Mar 04, 22:00

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:44 PM Parents of HUB mall shooting victim push for Canada to change parole eligibility       If passed, "Brian's Bill" or Bill C-243, would mean those convicted of first- and second-degree murder who are denied parole would have to wait five years to apply again.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:22 PM Calgary mayor floats plebiscite after provincial education property tax increase       Calgary's mayor made the comments during a special meeting of council called to discuss the potential impact of the provincial budget on Calgarians.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:00 PM Digital detox guide: Products that make unplugging actually doable       From a disposable camera to a classic notebook that replaces your notes app, read on for the best digital detox products to help you cut down on screen time.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:54 PM Chinatown shows signs of improvement as City of Edmonton weighs 3 new initiatives       The City of Edmonton is exploring three initiatives aimed at improving Chinatown: a community cleanup group, changing the 97 Street bridge and housing incentives for the Quarters.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:54 PM New safety measures announced amid wait for answers in 2021 Kelowna crane collapse       Under the new measures,  contractors who erect, dismantle, maintain or repair cranes will now have to be licensed and obtain a permit ahead of any crane work.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:53 PM 5th annual Indigenous Business Gathering allows people to make connections       The Indigenous Business Gathering in Prairieland Park promoted reconciliation and connection throughout Saskatchewan and beyond by allowing collaboration between businesses

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:51 PM Edmonton looks to incentivize downtown apartment development       The annual grant program would cover between 25 and 100 per cent of property taxes for the developer, depending on how many attainable units a project includes.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:39 PM A year after it was removed from LCBO, $2M in U.S. booze is expiring       On March 4, 2025, in response to the first round of tariffs levied by U.S. President Donald Trump, the premier banned American booze from the LCBO.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:17 PM Trina Hunt's husband's trial won't start until October 2027       "I think at a certain point I stopped counting," Stephanie Ibbott, Trina Hunt's cousin-in-law, said on Wednesday, of Iain Hunt's court appearances.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:08 PM B.C. premier urges western U.S. governors to end seasonal time change       On Monday, David Eby announced that this weekend will be the last time the province will spring forward, making daylight saving time permanent.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:47 PM Maple Leafs scratch Laughton, Ekman-Larsson, McMann ahead of trade deadline       The Toronto Maple Leafs are scratching three players as the trade deadline nears. Forwards Scott Laughton and Bobby McMann and defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson are being held out of the lineup Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils for roster management purposes, the team announced. All three have been potential trade chips as the slumping Maple Leafs prepare to sell at the deadline. Laughton, 31, is […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:30 PM Toronto committee to review call for new pothole repair blitz strategy as crews continue catch-up efforts       Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is calling for staff to look at ways to boost the number of crews and equipment to deal with potholes.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:43 PM Yellow air quality warning issued for Toronto, parts of the GTA       A yellow air quality warning has been issued for Toronto and parts of the GTA as stagnant winter weather conditions are creating elevated pollution levels. Environment Canada issued the warning for Wednesday evening as light winds and the current weather conditions will cause "increasing levels of fine particles and nitrogen dioxide." The Air Quality Health […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:06 PM Toronto mayor pitches plan to pay residents to shovel after major snowstorms       Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is pitching a paid, civilian shovel brigade this week, as she searches for a solution to the city's winter woes. Residents would be paid to clear sidewalks in a new program ripped straight from New York City. New York employed its residents to help dig out from a massive storm last […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:02 PM Drug overdoses in Toronto rising as health experts worry about contaminated street drugs       At St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, emergency room staff have been noticing a startling rise in what they are calling complex overdose cases from opioid use. In February alone, the hospital's ER treated roughly 50 overdose cases in a single week, emergency room deputy chief Dr. Garrick Mok said. Usually, that number is 20. The […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:16 PM Actor Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returns award to Toronto film critics group, says her speech was censored       TORONTO — Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers says she is returning her Toronto Film Critics Association Award after a portion of her acceptance speech expressing support for Palestine was cut out. The TFCA's president Johanna Schneller said Wednesday the Canadian actor and filmmaker's speech was cut for length, but that she is resigning "in light of this outcome." […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:09 PM Judge orders refunds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs       WASHINGTON — A judge with the U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday ordered refunds for companies that paid tariffs that were later struck down by the United States Supreme Court. In a 6-3 ruling last month, America's top court concluded it was not legal for U.S. President Donald Trump to use the International Emergency […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:14 PM Six sites in York Region flagged for possible exposure to measles       York Region Public Health (YRPH) is flagging one location and five buses on three different routes as measles exposure sites in connection with a newly confirmed measles case in the region. The person who contracted measles outside Canada was in York Region while contagious. You may have been exposed to measles if you were at […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:48 PM Toronto Public Health reporting measles exposure at Pearson Airport       Toronto Public Health is warning residents of measles exposure after a confirmed case traveled through Pearson Airport. The person with measles traveled from Guatemala City to San Salvador on Avianca Flight AV570 and from San Salvador to Toronto on Avianca Flight AV324 on Feb. 22. They were also at Terminal 1 Arrivals at the airport […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:04 PM Royal reunion: Montreal TikToker helps reconnect grandmother with long-lost friend – the Princess of Bulgaria       Montrealer Kaylee Patterson was having dinner on a regular Wednesday evening last month when she got an unexpected phone call. It was the Princess of Bulgaria, Maria Louisa, leaving her a voicemail. The princess was looking to reconnect with Patterson's maternal grandmother, Dikrana Iranian, after decades apart. "You have never seen me run down a […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 3:28 PM Brad Bradford says he's 'all in' when it comes to being Toronto's next mayor       In the wake of John Tory's decision not to run for Toronto mayor, Beaches East York councillor Brad Bradford said he's "all in on Toronto" when it comes to his direction and vision for the city as the next mayor. In making his pitch to voters on Wednesday, Bradford said Torontonians are looking for a […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 3:07 PM Two arrests made as students protest cuts to OSAP grants       Hundreds of Ontario post-secondary students and supporters took to the lawn of the legislature Wednesday, with some tense moments and two arrests, to protest cuts to financial assistance grants. Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn announced last month that the province is giving the post-secondary institutions a long-sought funding boost, while also lifting a seven-year […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:37 PM What we're hearing about the Ottawa Senators with Friday's trade deadline approaching       Some of the defencemen the Ottawa Senators had targeted were either traded Wednesday or contemplating a move to another team

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:31 PM Dear Rideau Canal Skateway: Thank you for a great skating season       There was something poetic about staying open for 56 days of skating in the Skateway's 56th season of operation.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:18 PM Protesters rally against Iran war, defence spending in downtown Ottawa       Anti-war protesters and counter protesters squared off outside a defence conference at the Château Laurier.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:15 PM Ottawa police looking for pregnant woman not seen since early February       Patricia Goulet-Cousineau, who frequents the 200 block of the Bronson Avenue area, has not been seen since early February, police said

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:03 PM Ottawa community advocate raises funds for cancer research, one laugh at a time       Jenny Chen has raised more than $22,000 for Laugh For The Cure, a fundraising campaign for research by the Ottawa Cancer Foundation.

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:29 PM LaSalle police identify woman stabbed to death on Todd Lane       LaSalle police said Wednesday evening that the recent killing of a woman in their town was "an isolated incident." Investigators identified the woman stabbed to death Tuesday night as Nancy Grewal, 45, of Windsor. "The LaSalle Police Service offers our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ms. Grewal," police said in a post […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:08 PM 'Enough is enough' — Dilkens wants to charge tolls leading to and from Ambassador Bridge       Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens is calling on the province for permission to charge tolls on truck traffic using Huron Church Road for as long as the Gordie Howe International Bridge stays closed. The demand follows a threat last month from U.S. President Donald Trump to block the imminent opening of the long-awaited publicly funded bridge. […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:44 PM Spitfires' Belchetz could be sidelined the rest of the season       Windsor Spitfires' forward Ethan Belchetz could be out for the rest of the season.  The 17-year-old Belchetz suffered a broken left clavicle at practice on Tuesday and, according to the club, will be sidelined indefinitely.  "Ethan is an important part of our team both on and off the ice," Spitfires' general manager Bill Bowler said in a release. "While this is a tough setback, we know Ethan will attack the rehab […]

The Province Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:35 PM How B.C.'s daylight time change might affect Canucks, Lions, WHL teams and others       Sports business analyst Tom Mayenknecht said of NHL action: 'The culture we've had of games at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. will obviously be directly affected by this'

The Province Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:04 PM Can Dover Bay continue top-seed success at the B.C. boys' basketball provincials?       The Nanaimo squad aims to become the sixth No. 1 team to win Quad A in the past 10 years and they kicked off the tourney Wednesday with a lopsided win

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 4, 2026 3:31 PM Sask. signs MOU on cross-country electricity grid to strengthen energy security       The MOU builds on discussions where provinces identified strengthening electricity transmission connections as a major priority.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:55 PM Parking pushback: Mayor suggests pre-paid vouchers to address concerns over replacing coin meters       "I appreciate the residents who reached out with feedback to explain their situation."

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:16 PM Sask. NDP takes aim at SHA executive pay, wider affordability issues       The NDP Opposition has been pushing on issues of affordability during the first week of spring session at the legislature.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:25 PM Greenall High School placed on lockdown after report of firearms, two youths arrested       "No students were under any immediate threat, and this was a precautionary measure."

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:22 PM Five thoughts on the Calgary Flames' blockbuster MacKenzie Weegar trade       Three second-round picks are nothing to sneeze at

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:02 PM Bell: While Canadians boycott the U.S., this Canadian heads to America       I don't care what the Elbows Up crowd thinks, I'm going to Chicago

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:11 PM Businesses on 17th Avenue say they didn't know about water main break in area       'We found out that we didn't have water by having to turn on our water and nothing coming out of our spout'

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:05 PM Mayoral candidates spent more than $2 million in last year's election       Lori Williams, a political science professor at MRU, said the disclosures indicate that spending or raising the most money doesn't always translate into victory, though it certainly helps to promote a candidate

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:35 PM 'Mystical': Ice painting artist battles winds, lauds Alberta's natural canvases       During David Popa's January visit, he was enchanted by the lake's colours and textures whose shifting moods reimagined his work, laid down with chalk and a water-charcoal mixture

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:30 PM Day 6 at the Brier: Nobody's 'devoted their life to the game like Marc Kennedy has'       Team Jacobs clinches berth in playoffs of Canadian men's curling championship

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:25 PM 'She's such a trooper': Calgary family seeks life-saving kidney transplant for 8-year-old daughter       Without a living donor in the next few months, young girl will require dialysis

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:40 PM In Calgary courts: Lawyers for two Calgary teens charged with murder withdraw from case in face of conflict allegation by Crown       Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 2 to 6, 2026

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:34 PM Flames trade Weegar to Mammoth for Määttä, Castagna and picks       The Flames reportedly received defenceman Olli Määttä, Cornell University centre Jonathan Castagna and three 2026 second-round draft picks

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:19 PM City council mulls potential plebiscite on provincial budget impacts       The meeting 'could have been an email,' quipped Ward 14 Coun. Landon Johnston

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:39 PM Supportive housing operators in B.C. get more tools to evict problematic tenants       B.C. bill would allow providers to evict tenants if they or their guests are in possession of a weapon or if they're deemed a safety threat

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:21 PM Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, opera announce 2026-27 highlights       The VSO has two surprising new initiatives in the works while the 2026-27 game plan at the Vancouver Opera is very similar to this year's

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:19 PM Vaughn Palmer: David Eby mishandling gives Aboriginal rights deals a bad name       Opinion: Premier says Ottawa kept province in the dark ... except, it didn't

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:59 PM This stretch of Granville Street will be car-free during the World Cup       The stretch of Granville Street between Georgia and Davie streets in downtown Vancouver will be turned into a traffic-free, pedestrian only zone during the World Cup.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:50 PM North Vancouver's A&W gets in on the McDonald's burger mocking       A&W gets in on the burger bashing with new social media clip

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:49 PM Kwantlen Polytechnic University to announce more layoffs this week, as international student numbers keep dropping       The latest round of layoffs at KPU is expected to hit unionized employees 'across the board'

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:13 PM RCMP roundup: Breaking Bad-esque drug RV busted in New Westminster | Good Samaritan bitten in Surrey assault       A roundup of emergency incidents around B.C. this week.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:00 PM Opinion: Measures to expand B.C. economy are all detailed in the budget       Mike Harcourt: Budget includes measures to diversify trade, increase revenues, create more wealth and innovation, and support entrepreneurship

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:00 PM Opinion: B.C. should be an economic powerhouse       Christy Clark: With vast natural resources, a well-educated population and proximity to massive Asian markets, our province could be the biggest contributor to the Canadian project

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:17 PM B.C. judge certifies class-action lawsuit alleging prison guard sexually assaulted inmates       Court ruled this week lawsuit likely representing at least 200 inmates in one of four B.C. prisons Roderic MacDougall worked at between 1976 and 1996 can go ahead

Mar 04, 14:00

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 1:56 PM Ford government names advisers for potential EQAO test overhaul       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 urges Saskatchewan government to take action as library workers face violence       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 probing if multiple deaths are tied to 'hazardous' drink in Battlefords       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 Ontario city to issue $100 fines for abandoned shopping carts       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 RCMP investigating fatal crash on Trans-Canada Highway east of Calgary       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 Maple Leafs' Tanev out for season after surgery       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 Family of missing woman 'want justice' as Ontario police investigate homicide       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 AI minister to meet with OpenAI's Sam Altman on Tumbler Ridge shooting       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 Toronto police chief launches anti-corruption plan in wake of officer arrests       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 Northern European nations will create joint evacuation plans after Ukraine       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 Child with special needs allegedly assaulted by Richmond Hill therapist: police       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 Canadians stranded in Middle East seek help to get home amid escalating conflict       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 Toronto police chief to launch 'anti-corruption' project following Project South probe       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 Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev to miss rest of season after undergoing surgery       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 One in three Canadians who were gearing up to go to Mexico change plans: poll       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 Daughter of Canadian woman killed in Dominican bus crash left in dark on dad's condition       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 Economic uncertainty must not become financial market instability: Macklem       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 'Mom didn't believe me': Ontario retiree turns forgotten LOTTO MAX ticket into $55 million       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 Ontario Coptic priest charged in historical sexual assaults: YRP       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 Winning $75‑million LOTTO MAX ticket sold in Toronto, OLG says       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 Canada secures limited seats on commercial flights from Lebanon as conflict widens       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 Mike Myers to receive special honour at Canadian Screen Awards       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 Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones after tanker explodes and sinks in the Mediterranean       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 Why is Alberta blaming its identity crisis on immigrants?       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 Gary Bettman calls downtown arenas 'economic engines' as Senators inch towards finalizing LeBreton deal       NHL commissioner Gary Bettman spoke about Ottawa Senatorss' planned new rink at LeBreton Flats.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:51 AM Carney orchestrates second major shuffle at top of public service in less than three months       Carney names BlackRock executive Glenn Purves deputy minister of international trade.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:21 AM Player grades: Tkachuk overtime penalty sinks Senators in inexcusable loss to Oilers       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 loses bid to buy closed high school       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 Chatham's Buxton Speedway hosts muddy late-winter car race       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 Essex to look at bi-weekly garbage pickup       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 Windsor Chess Challenge draws nearly 1,500 competitors in 26th year       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 Now among OCAA's elite, Saints eye first title since 2023 as host of men's basketball Final Four       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 LaSalle police investigate fatal stabbing of woman on Todd Lane       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 Loaded handgun seized in alleged sexual assault, two men charged: Windsor police       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 Windsor police charge man, 33, in alleged series of sexual assaults       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 High number of opioid overdoses prompts 'urgent' meeting in Windsor-Essex       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 Opinion: Canada should combat hate, but not by eroding civil liberties       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 Canucks trade Tyler Myers to Dallas Stars for draft picks       The Canucks' rebuild continues as they've moved on from a veteran defenceman.

The Province Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:03 PM Preparation key for Whitecaps balancing MLS play with potential FIFA World Cup runs       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 Canucks: Thatcher Demko headed for season-ending LTIR       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 Canucks Live: UPDATE Myers gone, who's next? Pettersson the centre of attention; Hurricanes hit town       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 Condo Smarts: Fees for photo copies spark concern among owners       User fees may only be charged if certain conditions are met. Find out more.

The Province Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:00 AM Canucks Preview: Three things to watch as Hurricanes warning issued       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 Man sentenced for hitting police vehicles in stolen Saskatoon work truck       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 'Highly motivated' Huskies get second chance, seek back-to-back national titles       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 At Whitehawk trial, jury hears of a quiet Regina night before Jordan Denton's final moments       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's a big relief': Saskatchewan extends post-secondary tuition support for Ukrainian students       "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 Buyers market for Calgary apartments due to oversupply, detached home market tight says CREB       There are nearly 18,000 apartments under construction in Calgary now

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:26 PM One dead in head-on crash on TransCanada Highway near Chestermere       Another person was taken to hospital in non-life threatening condition

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:25 AM Calgary police investigate two shootings in Martindale       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 $30 million plan to return Stanley Park's Lost Lagoon to tidal flat       Tidal ocean water would enter through Second Beach and under the Stanley Park causeway

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:00 AM We tried the Japan-inspired 7-Eleven egg sandwich. Here's what we thought       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 Douglas Todd: 'Trying to be a voice for the scared': China researchers under fire in B.C.       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 Vancouver International Wine Festival 2026: What to try in the tasting room       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 Extortion cases in Surrey slowing down after spiking earlier this year       With 10 extortion-related shootings in January, February slowed down to just one