID-19 forcing Canadians further into debt: survey: A new survey suggests that the rising cost of living and the added burden of COVID-19 are forcing Canadians further into debt.

Friday, October 15, 2021

Does 'resurfacing' laser treatment for post-menopausal symptoms work?

Does 'resurfacing' laser treatment for post-menopausal symptoms work?: A type of laser “resurfacing” treatment popularly used for skin rejuvenation has increasingly been marketed as an alternative treatment for vaginal atrophy, a condition that typically affects women after menopause. A new study suggests the therapy works no better than a fake treatment.

Saturday, October 9, 2021

Brian Laundrie search: Police did ‘everything we could’ to keep eye on him before disappearance

Brian Laundrie search: Police did ‘everything we could’ to keep eye on him before disappearance: Law enforcement agencies involved in the Gabby Petito disappearance investigation say they did everything they could to keep an eye on her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, before he disappeared himself.

Ontario government makes deal with Shoppers Drug Mart to offer free menstrual products in all schools

Ontario government makes deal with Shoppers Drug Mart to offer free menstrual products in all schools: Students in Ontario will have access to free menstrual products this fall after the Doug Ford government partnered with Shoppers Drug Mart to give students equitable access to the essential hygiene item.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

These Canadian industries are currently facing the biggest labour shortages

These Canadian industries are currently facing the biggest labour shortages: The economic effects from the COVID-19 pandemic are squeezing businesses struggling to find workers as ongoing labour shortages continue to stall certain sectors.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Saint John police search for man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Saint John police search for man wanted on Canada-wide warrant: Police in Saint John, N.B. are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 28-year-old Jesse McMullen, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breach of his statutory release.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Two former Ontario employees charged after allegedly defrauding government of millions from COVID-19 relief fund

Two former Ontario employees charged after allegedly defrauding government of millions from COVID-19 relief fund: Two former provincial employees alleged to have defrauded millions from the Ontario government’s COVID-19 relief funds have been criminally charged by police following a year-long investigation.

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Britney Spears free again – level 1 | News in Levels

Britney Spears free again – level 1 | News in Levels: 17-08-2021 07:00 Britney Spears is an American singer and actress. She is 40 years old. She becomes very popular in the 1990s and 2000s. People call her