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‘I’m glad you shot the guy:’ Doug Ford praises Vaughan resident who opened fire on intruder
CTV: “As for the person that was defending his family, he was a legal gun owner, stored properly…
March 18, 2026
Alberta moves to drastically reduce access to medically assisted dying
Global: Smith’s United Conservative Party government introduced a bill that, if passed, would limit medical assistance in dying, better…
March 18, 2026
Alberta’s Smith defends gift of Saudi jet tour against accusations of entitlement
The Canadian Press: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting Opposition accusations of entitlement for using a private jet…
March 18, 2026
Premiers’ Performance: Eby falls to new low in B.C., while Kinew continues his comfort atop list
Angus Reid Institute: Ontario’s Doug Ford drops back close to record low, with just 31 per cent approving…
March 18, 2026
Canadian ships stuck in Persian Gulf as blockade of Strait of Hormuz continues
The Canadian Press: The Miena Desgagnés and the Rosaire A. Desgagnés — owned by Quebec-based Desgagnés — were…
March 18, 2026
BoC holds interest rate, but warns of downstream effects of Iran war
CTV: But how big the war’s impact will be, the bank says, depends on how high oil prices…
March 18, 2026
TC Energy CEO says Carney’s resource project reforms fall short
Bloomberg: The top executive of North American pipeline operator TC Energy Corp. said Canada’s process for approving energy infrastructure projects…
March 18, 2026
Border agency ‘systemic collapse’ allows man found guilty of immigration fraud to walk free and sue Canada
CBC: In his July 23, 2025 ruling, Bardai granted a stay of proceedings in the criminal case against…
March 18, 2026
U.S. intelligence saw no change in Iran’s missile capabilities before war. But Gabbard says only president can decide what is ‘imminent threat’
U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran’s Missile Capabilities Before War Two top intelligence officials directly contradicted one…
March 18, 2026
Ottawa spending $1.4-billion to ramp up domestic ammunition production capacity
The Globe and Mail: Ottawa is spending $1.4-billion to bolster Canada’s domestic ammunition production capacity through the establishment…
March 18, 2026
Carney’s first year defined by ‘polished’ appeal, but ‘new-government shine’ won’t last forever, say pollsters
The Hill Times: “Across the board, people like Carney’s approach more, but when we ask whether things have…
March 18, 2026
Culture minister says ‘serious conversation’ needed about AI systems and news media
The Canadian Press: “Having the news cannibalized and regurgitated undermines the spirit of the use of that news…
March 18, 2026
Quebec projects $8.6B deficit in budget that focuses on funding core services
The Canadian Press: Finance Minister Eric Girard had warned Quebecers not to expect major new spending for the…
March 18, 2026
F.B.I. investigates Joe Kent, whose resignation over Iran war angered Trump
New York Times: Mr. Kent is under investigation for a possible intelligence leak, according to people familiar with…
March 18, 2026
Saskatchewan introduces budget with spending hikes but also $819-million deficit
The Canadian Press: Finance Minister Jim Reiter tabled the 2026-27 budget on Wednesday. It projects a $819-million deficit…
March 18, 2026
P.E.I. minister Mark McLane dies at 56
The Canadian Press: Mark McLane, a cabinet member in Prince Edward Island’s Progressive Conservative government, died on Tuesday…
March 18, 2026
Anne Applebaum: Everyone but Trump understands what he’s done
Anne Applebaum: He does not consider the wider implications of his decisions. He does not take responsibility when…
March 17, 2026
How AI licence plate readers became flashpoint in US immigration battles
Financial Times: Flock Safety, valued at $7.5bn and backed by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, is…
March 17, 2026
Gulf states want U.S. to cripple Iranian regime before ending war
Wall Street Journal: “This is not a military exchange. This is an attack on a peaceful nation, a…
March 17, 2026
Chinese database targeting Taiwanese politicians leaked
Taipei Times: China has developed a network-mapping project targeting political figures and parties in Taiwan to monitor public…
March 17, 2026