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CBC.ca

Human rights tribunal approves $8.5B child welfare deal for Ontario First Nations
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved a landmark First Nations child welfare deal between the federal government and First Nations in Ontario, partially ending a decades-long discrimination case.

Robert Land Academy, now-shut private school in Ontario, under police investigation for alleged child abuse
Peel Regional Police are leading an investigation into allegations of child abuse at Robert Land Academy, a military-style private school for boys in Ontario's Niagara Region that operated for decades until last year. Dozens of former students have alleged physical and emotional abuse, and in some cases, sexual exploitation.

Can Avi Lewis make the federal NDP relevant again — without undermining its provincial cousins?
Avi Lewis, a former television host, journalist and documentarian, promises to make the federal NDP relevant again. But the first question for his leadership is whether he'll do so at the expense of the NDP's provincial wings.

Céline Dion to return to concert stage with Paris residency this fall
It's Céline Dion's 58th birthday, but it's her adoring fans who may be receiving the biggest gift of all — her return to the concert stage.

Israeli parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
The bill's passage marked the culmination of a years-long push by Israel's far-right to escalate punishment for Palestinians convicted of nationalistic offenses against Israelis.

Brain and heart health are tied together. Here are 5 ways to control both
Pay attention to the link between heart and brain health, new Canadian recommendations say.

Air Canada employee charged after alleged weed smuggling scheme using passenger luggage tags
The RCMP says an Air Canada employee is facing charges after allegedly trying to export more than 60 kilograms of cannabis out of a Toronto airport by using suitcases tagged with the names of two unsuspecting passengers.
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Toronto Star

Prosecutors are challenging the bail release of this central figure in the Project South police corruption scandal
Accused drug trafficker Brian Da Costa was released on $1.5-million bail in early March. He is currently required to be under constant supervision.

Mark Carney sidesteps question on forced labour in China, says some regions require more 'diligence'
Prime Minister Mark Carney alluded to concerns about forced labour in China on Monday, but stopped short of clarifying his position on an issue his government skirted late last week.

Train derailment in St. Catharines leaves Welland Canal rail bridge inoperable
Canadian National Railway officials said a non-hazardous product used to make household plastics spilled from one of the rail cars.

'Did he jump or was he pushed?' Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire by end of September
The retirement announcement comes just a week after Rousseau was criticized for an English-only condolence video following the LaGuardia Airport crash that killed two pilots.

Canada Post moving ahead with end of home delivery
In a press release Monday, Canada Post said it is going ahead with a broad restructuring mandated by the federal government.

Shoppers restrain suspects after Oshawa Centre jewelry store heist involving bear spray
However, Durham police don't encourage people to put themselves in danger if found in a similar situation.

Second City’s ‘World’s Gone Wild’ is one of the Toronto comedy company's funniest shows in years
The company's 91st mainstage revue features a stellar ensemble and an arsenal of mostly top-shelf sketches.

York police post warning after camouflaged cameras found recording homeowners' routines before break-ins
Police say the hidden cameras were found on two Vaughan properties, disguised and placed near trees and bushes.

Mark Carney is open to Doug Ford's 'vision' for Billy Bishop expansion
"It's a very interesting vision, big possibilities there," Carney told reporters at an Etobicoke construction site.

Avi Lewis vows to focus on cost of living and dismisses division within the NDP
Lewis, 58, projected confidence any rifts can be overcome and said his door "is open" to those provincial counterparts.
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Globe and Mail
Cuba to receive first oil shipment this year despite U.S. blockade
Cuba prepared on Monday to receive a sanctioned Russian tanker carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the island’s first such delivery this year.

Energy crisis reaches Cairo as Egyptians ration power and brace for a potential food crisis
Egypt seemed entirely insulated from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, but rising energy prices indicate otherwise

Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
Bill has been condemned by Israeli and Palestinian rights groups, who say it is racist, draconian and unlikely to deter attacks
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire after French language controversy
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter, the airline said on Monday, in the wake of a recent backlash for offering condolences after a fatal crash in English and not in French, one of the country's two official languages.
Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse paintings stolen in Italian museum heist
Three paintings by French masters Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne and Henri Matisse, reportedly worth an estimated US$10-million in total, have been stolen from a museum in northern Italy in a heist that took less than three minutes.

Three UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon amid Israeli strikes
UN’s Guterres said attacks on peacekeepers are grave violations of international humanitarian law and may amount to war crimes
Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse in Italian museum heist
Organized gang believed to have made off with stolen art worth millions in less than three minutes
Apollo to Artemis: A look at the legacy of NASA’s moon missions and what’s next
NASA is going back to the moon more than a half-century after Apollo. The Artemis mission with four astronauts on board won't land on the moon this time or even orbit it. But it's the first step for future moon landings.
Airlines face fare dilemma as fuel spike threatens travel demand
As global airlines begin to hike fares and cut capacity to cope with surging oil prices, the industry's ability to remain profitable may depend on whether consumers pull back on flying to save money amid high gasoline costs.
Canadian banks, pension funds have provided billions in financing to ICE contractors, advocacy group says
Palantir, General Dynamics and L3Harris among companies that have received investment totalling about $35-billion
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Global News

Oil prices keep climbing as Iran war uncertainty drags stock markets down
The mixed movements followed a whirlwind of action in the war over the weekend, including an entry into the fighting by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Fan dies after fall at Mexico City stadium hosting 2026 World Cup opener
After the incident, the Mexico City Prosecutor's Office released a statement saying it's 'investigating the death of a person that occurred on March 28 inside Estadio Banorte.'

KitKat thieves make a break for it, steal more than 400K bars in roadway heist
The chocolate bars were set to be distributed across Europe, but KitKat announced Sunday that a large chunk of its chocolate supply had veered off course.

Italy art heist thieves steal $14M in Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse paintings
The thieves forced entry through the main door on the first floor of the museum before escaping with the paintings through the gardens and over a fence.

Spain closes airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war
Spain already said the U.S. could not use jointly operated military bases in Iran conflict, which Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described as illegal, reckless and unjust.

Trump threatens to start ‘obliterating’ Iran’s infrastructure without deal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure if a deal to end the war is not reached soon.

Pope uses Palm Sunday Mass to reject claims God justifies war
Pope Leo dedicated his Palm Sunday homily to his insistence that God is the “king of peace” who rejects violence and comforts those who are oppressed.

As Mideast leaders seek end to war, Iran warns U.S. against ground invasion
Pakistan said that the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were holding talks in Islamabad without U.S. or Israeli participation.

Family fighting to bring B.C. senior home after she fell into a coma in China
A British Columbia grandmother is stranded in China in a coma with her family unable to pay the hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring her home via air ambulance

Yemen’s Houthis confirm attacks on Israel in current war, threaten shipping
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis confirm their first attack on Israel in the current conflict, raising fears of a wider regional war as Israel moves to intercept a missile.
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New York Times

As Trump Squeezes Cuba, U.S. Military Exists in a Bubble
The Navy base at Guantánamo Bay sparkles at night while neighbors across a Cuban minefield struggle in darkness driven by a Trump fuel embargo.

How a Democratic Battle in Maine Is Challenging the Idea of Political Risk
Gov. Janet Mills argues that her rival for Senate, Graham Platner, could be doomed by his history of offensive online remarks. But at a time of anti-establishment anger, Mr. Platner says he is the safer choice.

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order at Supreme Court Splits Conservative Scholars
Before President Trump’s order to limit birthright citizenship, there was widespread agreement that the 14th Amendment guaranteed citizenship for U.S.-born babies.

The Epstein Class Had a Signature Weakness
Epstein flourished by helping elite men reconcile their private desires with their public appearances.

A Democratic Electrician Nabs a State Senate Seat in Republican Florida
With Brian Nathan’s victory certified, Democrats won two of three state legislative races in this month’s special elections, all in Republican-leaning districts.

Israel Passes Law to Hang Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks
Experts say the law was written in such a way as to ensure that it was unlikely to ever apply to Jewish extremists who commit similar crimes.

Why Did the U.S. Allow a Russian Oil Tanker Through Its Cuba Blockade?
The ship’s arrival would bring Cuba some badly needed fuel. It also marks a shift from U.S. efforts to block oil shipments and pressure the Cuban government.

The Founder of a Sexual Liberation Group Is in Jail, but Still Has Fans
Nicole Daedone, the former leader of OneTaste, was sentenced to nine years after being convicted of forced labor conspiracy. She is still finding ways to spread her message from behind bars.

California’s Warmest, Driest March in Years Is Finally Ending
Parts of the state are expected to see light rain this week.

Michael Rousseau, Air Canada’s CEO, to Step Down Amid Backlash Over Comments After Crash
Michael Rousseau’s mostly English statement after a fatal runway collision drew sharp criticism. The airline said it would emphasize French fluency in its search for a successor.
CNBC

China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure
The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply chain disruptions.

Micron stock sinks 10%, further cratering in post-earnings sell-off
Since reporting blowout earnings March 18, the memory maker's shares have slid about 30%.

Treasury yields slide as traders pare bets on Fed rate cuts
U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Friday as investors looked ahead to job data for the week and monitored the U.S.-Iran war, which entered its fifth week.

Brent oil heads for record monthly surge, WTI settles above $100 for first time since 2022
Oil prices climbed on Monday after Yemen's Houthis said they had fired missiles at Israel, opening a new front in the U.S.- and Israeli-led conflict with Iran.

Powell sees inflation outlook in check, no need to hike rates because of oil shock
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Monday at Harvard University.

401(k) alternative asset rule proposed by Labor Department
The Department of Labor has proposed a rule to let 401(k) plans more easily include alternative assets such as private equity, cryptocurrencies and real estate.

Trump says U.S. will destroy Iran’s oil wells, Kharg Island without deal to 'immediately' reopen Hormuz Strait
Donald Trump warned the U.S. will completely obliterate all of Iran's electric generating plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if a peace deal is not reached.

Iran's attacks on aluminum producers are sending 'shockwaves' through the metals market
Aluminum hit prices not seen since 2022 after Iranian attacks on two Middle Eastern producers over the weekend, amid fears of a supply crisis.

Trump reportedly wants to 'take the oil in Iran' as Tehran targets water, power facilities in Kuwait
The Middle East conflict has entered its fifth week, with attacks expanding across the region and raising risks to energy and infrastructure.

Russia welcomes arrival of oil tanker in Cuba after Trump softens approach to U.S. blockade
A Russian oil tanker carrying a humanitarian shipment of 100,000 tons of crude oil reportedly arrived in Cuba on Monday.
Washington Post

Outrage grows over Israeli restrictions to Jerusalem sites during Holy Week
In a rare about-face, the move by Israeli police to block Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from the holiest site in Christianity was reversed after criticism.

U.S. allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, breaking Trump’s effective blockade
The administration had threatened to punish countries that attempted to break the blockade, which was aimed at weakening the communist government.

Israel targets Iran’s leaders with lethal expertise using new AI platform
The division of responsibility has left Israel to hunt and kill Iranian leaders ruthlessly, using an intelligence apparatus built up to assassinate with lethal proficiency.

Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran
If President Trump approves the plans, such an effort would mark a new phase of the war that could be significantly more dangerous to U.S. troops than the first four weeks.
BBC

Most Syrian refugees expected to return home in three years, German chancellor says
Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.

TMS Debate: The State of English Women's Cricket
Mark Chapman and guests look at what lies in store for the women's game in the 2026 season

Céline Dion announces comeback shows four years after Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis
The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk.

Two Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in Lebanon
It is the second fatal incident in the last 24 hours, Unifil says, after Israel expanded its operation against Hezbollah.

Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation
The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.

Scott Mills Sacked By BBC
Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.

Barbie Dream Fest in Florida to issue refunds after fan complaints
Fans, who paid up to $450 (£340), complained of a grey convention centre backdrop and a "swag bag" that included only a plastic pouch with a Barbie hand sanitiser.

Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month police manhunt
The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

Mills' abrupt sacking creates another headache for the BBC
Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills was sacked from the BBC on Monday following allegations over his conduct.

Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy
Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.
The Independent

Student shoots teacher before fatally shooting himself at Texas high school
No other injuries were reported in the shooting at the San Antonio school

Army investigating after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted
The Army is investigating after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a training run maneuvered near the hillside home of Kid Rock

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

What to know about Montana’s new sex definition bill
Montana has a new law that defines sex as strictly male or female, based on a person’s reproductive system

Usha Vance claims she’s ‘not a hat lady’ after being asked if she owns a MAGA cap
Usha Vance said she was "not a hat lady" when asked if she owned a MAGA cap.

Lines at airports are getting better now that TSA agents are being paid - but it’s not ‘back to normal’ yet
Experts warned that the ordeal is far from over, given how many TSA agents have quit their jobs

‘Orgasmic meditation’ company founder gets 9 years in prison in forced labor case
Daedone’s lawyers presented over 200 character letters to the court, including one from CNN’s Van Jones

Democrats seen as taking back the House after Republicans quit in numbers not seen since the Great Depression
A record number of House Republicans are not seeking re-election, the most since the Great Depression, with Republicans far outpacing Democrats. Eric Garcia breaks down the numbers

Denver’s drought is so bad the city is asking restaurants to only serve water on request
Enforcement plans may include a premium on high-volume outdoor water use to protect essential supplies for cooking and bathing

Leavitt says White House team ‘had a little loud prayer’ as she starts press briefing
Karoline Leavitt said she and other White House staff members had a "little loud prayer" together before Monday's (30 March) briefing to mark Holy Week.
























