Apr 03, 20:00

Friday, April 3, 2026 7:36 PM Fuel costs impacting more B.C. services, including food banks, local grocers       That same pressure is showing up at the Union Gospel Mission, with staff saying they are seeing more people who need emergency support.

Friday, April 3, 2026 7:14 PM B.C. mineral claims processing time still falling short, industry says       B.C.'s Minister for Mining and Critical Minerals, Jagrup Brar, said the province is in the process of hiring 17 more staff to deal with exploration permits.

Friday, April 3, 2026 7:12 PM 2nd arrest made in Calgary investigation over South Asian extortions       Calgary police say a traffic stop in the city's northeast led to a key arrest in an ongoing investigation into South Asian extortions involving shootings.

Friday, April 3, 2026 6:37 PM Once thought to be extinct, ancient cloud sponge seen in B.C. waters       Ancient cloud sponges were once thought to be extinct, but Ryan Swan from Be Sea Adventure captured them on video and shared the rare footage on his YouTube channel.

Friday, April 3, 2026 6:08 PM 'Unofficial Opposition': Former candidates aim to hold Edmonton city council accountable       Former city council candidates are keeping the momentum going when it comes to criticizing Edmonton city council decisions. It's rare to see, but Mayor Andrew Knack welcomes it.

Friday, April 3, 2026 5:10 PM 2 BC Ferries vessels out of service this Easter long weekend, 1 now fixed       Typically, there are about 400,000 passengers and 160,000 vehicles that travel on BC Ferries over the Easter long weekend and there have been many delays.

Friday, April 3, 2026 5:00 PM No charges for Toronto officer in fatal Danforth GO station shooting: SIU       Ontario's police watchdog says an officer acted in self-defence when he fatally shot a 32-year-old man who had pointed a BB gun at him at a Toronto transit station.

Friday, April 3, 2026 4:58 PM Inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup coming to Edmonton in July       A dozen teams from six continents will play in July and November. They all qualified for the men's rugby World Cup next year.

Friday, April 3, 2026 3:43 PM Mount Everest guides accused of targeting climbers in alleged $20M fake rescue scheme       Rescues and medical emergencies are commonplace on Mount Everest. In October of last year, more than 350 climbers were rescued after becoming trapped in a freak storm.

Friday, April 3, 2026 3:03 PM WestJet adding fuel surcharge to companion voucher bookings       Beginning April 8, WestJet said it will introduce a temporary surcharge on all companion voucher bookings to help manage the recent surge in aviation fuel prices.

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 3:57 PM Senators' Brady Tkachuk fined for unsportsmanlike conduct vs. Sabres       Brady Tkachuk will have to pay for some reckless behaviour on Thursday night. The Ottawa Senators captain has been fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct in Thursday night's game against the Buffalo Sabres, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced on Friday. The incident occurred in the first period when Tkachuk slashed Sabres' Beck Malenstyn in the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 3:52 PM Toronto Tempo select Julie Allemand with first pick of expansion draft       The Toronto Tempo have their first player. Julie Allemand was selected with their first pick — second overall — in Friday's WNBA expansion draft. The Portland Fire chose Canada's Bridget Carleton with the first pick. Portland owned the first pick after Toronto won a coin toss and opted to take the sixth overall pick in […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 1:28 PM Early voting begins for Scarborough-southwest, University-Rosedale byelection       With a potential majority government on the line for Mark Carney's Liberals, early voting is now open in a high-stakes byelection in two Toronto ridings. Those living in the ridings of Scarborough-southwest and University-Rosedale can begin casting their ballots on Friday, April 3, with polls remaining open throughout the long weekend from 9 a.m. to […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 1:26 PM California raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak       WASHINGTON (AP) — A California dairy producer that health authorities have been investigating amid an ongoing outbreak of E. coli is recalling some of its raw cheese products, after initially refusing to do so. Raw Farm of Fresno, California, said Thursday it is voluntarily recalling more than a half-dozen varieties of its cheddar cheese made […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 1:23 PM Former Turnstile guitarist is accused of hitting an ex-bandmate's dad with his car       SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A former guitarist for Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he chased down and struck a former bandmate's father with his car, badly injuring him. Montgomery County police officers responding to a Sunday report about a pedestrian being struck in the Washington, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 1:15 PM B.C. mother and seven-year-old daughter freed from ICE, says MLA       VANCOUVER — A Canadian mother and her seven-year-old daughter who spent three weeks detained at an immigration facility in Texas were released from detention on Thursday. Amelia Boultbee, an independent MLA who represents the electoral district of Penticton-Summerland where the mother is originally from, took to social media to celebrate the news, saying that she […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 12:43 PM Pope Leo XIV carries cross for full Good Friday procession, the first pontiff to do so in decades       ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station. "I think it will be an important sign […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 12:41 PM Eglinton Line 5 hours of operation expanding as of Sunday       The hours of operation on Eglinton Line 5 are expanding as of April 5, about two months after it officially opened to the public. Train service will be extended to 12:30 a.m. on Saturdays and 1:20 a.m. Sunday to Friday. "These expanded service hours are the next step as the TTC and Metrolinx work towards […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, April 3, 2026 6:54 PM Heavy rain warning issued for Ottawa-Gatineau area       An Environment Canada advisory forecast the start of the precipitation on Saturday afternoon.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, April 3, 2026 5:45 PM Ottawa man, 23, charged with child-sex offences       The Ontario Provincial Police and Ottawa Police Service both announced charges on April 2.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, April 3, 2026 5:17 PM Four times the limit: Kanata man charged with impaired driving       The Ontario Provincial Police pulled over the man's vehicle on Highway 417 on Thursday afternoon.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, April 3, 2026 4:40 PM Ottawa 67's sweep Kingston Frontenacs out of OHL playoffs       Filip Ekberg's goal late in the third period provided the margin of victory in Game 4 on Thursday night.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, April 3, 2026 3:50 PM Senators awaiting Jake Sanderson's return, but take another hit on defence with Tyler Kleven injury       The Senators have used 13 defencemen this season, including 12 since the end of the Olympic break in late February.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, April 3, 2026 2:27 PM The Mint has a new (interim) Master       Former vice-president Simon Kamal named interim Mint Master for an eight-month term.

Windsor Star Friday, April 3, 2026 2:41 PM Good Friday procession winds through Amherstburg       A ceremonious march through the streets of Amherstburg Friday morning marking the solemn Christian holy day of Good Friday, re-enacted the path Jesus Christ walked to his crucifixion.  Good Friday's Way of the Cross procession is an annual tradition for more than half a century in Amherstburg, organized through St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic […]

Windsor Star Friday, April 3, 2026 2:33 PM 'Beyond baseball' — Sports and party lovers flood downtown Detroit for Tigers home opener       'The whole city is electric,' one downtown Detroit bar owner said of Tigers opening day baseball.

Windsor Star Friday, April 3, 2026 2:25 PM Windsor police arrest two assault suspects, search for youth       Windsor police have arrested two assault suspects and are searching for a third following an attack at a west-end business.  The alleged assault occurred March 31 at a convenience store in the 600 block of Chippawa Street.  Police were called just before 6 p.m. to investigate the incident which began after three males who had entered the store were asked to leave by an […]

The Province Friday, April 3, 2026 2:23 PM Canucks Coffee: The Gillis-fan connection       After the Sedins' jersey retirement ceremony, a remarkable moment with Canucks fans took place.

The Province Friday, April 3, 2026 1:06 PM 10 things to know as the Vancouver Canadians kick off a new season       It's the 75th anniversary season of Nat Bailey Stadium and the C's home opener goes Tuesday, with the Eugene Emeralds providing the opposition

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, April 3, 2026 7:13 PM Saskatoon house fire results in one fatality       Saskatoon fire crews were called to the 400 block of Avenue I South Friday and located one occupant inside the residence.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, April 3, 2026 2:26 PM SHA releases spring COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for Sask.       Some immunocompromised adults and children can receive an additional vaccine dose, eight weeks from their last, from April 1 to June 15.

Calgary Herald Friday, April 3, 2026 5:10 PM "Hidden" homelessness disproportionately affects women and gender-diverse Calgarians, report finds       21 per cent reported that affordable units were in poor condition, and 20 per cent said affordable options were not safe for them.

Calgary Herald Friday, April 3, 2026 4:08 PM Hitmen sweep Wheat Kings to advance to WHL second round       The Calgary Hitmen are headed to the second round of the 2026 Western Hockey League playoffs. That after sweeping out the Brandon Wheat Kings in four straight games. Again, it was Hitmen veteran Ethan Moore with the winner 11:48 into the third period of Thursday's Game 4 in Virden, Man., making him a monster star […]

Calgary Herald Friday, April 3, 2026 3:31 PM Day 8 at men's worlds: The Sheriff's shot keeps Canada's curlers alive early Friday       Matt Dunstone's hammer doubling off two Italian stones behind a wall of rocks to count three and pull off the comeback.

Calgary Herald Friday, April 3, 2026 2:35 PM Calgarians unite on Good Friday for annual Way of the Cross       More than 2,000 Calgarians gathered at the cathedral on Friday.

Calgary Herald Friday, April 3, 2026 1:50 PM Canmore to proceed with livability tax as province proposes property levy exemptions       The town of Canmore is welcoming the province's proposed changes to property tax legislation that would exempt Alberta residents from paying higher taxes on properties occupied for less than half the year. Canmore Mayor Sean Krausert said he expected the change following conversations with Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams earlier this year, adding the legislation […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, April 3, 2026 7:00 PM Letters to The Sun: Puzzled that former mayor's six-month consulting contract on DTES did not deliver an interim report       Re: Ex-mayor calls for 'results' in DTES On a miserably cold and wet morning in mid-March, my wife and I rode the SkyTrain to downtown Vancouver to attend an appointment and then view an exhibit at the VAG. As we walked along West Georgia Street, we passed a motionless human body wrapped in a shroud-like […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, April 3, 2026 5:44 PM Bulls and Bears: Canadian teams pique interest as NHL playoffs near       WNBA expansion into Canada also a winner this week

Vancouver Sun Friday, April 3, 2026 4:28 PM B.C. Hells Angel facing new Ontario murder charge       He's been charged in the U.S. for allegedly agreeing to send hitmen to kill two Iranian dissidents. He was convicted in Manitoba of trafficking cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Vancouver Sun Friday, April 3, 2026 3:04 PM Police investigate early-morning shooting at Delta residence       No one was injured in the targeted shooting Friday in the 11200-block of 92A Avenue.

Vancouver Sun Friday, April 3, 2026 2:00 PM A lash lift can boost your bridal beauty look. Here's how       A lash-lift service is a great option for brides who don't want to deal with lash extensions or false lashes during their wedding. Read more ...

Vancouver Sun Friday, April 3, 2026 2:00 PM International: 30 bestselling books of the week for March 28       Compiled by Bookmanager using weekly sales statistics from over 250 Canadian independent book stores.

Vancouver Sun Friday, April 3, 2026 1:27 PM Disguised Winnipeg murder suspect arrested in Surrey       Chad Dandan was attempting to evade detection by concealing his identity when uniformed officers recognized him on March 26.

Apr 03, 14:00

Friday, April 3, 2026 1:04 PM Nova Scotia RCMP ditch vehicles after protests, return to find them damaged       Nova Scotia RCMP say several of their cruisers have been damaged after officers left them behind due to a protest Thursday.

Friday, April 3, 2026 1:00 PM The Curator: Article is selling this patio set for $328 off, this robovac is $350 off, plus 8 more deals to snag this weekend       Looking to shop the sales? You're in the right place. This long weekend is packed with can't-miss markdowns, from big-ticket brands like Article, robovac, Dreame and more.

Friday, April 3, 2026 12:52 PM Florida vice mayor found dead in her home, husband faces murder charge       Authorities said her death appeared to be the result of a domestic incident and that her husband, Stephen Bowen, 40, was in custody.

Friday, April 3, 2026 12:48 PM Air quality being monitored after barge fire near stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge       Surrey Fire and Rescue Services says crews were called around 11 p.m. on Thursday to a fire on Musqueam Drive, which burned through the night.

Friday, April 3, 2026 12:44 PM Line 5 Eglinton trains to run later into the night starting Sunday       Service hours on Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT are being extended beginning April 5, with trains running later into the night as the TTC moves toward full operations.

Friday, April 3, 2026 12:29 PM RCMP dog helps nab home invasion suspect in Manitoba       Selkirk RCMP said at 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday it was notified of a home invasion that had just taken place on Mclean Avenue in Selkirk.

Friday, April 3, 2026 11:29 AM U.S. fighter jet goes down in Iran, one crew member rescued, officials say       White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that President Donald Trump had been briefed but did not offer any additional information.

Friday, April 3, 2026 11:00 AM U.S. economy added 178k jobs in March, rebounding from February slump       The U.S. Labor Department reported Friday that hiring marked a rebound from the loss of 133,000 jobs in February. The job gains were about three times what economists had forecast.

Friday, April 3, 2026 10:59 AM SIU probing sex assault claim in woman's arrest at Cardi B Hamilton concert       Ontario's police watchdog is seeking video and witnesses after a woman was forcibly removed from a Hamilton concert earlier this week.

Friday, April 3, 2026 10:37 AM Advanced voting begins in 3 key byelections. What to know       The byelections this month are in two Liberal stronghold seats in the Toronto area and one contested riding in Quebec, north of Montreal.

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 1:28 PM Early voting begins for Scarborough-southwest, University-Rosedale byelection       With a potential majority government on the line for Mark Carney's Liberals, early voting is now open in a high-stakes byelection in two Toronto ridings. Those living in the ridings of Scarborough-southwest and University-Rosedale can begin casting their ballots on Friday, April 3, with polls remaining open throughout the long weekend from 9 a.m. to […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 12:41 PM Eglinton Line 5 hours of operation expanding as of Sunday       The hours of operation on Eglinton Line 5 are expanding as of April 5, about two months after it officially opened to the public. Train service will be extended to 12:30 a.m. on Saturdays and 1:20 a.m. Sunday to Friday. "These expanded service hours are the next step as the TTC and Metrolinx work towards […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 11:05 AM War in Iran driving up price of diesel to record high in Canada       Diesel prices are expected to increase by 12 cents in the GTA at midnight as oil markets continue to respond to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. En-Pro's Chief Petroleum Analyst Roger McKnight tells CityNews the increase is not isolated to the GTA. "The changes at the wholesale level across the country effective today are about […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 9:56 AM 84-year-old man missing from Markham found safe       York Regional Police say a vulnerable man who went missing in Markham on Thursday has been located. Police say Guang, 84, was last seen around 10 p.m. at a church in the Highglen Avenue and Middlefield Road area. He did not return home and had not contacted his family. Police set up a command at […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 7:32 AM Canadian man charged with terrorism after machete attack at Kenya mosque       NAIROBI — Police in Kenya say a Canadian man accused of wielding a machete and injuring almost half a dozen people at a mosque in Nairobi has pleaded not guilty. The East African country's Directorate of Criminal Investigations says the 32-year-old appeared in court Thursday on nine terrorism charges, such as assault causing actual bodily […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 7:22 AM Wild temperature swings expected as warm Good Friday gives way to cool, rainy Easter weekend       Don't let the warm spell fool you – after a brief taste of late-spring warmth on Good Friday, it's back to chilly temperatures and periods of rain for the Easter weekend in Toronto – a fairly typical pattern for April in the city. However a somewhat atypical reverse temperature trend will be seen throughout the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 7:09 AM Most Canadians concerned about the impact of Strait of Hormuz restrictions on economy, their pocketbooks: poll       Most Canadians are "deeply alarmed" by Iran's restriction of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on the economy along with their own pocketbooks, according to a new poll. The survey conducted by Canada Pulse Insights for CityNews found 88 per cent were concerned, including 52 per cent who were very concerned, about […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, April 3, 2026 6:00 AM These Ukrainians want to thrive in Canada. For most of them, the future is uncertain       TORONTO — After Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, nearly 300,000 Ukrainians were welcomed in communities across Canada as part of an emergency visa program that allowed those fleeing the war to temporarily work and study in the country. Many of those who have chosen to stay face an uncertain future as their […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, April 3, 2026 11:00 AM How a humble sugar shack in Vanier turned into a state-of-the-art facility       We take a tour of the maple syrup making-operation in the heart of Ottawa, and the only urban sugar shack of its kind in the world.

Windsor Star Friday, April 3, 2026 10:45 AM No April Fools — Windsor police lay 91 charges in single-day traffic blitz       Windsor police laid 91 charges during a single-day traffic enforcement blitz on Wednesday targeting unsafe driving along key city corridors. Officers with the Windsor Police Service traffic enforcement unit carried out the initiative, dubbed "Lake to Lake – Focused and Safe," on April 1 in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police and Michigan State Police. […]

Windsor Star Friday, April 3, 2026 10:24 AM St. Clair College to run $5.5 million deficit in 2026-27       International student enrolment at St. Clair College has declined by 93 per cent since 2023 but the college nevertheless reduced a projected deficit by more than half to $5.5 million for the 2026-27 year. A budget document outlining the school's business plan was approved by the board of directors last week. A mid-year review last […]

Windsor Star Friday, April 3, 2026 9:28 AM Windsor Regional Hospital forecasting $20.6 million shortfall       Windsor Regional Hospital's new president and CEO Kristen Kennedy said Thursday one of her first priorities is to examine the budget as the organization forecasts a $20.6-million deficit. Just over a week into her new role, Kennedy said she needs more time to review the hospital's 25/2026 financials before identifying cost-cutting measures to balance the […]

The Province Friday, April 3, 2026 1:06 PM 10 things to know as the Vancouver Canadians kick off a new season       It's the 75th anniversary season of Nat Bailey Stadium and the C's home opener goes Tuesday, with the Eugene Emeralds providing the opposition

Ottawa Sun Friday, April 3, 2026 10:08 AM The City Gardener: How to cure a sick houseplant       Like all living things, houseplants sometimes contract diseases. But it doesn't have to be terminal.

Ottawa Sun Friday, April 3, 2026 9:54 AM Colin and Justin: Second movement       Why that free piano might prove to be the most stylish thing you bring home

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, April 3, 2026 9:00 AM A community in photos: Looking back at March 2026 in Saskatoon       Some picture-worthy, memorable moments around Saskatoon in March include Telemiracle, Olympics wrapup and a First Nations spelling bee.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, April 3, 2026 8:00 AM Five Saskatoon art gallery exhibitions to explore in April       Saskatoon art galleries present themes of light in darkness, the natural life cycle, creation, connection and revitalization.

Calgary Herald Friday, April 3, 2026 1:50 PM Canmore to proceed with livability tax as province proposes property tax exemptions       The town of Canmore is welcoming the province's proposed changes to property tax legislation that would exempt Alberta residents from paying higher taxes on properties occupied for less than half the year. Canmore Mayor Sean Krausert said he was expecting the change following conversations with Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams earlier this year, adding that […]

Calgary Sun Friday, April 3, 2026 7:00 AM Letters, April 3, 2026: 'PM governs by photo-op'       Photo-op PM Carney has called for three byelections — it should have been six with the three floor-crossers included, to be judged by their constituents. To the Liberal voters in Chrystia Freeland and Bill Blair's ridings, think before you mark your X. Eleven years of Liberals has seen our standard of living plummet, mass immigration, […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, April 3, 2026 1:27 PM Disguised Winnipeg murder suspect arrested in Surrey       Chad Dandan was attempting to evade detection by concealing his identity when uniformed officers recognized him on March 26.

Vancouver Sun Friday, April 3, 2026 10:00 AM Conversations That Matter: Kerry-Lynne Findlay, B.C. Conservative leadership candidate       Candidate vows to fight 'Liberal' takeover of B.C. party