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Housing minister warns against resistance to ending exclusionary zoning

Housing minister warns against resistance to ending exclusionary zoning

TORONTO — Canada's Housing Minister is warning that municipalities won't succeed with applications for federal housing accelerator funding unless they are flexible on zoning rules.
Liberal minister touts trade, criticizes Tories' record on Ukraine in Prairie tour

Liberal minister touts trade, criticizes Tories' record on Ukraine in Prairie tour

OTTAWA — Trade Minister Mary Ng is touring the Prairie provinces to speak with Ukrainian community and business leaders this week as Liberals accuse Conservatives of turning their backs on the war-torn country.

Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
Family hopes former Cree grand chief's long stay in Montreal ER hallway spurs change

Family hopes former Cree grand chief's long stay in Montreal ER hallway spurs change

MONTREAL — The family of a Cree elder who recently spent four days in a Montreal hospital hallway said Wednesday they hope sharing his experience might spur change for the treatment of patients in Quebec emergency rooms.

Frigid Toronto weather a shock to some UFC fighters, but nothing new to others

Toronto's weather, a frigid -10 C feeling like -21 Wednesday, was a shock to some fighters in town for Saturday's UFC 297 card.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,695.02, down 253.07 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down 56 cents, or 0.70 per cent, to $79.88 on 11.
S&P/TSX composite down more than 250 points, U.S. stock markets also lower

S&P/TSX composite down more than 250 points, U.S. stock markets also lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 250 points in a broad-based decline Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 253.07 points at 20,695.02.
Ski cross siblings Hannah and Jared Schmidt combine breakout seasons

Ski cross siblings Hannah and Jared Schmidt combine breakout seasons

The Schmidt siblings are hitting their ski cross stride at the same time. Hannah Schmidt, 29, and Jared Schmidt, 26, have posted career-best results this season.
Quebec cold case murder trial: Crime scene photos show 19-year-old victim's life

Quebec cold case murder trial: Crime scene photos show 19-year-old victim's life

MONTREAL — Crime scene photos presented in a Quebec cold case murder trial on Wednesday offered glimpses into the life of a 19-year-old junior college student whose life was cut short nearly 24 years ago.
Trudeau appoints former cabinet minister Bennett as Canada's ambassador in Denmark

Trudeau appoints former cabinet minister Bennett as Canada's ambassador in Denmark

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed that former Liberal cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett is to become Canada's new ambassador in Denmark. Bennett submitted her resignation as the member of Parliament for Toronto-St.