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CBC.ca
B.C. government affirms Haida Nation title over all of Haida Gwaii in draft agreement
A draft agreement between the Haida Nation and the British Columbia government recognizes Haida title over all of Hadia Gwaii.
Springer, Biggio and Guerrero Jr. hit home runs in Jays’ season-opening win over Rays
George Springer, Cavan Biggio and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered Thursday to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a season-opening 8-2 road victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
It's known as one of the world's hardest and most secretive races — and a B.C. man just won
An infamous 160-km race in a dense forest, with elevated terrain and odd customs, has eluded many runners. But this year, Ihor Verys became the first Canadian to complete, and win, the race. 'The body achieves what the mind believes,' he said of the win.
Over 1 billion meals went to waste a day in 2022: UN food waste report
Richard Swannell, director of impact growth at the UK-based NGO Waste and Resources Action Programme, says you would need an area the size of China to grow all the food we waste.
RCMP says 4 deaths near Neudorf, Sask., were murder-suicide
The RCMP has confirmed that the deaths of four people at a Neudorf, Sask., area farm were murder-suicide.
45 dead in South Africa bus crash, 8-year-old girl only survivor, officials say
A bus carrying 46 people crashed over a bridge in South Africa, killing everyone on board except an 8-year-old girl, local officials said Thursday.
B.C.'s iconic Martin Mars water bomber to become 'centrepiece' of new museum exhibit
The province says the beloved Martin Mars water bomber will become the centrepiece of a new wildfire exhibit at the British Columbia Aviation Museum in Saanich, B.C.
Man switched at birth renews calls for N.L. government to apologize
A man who was switched at birth in Newfoundland and Labrador wants to see the province apologize, after seeing Manitoba's premier apologize for a similar situation.
On pre-budget charm offensive, Trudeau announces plans to expand $10-a-day child care
The federal government's pre-budget charm offensive is back for a second straight day — this time aimed at parents and child care providers.
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CTV.ca
CRA no longer requiring 'bare trust' reporting in 2023 tax return
The Canada Revenue Agency announced Thursday it will not require 'bare trust' reporting from Canadians that it introduced for the 2024 tax season, just four days before the April 2 deadline.
Grandparent scam: London, Ont., senior beats fraudsters not once, but twice
It was a typical Tuesday for Mabel Beharrell, 84, until she got the call that would turn her world upside down. Her teenaged grandson was in trouble and needed her help.
Deaths of 4 people on Sask. farm confirmed as murder-suicide
The deaths of four people on a farm near the Saskatchewan village of Neudorf have been confirmed a murder-suicide.
George Washington family secrets revealed by DNA from unmarked 19th century graves
Genetic analysis has shed light on a long-standing mystery surrounding the fates of U.S. President George Washington's younger brother Samuel and his kin.
Full parole granted to man convicted in notorious 'McDonald's murders' in Cape Breton
The Parole Board of Canada has granted full parole to one of three men convicted in the brutal murders of three McDonald's restaurant workers in Cape Breton more than 30 years ago.
Why some Christians are angry about Trump's 'God Bless the USA' Bible
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is officially selling a copy of the Bible themed to Lee Greenwood’s famous song, 'God Bless the USA.' But the concept of a Bible covered in the American flag has raised concern among religious circles.
Sunshine list: These were the Ontario public sector's highest earners in 2023
Ontario released its annual sunshine list Thursday afternoon, noting that the largest year-over-year increases were in hospitals, municipalities, and post-secondary sectors.
'We won't forget': How some Muslims view Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war
A spokesman for a regional Muslim advocacy group says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's stance on the Israel-Hamas war could complicate his party's relationship with Muslim Canadians.
Rainfall warnings of up to 80 mm among weather alerts in effect for 6 provinces
Rainfall warnings of up to 90 millimetres and other alerts have been issued for six Canadian provinces, according to the latest forecasts.
Incident on Calgary's Reconciliation Bridge comes to safe resolution
Calgary police shut down a number of bridges into and out of the downtown core as officers dealt with a distraught individual. The incident lasted almost 20 hours.
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Toronto Star
Measles vaccination rates plunged during the pandemic, and they haven't bounced back
Rates among school-aged children have not caught up to pre-pandemic levels and in some regions are far below targets, a report by Public Health Ontario shows.
Ontario's public colleges will be hammered by new international student visa rules — and the Ford government needs to act, critics warn
Under the Ford government's new plan, private career colleges are no longer eligible for international student visas, which will essentially wipe out the programs they run with public colleges.
'Nonsense': Doug Ford tells Ontario school boards to 'focus on the kids' — not sue Snapchat, TikTok or Meta
The premier urged boards to "focus on math reading and writing" and not lawsuits.
Justin Trudeau blames Conservative premiers for 'slow-walking' child-care rollout and taking their cues from Pierre Poilievre
Trudeau was asked to respond to parents who face long wait-lists and threatened withdrawals by daycare centre providers.
A Quebec man was stung by a scorpion hidden in his bananas. It isn't the first time someone's found a stinging surprise in their groceries
Benoit Sanscartier isn't the first Canadian to be surprised, but it's a fairly rare occurrence.
Two GTA men charged in $100K ticket scam for music and sporting events
Peel police began an investigation into fraudulent ticket sales over the past two years after receiving several reports involving two men from Mississauga and Toronto. Police say victims have lost over $100,000.
Ontario's Sunshine List of $100,000-plus earners tops 300,000 for first time
Executives at Ontario Power Generation, the Crown-owned utility that keeps the lights on, dominated the top five of the list.
Dog attacks spark calls for ramped up enforcement from Toronto councillors
City councillors are asking for quicker response times and enforcement blitzes in problem parks.
Police in Canada still disproportionately white and male, StatCan report finds
Experts say diversifying police forces isn't enough, policing culture also needs to change.
Toronto judge blasted for tossing multimillion-dollar lawsuits without explanation
“The trial judge’s premature and erroneous dismissal of the action ... amounts to a miscarriage of justice and cannot be permitted to stand.”
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Global News
Alberta distillery takes home best new spirit prize at World Whiskies Awards
Anohka Distillery just took home a huge title at the World Whiskies Awards in London, England, beating out submissions from Scotland, Ireland, Japan and the U.S.
Top UN court orders Israel to open more aid crossings in Gaza
The top United Nations court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow aid.
Molly the magpie: Famous bird separated from dog best friend, sparking petition
Over 77,000 fans of the inter-species besties have signed a petition to have Molly the magpie and Peggy the Staffordshire terrier reunited.
Global smartphone market set for 2024 rebound: report
Global smartphone shipments are expected to rebound three per cent this year as easing inflation aids a demand recovery in emerging markets, a new report says.
Calgary-area teen going to ‘really cool’ world medieval combat championship
Malin Wigglesworth, 16, will be travelling with his dad Andrew to the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) 2024 world championship in Mexico City.
Deal for British carmakers to avoid high Canadian tariffs set to expire: U.K.
Britain said on Wednesday that post-Brexit trade arrangements with Canada that enable its carmakers to avoid high tariffs there were likely to expire next week.
Ryanair CEO says airline found parts missing from Boeing planes
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said he has been voicing his concerns with Boeing for 18 months, saying their quality control 'has not been acceptable.'
Human trafficking in Southeast Asia now a global crisis, Interpol says
Organized crime rings who fueled an "explosion" of human trafficking and cyber scam centers during the pandemic have expanded from Southeast Asia into a global network.
Canada begins Haiti airlift evacuations after weather delay
Canadian passport-holders are being offered a chance to leave as Haiti undergoes food shortages and escalating violence from armed gangs.
Julian Assange can appeal U.S. extradition order, U.K. court rules
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange can continue his fight against extradition to the United States after the High Court in London ruled on Tuesday he should be allowed to appeal against it.
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New York Times
Trump Calls for Crime Crackdown at Wake of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller
Mr. Trump called the officer’s death a horrible tragedy and, as he often does on the trail, broadly called for a crackdown on violent crime without mentioning specific policies.
Six Men’s Deaths in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Shake City’s Hispanic Community
The six men who were killed were all immigrants from Latin America. Their deaths have shaken the growing Hispanic community in and around Baltimore.
South Africa Bus Crash Kills 45, but 8-Year-old Survives
The bus, which was carrying people from Botswana to an Easter weekend pilgrimage in South Africa, fell 165 feet into a ravine.
Biden Fund-Raiser and Trump Visit to New York Preview Clashes to Come
President Biden is raising $25 million at a Radio City Music Hall event, adding to his huge cash edge, after Donald Trump pushed his law-and-order message at a wake for a police officer killed on duty.
Fighting Rages Around Two Gaza Hospitals as Pressure on Israel Rises
Israeli forces are battling to retake areas they had already seized, showing the militants’ resilience, as critics call for less destructive tactics in the war.
Bidenomics Is Making China Angry. That’s OK.
Trump talked tough, but Biden is wielding a big stick.
The Great Struggle for Liberalism
Liberal democratic capitalism isn’t some set of abstract ideas. It’s a means to a richer, fuller and more dynamic life.
Kate Banks, Children’s Author Who Wrote About Grief, Dies at 64
She became an award-winning author of children’s books and young-adult novels despite debilitating health issues and the murder of her father.
Sam Bankman-Fried Was Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
Also, Biden called on his predecessors to help him raise funds. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
The Decline of Sean Combs’ Revolt TV and Other Business Ventures
A restless ambition took him from hip-hop to the Met Gala, a reality show, a fashion label, a fragrance line and his own cable network. Then came the accusations and federal raids.
CNN
The latest on the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
The bodies of two of the six construction workers who died after a cargo ship hit Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge have been recovered. Officials say the recovery effort has now turned into a salvage mission. Follow for live updates.
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March 29, 2024
The world's tastiest dumplings
Dumplings are so popular that most cultures have them. From xiaolongbao to dim sim, and pierogi to ravioli del plin, here are 35 of the best.
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Sam Bankman-Fried returns to Manhattan federal court Thursday for sentencing that could land him in prison for the next half-century. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
Vatican Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the Vatican, also known as the Holy See.
Income Tax Deadline Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about "Tax Day," the annual deadline to file income tax returns in the United States, which generally falls in April.
Jacob Zuma Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the life of Jacob Zuma and learn the former president of South Africa.
Trump's Georgia election subversion case faces key hearing
A judge is holding a hearing Thursday on a motion to dismiss the Georgia 2020 election case against Donald Trump on First Amendment grounds. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
March 27, 2024 - Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
The bodies of two of the construction workers who died after a 984-foot-long cargo ship hit a pillar of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge have been recovered, officials said Wednesday.
Joseph Lieberman Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about the life of Joseph Lieberman, former United States senator from Connecticut.
The Washington Post
ICJ orders Israel to act on aid crisis in Gaza; Palestinian Authority names new cabinet
The International Court of Justice issued measures strengthening its January order that Israel do more to supply aid to civilians in Gaza.
8-year-old girl only survivor of South Africa bus crash that killed 45
A transit accident in South Africa killed 45 people after a bus plunged off a bridge into a ravine. The only survivor was an 8-year-old girl, authorities said.
Palestinian Authority announces new cabinet amid U.S. pressure
The reshuffle comes amid a push for the Palestinian Authority to present a new face, driven by hopes that it could play a role in rebuilding Gaza.
Fans push to reunite magpie and dog ‘besties,’ separated by authorities
Queensland Premier Steven Miles appeared to back a push to reunite Peggy and Molly, who are popular on Instagram. They were separated because of a permit issue.
BBC
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years
The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors.
Top UN court orders Israel to allow aid into Gaza
The court in The Hague says Gaza is "no longer facing only a risk of famine" but "famine is setting in".
Life after Pontins swapped tourists for tradespeople
Tourism bosses in Somerset complain builders living in seaside chalets are not spending money locally.
Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?
Meet the tech optimists who believe AI can transform politics for the better.
How I managed my autism in the Big Brother house
Bradley Riches reveals the coping mechanisms he used while taking part in the series.
Waiting for Evan, Putin's 'bargaining chip' in Russian jail
It has been one year since US journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia and accused of spying.
Mammals battle for life in new Attenborough series
The six-part series 'Mammals' will air this Sunday at 19:00 GMT.
Questions raised over Temu cash 'giveaway' offer
Participants can get £50 - but must permanently consent to the retailer using their personal data.
Charge of £90 to clear problem debt axed for poorest
Charities had warned some people struggling with debt could not afford to apply to clear it.
The Papers: Water bosses a 'disgrace' and Easter honours 'row'
Thames Water's financial woes, a surprises set of honours and hunger in Gaza are on Friday's front pages.
The Independent
A mostly male board will decide whether a Nebraska lawmaker faces censure for sexual harassment
A Nebraska state lawmaker is imploring the Legislature’s Executive Board to hold accountable another lawmaker that she has accused of sexual harassment
France's Macron embraces Brazil's Lula -- and the memes poking fun at their 'wedding'
If social media is to be believed, French President Emmanuel Macron’s just-ended trip to Brazil left him swooning
AP Week in Pictures: Global
March 21-28, 2024
California man convicted of killing his mother is captured in Mexico after ditching halfway house
Authorities say a Southern California man convicted of killing his mother as a teenager was captured in Mexico a week after he walked away from a halfway house
Haiti now needs up to 5,000 police to help tackle `catastrophic' gang violence , UN expert says
Haiti now needs between 4,000 and 5,000 international police to help tackle “catastrophic” gang violence which is targeting key individuals and hospitals, schools, banks and other critical institutions, the U,N, rights expert for the conflict-wracked nation says
Baltimore bridge collapse puts the highly specialized role of ship's pilot under the spotlight
Two pilots were at the helm of the cargo ship Dali on Tuesday when it lost power and, minutes later, crashed into a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse and kill six construction workers
Bus plunges off a bridge in South Africa, killing 45 people. An 8-year-old is only survivor
Authorities say a bus carrying worshippers headed to an Easter festival plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass and burst into flames in South Africa, killing at least 45 people
Biden approves $60m emergency aid for Baltimore bridge collapse on ‘very long road’ to recovery
The ‘quick release’ funds were applied for and approved on Thursday, and will also go towards current recovery efforts, which are ongoing
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse latest news: Two bodies recovered as salvage operation begins
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into Patapsco River on Tuesday after cargo ship collided with crucial support, leaving at least six construction workers dead
A decade after deaths of 2 Boston firefighters, senators pass bill to toughen oversight
A decade after two firefighters died when they became trapped in a brownstone in Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood by a fire caused by sparks from welders working next door, the Massachusetts Senate passed a bill Thursday aimed at toughening oversight of so-called “hot work.”