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CBC.ca

Carney, Norway PM push message of oil-market stability as war in Middle East rattles global supply

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Norway’s Jonas Gahr Støre stressed energy stability during talks in Oslo as the Middle East war rattles global oil markets. Canada will release 23.6 million barrels following an International Energy Agency call for coordinated action. Both leaders also urged de-escalation and pledged closer Canada-Norway cooperation on Arctic security.

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4, wounds 15

A combined Russian missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region killed at least four people and wounded 15, a Ukrainian official said Saturday, after the United States postponed Russia-Ukraine talks due to the war with Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the main target of the strikes was energy infrastructure.

Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto proceeds after judge rules against Ford government's attempt to block it

An Al-Quds Day rally took to the streets near the U.S. consulate in Toronto Saturday, after an Ontario Superior Court justice ruled that the demonstration could continue as planned.

Federal government planning to revamp funding for Canadian athletes, says Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is planning to revamp its funding for Canadian athletes and will examine the issue "very deliberately" over the next six months — news that comes just before a federal commission on the future of Canadian sport releases its final report.

What the Musqueam rights recognition agreement means and what it doesn’t

A federal agreement recognizing xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Aboriginal rights in much of Metro Vancouver has sparked debate about private property and overlapping Indigenous territories. Here's what the agreement actually says and what it doesn't.

Snow snake at the Arctic Winter Games does what it’s always done: bring Indigenous people together

Snow snake is a game rooted in cross-cultural traditions and whose practitioners have kept alive across Turtle Island for centuries.That ethos was no different at the Arctic Winter Games, where, earlier in the week, dozens of athletes from the circumpolar North lined up to take their best shot along a 200-metre track.

He thought he followed all the rules. Then border guards arrested him on the street

A social worker who specializes in youth mental health is heading back to Ireland after he says Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada cancelled his work permit without his knowledge and without giving him a chance to respond.

Alberta power policies trigger $408M devaluation to ATCO's wind and solar division, company says

The Calgary-based giant warned of "legal recourse" if province doesn't alter reforms that harm renewable projects.

Proposed mermaid statue in Lockeport, N.S., too tall a tale for some locals

The chair of the town's heritage and tourism committee says the statue would "help put Lockeport on the map." But some residents say any new statue should be based on the town's heritage, not a mythical creature.

People are churning butter on runs. We're sorry to be the ones to tell you this

Runners have discovered they can churn butter by strapping bags of heavy cream and salt to their torsos and running around for an hour. And yes, they're eating it.
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Toronto Star

Late goal lifts Red Bulls to 1-1 draw with Toronto In TFC's 20th home opener

TORONTO - Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored on a goalmouth scramble off a corner in the 98th minute to give New York a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC in its 20th home opener Saturday, securing a point for former captain Michael…

Judge dismisses Ford government's request for a last-minute injunction to stop pro-Palestinian rally in Toronto

Al-Quds Day is an annual event to show support for Palestine. Critics have called it antisemitic.

Canadian wheelchair curling team wins gold with 4-3 triumph over China at Paralympics

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO - Mark Ideson finished the job and ended the run of bronze.

Sun and clouds on Saturday ahead of potential ice pellets, freezing rain to end Toronto's weekend

The city could experience snow, ice pellets, showers and freezing rain on Sunday, according to Environment Canada.

Trapped in a Tesla: Why electronic doors are at the centre of the investigation into this deadly Toronto EV fire

Within seconds, people were rushing to help the occupants of this burning Tesla Model Y — but the doors would not open.

Carney government in talks with Saskatchewan to fast-track energy projects

Mark Carney’s government is in talks with Saskatchewan towards reaching an energy deal that could fast-track federal approvals of that province’s uranium mining projects, speed development of small modular nuclear reactors and build out its energy grid, the Star has…

This 88-year-old's mobility problems keep her stuck at home in the winter. Here's how she got new confidence

UHN partners with Toronto Community Paramedics to hold clinics where seniors live and send paramedics to patients recovering at home to cut ER visits.

This Toronto philanthropist has millions to spend. Here's why she's pouring it into the homelessness crisis

Emmanuelle Gattuso, 78, seeks causes without 'millionaire champions' then offers them money — and pushes others in her circle to do the same.

Michael Ford reveals why he may run for mayor of Toronto — and what he's done since leaving Queen's Park

The nephew of Premier Doug Ford says he has been consulting the public for months about a potential mayoral run.

Immigration cuts have left her no path to stay in Canada — even though she’s exactly the type of worker the country needs

Even with a shortage in the sector, foreign care workers already working in the country are facing steep barriers to staying amid immigration cuts.
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Globe and Mail

Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam was ‘deliberate,’ mayor says

Blast at school in an upscale residential neighbourhood caused minor damage

Trump rejects efforts to start Iran ceasefire talks, sources say

Iran has rebuffed the possibility of any ceasefire until U.S. and Israeli strikes end: sources

Mass funeral reinforces Lebanese belief that the Israel-Hezbollah war primarily hurts civilians

A single missile struck a four-storey apartment building in coastal Sidon, killing 11 Palestinians

Iran warns people to evacuate busiest port in Middle East as war with U.S., Israel enters third week

Trump says military targets on key Iranian island for oil exports were struck

Razzies crown War of the Worlds 2025’s worst film, Snow White another target

Hollywood’s long-running spoof of the Oscars spotlight the most critically panned performances of each year

Trump releases video he says shows strikes on Iran's Kharg Island

Various targets on Iran's Kharg Island were apparently struck in monochrome surveillance footage released by U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday.

What is Kharg Island, vital hub for Iranian oil struck by U.S.?

Markets were watching for any sign that the strikes had damaged Kharg’s intricate energy network

WNBA and the players’ union return to CBA talks after a 16-hour marathon session

Two sides meet for a fourth straight day

Millions of people have been displaced inside Iran, UN Refugee Agency says

Iranians are fleeing Tehran and other cities to northern, rural areas to seek safety as the U.S. vows to increase attacks
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Global News

U.K., Ireland to test readiness for incidents involving undersea cables

Citing "a more contested environment", British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin said the exercises would begin in September.

61 per cent of Canadians disapprove of U.S. military actions in Iran: poll

Only one in four (23 per cent) Canadians approve while, 16 per cent are unsure either way. Forty-two per cent were found to strongly disapprove.

Should you cancel March break travel amid Iran war? Ask these questions

One of the busiest travel periods of the year is about to begin and could be more volatile amid the Iran war, which has impacted air travel.

Oil price spike from Iran war could help Canada in CUSMA talks, experts say

Countries around the world are grappling with skyrocketing costs for key commodities like oil and fertilizer as the war with Iran continues to upend global trade.

All 6 crew on U.S. military plane that crashed in Iraq dead

The U.S. Central Command said the crash followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in “friendly airspace,” and that the other plane landed safely.

Carney to meet with King Charles III during trip to United Kingdom

The meeting, set for the afternoon of March 16, will be the third time Carney and the King have meet since Carney became prime minister a year ago.

Tories slam Liberals for not disclosing strike on Kuwait military base

Canada has an operational support hub at the Ali Al-salem Air Base, which also hosts the U.S. Air Force and was reportedly hit by an Iranian missile on March 1.

Why water supplies may be the new front line in the Middle East war

Water treatment centres in the Persian Gulf region are under threat amid the Iran war, with desalination plants in areas like Bahrain taking damage from strikes.

Canada pledges $37M for Lebanon civilian aid amid Israel, Hezbollah fight

The government says the funding will go through United Nations agencies and the Red Cross to provide food, medical services, shelter and clean water.

Is cyberattack on U.S. health care firm the next phase of the Iran war?

Some experts say that a cyberwar through 'proxies' may be the next stage of the Iran war, with civilian infrastructure also coming under threat.
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New York Times

Trump Pardons: Lobbyist Charged in Extortion Attempt

Josh Nass had recently represented Joseph Schwartz, a former nursing home executive who was convicted of tax crimes before being freed by the president late last year.

Explosion at Jewish School in Amsterdam Is 2nd Antisemitic Attack in 2 Days, Officials Say

No one was hurt in the explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam, or in an earlier one at a Rotterdam synagogue.

Rains Inundate Hawaii, Closing Schools and Triggering Landslides

A storm system lashing Hawaii since Tuesday has caused flooding and power outages. The wettest spot in Maui had gotten nearly two feet of rain in the past 24 hours.

Trump Administration Approves Ultra-Deepwater Oil Drilling Plan

The $5 billion project in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to help produce up to 10 billion barrels of oil by the end of this decade. Critics say it could endanger people and marine life.

Justice Dept. Legal Threat Complicates Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair

An investigation of the Federal Reserve was thwarted on Friday, but a department appeal could reimpose an obstacle in Kevin Warsh’s path.

Judge Rules Lawmaker Must Be Allowed to Join Kennedy Center Board Meeting

A judge ordered that Representative Joyce Beatty, a Democrat, be given access to planning documents and have the chance to oppose changes to the center at a board meeting next week.

‘Sleeper Cells’ and Lone Attackers: Security Experts Brace for More Violence at Home

Several attacks, including one on a synagogue in Michigan and a shooting at a university in Virginia, may be linked to the fighting in the Middle East.

Prediction Markets? An 83% Chance That Oscars Pundits Hate Them.

Online wagering is all the rage. But the crowdsourced data generally doesn’t interest experts who have built a brand predicting Academy Awards races.

How Jeff Bezos Upended The Washington Post

The billionaire newspaper owner, dissatisfied by years of losses, wants the newsroom to double productivity with half its budget.

The Lost Horizon of John and Carolyn

“Love Story” is restoring Camelot’s sheen, tarnished by R.F.K. Jr.

CNBC

Trump says U.S. 'obliterated' military targets on Iran's Kharg Island but didn't 'wipe out' oil infrastructure

President Trump said in a Truth Social post that he directed U.S. Central Command to execute a bombing raid that "obliterated" military targets on Kharg Island.

The biggest release of emergency oil stockpiles in history was announced. Why crude may keep rising

Oil prices have surged more than 17% since the International Energy Agency announced the largest release of crude stockpiles in its 50-year history.

Some oil-loading operations in UAE hub of Fujairah suspended after fire: Reuters

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said U.S. interests in the UAE including ports are targets after U.S. attack on Iranian island.

DOJ to appeal judge's decision to block Fed subpoenas in Powell criminal probe

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is purportedly being investigated for comments he made about the pricey renovations of the Fed's headquarters.

Elon Musk says xAI must be 'rebuilt' as co-founder exodus continues, SpaceX IPO awaits

With xAI now in the hands of SpaceX, Elon Musk says he's rebuilding the artificial intelligence company following high-level departures.

Oil closes above $100 for second day as market shrugs off U.S. measures to reduce prices during Iran war

Traders are continuing to monitor developments in the Middle East. Overnight, Trump hinted that an end to the conflict was not imminent.

U.S. allows temporary purchases of Russian oil already at sea to stabilize energy markets

The U.S. has temporarily authorized the purchase of Russian oil stranded at sea to stabilize energy markets.

All six crew members killed in KC-135 refueling plane crash in Iraq, U.S. military says

The KC-135 is used to refuel other aircraft in mid-air. This is the fourth reported aircraft loss since the Iran war started.

European stocks close lower as oil prices hold near $100 a barrel

European stocks closed lower Friday as the conflict in the Middle East brought mixed signals to markets.

Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth; January core inflation was 3.1%

The PCE price index for January was expected to show headline inflation at 2.9% and core at 3.1%.

Washington Post

Trump says U.S. struck Kharg Island, core of Iran’s oil economy

The strikes destroyed more than 90 military targets, including missile facilities, but preserved oil infrastructure, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.

Kids in hospital help penguins woo mates with painted pebbles

“I always get really emotional when the pebbles go in,” said Rebecca Parr, who works for the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.

What Earth’s longest-lived animals can teach us about aging better

Inside the growing scientific quest to understand what creatures with the extraordinary ability to defy the ravages of time can teach us about making human aging better.

Trump urged uprising, but as bombs fall, Iranians are ‘too scared to move’

Some Iranians living in Dubai say their families celebrated the death of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but the war could leave Iran in a worse situation than before.

They came to build China’s EV future. Investigators found conditions akin to ‘slavery.’

Few Chinese laborers have spoken out about the abuses they allegedly suffered while toiling abroad. Until now.

How Trump suspending sanctions on Russian oil helps Putin’s war effort

The Kremlin hopes the Trump administration’s move to contain oil prices sent soaring by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran will lead to further relief.

Hegseth vows thorough probe of school strike that Trump blamed on Iran

The announcement appeared to tacitly acknowledge a growing body of evidence that U.S. forces, not Iran, were responsible for the deadly attack.

Cuba acknowledges secret meetings with U.S. as Trump dials up threats

Trump has warned that Cuba is next in line after Venezuela and Iran, saying that the Havana regime is in its “last moments of life.”

6 dead after U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war

The KC-135 tanker was involved in an apparent accident with another KC-135. The other aircraft landed safely, officials said.

Trump administration allows for Russian oil sales as energy prices soar

The move is likely to be a boon to Russia as the United States tries to stem the economic fallout from its war on Iran as the price of crude has soared.

BBC

Murder investigation launched after baby's death

A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

'Something I've never seen in 50 years of watching football'

There was an unusual addition to Chelsea's huddle before their game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge - referee Paul Tierney.

Wales stun Italy to end Six Nations losing streak

Wales finally end a three-year Six Nations losing streak in spectacular style by celebrating a bonus-point win against Italy in Cardiff.

Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths

The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.

Harry and Meghan accuse royal author of 'deranged conspiracy'

Extracts from a new book about the Royals claim the Queen said Meghan had "brainwashed" Prince Harry.

We expect government help in a crisis. Will Reeves intervene on energy bills this time?

After Covid furlough and Truss’s bailout, can the UK expect another government crisis rescue, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?

The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.

Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies aged 64

Phil Campbell's family said he died "peacefully" following a "courageous battle in intensive care".

Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states

The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from "aggression" by the US and Israel.

More US Marines and warships being moved to Middle East, reports say

The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

The Independent

Grieving families name US airmen killed in Iraq plane crash

A new major with twin babies is among the dead

High winds cause power outages and property destruction as wild March weather blows in

Powerful winds and extreme weather are knocking out power, damaging property, and fueling wildfires across parts of the United States

Over 150 cruise guests and crew sick after norovirus outbreak

CDC has reported at least two gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships this year that met the threshold for public notification

Activists target supermarkets in mass shoplifting campaign for food banks

Take Back Power said they ‘liberated boxes of food’ to redistribute

AP Exclusive: Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks diplomacy efforts as regional war rages

Turkey’s foreign minister says diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran is stalled, but he thinks quiet back-channel talks remain possible

Trump-linked PAC sends fundraising email using dead soldier’s casket photo from dignified transfer

Several fundraising messages from Trump-connected groups have invoked Iran war to raise money for his campaigns

Donald Trump urges UK to send warships to secure Strait of Hormuz

The US president piled pressure on Keir Starmer to deepen the UK’s involvement in the escalating conflict in the Middle East

‘Breathing in cold air will kill my husband – but we can’t afford heating oil’

Gail Thompson has said she is deeply concerned about the hikes in the price of heating oil, which could make it hard for her husband to breathe in their Kent home

Army veteran who burned flag at White House protest to have charges dropped

Jay Carey says he ‘set out to demonstrate that the First Amendment is sacred’

American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019

The United States flag has been raised over its embassy in Caracas for the first time since 2019