Mar 04, 14:00


Wednesday, March 4, 2026 1:56 PM
     Education Minister Paul Calandra released testing data at the end of last year after sitting on it for weeks to consider scores he acknowledged were 'not good enough.'

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 1:32 PM
     CUPE said a library worker lost a finger a year ago in one incident, and two libraries temporarily close dlast year due to heightened drug use and violence.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 1:16 PM
     RCMP in Battlefords say its dealing with multiple sudden deaths in one week that could be tied to a "hazardous" drink circulating in the area.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 1:13 PM
     Brampton will charge retailers $100 for shopping carts abandoned on city property, as officials cite safety concerns, environmental risks and growing complaints from residents.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:59 PM
     Westbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway were shut down just east of Calgary early Wednesday morning due to what RCMP called 'a very serious crash.'

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:49 PM
     Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is out for the rest of the season, the NHL team announced Wednesday.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:44 PM
     The family of Mezhgan Aini says they want justice for her, with her brother describing her as a caring person who 'always' supported her family.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:33 PM
     Evan Solomon sought the meeting with Altman after OpenAI said last week it would enhance its police referral and repeat offender detection practices due to the tragedy.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:13 PM
     Chief Myron Demkiw said a two-year project will look to 'prevent, detect, and respond to potential corruption' by focusing on areas such as supervision and screening.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:10 PM
     Ten nations in northern Europe will prepare for possible cross-border evacuations of civilians in the event of a crisis in the region in a bid to learn from the war in Ukraine.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 1:49 PM
     A 36-year-old occupational therapist has been arrested following allegations that a child with special needs was assaulted in Vaughan. Police in York Region say they were contacted on February 24 by someone who claimed a woman went to the victim's home for a therapy session and allegedly assaulted them. Investigators arrested Roza Hosseini of Richmond […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 1:01 PM
     A Canadian man visiting Dubai says his family needs more help from the government to get home, as flight cancellations have impeded their travel since the U.S.-Iran conflict broke out on Saturday and halted air traffic across the region. Devin Ramoutar says he arrived in Dubai with his parents and sister on Thursday for a […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:42 PM
     In the wake of the arrest of seven Toronto police officers as part of a massive corruption scandal last month, the city's top cop is set to launch several new initiatives focused on anti-corruption. Chief Myron Demkiw is expected to discuss how the police service is addressing the fallout from Project South at Wednesday's Toronto Police […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:14 PM
     Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev will miss the rest of the season after undergoing core muscle surgery, the team announced on Wednesday. Tanev is expected to be ready for training camp in September. The 36-year-old Toronto native was limited to only 11 games this season due to various ailments. Tanev last played on Dec. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:48 AM
     A new poll finds that a big chunk of Canadians who were dreaming of fun in the Mexican sun are rebooking their trips elsewhere after violence erupted in parts of the country last month. The Leger survey says 31 per cent of those with plans or intentions to visit Mexico are now aiming to choose […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 10:51 AM
     The daughter of a Canadian woman killed in a bus crash in the Dominican Republic says her family is still searching for answers three days after the incident that left another Canadian dead and 13 others injured. Amanda Fullerton of Lockport, Man., said her mother, Colleen Fullerton, was killed in the Sunday evening crash and […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 10:25 AM
     OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada warns new players in global debt markets aren't as closely monitored as traditional banks, which could drive new risks in a period rife with uncertainty. Governor Tiff Macklem is in Toronto on Monday speaking to the Global Risk Institute about where he sees vulnerabilities in the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 10:23 AM
     A routine grocery run has turned into the story of a lifetime for a Hawkesbury, Ont., retiree who is now $55 million richer — all thanks to a Free Play ticket he nearly forgot about. François Masse, a former educator who spent his career in the classroom, says he's still trying to wrap his head […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 10:03 AM
     A 47‑year‑old priest from East Gwillimbury, Ont., has been charged in connection with the historical sexual assault of a minor, York Regional Police (YRP) said. Police say the investigation began in November 2025, when a victim reported being sexually assaulted by the suspect on two occasions between 1996 and 1999. At the time of the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:48 AM
     Check your tickets: A life‑changing $75‑million LOTTO MAX jackpot ticket was sold in Toronto, making one local player Ontario's newest multimillionaire after Tuesday night's draw. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) confirmed Wednesday that the winning ticket for the March 3 draw was purchased somewhere in Toronto. The winner has not yet come forward. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:43 AM
     Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the federal government has secured "a limited number of seats" on commercial flights out of Lebanon for Canadians trying to flee the region. Anand says more than 103,000 people have registered with Global Affairs Canada in the Middle East and Gulf region. The Canadian government is not offering assisted […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:00 AM
     TORONTO — Comedian Mike Myers will receive a special honour at this year's Canadian Screen Awards to recognize his contributions to the media landscape. The Toronto-born "Saturday Night Live" alum is expected to attend the televised ceremony in May to accept the Academy Icon Award. Myers helped galvanize Canadian nationalism last year amid U.S. annexation […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:42 AM
     CAIRO (AP) — A Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya, authorities in the North African country said Wednesday. Russia asserted that an attack by Ukrainian sea drones was to blame. The Libyan Maritime Authority reported "sudden explosions, followed by a massive fire" […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:13 AM
     Alberta Premier Danielle Smith recently announced that come October, Albertans will vote on nine referendum questions. Most of them have to do with immigration – including making it more difficult for non-citizens to access healthcare, and giving provinces greater control over how many immigrants they let in. It comes as the province also deals with […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 1:35 PM
     NHL commissioner Gary Bettman spoke about Ottawa Senatorss' planned new rink at LeBreton Flats.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:51 AM
     Carney names BlackRock executive Glenn Purves deputy minister of international trade.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:21 AM
     Ottawa captain Brady Tkachuk's holding penalty in extra time led to Evan Bouchard's game-winning power-play goal, Jake Sanderson had a rough defensive game, Drake Batherson had a second straight two-goal game, and Linus Ullmark wasn't good enough in a 5-4 loss.

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 1:02 PM
     Kingsville has lost its opportunity to purchase the closed Kingsville District High School Property after a second bid was declined.  The town was told of the bidding outcome March 2, with no other details, a statement by the Town of Kingsville released Tuesday said.  The Greater Essex County District School Board closed the school in 2024, along with Kingsville Public School, and […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:52 PM
     Milder late-winter temperatures turned what is typically a snowy race into a muddy grind on Saturday at Buxton Speedway, a raceway near Chatham. The raceway, which hosts weekly car races through the spring and summer, throws the annual Buxton Blizzard 100-lap enduro race for drivers and fans eager for some off-season competition before the regular […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:50 PM
     Citing cost savings and environmental benefits, the Town of Essex will seek public consultation in the fall on whether there is support for moving to bi-weekly curbside garbage collection in 2028.  With the launch in October of the green bin program to collect organic waste, the amount of waste destined for the regional landfill is […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:39 PM
     Nearly 1,500 young chess players from across the region flocked to the Ciociaro Club this week for the Windsor Chess Challenge. "Every year, the energy of the kids is over the top. They are so excited to come in," tournament organizer Kathleen Westlake told the Star. "Some of them are so dedicated, they wear a […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:35 AM
     The St. Clair Saints have become men's basketball elite.  For the second time in four years, the Saints will host the OCAA Final Four at the SportsPlex. St. Clair heads into the event as the only OCAA program to appear in the Final Four the last five years.  "It's hard to put into words," said Saints co-head coach Brendon Seguin, who took […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:08 AM
     A 45-year-old woman is dead following a stabbing in LaSalle late Tuesday night. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing shortly before 9:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of Todd Lane, between Canada Street and Bishop Street. LaSalle police said the woman was found with injuries and transported by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services to […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:37 AM
     Two men are facing multiple assault, weapons and drug charges after an alleged sexual assault near Windsor's Fontainebleau neighbourhood. Windsor police said officers were responded to a reported disturbance at a residence in the 2700 block of Pillette Road at around 10 p.m. on March 1. Through investigation, officers learned a woman had allegedly been […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:27 AM
     A 33-year-old man is facing charges for sexual assault after Windsor police allege he assaulted the same person on three occasions over several months. And investigators say there may be more people who have yet to come forward. Officers responded to a report of a sexual assault on Feb. 13 and launched an investigation, which […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:42 AM
     An "increasingly toxic and unpredictable" drug supply is driving Ontario's overdose crisis and has contributed to a recent spike in local opioid overdoses, the health unit says. Between Feb. 22 and Feb 28, Windsor-Essex emergency departments recorded 19 overdoses, 16 of which involved fentanyl. Local shelters also reported "drastic" increases in the number of overdoses […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:30 AM
     Bill C-9 requires discipline and accountability. Otherwise, it risks expanding state power in ways that weaken democratic trust.

The Province Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:53 PM
     The Canucks' rebuild continues as they've moved on from a veteran defenceman.

The Province Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:03 PM
     One Vancouver player likely to see minutes when the World Cup comes to Canada, the United States and Mexico this summer is Andres Cubas.

The Province Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:46 AM
     The move will give the Canucks full salary cap relief, opening up some extra space as the Canucks careen towards Friday's trade deadline.

The Province Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:36 AM
     The biggest stars in Canucks history always seem to suffer a bad breakup. Pavel Bure, Trevor Linden, Roberto Luongo. Who's next?

The Province Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:31 AM
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The Province Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:00 AM
     An NHL team can take on persona of its head coach. The Hurricanes play fast and hard for Rod Brind'Amour.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:44 AM
     Over two hours last July, Kaz Daigneault stole a work truck, drove through parks and school zones and hit two police cars, refusing to stop.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:00 AM
     Here are five things to know as the Huskies take aim this weekend at the program's fourth U Sports national title.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:04 AM
     Court heard two witnesses say they'd seen Jordan Denton alive after he was shot. Both testified they did not see who did the shooting.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 4, 2026 10:02 AM
     "It honestly means a lot for me and the other students because we feel welcomed in this country, in this province. It's a big relief on finance for those families."

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:56 PM
     There are nearly 18,000 apartments under construction in Calgary now

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:26 PM
     Another person was taken to hospital in non-life threatening condition

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:25 AM
     Police say the victim was dropped off at the Peter Lougheed Centre with what appeared to be gunshot wounds at about 10 p.m.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 10:09 AM
     Tidal ocean water would enter through Second Beach and under the Stanley Park causeway

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:00 AM
     The Canadian convenience store has released its own take on the popular tamago sands from Japan

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:00 AM
     The work of independent Chinese-language researchers investigating the Chinese Communist Party's influence in Canada has prompted a high-profile complaint and a lawsuit from prominent Canadians

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:00 AM
     From the featured French bottles to local favourites, these are some of the wines you can try at the 2026 edition of the festival (plus a few bottles you can drink at home)

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:00 AM
     With 10 extortion-related shootings in January, February slowed down to just one

Mar 04, 08:00


Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:35 AM
     This April marks eight years since the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that claimed 16 lives, but the legacy of those involved remains strong.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 AM
     Whether it's a Samsung, Logitech, or Google device, we've rounded up some of the best tech deals—covering everything from budget-friendly essentials to premium gear.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 AM
     From viral wide-leg favourites to elevated pull-ons and tailored classics with hidden comfort, read on for the must-have Aritzia pants for spring 2026 and beyond.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:00 AM
     Students are planning a 'hands off our education' rally at Queen's Park in Toronto, beginning around 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:01 AM
     Some more late game heroics have given the Edmonton Oilers a spark in the midst of what has been a tough stretch.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:01 AM
     Every time the Toronto Raptors suffer another loss to a top-10 team, they talk about lessons and process and patience.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:00 AM
     Gull-Masty stopped short of accepting the committee's recommendation to put in place new eligibility and verification requirements for companies to be listed as Indigenous.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:13 AM
     Alberta Premier Danielle Smith recently announced that come October, Albertans will vote on nine referendum questions. Most of them have to do with immigration – including making it more difficult for non-citizens to access healthcare, and giving provinces greater control over how many immigrants they let in. It comes as the province also deals with […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:09 AM
     Every time the Toronto Raptors suffer another loss to a top-10 team, they talk about lessons, process and patience. But Brandon Ingram also can't deny that it's annoying. "When you fall short, you always get frustrated, especially in the moment," said Ingram after putting up 31 points in Toronto's 111-95 loss to the New York […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:52 AM
     Toronto is heading into one of its wettest stretches in weeks, with a surge of mild air set to collide with a series of moisture‑laden systems, delivering steady rain beginning Thursday and continuing into the weekend. Wednesday brings a brief window of sunshine and mild, stable weather. Early morning fog patches will lift to mainly […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:30 AM
     An adult victim is in critical condition after a stabbing inside a downtown Toronto apartment building early Wednesday, according to paramedics. Emergency crews were called to 200 Wellesley Street East, near Wellesley and Bleeker Street, shortly after 12:20 a.m., where Toronto paramedics found an adult suffering from life‑threatening injuries. That person was taken to the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:30 AM
     SYDNEY — In Australia, Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his argument that middle powers should band together, saying Canada and Australia share the advantages of legitimacy and trust. "Australia and Canada can't compel like the great powers; but we can convene, we can set the agenda, shape the rules, and organize and build capacity through […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM
     MONTREAL — Every Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m., Charlie Whitley closes his vintage clothing store in Montreal's Mile-End neighbourhood and feels frustrated. He wants to stay open later, but that would be against the law. "It doesn't make any sense," he said about the "ridiculous" rules. "It pains me every weekend to close the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM
     OTTAWA — Some of Canada's renewable energy organizations are applauding commitments Ottawa signed with India this week to advance development of solar, wind and hydrogen power. Prime Minister Mark Carney spent four days in Mumbai and New Delhi, a trip which concluded with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and signing a series of […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM
     OTTAWA — The mother of a Canadian man says she fears for his safety behind bars in Iraq after receiving word from Canada's foreign ministry he may have been transferred there from detention in northeastern Syria. Global Affairs Canada has told Sally Lane that her son Jack Letts might be among the detainees recently sent […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM
     OTTAWA — With Canada's population growth now essentially flat, the country could be heading toward an unprecedented situation where population growth is driven entirely by immigration, one expert says. Based on the federal government's latest Immigration Levels Plan, the parliamentary budget officer projects 2026 will be Canada's second consecutive year of zero population growth. Canada […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM
     OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to speak at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute's annual gathering in Ottawa today. This year's event is focused on how NATO allies will achieve their pledge to spend the equivalent of five per cent of GDP on defence by 2035. Speakers at the two-day event […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:21 AM
     Ottawa captain Brady Tkachuk's holding penalty in extra time led to Evan Bouchard's game-winning power-play goal, Jake Sanderson had a rough defensive game, Drake Batherson had a second straight two-goal game, and Linus Ullmark wasn't good enough in a 5-4 loss.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:00 AM
     For Brooke McQuigge and her sisters, the PWHL couldn't have come at a better time. Now, all three are settled in Ottawa and hardly go a day without seeing each other.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM
     Collinda Joseph tried the sport on a whim at Ottawa's RA Centre in 2006. Twenty years later, she'll be going for Paralympic gold as Canada's lead.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM
     Mohammed Adam: Public transit should be the defining issue in this year's election. Not taxes, housing, or homelessness.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM
     Once the budget bill receives royal assent, which could be as soon as next week, eligible public servants will have four months to decide whether to take early retirement packages.

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:30 AM
     Bill C-9 requires discipline and accountability. Otherwise, it risks expanding state power in ways that weaken democratic trust.

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:00 AM
     Wednesday, March 4: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 AM
     The variety of shows in Saskatoon this month includes historic drama, musical theatre, an anniversary celebration and futuristic drama.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 AM
     'These are very volatile events right now, shaping the price. So we're just locking it in — and if it goes higher, I'll lock in some more'

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:55 AM
     The Calgary I first came to know, when I arrived in the city near the end of 1989, was a resilient, can-do, entrepreneurial place; a place still recovering from the economic downturn of the 1980s with determination, optimism, compassion and a population hovering around 700,000 – less than half of what it is today. I […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:50 AM
     "A rising tide lifts all boats." Former U.S. President John F. Kennedy's quote wasn't about municipal budgets, but it serves as a useful test for a city at a crossroads: growth must lift everyone, not just a few. Ambition that dazzles is easy; ambition that leaves no one behind is harder. Calgary is growing. New […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:45 AM
     Outstanding health care requires many things. A research-focused medical school leading in discovery science, innovation and teaching excellence is essential. We are fortunate in Calgary to have the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM), which in less than 50 years has become a leading Canadian faculty in a top five research-intensive university. Named after Geoff Cumming, […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 AM
     Faced with an erratic U.S. president who demonstrates a fondness for coercive and protectionist trade policies, Prime Minister Mark Carney is determined to lessen Canada's heavy dependence on the huge American economy. To that end, the prime minister has set goals to double Canada's non-U.S. exports by 2035 and forge stronger commercial and political ties […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 AM
     Gold Standard B.C. is going full-time daylight time. Saskatchewan is full-time standard time. Which is better? Consider that on Jan. 3 in Red Deer the sun rises at 8:44 MST. With full-time MDT the sun would rise at 9:44, which would mean every kid in Red Deer would be going to school in the dark, […]