Mar 17, 02:00

Monday, March 16, 2026 10:41 PM Lapu Lapu victim, who lost high school sweetheart, says system failed him       Blaine Redlac, 29, was hit on his right leg and thrown up to 10 metres when a vehicle plowed through the festival in Vancouver on April 26.

Monday, March 16, 2026 9:39 PM Vincent Massey Trojans win provincial hockey championship to avenge loss in city final       The Vincent Massey Trojans pulled off the repeat with a 4-1 victory over the Oak Park Raiders in Monday's final of the Provincial AAAA Boys High School Hockey Championship.

Monday, March 16, 2026 8:22 PM Calgary water use climbs above city threshold for 1st time since restrictions imposed       Calgary and surrounding communities used 504 million litres of water on Sunday, ending a six-day streak of water use under the city-imposed daily threshold of 500 million litres.

Monday, March 16, 2026 8:19 PM Potential light show at Canada's largest cemetery causes controversy       The Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery is in preliminary discussions with a Montreal multimedia company to create an immersive light and music experience on its site, and it has some families with loved ones buried there concerned. The company is negotiating with Moment Factory, a studio that has created light and music shows around the...

Monday, March 16, 2026 8:07 PM Montreal-based filmmakers lead Canadian Oscar wins with animated short victory       Montreal filmmakers win best animated short at the Oscars, leading a strong night for Canada with four total Academy Awards.

Monday, March 16, 2026 8:00 PM Vehicle sales across the country are down, Statistics Canada numbers show       New vehicle sales are down in January 2026 from January 2025, with zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) showing the most significant dip, numbers from show.

Monday, March 16, 2026 7:50 PM Gas, food and travel: How the war in Iran is driving up costs in B.C.       "There's a lot of pressure on energy costs, obviously, diesel, gas prices, and the food supply chain is a very energy-intensive sector," Dr. Sylvain Charlebois said.

Monday, March 16, 2026 6:58 PM Protesters fear 'American-style' 2-tiered health care is coming to Canada       Dozens of protestors gathered outside the office of their local Liberal MP, in cities across Canada on Monday to call on the federal government to protect public health care.

Monday, March 16, 2026 6:57 PM Three-time CFL all-star Tom Brown dies at 89       Canadian Football Hall of Famer Tom Brown, a three-time CFL all-star who won a Grey Cup with the B.C. Lions in 1964, has died, the team said Monday. He was 89.

Monday, March 16, 2026 6:49 PM Multiple people killed, injured after bombs explode in Nigeria: officials       Explosions were heard in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, where Nigeria's homegrown jihadi Boko Haram extremists have waged an insurgency for more than a decade.

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 11:16 PM Vaughan community demands safety after shootings at GTA synagogues       Fearful and frustrated Vaughan residents demanded answers from local government and police after a strong of shootings targeting synagogues across the GTA. Residents packed the North Thornhill Community Centre to discuss the shootings, including one at Beth Avraham Yoseph in Thornhill. No one was has been hurt in any of the shooting, but the attacks […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 11:08 PM Man injured in Parkdale apartment building stabbing       A man has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in an apartment building in Parkdale. Toronto police were called the building near Jameson Avenue and King Street just after 8:30 p.m. Monday to reports of a stabbing. Officers found the male victim, believed to be in his 30s, on the scene. He was rushed […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 6:52 PM Two Toronto Catholic school teachers no longer employed after racist messages posted       The Toronto Catholic District School Board says two high school teachers are no longer employed by the board after allegations they exchanged racist messages on a school social media page.  Advocacy group Parents of Black Children said last month that messages between two teachers at James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School found on a student athletics Instagram account included a […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, March 16, 2026 8:01 PM Ottawa police seek to ID suspect after break and enter at Elgin Street restaurant       In the early morning hours of Feb. 19, an individual entered a restaurant in the 300 block of Elgin and stole personal items, police said

Ottawa Citizen Monday, March 16, 2026 6:33 PM Senators' Brady Tkachuk says Leafs should have stepped up after Auston Matthews was injured       "That was the perfect opportunity to stand up for your captain ... just didn't see it," says Tkachuk

The Province Monday, March 16, 2026 8:10 PM B.C. Lions say CFL Hall of Famer Tom Brown has died at age 89       A two-time winner of the CFL's top lineman award, Brown played in 97 regular-season games with the Lions from 1961 to 1967

The Province Monday, March 16, 2026 6:50 PM Canucks: Healthy Marco Rossi producing more than perplexed Max Verstappen       Whether Formula One or NHL, there's seldom a straight-line ascension to success. Both sports are demanding

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Monday, March 16, 2026 9:12 PM NDP fundraising email rhetoric 'an affront to democracy,' says Sask. Party       Moe, Beck clash over email

Regina Leader-Post Monday, March 16, 2026 9:06 PM Construction on AI data centre near Regina could start this spring: Moe       "This facility will be the largest of its kind operating in our nation. And while the project site is in the RM of Sherwood, I'm sure the benefits are going to spread so much further than that."

Regina Leader-Post Monday, March 16, 2026 7:15 PM Regina's animal bylaw review falls short in addressing aggressive dogs: advocate       "We all want the same thing. We all want safer neighbourhoods, and these amendments just are not cutting it."

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 10:55 PM Gridin-Coronato-Frost line impresses as Flames end tough trip with loss to Red Wings       Coronato snaps a 15-game goalless streak and picks up an assist on Frost's marker, which came courtesy of a heads-up feed from Gridin.

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 9:22 PM Bell: Calgary school gets an F for fumbling Ramadan no-food spaces       How could a story about a school letting fasting Muslim students go to a no-food area at lunchtime become so complicated and create such a firestorm?

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 7:02 PM Water use creeps above city's target on Sunday as work gets underway on concrete reinforcement of Bearspaw South feeder main       'One day in the red does not undo the excellent work we all did through last week,' said general manager of infrastructure services Michael Thompson. 'We still have three weeks to go before the feeder main is back in service, so today, I want to ask you to start Week 2 strong'

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 6:37 PM 'A sign of respect': Recipients announced for Indigenous-led housing projects in Calgary       'To be able to create housing opportunities, for homes to develop and flourish, it is more than just checking off a box on a list of needs,' said Samuel Crowfoot, Chief of the Siksika First Nation

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 6:25 PM Q&A: Flames CEO Robert Hayes reveals how winning 2028 World Cup of Hockey bid came together       Calgary and Edmonton will be hosting the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Monday morning's announcement was an exciting moment for Albertan hockey fans and for both the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers organizations. Speaking with Postmedia on Monday afternoon, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. president and CEO Robert Hayes described the excitement surrounding the winning […]

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 6:21 PM Medicine Hat teen cleared of criminal responsibility in fatal crash that took the life of another youth       Accused driver passed a group of three mopeds, one of which was hit by another car

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 6:05 PM Braid: Minister says those at fault in Bearspaw water fiasco could be named, punished       This inquiry is aimed at the people rather than the pipe. If this makes city hall decision-makers nervous, that's excellent

Vancouver Sun Monday, March 16, 2026 9:38 PM Partly-built concrete highrise for sale on Vancouver's Broadway corridor       Court-ordered sale could reap $35 million

Vancouver Sun Monday, March 16, 2026 7:31 PM After city staff mull relocation, East Van cross likely to stay put for now       Ken Lum, the Vancouver-raised, internationally renowned artist who created the Monument to East Vancouver, said he was disappointed but not surprised that the financial cost could stand in the way of moving the artwork

Vancouver Sun Monday, March 16, 2026 6:44 PM Vancouver actor Hudson Williams sports see-through mesh shirt at Oscars party       Heated Rivalry star shares behind-the-scenes look at his Academy Awards red carpet outfit

Vancouver Sun Monday, March 16, 2026 6:34 PM B.C. gas prices are soaring: Here's how to save some money       With the price at the pump leaping above $2 a litre, any little bit helps. Here are some ways to trim the cost

Mar 16, 18:00

Monday, March 16, 2026 5:59 PM Abbotsford Hospital on lockdown due to weapons call, police confirm       There are a lot of police officers at the hospital and the incident is 'active and unfolding,' police confirmed. There are no reports of any injuries.

Monday, March 16, 2026 5:48 PM More details emerge on pay of Manitoba trade representative in Washington D.C.       The Manitoba government is defending its trade representative in Washington, D.C. after more details have emerged about how much taxpayers are paying the consultant.

Monday, March 16, 2026 5:44 PM Alberta reviewing plan on forcing oil companies to pay outstanding municipal taxes       Unpaid municipal taxes by some in the energy industry is a long-standing issue, with Alberta's rural communities owed more than $250 million as of last year.

Monday, March 16, 2026 5:42 PM Slain Iran activist previously posted that suspects were plotting his murder       Mehdi Razavi, 48, of Maple Ridge and 45-year-old Arezou Soltani of North Vancouver were arrested Friday in connection with Masjoody's death.

Monday, March 16, 2026 5:39 PM Court blocks U.S. child vaccine changes, says RFK Jr. may have violated law       The decision halts an order to end broad recommendations for all children to be vaccinated against flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, some forms of meningitis and RSV.

Monday, March 16, 2026 5:37 PM Ontario records consecutive months of improving housing starts       New data released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows housing starts in the province increased year-over-year for the second month in a row.

Monday, March 16, 2026 5:23 PM New Brunswick musician in ICU after 'devastating' attack near Moncton venue       John McLaren had been performing at Happy Craft Brewing on Saturday night. Police responded to a report of an assault near the venue the same evening and found McLaren injured.

Monday, March 16, 2026 4:28 PM Why Iran is using passage through Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical 'ransom'       Iran is reportedly allowing some ships to travel through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping chokepoint to access the resource-rich Persian Gulf.

Monday, March 16, 2026 4:22 PM How Iran oil shock is spurring a crackdown to save energy around the world       In Thailand, an order for civil servants to work from home for the foreseeable future came with another – use the stairs while the energy squeeze continues.

Monday, March 16, 2026 4:16 PM 'AI brain fry' or 'under-challenged' workers? New reports weigh AI at work       A Harvard Business Review study described 'AI brain fry' as 'intensive back-and-forth with the tools, followed by an inability to think clearly, like a mental hangover.'

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 5:54 PM Delays on multiple GO Transit lines due to police investigation west of Union Station       Delays have been reported on almost all GO Transit lines due to a police investigation west of Union Station. Officers were called to Union Station around 3 p.m. for a medical call. A deceased person was found on the scene. Toronto EMS tells CityNews they were called to the area of Bathurst and Front streets. […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 4:49 PM 1 dead after pedestrian struck by vehicle on Highway 10 in Caledon       One person has died after they were struck by a vehicle on Highway 10 in Caledon. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to Highway 10 between King Street and Boston Mills Road around 1:15 p.m. to the crash. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old from Brampton, was taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead. The driver […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 4:20 PM Slain Iran critic Masjoody said months ago that murder suspects wanted to poison him       An Iranian dissident found dead in B.C. this month had accused the two people now charged with murdering him of trying to obtain poison to kill him.

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 4:07 PM 'Tracking a Killer: The Cold Case Files': Irma Galastica       Irma Galastica, 32, a mother of one from Toronto went missing in August of 2024. She has not been seen or heard from since. Halton Regional Police say they believe she was in the Burlington/Hamilton area before she disappeared. CityNews investigative journalist Cristina Howorun has been trying to figure out what happened to Irma. She […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 3:54 PM Toronto police asking for help identifying woman found dead near Union Station       Toronto police are asking for the public's help identifying a woman found dead near Union Station earlier this year. Investigators say officers were called to York Street and Bremner Boulevard just after 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 where they found the body of a woman. The coroner says her death was not suspicious. The woman […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 3:37 PM AI systems use Canadian journalism but seldom cite media sources: report       OTTAWA — AI systems depend on Canadian journalism for the information they provide users but don't offer compensation or proper attribution in return, says a new study. Researchers at McGill University's Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy tested 2,267 Canadian news stories on major AI models. "All four models showed extensive knowledge of Canadian current […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 3:27 PM There's 'not much' Canada could contribute militarily to Iran war: expert       OTTAWA — A Canadian defence expert says there's "not much" Canada could do in the Persian Gulf region right now to protect the critical Strait of Hormuz, even if it wanted to. David Perry, president of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, says the Canadian Armed Forces does not have many available assets suited to intercepting […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 3:08 PM Nature groups warn federal funding cuts endangering efforts to protect land, water       OTTAWA — Some of Canada's most prominent conservation groups say Ottawa is putting at risk its goals to protect nearly one-third of Canada's land and waterways, with tens of millions of dollars in federal funding about to run out. Canada has committed to protecting 30 per cent of its terrestrial and coastal areas by 2030 […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 2:59 PM 22kg of raw duck, pigeon, chicken and rabbit found in luggage from Egypt: CBSA       The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) says one of its detector dogs recently sniffed out twenty-two kilograms of raw meat in luggage at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The meat, which included raw duck, pigeon, chicken and rabbit, was found in a traveller's luggage arriving at Pearson from Egypt on March 8, 2026. The CBSA posted […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 2:30 PM Soccer Canada gets $300K in federal funding for youth initiatives ahead of World Cup       TORONTO — Canada Soccer is receiving $300,000 from the federal government to expand youth engagement initiatives across the country. Adam van Koeverden, the secretary of state for sport, announced the funding on Monday ahead of the FIFA men's World Cup coming to Canada. The money will support two key initiatives: an expanded national school outreach […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 2:29 PM Via Rail 'needs to improve its service' despite solid management: auditor general       Via Rail needs to improve its service — punctuality, in particular — according to Canada's auditor general, who nonetheless gave solid marks to the Crown corporation's management practices. In a report, Karen Hogan said that over the past decade Via has failed to improve its on-time performance, which sank to a dismal 30 per cent […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 2:14 PM Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as island struggles with deepening energy crisis       HAVANA (AP) — Officials in Cuba reported an islandwide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble. The Ministry of Energy and Mines on X noted a "complete disconnection" of the country's electrical system and said it was investigating, […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 2:14 PM Ford urges federal government to legalize use of pepper spray for self-defence       Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to legalize the use of pepper spray for self-defence purposes. Ford said at a press conference today in Brockville, Ont., that it is a way for women to protect themselves when they feel unsafe walking at night. In response, a spokesperson for federal Justice Minister Sean […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 1:45 PM Tumbler Ridge, B.C., gets arena funding through Hockeyville after deadly shootings       Tumbler Ridge is among several communities in Canada awarded funding through the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville program.

CityNews Toronto Monday, March 16, 2026 12:56 PM Umar Zameer's lawyer expresses 'serious misgivings' about report into police conduct       The lawyer representing Umar Zameer, a man cleared in the death of a Toronto police officer two years ago, says he has "serious misgivings" about an upcoming report into the conduct of several officers involved in the case. Nader Hasan says in a statement that neither he nor his client will have seen the report […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, March 16, 2026 1:35 PM Police arrest two suspects after 'series of violent incidents' across Ottawa       The two suspects — one female and one male — allegedly stole three cars and broke into multiple residences, according to police.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, March 16, 2026 1:28 PM Senators mailbag: What's up with captain Brady Tkachuk?       In the first edition of our new Senators mailbag, Callum Fraser answers questions from readers on one star player's up-and-down season, the push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and potential offseason trades involving core players.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, March 16, 2026 1:11 PM Ottawa police seek witnesses to Carleton Heights hit-and-run       Police say the crash happened near near the intersection of Fisher Avenue and Viewmont Drive.

Windsor Star Monday, March 16, 2026 2:46 PM Police charge 6 Windsor-Essex drivers over weekend       Six people were arrested and charged with impaired driving, and three face additional charges of dangerous driving, over the weekend in Windsor and Essex County. Windsor police responded Saturday around 8:30 a.m., to a call in the 2000 block of Westminster Avenue for an unresponsive man behind the wheel of a vehicle with the engine […]

Windsor Star Monday, March 16, 2026 1:13 PM Leamington hopes muncipally run coffee shop will set standard for waterfront plaza       Can a coffee shop help lead the transformation of a waterfront?  Leamington is giving it a go.  The municipality announced Friday it will open and operate Brew on the 42, a two-year pilot project run out of a purpose-built shipping container in what will become its waterfront plaza with venders located shipping containers at the beach space at the foot […]

Windsor Star Monday, March 16, 2026 12:21 PM U.S. border agents arrest Canadian after crossing Gordie Howe International Bridge into Detroit       A Canadian citizen with a criminal record was apprehended by U.S. border officials after crossing the soon-to-be-opened Gordie Howe International Bridge. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson confirmed to the Star that a 28-year-old man with a criminal history including prior sexual assault and theft convictions, crossed the bridge on foot from Canada on […]

Windsor Star Monday, March 16, 2026 10:23 AM Doug Ford government reportedly planning to defund drug consumption sites       Funding expected to stop flowing to facilities, including two in Toronto, by June 13, according to letter sent to directors

The Province Monday, March 16, 2026 2:52 PM NHL Draft: Medicine Hat Tigers high-scoring Ruck twins grew up Canucks fans       Markus and Liam Ruck are No. 1-2 in WHL scoring currently and their connection on the ice regularly draws comparisons to the Daniel and Henrik Sedin

The Province Monday, March 16, 2026 12:27 PM Canucks Live UPDATE: Hoglander returns | Mixed bag against Kraken | McKenna's season sparks questions       PLUS: It never ends well when teams try to stop fans from wearing bags on their heads

The Province Monday, March 16, 2026 11:45 AM Flowers in vegetable plots nurture pollinators       Add pockets of a few easy-growing annuals for patches of colour and to attract bees and butterlies.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Monday, March 16, 2026 4:15 PM Sask. bovine veterinarian calls industry award 'humbling'       The U of S business professor is a veterinarian in bovine and cattle health, and has contributed more than 100 peer-reviewed publications.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Monday, March 16, 2026 12:34 PM Three-year youth sentence for Saskatoon girl who set student on fire       The now 16-year-old girl pleaded guilty to attempted murder in connection with the incident at Evan Hardy Collegiate in September 2024.

Regina Leader-Post Monday, March 16, 2026 5:48 PM Credibility of gang witnesses explored in closing submissions at Whitehawk murder trial       While the defence says former gangsters can't be trusted, the Crown has suggested their testimony that Whitehawk shot and killed two is consistent and credible.

Regina Leader-Post Monday, March 16, 2026 5:12 PM Saskatoon lawyer to step in as Saskatchewan's new firearms commissioner       "I am honoured to continue the groundbreaking work of Mr. Freberg and look forward to the future of the Saskatchewan Firearms Office ..."

Regina Leader-Post Monday, March 16, 2026 1:04 PM Weekend results leave Regina Pats one point from clinching WHL playoff berth       Regina goalie Taylor Tabashniuk makes 52 saves to nearly launch his hometown team into the postseason

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 5:06 PM Aggravated assault charge against Calgary police officer who fired gun during arrest dropped by Crown       The officer's lawyer said the decision by the prosecution to drop the case was an appropriate one

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 3:57 PM Day 3 at women's worlds: Calgary hasn't always been kind to Team Einarson       But curling champs have grown from controversial incident they 'wouldn't wish that on anyone'

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 2:16 PM Should the Flames draft the Ruck brothers?       The twins from Osoyoos were considered roughly third-round talents at the start of the year, but their stock has risen sharply after finishing 1-2 in scoring

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 2:11 PM Sketch of suspect who took photos of children, engaged in indecent act at northeast playground released       Police are hoping the public will have tips in Dec. 12, 2025 incident

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 1:48 PM CBE responds to flak over Fairview School Ramadan accommodations for food-free space       Some commenters expressed discontent over changes to the lunch schedule and the use of the cafeteria as a food-free space

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 1:20 PM Your letters: Permanent school lockdowns only sow fear       Following the Tumbler Ridge shooting, there will apparently again be a push by school boards for schools to lock exterior doors, except for short periods before and after school, and at noon. As a teacher and parent, I find this to be an extreme (and ineffective) overreaction. People intent on causing harm will simply adjust […]

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 12:53 PM Shake Shack coming to Calgary's Chinook Centre this spring, first in Western Canada       Shake Shack announcement follows opening of other popular American chains like Krispy Kreme and Chick-fil-A

Calgary Herald Monday, March 16, 2026 12:20 PM Fire tears through auto shop and luxury car dealership in southwest Calgary       Fire crews work to contain blaze in Manchester Industrial area

Vancouver Sun Monday, March 16, 2026 5:26 PM Tumbler Ridge in the running for Kraft Hockeyville's $250,000 grand prize       The money would go a long way toward much-needed upgrades to the hockey arena in the town still grieving the deaths of eight people killed in a mass shooting

Vancouver Sun Monday, March 16, 2026 3:44 PM Two accused of killing SFU math professor appear by video to face first-degree murder charges       Homicide officers are investigating whether the anti-Iranian regime activism by victim Masood Masjoody was connected to his death

Vancouver Sun Monday, March 16, 2026 3:14 PM TikTok and Instagram influencer Davide De Pierro announces Vancouver show       Davide De Pierro offers up his views on the world of modern dating as well as quick-witted insight on the human condition

Vancouver Sun Monday, March 16, 2026 3:00 PM Opinion: Who gets to catch the last salmon?       Jonathan Moore: If we have to ask that question, we have failed. Instead of fighting over who gets to catch the remaining fish, B.C.'s salmon-reliant people should unite and fight for salmon and salmon habitats

Vancouver Sun Monday, March 16, 2026 2:00 PM Danier isn't done. Catching up with the Canadian leather brand       We caught up with the team behind the Canadian leather brand Danier.

Vancouver Sun Monday, March 16, 2026 10:45 AM Fort St. John homicide victim identified by RCMP       Gurkirat Manocha, 25, died after an 'altercation' at the Charlie Lake boat ramp

Vancouver Sun Monday, March 16, 2026 10:14 AM Rainfall warning issued as atmospheric river hits Metro Vancouver       Forecasters say about 90 to 120 mm of rain could fall by mid-week