Apr 04, 06:00

Saturday, April 4, 2026 5:01 AM Oilers getting solid defensive contributions       The Edmonton Oilers didn't make any flashy moves at the NHL trading deadline, but general manager Stan Bowman did obtain some impactful defensive-minded players who have contributed significantly to the team's five-game winning streak.

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, April 4, 2026 4:04 AM Ottawa needs better city planning for cyclists | Letters to the Editor       The Ottawa Citizen's letters to the editor: Saturday, April 4, 2026

Ottawa Citizen Friday, April 3, 2026 10:00 PM Biggest Ottawa Charge crowd ever watches backup haunt her old team at CTC       The Ottawa Charge suffered a costly loss in front of its largest crowd in franchise history on Good Friday. The local Professional Hockey League team was done in by the big one that got away. Battling to grab a playoff spot with the regular season winding down, the Charge fell 3-0 to the Montreal Victoire […]

Ottawa Sun Saturday, April 4, 2026 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Nauseating PM praise       Saturday, April 4: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Regina Leader-Post Saturday, April 4, 2026 1:54 AM Moose Jaw dumps Regina Pat Canadians into a must-win Telus Cup matchup       Warriors clinch berth in Sunday's regional final; Pat Canadians face Winnipeg for the other spot

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.