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• Making ammunition in Canada ‘essential’ for independence: defence minister

  Defence Minister David McGuinty announced the launch of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program Wednesday, with a focus on making ammunition in Canada.

  Canada

  9 mins
• Taylor Frankie Paul breaks silence on alleged domestic violence incident

  'I'm a person that will always speak my truth — that's what I'm known for," the 'Mormon Wives' star said after allegations of a domestic violence incident with ex Dakota Mortensen.

  Entertainment

  31 mins
• Ontario Premier Ford urges B.C., Quebec to drop EV sales targets

  Both provinces scaled back or dropped their previous goals of having all new vehicle sales be zero emissions in 2035, but Ford says they should go further.

  Politics

  1 hour
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• Raptors’ upset win surprises many Proline players

  The Toronto Raptors threw a majority of sports bettors off Sunday.

  Sports

  2 hours
• Oscars ratings down 9%, hitting lowest viewership since 2021

  The show also saw a more significant 14 per cent decline among adults aged 18-49 compared to last year.

  Entertainment

  2 hours
• Sean Penn given ‘Oscar’ made from damaged Ukrainian train after skipping show

  In 2022, as a gesture of goodwill, Penn loaned one of his Oscars to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, telling him only to return it when the war was won.

  Entertainment

  2 hours
• Atmospheric rivers drench coastal B.C., triggering flood and avalanche risks

  Atmospheric rivers are bringing heavy rain to B.C., triggering flood risks and evacuation alerts.

  Weather

  3 hours
• Bank of Canada holds interest rates as Iran war rattles global economies

  The Bank of Canada held its benchmark lending rate at 2.25 per cent, but Governor Tiff Macklem is keeping an eye on how the Iran war could impact Canada's economy.

  Economy

  3 hours
• Time for ‘serious’ talks on how AI uses news media information: minister

  Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government must have a serious conversation about AI systems’ use of news to ensure companies are acting responsibly.

  Canada

  4 hours
• Global markets rise, oil prices retreat despite Iran war escalation

  U.S. benchmark crude fell US$1.24 to US$94.53 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, rose to US$104.17 per barrel. That's down from more than US$106 on Monday.

  World

  4 hours
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• Is the Cowichan land title ruling affecting property appraisals?

  Some B.C. appraisers tell Global News that they are getting a lot of questions about the Cowichan ruling and because of that, they are starting to make it more visible.

  Politics

  Mar 17
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• Kelowna restaurant broken into twice in 24 hours

  Police say the first incident happened around 6 a.m. . Then, just 24 hours later, it happened again.

  Crime

  Mar 17
• Ottawa appeals Emergencies Act use during ‘Freedom Convoy’ to Supreme Court

  The federal government is appealing a January ruling from the Federal Court of Appeal that upheld the use of the emergencies law breached Charter rights.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: Mar. 17

  Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.

  News

  Mar 17
• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – March 17

  Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• Lytton wildfire rebuild lacked legal framework from province, auditor general says

  The review was prompted by concerns raised by the public and members of the B.C. legislature about the progress and cost of recovery, the report notes.

  Fire

  Mar 17
• World Anti-Doping Agency agrees to limit athlete data use, watchdog says

  Canada's privacy commissioner said the agency agreed to measures to ensure international sports bodies only use highly sensitive personal information for anti-doping purposes.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• Free spots available for FIFA Fan Fest, but ‘premium experience’ will cost money

  Premium experiences, including reserved seating within the amphitheatre for 7,400 people and dedicated fast-track entry lanes, will be available for purchase.

  Sports

  Mar 17
• Pam Bondi faces April deposition over handling of Jeffrey Epstein case

  Bondi was ordered to appear for a deposition on April 14 by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform after a vote earlier this month that was supported by five Republicans.

  U.S. News

  Mar 17
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• An exercise program proves life-changing for this Nova Scotia cancer patient

  Since 2018, the ACCESS program has partnered the Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program and has seen over 500 participants come through the program.

  Health

  Mar 17
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• Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

  Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukraine's allies not to forget about his country, and suggested the U.S. and others should make use of Ukraine's anti-drone technology during the war.

  World

  Mar 17
• Kennedy Center board agrees to close for 2 years for renovations

  Trump has cited the need for repairs as a reason for the closure, despite the building undergoing a $250-million renovation in 2019.

  U.S. News

  Mar 17
• Bank of America settles lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Epstein victims

  Bank of America tentatively settled a lawsuit claiming it ignored suspicious financial transactions involving Jeffrey Epstein while he sexually abused hundreds of girls and women.

  U.S. News

  Mar 17
• Canada knew ‘from the beginning’ CAF wouldn’t help attack Iran: minister

  Defence Minister David McGuinty said the Canadian Armed Forces 'are not involved in the prosecution of this war' while underscoring that position is not going to change.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• Iran war is ‘a dark cloud’ over Bank of Canada and the spring fiscal update

  The Bank of Canada is set to update interest rates on Wednesday as the Iran war brings a dark cloud over the Canadian economy and ahead of Ottawa's expected spring fiscal update.

  Canada

  Mar 17