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CAF ‘not engaged’ in ‘prosecution’ of Iran war: defence minister
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
BRAMPTON — Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canadian Armed Forces members are “not engaged” in the “prosecution” of the war against Iran. McGuinty was asked today at a news conference whether the Canadian military is involved in the war — and whether Royal Canadian Air Force members are taking part in joint airborne radar operations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longest ballot protest group returns, targets byelection in Terrebonne
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
OTTAWA — The group that recruited hundreds of people to run against Pierre Poilievre in last spring’s election and last summer’s byelection says it’s now targeting the vote in Terrebonne. The Longest Ballot Committee says it’s signing up candidates for the April 13 byelection in the Quebec riding the Liberals won by a single vote ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CRA worker arrested for identity theft and trafficking information in Vancouver
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
VANCOUVER — A worker with the Canada Revenue Agency in Vancouver has been arrested and charged with identity theft and trafficking private information after a four-year investigation. The RCMP’s federal policing unit in the Pacific region says in a statement that the 35-year-old man was arrested on Jan. 29 in Vancouver. He is facing charges ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More rain for B.C. in latest atmospheric river event after more than 100mm dumped
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
VANCOUVER — More heavy rain is in the forecast for British Columbia’s coastal regions as a series of atmospheric rivers rolls in after the first deluge dropped more than 100 millimetres. Environment Canada has upgraded its rainfall warnings to orange for B.C.’s central coast and the west coast of Vancouver Island, with up to 200 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, with wind a major new source
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
CALGARY — A new report from the Canada Energy Regulator is projecting significant growth in electrical generation between now and 2050, in part due to new artificial intelligence data centres’ thirst for power. The federal agency gamed out four supply and demand scenarios for Canada’s oil, gas and electricity markets: current measures, higher, lower and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strong winds leave thousands in the dark in Central Canada, Maritimes
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
MONTREAL — Strong winds are putting electrical grids to the test across Central Canada and the Maritimes. Nearly 310,000 customers were knocked off the grid in Quebec this morning, with environment Canada forecasting winds as strong as 90 kilometres an hour in parts of the province. The largest outages were in the Laurentians, Lanaudière and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anand says Canada’s focus in Iran war is on unblocking Strait of Hormuz
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she agrees with Prime Minister Mark Carney that the U.S. attack on Iran violates international law — and so does Iran’s blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Anand says Canada is looking at how it can support Gulf countries being attacked by Iran as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israel seeking ‘significant change’ to how Canada tackles antisemitism
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
OTTAWA — Israel is pursuing a sweeping diplomatic and public relations campaign to convince Canada to change the way it tackles acts of antisemitism. From the office of Israel’s president down to its ambassador in Ottawa, the message is the same: Canada must do more to curb threats against Jews. But while the country’s ambassador ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Tackling antisemitism, Soaring fuel costs, N.B. budget
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Israel seeking ‘significant change’ in how Canada tackles antisemitism The highest levels of the Israeli government are mounting a campaign to change how Canada deals with acts of antisemitism — and its ambassador is suggesting Ottawa should limit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israel seeking ‘significant change’ in how Canada tackles antisemitism
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
OTTAWA — Israel is pursuing a sweeping diplomatic and public relations campaign to convince Canada to change the way it tackles acts of antisemitism. From the office of Israel’s president down to its ambassador in Ottawa, the message is the same: Canada must do more to curb threats against Jews. But while the country’s ambassador ... Read More »
1 responseSailors visiting Vancouver brag of catching hundreds of crabs, investigation underway
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Fisheries officials say they are reviewing a video showing crew on a large ship boasting about catching hundreds of Dungeness crabs while visiting Vancouver — and appearing to break numerous fishing regulations in the process. Video circulating on social media since last week shows the Mandarin-speaking merchant sailors hauling up crab traps dangling ... Read More »
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