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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:35 AM Green Shirt Day continues 8 years after Humboldt Broncos crash       This April marks eight years since the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that claimed 16 lives, but the legacy of those involved remains strong.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 AM Best tech deals: Electronics discounts you can't miss       Whether it's a Samsung, Logitech, or Google device, we've rounded up some of the best tech deals—covering everything from budget-friendly essentials to premium gear.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 AM The Curator: 5 Aritzia pants everyone's buying in 2026       From viral wide-leg favourites to elevated pull-ons and tailored classics with hidden comfort, read on for the must-have Aritzia pants for spring 2026 and beyond.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:00 AM Ontario students plan demonstration over Ford government's OSAP changes       Students are planning a 'hands off our education' rally at Queen's Park in Toronto, beginning around 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:01 AM Oilers don't want to overdo the late-game heroics       Some more late game heroics have given the Edmonton Oilers a spark in the midst of what has been a tough stretch.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:01 AM Toronto Raptors keep learning hard lessons       Every time the Toronto Raptors suffer another loss to a top-10 team, they talk about lessons and process and patience.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:00 AM Federal government boosts scrutiny of businesses claiming to be Indigenous-owned       Gull-Masty stopped short of accepting the committee's recommendation to put in place new eligibility and verification requirements for companies to be listed as Indigenous.

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 […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:09 AM Toronto Raptors keep learning hard lessons against NBA's top 10 teams       Every time the Toronto Raptors suffer another loss to a top-10 team, they talk about lessons, process and patience. But Brandon Ingram also can't deny that it's annoying. "When you fall short, you always get frustrated, especially in the moment," said Ingram after putting up 31 points in Toronto's 111-95 loss to the New York […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:52 AM Heavy rain to soak Toronto before double‑digit warmth surges this weekend       Toronto is heading into one of its wettest stretches in weeks, with a surge of mild air set to collide with a series of moisture‑laden systems, delivering steady rain beginning Thursday and continuing into the weekend. Wednesday brings a brief window of sunshine and mild, stable weather. Early morning fog patches will lift to mainly […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:30 AM 1 rushed to hospital in critical condition after stabbing inside Toronto high‑rise       An adult victim is in critical condition after a stabbing inside a downtown Toronto apartment building early Wednesday, according to paramedics. Emergency crews were called to 200 Wellesley Street East, near Wellesley and Bleeker Street, shortly after 12:20 a.m., where Toronto paramedics found an adult suffering from life‑threatening injuries. That person was taken to the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:30 AM 'We can set the agenda:' Carney continues middle power pitch in Australia       SYDNEY — In Australia, Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his argument that middle powers should band together, saying Canada and Australia share the advantages of legitimacy and trust. "Australia and Canada can't compel like the great powers; but we can convene, we can set the agenda, shape the rules, and organize and build capacity through […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM Quebec will soon allow retail stores to close late on weekends, but some not enthused       MONTREAL — Every Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m., Charlie Whitley closes his vintage clothing store in Montreal's Mile-End neighbourhood and feels frustrated. He wants to stay open later, but that would be against the law. "It doesn't make any sense," he said about the "ridiculous" rules. "It pains me every weekend to close the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM Green energy orgs applaud Canada-India agreements on renewables       OTTAWA — Some of Canada's renewable energy organizations are applauding commitments Ottawa signed with India this week to advance development of solar, wind and hydrogen power. Prime Minister Mark Carney spent four days in Mumbai and New Delhi, a trip which concluded with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and signing a series of […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM Mother urges Canada to swiftly repatriate her son after reported transfer to Iraq       OTTAWA — The mother of a Canadian man says she fears for his safety behind bars in Iraq after receiving word from Canada's foreign ministry he may have been transferred there from detention in northeastern Syria. Global Affairs Canada has told Sally Lane that her son Jack Letts might be among the detainees recently sent […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM Immigration could soon account for all of Canada's population growth: expert       OTTAWA — With Canada's population growth now essentially flat, the country could be heading toward an unprecedented situation where population growth is driven entirely by immigration, one expert says. Based on the federal government's latest Immigration Levels Plan, the parliamentary budget officer projects 2026 will be Canada's second consecutive year of zero population growth. Canada […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand set to speak at Ottawa defence conference       OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to speak at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute's annual gathering in Ottawa today. This year's event is focused on how NATO allies will achieve their pledge to spend the equivalent of five per cent of GDP on defence by 2035. Speakers at the two-day event […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:21 AM Plater 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.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:00 AM How a trade to the Ottawa Charge was like a family reunion for Brooke McQuigge       For Brooke McQuigge and her sisters, the PWHL couldn't have come at a better time. Now, all three are settled in Ottawa and hardly go a day without seeing each other.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM Leading the way for Team Canada in wheelchair curling       Collinda Joseph tried the sport on a whim at Ottawa's RA Centre in 2006. Twenty years later, she'll be going for Paralympic gold as Canada's lead.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM It's time to hold politicians accountable for OC Transpo | Opinion       Mohammed Adam: Public transit should be the defining issue in this year's election. Not taxes, housing, or homelessness.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:00 AM Public service Early Retirement Incentive details emerging       Once the budget bill receives royal assent, which could be as soon as next week, eligible public servants will have four months to decide whether to take early retirement packages.

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.

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: McDavid's done just fine       Wednesday, March 4: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 AM Five Saskatoon theatre productions to catch in March       The variety of shows in Saskatoon this month includes historic drama, musical theatre, an anniversary celebration and futuristic drama.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 AM Varcoe: Canadian producers lock in higher oil prices but keep spending plans unchanged amid Iran conflict       'These are very volatile events right now, shaping the price. So we're just locking it in — and if it goes higher, I'll lock in some more'

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:55 AM Think-tank member Eva Friesen: Building a kind city, where people feel seen, known and needed       The Calgary I first came to know, when I arrived in the city near the end of 1989, was a resilient, can-do, entrepreneurial place; a place still recovering from the economic downturn of the 1980s with determination, optimism, compassion and a population hovering around 700,000 – less than half of what it is today. I […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:50 AM Think-tank member Jason Ribeiro: Growth Must Not Create 'A Tale of Two Cities' for Youth       "A rising tide lifts all boats." Former U.S. President John F. Kennedy's quote wasn't about municipal budgets, but it serves as a useful test for a city at a crossroads: growth must lift everyone, not just a few. Ambition that dazzles is easy; ambition that leaves no one behind is harder. Calgary is growing. New […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, March 4, 2026 6:45 AM Think-tank member Dr. Todd J. Anderson: Science and education are key to providing health-care solutions       Outstanding health care requires many things. A research-focused medical school leading in discovery science, innovation and teaching excellence is essential. We are fortunate in Calgary to have the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM), which in less than 50 years has become a leading Canadian faculty in a top five research-intensive university. Named after Geoff Cumming, […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 AM FINLAYSON: Carney should fix problems in Canada's own backyard to spur trade and investment       Faced with an erratic U.S. president who demonstrates a fondness for coercive and protectionist trade policies, Prime Minister Mark Carney is determined to lessen Canada's heavy dependence on the huge American economy. To that end, the prime minister has set goals to double Canada's non-U.S. exports by 2035 and forge stronger commercial and political ties […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 AM Letters, March 4, 2026: 'Standard time the way to go'       Gold Standard B.C. is going full-time daylight time. Saskatchewan is full-time standard time. Which is better? Consider that on Jan. 3 in Red Deer the sun rises at 8:44 MST. With full-time MDT the sun would rise at 9:44, which would mean every kid in Red Deer would be going to school in the dark, […]