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Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:55 PM U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting president after Maduro capture       The newly announced sanctions relief is a strong signal that the U.S. recognizes Delcy Rodríguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. military operation.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:52 PM Canada's Dunstone wins 5th straight, creates logjam atop world curling standings       Team Canada's Matt Dunstone moved into a four-way tie for first place with a fifth straight victory at the World Championship.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:25 PM NHLers talk going helmets off in warm-ups

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:20 PM 2 charged in highway shooting that killed Alberta man in 'senseless crime'       Alberta RCMP say two suspects have been charged in a highway shooting near Leduc that killed a 22-year-old man, describing the attack as partially random.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:20 PM Alberta looks to regulate temporary foreign worker registration rules       Jobs Minister Joseph Schow has introduced a bill that, if passed, will require businesses to register with the province before hiring foreign nationals through the federal program.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:17 PM MPPs in Ontario receive 4.2% raise now salary freeze has ended       Last year, all Ontario parties agreed to a 35-per cent pay raise for MPPs and the creation of a new pension plan after a salary freeze at Queen's Park that lasted 16 years.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:08 PM Rourke, Philpot twins eye Olympic flag football       The L.A. Summer Games offer twins Tyson and Jalen Philpot a chance to return to their football roots.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:07 PM U.S. firm being paid 'minimal' for Manitoba's ER doctor hunt: minister       Shared Health didn't reveal how much it's paying the American company, but Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara says the amount is "minimal."

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:47 PM Saskatchewan sees low participation rates in federal gun buyback program       Saskatchewan has the lowest per capita participation in Ottawa's Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program. Some experts predict soon it will be even lower.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:39 PM New Brunswick students collecting data for NASA as part of Artemis II mission       The world has been collectively anticipating the launch of Artemis II but five university students in New Brunswick are keeping an especially close eye on the mission to the moon.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:12 PM Suspect sought after allegedly committing indecent acts on streetcar: police       Toronto police are trying to identify a man accused of committing indecent acts on a TTC streetcar on Saturday morning. Officers were called to the Dufferin Street and King Street West area at around 8:21 a.m. on March 21. Investigators say the suspect entered a TTC streetcar in the area and sat across from another […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:04 PM Police search for 3 women in alleged drugging, robbery investigation       Toronto police are searching for three women after someone was allegedly drugged and robbed. Investigators say the victim met a woman at a hotel in the Yonge Street and Gerrard Street area in the early morning hours of March 29. After going up to the woman's hotel room, police allege she mixed an unknown substance […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:36 PM Toys "R" Us Canada gets court permission to put itself up for sale, seek investors       TORONTO — Toys "R" Us Canada has received court permission to put itself up for sale. Judge Jane Dietrich on Wednesday approved a process that will see the struggling retailer solicit investments in the company or choose one or more buyers for the business or its assets by June. The retailer did not specifically outline […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:03 PM TTC launches Aqua Bus, Drake buys Casa Loma, and other April Fools pranks that made you look       Be honest, did you fall for an April Fools prank online — even for a second — before looking at the calendar this morning? With truth often being stranger than fiction in the current world climate and disinformation rampant across the internet, we don't blame you. Even the most seasoned among us in the newsroom […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:40 PM Feds to extend initiative to reduce homelessness with $125M investment       The Government of Canada announced it will be extending the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI) on Wednesday. The federal government says it will invest $125 million into the extension of the UHEI, as many Canadians are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing a safe place to live. "Far too many people in […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:35 PM New DNA testing links unsolved death of Utah teen in 1974 to serial killer Ted Bundy       SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — New DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of a Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy, the local sheriff's office said Wednesday. Laura Ann Aime, 17, went missing Halloween night 51 years ago after she left a party alone to go to a convenience […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:23 PM Police in Toronto area ramp up patrols around Jewish gathering places for Passover       Police in the Greater Toronto Area are proactively ramping up patrols around Jewish places of worship and community gathering spaces as Passover begins Wednesday evening. Toronto police say the public can expect an increased police presence in residential areas, grocery stores and other locations throughout the weeklong holiday, and rotating command posts will be deployed.  […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:43 PM Ontario shuts down one way of funding nurse practitioners as province misses deadline       Ontario's health minister shut down one avenue of publicly funding all nurse practitioners Wednesday, as the province missed a federal deadline for ensuring their medically necessary services are covered. The federal government gave provinces and territories until April 1 to ensure they are funding nurse practitioner services equivalent to what doctors provide, though penalties for […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:28 PM Ottawa's 30-days-or-free policy for issuing passports now in place       OTTAWA — The federal government's new "30 days or free" policy for issuing passports takes effect today. If it takes more than 30 business days to process an application, applicants will get a full refund of their passport or travel document fee. The government says applicants should be compensated if the government doesn't meet its […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:18 PM White Sox postpone their home opener against the Blue Jays to Friday       The Toronto Blue Jays are getting an unscheduled day off. Thursday's game pitting the defending American League champions against the White Sox in Chicago was postponed on Wednesday, called because of expected bad weather to hit the Windy City. The game, which was to be Chicago's 2026 home opener, has been rescheduled to Friday, with first pitch […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:35 PM First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could 'outlast' demonstrator       OTTAWA — Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize for saying he could "outlast" a First Nations woman who was protesting over mercury poisoning in her community. Chrissy Isaacs, a Grassy Narrows woman suffering from mercury poisoning, was in Toronto on Monday to demand compensation from the provincial government […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:12 PM Blinded by the light: Transport Canada seeks public input on vehicle headlight brightness       Are the increasingly common LED headlights on newer vehicles making our roads more dangerous? If you've been blinded by the light and you're revved up about it, Transport Canada wants your input. The federal government department launched a public survey on the topic earlier this month that will remain open until April 20, 2026. "While […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:08 PM 5th person arrested, two at large in connection to Giovanni Costa murder       A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Giovanni Costa almost five years ago. Provincial police in Caledon say Costa was one of two victims found suffering from gunshot wounds in a home on Harvest Moon Drive in Bolton on Jan. 18, 2021. The second victim in that shooting was […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:07 PM Luigi Mangione's federal trial delayed until October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO       NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Wednesday granted Luigi Mangione only a slight delay of his federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, moving it from September to October instead of next year, as his lawyers had wanted. U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett tied her decision to the schedule of Mangione's […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 1, 2026 12:52 PM Gun buyback tally of over 67,000 firearms falls well short of federal estimate       OTTAWA — Public Safety Canada says gun owners reported more than 67,000 banned firearms to the federal government as a first step toward receiving compensation in a buyback program. The tally is less than half of the 136,000 firearms for which the Liberal government set aside compensation money when the program for individual owners opened […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:53 PM First-degree murder trial for 2024 apartment building fire begins       Saeed Mohamed, 43, has pleaded not guilty to setting a fire that killed a three-year-old girl and severely injured her mother and five-year-old sister.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:35 PM Ottawa police trying to ID suspects after attempted distraction theft       At about 6:40 p.m. on March 27 in the Smyth Road area of Alta Vista, a senior citizen was approached by two females who attempted to remove the senior's necklace, police said

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:46 PM News of the day: Canadian forces commander of latvia mission charged; Ottawa's fraud and waste hotline leads to five firings; Sexual assault charges for two GGFG       It's Wednesday, April 1. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. MILITARY POLICE CHARGE CANADIAN FORCES COMMANDER OF LATVIA MISSION Brig.-Gen. Vanessa Hanrahan, Canadian Forces Provost Marshal, issued a statement Tuesday, March 31 noting that the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service had charged Col. James Smith. Read the story LRT […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:42 PM Auditor general criticizes 'very blatantly obvious' contraventions in OC Transpo hiring practices       The auditor general investigated recruitment and staffing practices from 2021 to 2025 for OC Transpo superintendents, program managers, managers and directors

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:04 PM Ottawa police, trying to ID bank robbery suspect, release photo of car       Four days after the Feb. 20 bank robbery, the Ottawa police had released two photos of the suspect they were attempting to ID.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:53 PM With or without Jake Sanderson, surely the Senators will start Linus Ullmark against the Sabres       As the Ottawa Senators prepare to open a five-game homestand against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night at the Canadian Tire Centre, there are more questions than answers

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:31 PM Sens 1-on-1: TSN's Cheryl Pounder on Linus Ullmark's recent play, injuries, team structure and more       Catchup with the latest episode of Sens 1-on-1 with Bruce Garrioch

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:22 PM Ottawa police seek assistance in locating missing woman, 25       Erica Morgan, 25, was last seen in the area of Bronson and Gladstone avenues

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:40 PM Gas prices top $1.80 per litre in capital       Canadians for Affordable Energy president Dan McTeague predicts prices will rise April 2 to 185.9 cents per litre

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:20 PM Ottawa's fraud and waste hotline leads to five firings in 2025       Transit services topped the list of departments with the most reports, representing 30 per cent of all tips in 2025.

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:46 PM 'Really tragic' — Windsor killer guilty of manslaughter, not murder       'Mr. Calloo is respectful and happy with the jury's verdict but at the same time carries a lot of remorse and regret over the loss of life.'

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:47 PM Opinion: Essex County farmers have 'significant concerns' over conservation authority merger plan       Rural communities now risk having reduced influence over decisions that directly affect our land, infrastructure, and agricultural viability.

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:31 PM Council-backed 'agreement in principle' inches Windsor closer to future Ojibway National Urban Park       Windsor city council voted unanimously during an in-camera session Monday to move forward with an agreement in principle with Parks Canada, inching the needle closer toward the long-awaited Ojibway National Urban Park. While speaking with the Star, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens called the agreement with the city – the largest landowner within the proposed park's […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:22 PM Gordie Howe bridge launches discount toll program for Windsor-Essex travellers       Windsor-Essex travellers can now save on tolls ahead of the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening this spring. On Tuesday, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) and Bridging North America (BNA) launched Breakaway personal accounts, expanding the discounted toll program to individuals and families. Initially only for business accounts, Breakaway is a program that offers customers "automatic […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:20 PM Amherstburg councillor cleared after complaint over call with Premier Ford       An Amherstburg councillor has been cleared of wrongdoing after a complaint alleged he misrepresented himself as a spokesperson for the town. The complaint, filed with the town's integrity commissioner, claimed Coun. Linden Crain spoke on behalf of Amherstburg in social media posts and radio interviews without council authorization. "Based on our analysis, we find that […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:19 PM Man, 20, arrested after alleged knifepoint robbery in downtown Windsor       Windsor police have arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly brandishing a knife during a robbery in the city's downtown core. The incident occurred after the suspect was asked to leave a residence in the 30 block of Tuscarora Street on March 29. Police said the suspect then brandished a knife and demanded the complainant's wallet. […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 1, 2026 12:46 PM Murder or manslaughter? Windsor killer awaits fate after jury trial ends       Defence argues Malique Calloo acting in heat of passion. Crown argues the 15 shots fired proves he 'meant to kill' Daniel Squalls.

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 1, 2026 10:06 AM 'Lose our voice' — Essex County municipalities question paying into Ontario's updated conservation authority system       Some Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) board members representing "lower-tier" municipalities are concerned they'll be required to pay while losing their voice in Ontario's updated conservation system. Under the new framework, the region represented by ERCA will merge with the Upper Thames River, Lower Thames Valley, and St. Clair Region conservation authorities to become the […]

The Province Wednesday, April 1, 2026 11:56 AM Canucks Live: UPDATE: Kane is not able | Sasson draws in | Best versus worst, how bad will it get?       Tonight they play the first of a back-to-back in Colorado against the NHL's best team, then tomorrow against Quinn Hughes' Minnesota Wild.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:47 PM Ex-speaker disputes Sask Party MLA's claims over subletting constituency office       "It is long overdue that trust, accountability, transparency, and honour be restored to Saskatchewan politics," Randy Weekes said.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:19 PM Two more guilty pleas in fatal Saskatoon shooting of Jason Horse       Robin John Stone and Randy Owen Brabant pleaded guilty to break and enter while the Crown stayed manslaughter charges against both men.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:57 PM Saskatoon organizations await potential impact from PHR consumption site closure       PHR is primarily community funded, but faces a significant cash deficit from a demand in services and "insufficient financial management."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:12 PM 'A lot to be done': Roof collapse devastates Smeaton Recreation Centre       The volunteer-run facility, which was built around 1978, has long served as a central hub for the community northeast of Prince Albert.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 1, 2026 12:05 PM Community navigation hub highlighted in homelessness subcommittee report       The City of Saskatoon proposed creating a low-barrier facility to help address immediate service needs for people facing homelessness.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:40 PM Day 6 at the men's worlds: Seamless transition for Dunstone's rink to find success       'Life works in miraculous ways', says skip in putting together Canada's championship crew.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:16 PM Calgary teen charged with 'life-threatening' assault on his grandmother is under mental health care, court hears       The 15-year-old has been charged with aggravated assault and mischief to property under $5,000

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:41 PM Calgarians to mark Artemis II moon launch at TELUS Spark live viewing event       The 10-day mission marks the first crewed journey outside of Earth's orbit in more than 50 years

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:20 PM Flames prospect Aydar Suniev's improvements could have him close to NHL call-up       'I'd say he's probably our most improved, or if not, one of the most improved (players),' said Wranglers head coach Brett Sutter

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 1, 2026 4:18 PM Farm groups applaud Health Canada decision allowing use of strychnine to control gopher populations       Damages from burrowing causing millions in damage to agriculture industry

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:37 PM Calgary company can withhold profits from B.C. partner due to Canadian sanctions against Russia, judge rules       In a written decision, Justice Paul Jeffrey said RN Cardium Oil Inc.'s links to a Russian government-owned entity made it subject to Canada's sanctions

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:11 PM University of Calgary, football alumni group fundraising for on-campus Dinos stadium       A Dinos football alumni group claims to have already fundraised millions of dollars toward the project

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:43 PM Calgary police make arrest in South Asian extortion investigation       Threats allegedly made towards daycares

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:42 PM Hot Topics: What is the Flames' immediate plan for Jonathan Castagna?       WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia's Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writer Danny Austin about Flames prospect Jonathan Castagna signing his entry-level contract, if Castagna is ready for pro hockey, and how the Flames may fare over their final eight games of the regular season.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:38 PM Snowstorm to roll into Calgary region; up to 20 cm expected in some areas       Highway 2 and parts of Highway 1, particularly west of Calgary, are expected to be most affected

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:27 PM Mission Folk Music Festival's 39th annual lineup: What to know about the festival       The Mission Folk Music Festival turns 39 this year: Learn more

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 1, 2026 3:00 PM World's Best Restaurants chefs team up at Richmond's Baan Lao       At the recent $850 Baan Lao dinner, three awesome female Thai chefs dazzled diners with a 22-course meal. Here's a glimpse at what they created.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:26 PM Daniel Caesar in Vancouver: What you need to know about the concert       Juno-winning singer Daneil Caesar brings first headline arena tour to Vancouver

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:02 PM Man charged with arson in connection with Nesters Market fire in Vancouver       Police allege a man walked into Nesters Market at 333 Abbott Street, stole some items and then started a fire before leaving the store.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:00 PM Vancouver theatre: 6 must-see plays being staged in April       It's a musical April out there.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:00 PM These are the 3 best beauty products we tried this week       Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from U Beauty, Aquaphor and Live Tinted

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:00 PM Cherry blossom scouts guide Vancouver through fleeting spring season       The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival has grown into one of the city's signature spring events.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:03 PM Vancouver's epic outdoor barbecue and beer event returns       This all-you-can-eat outdoor event brings together some of Vancouver's top chefs to grill, smoke, broil, sear, roast, and barbecue delicious cuts of meat

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 1, 2026 12:13 PM Inside Douglas Coupland's suite love letter to Vancouver       One-of-a-kind stay at Fairmont Pacific Rim like stepping into colourful mind of celebrated author and artist

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 1, 2026 11:00 AM Opinion: B.C. civil society leaders to Premier Eby: Uphold human rights — don't amend DRIPA       Opinion: Questions still remain on what implementation of the UN Declaration and Declaration Act will look like, but now isn't the time to cede ground to those who cynically spread fear and doubt about that vital work.