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CBC.ca
U.S. beats Canada for spot in World Baseball Classic semifinals
Aaron Judge doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each had two hits as the United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night in Houston to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
Quebec Conservatives sour on Don Cherry nomination as party pushes Order of Canada petition
Opposition is mounting among Quebec's federal Conservatives to their own party's push to award the Order of Canada to controversial hockey commentator Don Cherry.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews out for season with a torn MCL after kneeing by Radko Gudas
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews will miss the rest of the season due to left leg injury. The NHL team says Matthews suffered a torn knee ligament and bruised quadriceps muscle in Thursday's game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Canadian potatoes may soon be headed to Mexico thanks to new trade deal
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has come to an agreement with its Mexican counterpart that will allow fresh Canadian potatoes to be shipped to Mexico for consumption or processing.
World Anti-Doping Agency mulls rule change that could ban Trump from Olympics, World Cup over unpaid U.S. dues
The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering rewriting its rules to try barring all U.S. government officials — including President Donald Trump — from attending the L.A. Olympics in 2028, in a move that could also have implications for the FIFA World Cup being co-hosted by the U.S. this summer.
Ottawa to allow rural employers to increase proportion of temporary foreign workers
Ottawa will allow rural employers to have a greater proportion of low-wage temporary foreign workers on their payroll on a time-limited basis, as part of new measures the federal government announced on Friday.
Paralympic viewing guide: Canadians go for gold on the final weekend
CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the last two days of the Winter Paralympic Games in northern Italy, where Canada has gold-medal chances in Para hockey, wheelchair curling and skiing.
4 people died after giving plasma in the last decade, 3 of them in Manitoba: Health Canada
Four people in the last decade have died in Canada after giving plasma, and three of those deaths happened in Manitoba, Health Canada says.
Ontario to end funding to multiple drug consumption sites, forcing them to close
The Ontario government says it will end funding to at least three provincially funded drug consumption sites in the province, including two in Toronto, in a move that is drawing concern from advocates.
Al-Quds Day rally to proceed in Toronto despite call by premier for injunction, lawyer says
An Al-Quds Day rally will proceed in Toronto on Saturday despite a comment by Ontario Premier Ford that he has instructed his attorney general to seek an injunction against it, according a lawyer.
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Toronto Star
Suspicious death of 60-year-old woman in North York being investigated as homicide
Toronto police found the deceased woman inside a residence Wednesday afternoon. She was identified Friday as Xian Wei Shao.
Two former Boy Scouts volunteers charged in connection with sex assaults dating to 1970s and 1980s
York police said they arrested a 73-year-old man and Toronto police said they arrested a 63-year-old man in seemingly unrelated cases.
Doug Ford to seek an injunction to block Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto
The premier's move comes in the wake of a similar move by two city councillors.
Season over for Leafs captain Auston Matthews, Radko Gudas suspended five games for hit
Matthews suffered a torn MCL and quad contusion on Thursday's hit by Gudas at Scotiabank Arena.
Mark Carney helping push Liberals ahead of the Conservatives, poll suggests
The poll shows the Liberals have 46 per cent support nationally, an 11-point lead over the Conservatives who are at 35 per cent.
Winter strikes back: 'More snow on tap' for Toronto with slippery roads, slow travel Friday
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for Toronto on Friday evening, warning of blowing snow and slippery sidewalks.
Ford government to end funding for supervised consumption sites, advocates say — including two in Toronto
Moss Park Overdose Prevention Site and the location at Fred Victor will lose their funding, according to letters sent to the site directors.
Doug Ford to allow more stores to open on Family Day and Victoria Day
The changes would give retailers the option to remain open on the two non-religious holidays — starting with Victoria Day on May 28.
Doug Ford is changing a law to shield politicians from scrutiny
The changes will be introduced after the legislature resumes on March 23.
Toronto co-ownership matchmaking event aims to connect homebuyers
The Saturday event in Parkdale aims to connect people who might want to buy a home together.
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Globe and Mail
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
Israel drops leaflets in Beirut threatening Gaza-scale destruction as warplanes strike Lebanon
Israeli military says it destroyed bridge in southern Lebanon and warns of further attacks on infrastructure
Pakistani strikes in Kabul killed civilians, Taliban and UN say
Pakistan’s Information Minister says dozens of sites struck across Afghanistan but denies civilians had been targeted
Trump may have had more support for war in Iran if he took a cue from history
U.S. President hasn’t explained how Iran is a threat and is now the commander in chief of a citizenry full of reluctant warriors
How the ‘Dahiya Doctrine’ rose from the ashes in Lebanon
In 2006, in another war with Hezbollah, Israel laid out a military maxim that analysts say is back in force
Carney joins German, Norwegian leaders in upholding sanctions on Russian oil
The U.S. issued a 30-day waiver allowing countries to buy Russia’s oil and petroleum products that have been stranded in tankers at sea
Man who attacked Michigan synagogue lost relatives in Israeli strike in Lebanon, official says
41-year-old man was killed by security after ramming into large synagogue near Detroit with a vehicle
Iran’s residents left in a state of shock as war nears two-week mark
War is fraying nerves across the region, as Tehran fires waves of missiles and drones at Israel
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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
His Film Is Spain’s Submission to the Oscars. He’s Not Sure How Spanish It Is.
Spanish cinema has entered a new and more diverse era, film experts say. Oliver Laxe, the director of Oscar-nominated “Sirat,” embodies the shift.
John F. Burns, Prize-winning Foreign Correspondent for The Times, Dies at 81
In a 40-year career that brought him two Pulitzers, he reported from trouble spots around the world, eloquently conveying the chaos of war.
TikTok Investors Set to Pay $10 Billion Fee to Trump Administration
The large fee is the latest example of the White House’s inserting itself into corporate deal making in unusual and aggressive ways.
With Endorsement, Trump Clears Oklahoma Senate Path
The move, as other Republicans confirmed they would not run, all but assured Representative Kevin Hern would succeed Senator Markwayne Mullin.
Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports
The ground delays, which also affected the airport serving Richmond, Va., were expected to last until at least midnight, according to the F.A.A., which said the smell had affected air traffic controllers.
The Fall of Noma’s René Redzepi Reverberates in the Restaurant World
In the industry where René Redzepi reigned, fellow chefs are debating how, and how much, restaurant kitchens can change.
The Michigan Synagogue Attacker Was a Quiet Restaurant Worker
Days before the antisemitic violence, an imam recalled seeing Ayman Mohamad Ghazali at a service for his relatives who had been killed in the war in Lebanon.
Oil Rises, Bringing Gains to 40% Since the Start of the War
After surging about 10 percent on Thursday, oil prices had little reaction to the decision by President Trump to waive sanctions on the sale of some Russian crude.
New York Academy of Art Gives Away Money Donated by Jeffrey Epstein
The school also said that it would review policies about philanthropy and donor engagement after new revelations about the disgraced financier were made public.
Before Deadly Old Dominion Shooting, Parallel Lives of 2 Soldiers Diverged
Lt. Col. Brandon Shah flew hundreds of combat missions as a war-zone helicopter pilot before being shot and killed in his Old Dominion University classroom by a radicalized military veteran.
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.
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.
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%.
Trump says he thinks Putin is helping Iran
Russian leaders told President Trump they aren't sharing intelligence with Iran as it fights the U.S. and Israel, special envoy Steve Witkoff said this week.
Cuba’s president confirms talks with U.S. — but warns an agreement will take time
It comes at a time when the Caribbean island is grappling with a worsening economic crisis.
Iran’s 'oil lifeline’ has been left untouched in the conflict. What happens if it's seized?
Analysts say any attempt to attack or seize Iran’s strategic oil hub is likely to be fraught with risk.
Pete Hegseth on Strait of Hormuz: 'Don't need to worry about it'
The Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical chokepoint for oil shipments, has been effectively closed since the U.S. and Israel began the war on Iran.
Washington Post
Trump says U.S. bombed Kharg Island, striking core of Iran’s oil economy
About 90 percent of the country’s oil exports move through facilities on Kharg Island, located some 15 miles from the mainland in the Persian Gulf.
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.
Unpopular war makes friendship with Trump a liability for European leaders
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and a constellation of other conservative leaders are the defensive over their ties to President Trump because of his war against Iran.
Lebanon appeals to Israel’s allies to intervene and says hundreds are killed
The war is expanding into Lebanon, as an Israeli offensive to dismantle Hezbollah has displaced 800,000 people there, with more than 680 people killed.
U.S. sailors injured in fire aboard aircraft carrier supporting Iran war
The incident, in a laundry room on the USS Gerald R. Ford, is another setback during the ship’s extended deployment.
Ukraine strikes Russian electronics plant that builds missile components
The general staff said that it used Storm Shadow missiles, which are produced jointly by Britain and France, to hit a plant that makes microchips and high-end electronics.
BBC
The Papers: Epstein files photo 'bombshell' and 'Iran war spirals'
The Middle East war and a photo Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson dominate Saturday's front pages.
'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards
Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies.
My stalker tricked random men into turning up at house for sex
A family were visited by strange men, who had seen adverts created by Declan Guess for "fun and sex" online.
Maya Jama: 'My dream acting role is to play a monster or villain'
The Love Island host explains why she is keen to move into acting after joining the cast of The Gentlemen.
Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.
Russell wins eventful Chinese GP sprint race
Mercedes' George Russell wins the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix after a frantic scrap in the early laps with Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari.
Charges dropped against US teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank
The teacher's family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped "to prevent a separate tragedy from occuring" over the prank turned fatal.
'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers
From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.
Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties
The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.
They were told it wasn't for girls, but these could be the future faces of F1
F1 Academy wants to nurture and develop female drivers who can compete at motorsport’s top level
The Independent
Iran-US war latest: Trump says strikes have ‘obliterated’ military targets on vital oil hub island
Kharg Island is the linchpin of Tehran’s oil industry
US bombs military sites on Iranian island as Trump threatens its oil infrastructure
President Donald Trump says the U.S. destroyed military sites on an island vital to Iran’s oil network and warned that the island’s oil infrastructure could be next if Iran continues to interfere with the passage of ships through the the Strait of Hormuz
Passengers face lengthy delays at Washington DC-area airports after ‘strong odor’ at air traffic control center
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy later identified the source of the odor and said air traffic controllers returned to work
Charges dropped against all students over death of Georgia teacher in prank gone wrong
North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes' widow, Laura, fought to have the charges against the students dropped
Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
Airline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran
Before recent attack, Michigan synagogue had been bolstering its security
The Michigan synagogue that came under attack this week when an armed man drove his car into the building had for months been strengthening its security apparatus
From rockets to cancer research, here's how the number pi is embedded in our lives
Every year, math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day on March 14, a date whose digits represent the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi
What to know about attacks at a Virginia university and Michigan synagogue
Communities were reeling and authorities investigating after attacks at a Virginia university and a Michigan synagogue unfolded less than two hours apart
Trump tells Jake Paul what it was like to get shot at Butler rally: ‘It was a bloody mess’
‘I said that’s either the biggest mosquito bite in history or I just got shot,’ President Donald Trump recalled
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky slams Trump decision to drop Putin oil sanctions as bad for peace
Ukraine continues to ramp up attacks on Russian energy with diplomacy on ice
