Mar 18, 14:00

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:47 PM Ontario junior hockey team vows action after 'racist' comments at game       The Stratford Warriors issued a statement on its website decrying the 'inappropriate and unacceptable language' directed at a London Nationals player during Monday's game.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:35 PM Hamilton suspect in murders of Angelo Musitano, Mila Barberi arrested in Mexico       Daniel Tomassetti was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Mila Barberi in Vaughan and the murder of notorious murder Angelo Musitano.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:13 PM Premier Doug Ford heaps praise on gun owner who shot intruder at Vaughan home       It was just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday when York Regional Police say they responded to reports of a shooting at a home around Carville Woods Circle and Crimson Forest Drive.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:12 PM Police seize 13 kg of cocaine, meth and cash in Gatineau trafficking probe       Two men are facing charges after police in Gatineau, Que., seized cash and a large quantity of drugs, including 13 kilograms of cocaine, as part of a trafficking investigation.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:02 PM Carney climate plan at risk as Canadian oil companies stress need to boost production       A key plank of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's climate plan is unlikely to hit its implementation date, raising new doubts about Canada meeting its climate change goals.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:59 PM Legalizing pepper spray would give 'false sense of security,' experts warn       In Canada, any spray that is capable of injuring or incapacitating someone is currently considered to be a prohibited weapon, including any kind of mace or pepper spray.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:44 PM U.K. meningitis outbreak worsens, chief medical advisor calls it 'unprecedented'       The U.K. Health Security Agency described the event as 'rapidly evolving' and warned of the potential for further cases.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:33 PM Making ammunition in Canada 'essential' for independence: defence minister       Defence Minister David McGuinty announced the launch of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program Wednesday, with a focus on making ammunition in Canada.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:11 PM Taylor Frankie Paul breaks silence on alleged domestic violence incident       'I'm a person that will always speak my truth — that's what I'm known for," the 'Mormon Wives' star said after allegations of a domestic violence incident with ex Dakota Mortensen.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:40 AM Ontario Premier Ford urges B.C., Quebec to drop EV sales targets       Both provinces scaled back or dropped their previous goals of having all new vehicle sales be zero emissions in 2035, but Ford says they should go further.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:53 PM Queen's Park statues to be protected against vandalism ahead of next week's protests       The Ford government says it will wrap eight statues on the front lawn of Queen's Park to prevent them from further vandalism ahead of expected protests next week. The move is in reaction to student-led protests earlier this month against planned changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program, which saw a statue of George Brown […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:33 PM Tim Hortons white and pink donut mugs recalled due to burn hazard       Health Canada has announced a recall of Tim Hortons ceramic mugs because they may crack or break when filled with hot liquid. The affected mugs are white on the outside and pink on the inside, with a pink handle and a chocolate dip donut design on the front and back. The chocolate dip donut changes […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:49 PM Sikh group wants RCMP to investigate Alberta highway killing as hate crime       The fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man on the highway near Leduc, south of Edmonton, last weekend should be investigated as a hate crime, according to a Sikh group in Canada. The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) wants Alberta RCMP to investigate the March 14 killing of 22-year-old Birinder Singh, who came to Canada […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:25 PM Canadian ships stuck in Persian Gulf as blockade of Strait of Hormuz continues       OTTAWA — Two Canadian cargo ships are stuck in the Persian Gulf and are unable to pass through the blocked Strait of Hormuz as the war in Iran continues. The Miena Desgagnés and the Rosaire A. Desgagnés — owned by Quebec-based Desgagnés — were hauling general cargo to ports in Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:10 PM 'The checks never came': Ontario workers owed back pay say system is flawed.       Over the past several months, Speakers Corner has brought you various stories of Ontario workers who have tried and failed to get back pay they are owed by their current or former employers. Even more frustrating for these employees is what they call a lack of enforcement from the very ministry tasked with holding non-paying […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:54 AM Ford applauds Vaughan homeowner for shooting invader, says he should've shot him 'a couple more times'       Ontario Premier Doug Ford celebrated a Vaughan homeowner's vigilantism on Wednesday, congratulating him for shooting one of three suspects who barged into his home with a gun early Tuesday morning. York Regional Police (YRP) said the homeowner isn't facing charges at this point in the ongoing investigation, and he used a legally-owned and properly stored […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:54 AM Population dropped in closing months of 2025 due to immigration slowdown: StatCan       OTTAWA — Statistics Canada's latest estimates suggest Canada's population declined last year, due primarily to a drop in the number of non-permanent immigrants. The estimate suggests Canada's population lost about 102,000 people in 2025. That came after the non-permanent resident population fell by more than 171,000 individuals between Oct. 1, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:39 AM Markets in Canada, U.S. down in late-morning trading as oil prices move up       Markets in Canada and the U.S. were down during late-morning trading on Wednesday as the war in Iran continued and crude oil prices moved up. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 417.08 points at 32,512.01. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 356.16 points at 46,637.10. The S&P 500 index was down […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:17 AM Ontario asks B.C., Quebec to drop electric vehicle targets       TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking his counterparts in Quebec and British Columbia to drop their electric-vehicle sales targets, saying they are making the country less competitive. In the fall, both provinces scaled back or dropped their previous goals of having all new vehicle sales be zero emissions in 2035, but Ford believes […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:11 AM Blue Jays' Jose Berrios diagnosed with stress fracture in elbow, will miss start of season       The Toronto Blue Jays will be without one of their starting pitchers to open the regular season, as Jose Berrios has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right elbow. Berrios received clarity on the injury after visiting with Dr. Keith Meister, manager John Schneider confirmed on Wednesday, who added that the right-handed pitcher […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:04 AM Lululemon founder Chip Wilson says 'deficiencies remain' even after board shakeup       Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s founder says Tuesday's announcement that a longtime board member won't stand for re-election is "a step in the right direction," but his replacement is "underwhelming." Chip Wilson is pleased David Mussafer will step away from the Vancouver-based apparel retailer's board after 14 years but said Wednesday that he still feels "glaring governance […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:01 AM WestJet, Air Transat extend Cuba flight suspensions amid oil blockade       WestJet and Air Transat are extending their suspension of flights to Cuba, which was struggling with an island-wide blackout this week amid a ballooning energy crisis. In an email, WestJet says most Cuba trips are cancelled through October, though two of its tour package divisions aim to start up again in June. Air Transat says […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:58 AM Ottawa earmarks $1.4 billion for key munitions production in Quebec, Ontario       OTTAWA — The federal government is pouring $1.4 billion into the munitions industry to build up the domestic supply of heavy artillery shells and reduce Canada's reliance on foreign suppliers. Ottawa will put public funds toward new facilities in Ingersoll, Ont., and Repentigny, Que., for producing components used to make heavy artillery shells. The funding […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:38 AM Oshawa man arrested nearly a year after human‑trafficking investigation launched       An Oshawa man wanted for a string of violent offences tied to a human‑trafficking investigation has been arrested, Durham police say. Investigators confirmed the arrest of Yvenord Hyacinthe, 44, on March 12, 2026, nearly a year after the case was first launched. Police say the investigation began on May 1, 2025, after officers received allegations […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:07 AM Trump's failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect       PARIS (AP) — We've long had your back, now it's our turn. That is how the famously transactional U.S. President Donald Trump is framing his demands that allies help him with the Iran war. He wants to call in IOUs for decades of U.S. security guarantees. The string of refusals indicates his stock of European […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:41 PM Ottawa Charge appeal for 'Heated Rivalry' co-stars to attend upcoming game       The Ottawa Charge are saving space for Heated Rivalry co-stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams at its April 3 game against the Montreal Victoire.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:08 AM It's time to pedestrianize the ByWard Market | Opinion       Sam Hersh: The decision to reopen William Street to cars speaks volumes about the direction of the so-called "new" ByWard Market action plan.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 18, 2026 9:00 AM Sens 1-on-1: TSN's Claire Hanna talks Sens finding their stride, Tim Stutzle, Jake Sanderson and more       Catchup with the latest episode of Sens 1-on-1 with Bruce Garrioch

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:59 AM Zekelman 'Buy Canadian' snitch line pays out $30K amid tariff war       Aim is to shame politicians into doing "the right thing for our country" and use Canadian steel in Canadian taxpayer-funded projects.

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:35 AM Harrow manufacturer expands with Ontario $1.5M grant designed to 'reshore' jobs from U.S.       Amid a trade war between Canada and the United States, Ontario is paying local companies to bring more jobs back from the U.S. Harrow-based EnerQuest Technologies Solutions Inc.'s ability to attract a $1.5-million provincial grant to expand its factory was guided by the company's decision to repatriate work to Ontario from the United States, MPP […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:55 AM What is Khalistan? Windsor woman's killing puts Indian separatist movement in spotlight       Each side — the Indian government and the Khalistan independence movement — blames the other for misinformation and violence, including murder.

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:38 AM Windsor police enforcement initiative nets 12 arrests       Windsor police arrested 12 people over a three-day period in the downtown Glengarry area, part of ongoing efforts to reduce crime and increase safety in the neighbourhood. Officers with the problem-oriented policing unit, in partnership with the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation, blitzed apartment buildings in the 300 and 400 blocks of Glengarry Avenue, from […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:19 AM Three suspects sought in armed Windsor home invasion       Windsor police are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects in an armed home invasion. Shortly after 4 a.m. on Sunday, three men forced their way into a home in the 3200 block of Linwood Place in the west end, police said. Once inside, the suspects threatened a female resident and pointed a […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:18 AM Windsor police seek suspect in alleged 'racist assault'       Windsor police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who allegedly assaulted and hurled racist remarks at a rideshare driver this week. Police said the incident happened shortly after 1 a.m. on March 14, when the driver picked up a female passenger in east Windsor. During the trip, police said, "the suspect […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 18, 2026 7:15 AM Star readers: On opioid crisis; Legion community engagement       Reinstitute safe drug consumption sites to address opioid ER patient spike Re: High number of opioid overdoses prompts 'urgent' meeting in Windsor-Essex (Mar. 4) The Windsor‑Essex Health Unit reported 77 overdose‑related hospital emergency department visits in February, a stark signal that we must immediately restore supervised safe consumption and treatment services. These services directly prevent […]

The Province Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:44 PM 'Don't kill us, brah': B.C. teen's 180 km/h joyride with friends ends with crash into dump truck       An Abbotsford youth who crashed his stepmom's BWM has had his licence suspended and car impounded. See the video police released.

The Province Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:00 PM Canucks Live: Hope isn't just a city east of Chilliwack anymore, Pettersson, Rossi spark encouragement       Elias Pettersson snapped his goal drought to give home fans a rare treat but a tougher task is ahead with the Lightning up next

The Province Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:51 AM More than 25,000 Tim Hortons mugs recalled due to burn risk       Health Canada has received nearly 30 reports of the mug cracking and breaking, and one report of a burn injury

The Province Wednesday, March 18, 2026 9:15 AM Condo Smarts: Provincial budget's impact on strata corporations       As of Oct., 2026, the tabled provincial budget will impose seven per cent PST on consulting fees contracted by strata corporations.

The Province Wednesday, March 18, 2026 9:00 AM Canucks Coffee: Why Evander Kane approaches 1,000 career games as incentive       'I have a lot left in the tank. I'm more excited for my kids and parents to share the experience. It's about the people who helped get me here' — Kane on nearing the 1,000-game NHL plateau

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 18, 2026 8:00 AM 2026-27 Sask. budget marks first for Ministry of Community Safety       Last year's budget included funding for the new Saskatchewan Marshals Service, provincial ballistics lab and remand space expansion.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 18, 2026 8:00 AM Hockey Huskies adopt road-warrior mindset ahead of U Sports nationals       "The reality is we're going to have to win three more road games against some of the top teams in the country."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 18, 2026 8:00 AM 2026-27 Sask. budget: Officials have warned deficit is coming       "If the tariffs are on for an extended period of time, it'll push us into a deficit position," Finance Minister Jim Reiter said last year.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 18, 2026 8:00 AM 2026-27 Sask. budget: Spending breakdown expected for Patients First Health Care Plan       Last fiscal year, the province allocated $8 billion for health, which was up by $250 million in the mid-year spending report.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:54 PM Mike McEwen joins new Saskatchewan curling team after being let go by another       McEwen, who is joining Rylan Kleiter's curling team, reflects on being let go by his former team in what he says was "the wrong decision."

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 18, 2026 8:00 AM 2026-27 Sask. budget: Province teases increase in municipal revenue sharing       Municipalities' pool of revenue sharing this year will be a record $392.4 million, the government revealed ahead of its 2026-27 budget.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 18, 2026 8:00 AM 2026-27 Sask. budget: Teachers' union eyes increase to per-student funding       The 2026-2027 provincial budget is scheduled to be released Wednesday.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 18, 2026 8:00 AM 2026-27 Sask. budget: Opportunities loom for energy and mining sectors       "We're increasing our oil production, and we have further potential for that with the West Coast line and expansion of egress capacity there."

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:41 AM Wilder Institute/ Calgary Zoo welcomes new polar bear to Wild Canada       A new polar bear has arrived at the Calgary Zoo's Wild Canada Zone from Quebec, less than two years after the drowning death of another polar bear in the enclosure. Yellé', a 20-year-old male, arrived Tuesday from Quebec's Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Félicien and Calgary Zoo staff says he is currently settling in behind the scenes […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 18, 2026 7:00 AM Gas prices climb 30 per cent in Calgary, other big cities. Are stations profiting?       'Keep your tanks full nowadays, because it looks like it's going to keep going higher and higher for the next few weeks'

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 18, 2026 7:00 AM Varcoe: 'A more realistic look': New Canadian energy outlook sees more gas, rising LNG exports to the world       With growing concerns in recent years about global energy security, decarbonization and affordability, the agency's report examined different scenarios for energy development in Canada

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 18, 2026 6:45 AM Think-tank member Malinda S. Smith: The pluralism dividend – the hope and promise of this moment       Stand along the Bow River on a given day and you will hear a dozen varieties of English along with French, Tagalog, Hindi, Punjabi, and many more forming the new ambient sound of a city remaking itself. Calgary has two million residents in its sights. This threshold now asks of the city, its institutions and […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 18, 2026 6:35 AM Angie Gelinas and Gena Rotstein: Calgary's countdown to two million is missing a few important numbers       Calgary is on a thrilling trajectory toward a population of two million, and the economic diversification story is finally taking root. Tech unicorns, aviation manufacturing, fintech . . . there's a lot to celebrate. We want to widen that story, because the numbers that don't usually make the headlines are just as big. Diversification is […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 18, 2026 6:30 AM Think-tank member Mark Poweska: Powering the city on the road to 2 million       As Calgary approaches two million people, the signs of growth are everywhere. New communities are taking shape, established neighbourhoods are adding density, and cranes continue to reshape the skyline. This growth reflects confidence in our city but it also brings responsibility. Beneath the visible change is something less obvious, yet essential: the infrastructure that makes […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 18, 2026 7:00 AM ESMAIL and MOIR: Health-care reforms simply move Alberta towards international norms       Alberta and every other province (except Quebec) are unique in prohibiting patients from purchasing health care privately. No other developed country with universal health care outlaws privately purchased health care.

Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 18, 2026 7:00 AM Letters, March 18, 2026: 'Conservatives to blame for losing MPs'       Time to grow up Conservatives: blame Carney for poaching all of the floor-crossers. Grow up, people, face your party's problems and solve them. These floor-crossers wanted to leave the Conservatives, each with their own reasons, each being unhappy in the Conservative Party. And, of course, the Libs gave them an attractive offer. Welcome to business, […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 18, 2026 9:00 AM Chinatown's legendary Italian retailer dies at 93       Angelo Tosi and his family have been a fixture at the 624 Main St. store since 1930

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 18, 2026 9:00 AM Tribunal says ICBC erred in finding driver responsible for left-turn crash, orders refund of deductible       ICBC said it would change how it determines accident responsibility after a civil resolution tribunal ruled it wrongly put the onus on a driver turning on a yellow light to prove the other driver negligent.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 18, 2026 9:00 AM Meet the award-winning B.C. songwriters behind your favourite tunes       Vancouver songwriters are penning top pop hits for global stars, and turning their talents in Grammy-winning recognition

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 18, 2026 9:00 AM Vancouver hotel market shows growing interest, but projects 'slow to get off the ground'       The Kalido Hospitality Group is getting set to open 19 loft-style suites on the top floor of a historic building — dubbed 'Block House' — featuring kitchenettes or full kitchens that make them feel more like mini-apartments

Mar 18, 06:00

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 5:01 AM Maple Leafs intent on sticking up for each other       Craig Berube read his players the riot act after a delayed response to a dirty hit that ultimately ended their captain's season.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:06 AM Oilers get total team effort to beat Sharks 5-3       The Edmonton Oilers knew the challenge was to come together as a unit after learning their star forward Leon Draisaitl will be out for the remainder of the regular season.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 11:50 PM Oilers 'offence by committee' sinks Sharks 5-3       Adam Henrique earned a pair of assists as the Edmonton Oilers were able to rally without star forward Leon Draisaitl to pick up a huge 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 11:21 PM Winnipeg Jets rally late before falling to Nashville 4-3 in shootout       Jonathan Toews tied the game with just over a minute left but all three Winnipeg shooters failed to score in the shootout.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 11:16 PM Saskatoon businesses concerned about 1st Avenue rapid transit plan       Saskatoon's new bus rapid transit is facing some backlash from Downtown Businesses as they are concerned about the loss of parking and bus lanes on 1st Avenue.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 10:31 PM Alberta's Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government       The premier travelled to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in 2025 to discuss potential collaborations on energy development, artificial intelligence and more.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 10:19 PM Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens win 3-2 OT thriller over Boston Bruins       The Habs needed a result against the Boston Bruins at the Bell Centre, and they got it in thrilling fashion with a 3-2 overtime win. Brian Wilde has more.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 10:07 PM Passengers recount QEII drive-by shooting that killed Edmonton man: 'No one deserves this'       Three childhood friends were on a trip from Edmonton to Banff when their car was shot at while they drove down the QEII south of Leduc, killing 22-year-old Birinder Singh.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 5:55 AM Burlington clinic faces $5M lawsuit after patient diagnosed with Hepatitis C linked to allegedly unsterile needles       A Burlington man is suing a local walk‑in clinic and its physician for $5 million, alleging he contracted Hepatitis C after being injected with an unsterile needle during a routine medical visit — an incident later flagged in a public health warning about improper infection‑control practices. The lawsuit, filed in Ontario Superior Court by Diamond […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 4:00 AM Two in three people say Canada should remain neutral in Iran war: poll       OTTAWA — As war rages on in the Middle East, a new Leger poll suggests most Canadians believe the government of Canada should remain neutral, while one in four say Canada should support the United States and Israel in their attacks on Iran. The poll, which was conducted online and can't be assigned a margin […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 4:00 AM David Suzuki is turning 90. Environmentalists may have 'lost, big time,' but he still has hope       David Suzuki admits defeat — at least in some respects. The geneticist-turned-environmentalist, who is days away from his 90th birthday, reflected on his legacy as he prepared to release his latest book, "Lessons from a Lifetime," which compiles photos and stories from his life, as well as testimonials written by those he inspired. "To me, […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 4:00 AM Bank of Canada to make interest rate announcement amid clouded outlook       OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate announcement this morning as it weighs the effects of the conflict in the Middle East, trade uncertainty and recent economic data. The central bank's key lending rate stands at 2.25 per cent after a hold in January, but the economic landscape has […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 18, 2026 2:13 AM Man arrested after climbing into pygmy hippo Moo Deng's enclosure at Thai zoo       BANGKOK (AP) — A man has been arrested after he was caught climbing into an enclosure of Moo Deng, the adorable pygmy hippo who became a social media sensation, zoo officials said. The Thai man allegedly entered the enclosure on Tuesday evening while a keeper was away and no other visitors were around, the Khao […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, March 17, 2026 11:05 PM Venezuela beats United States to win World Baseball Classic       Venezuela is the champion of the World Baseball Classic for the first time. Behind a strong outing from Eduardo Rodriguez and late heroics from Eugenio Suárez, Venezuela bested Team USA on its way to a 3-2 win in the tournament final on Tuesday night. Rodriguez dealt for 4.1 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and […]