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• Federal government looking to support Canada’s AI industry

  The federal government is looking to do more to support the AI industry as it begins to implement a regulatory framework to protect Canadians.

  Tech

  8 hours
• Police investigating Northeast Calgary fire believed to be suspicious

  Calgary Fire was called to the 13000 block of Coventry Hills Way NE around 4:40 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, for a structure fire.

  Crime

  10 hours
• Alberta residents, small business owners struggle with soaring gas prices

  The soaring cost of gasoline is already draining hundreds of dollars in extra costs from the wallets of some Alberta small business owners.

  Economy

  10 hours
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• Alberta train collision near Taber prompts safety reminders amid concerning driver trends

  A train collided with an unloaded semi-truck on Tuesday, and while nobody was injured, experts and police are again calling for heightened safety around the tracks.

  Canada

  10 hours
• CBSA says efforts to ‘disrupt extortion networks’ led to 70 removal orders

  The agency says that as of last Thursday, it had issued a total of 70 removal orders on various inadmissibility grounds, and 35 have been enforced.

  Canada

  11 hours
• Alberta moves to drastically reduce access to medically assisted dying

  The UCP government introduced a bill stipulating only those likely to die of natural causes within a year would be eligible for medical assistance in dying.

  Politics

  Mar 18
• Markwayne Mullin makes case as new DHS head but faces temperament questions

  The Oklahoma Republican senator faced questions from a Senate committee about his vision for the Department of Homeland Security as he seeks to take over from Kristi Noem.

  U.S. News

  Mar 18
• As Cuba suffers and Trump eyes U.S. ‘takeover,’ is Canada doing enough?

  The federal government has provided some aid but has not commented on the Trump administration's policy toward Cuba or the president's rhetoric, which has escalated in recent days.

  Canada

  Mar 18
• The Calgary Stampede unveils 20-year ‘master plan’ for Stampede Park

  The board of the Calgary Stampede has unveiled its vision for how Stampede Park will change over the next 20 years to make it a year-round destination.

  Economy

  Mar 18
• Hockey Hall of Fame says U.S. gold medal pucks to be part of permanent collection

  The Hall released a statement about its artifacts from the Games on Wednesday, a day after Jack Hughes said he wanted the puck so he could give it to his father, Jim.

  Trending

  Mar 18
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• Trump pays respects to 6 U.S. service members killed in Iraq crash

  All six crew members of a KC-135 Air Force refueling aircraft were killed last week in a plane crash over friendly territory in western Iraq, supporting operations against Iran.

  U.S. News

  Mar 18
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• Man arrested for breaking into pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s enclosure at Thai zoo

  The spike in visitors since Moo Deng’s viral fame has been so significant the zoo had to limit public access to the baby’s enclosure.

  Trending

  Mar 18
• U.S. aggression will meet ‘impregnable resistance,’ Cuba’s president says

  The comments came after new threats by Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said that the Cuban government's socialist economic model needs to “change dramatically.”

  World

  Mar 18
• U.S. eases Venezuela oil sanctions amid Iran war energy crisis

  U.S. companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday as the Trump administration looks for ways to boost world oil supplies during the Iran war. The Treasury issued a broad authorization allowing Petróleos de Venezuela S.A, or PDVSA,...

  World

  Mar 18
• Son of Norway’s crown princess should get more than 7 years: prosecutors

  Marius Borg Høiby previously pleaded guilty to several minor offences but pleaded not guilty to the most serious charges, including four counts of rape.

  World

  Mar 18
• Could Canada join the EU? French foreign minister says ‘maybe’

  Speaking in Berlin on Wednesday, Barrot said the European Union is attracting more candidate countries, suggesting 'maybe Canada at some point' will sign up.

  Canada

  Mar 18
• Global Affairs Canada eyes taking ‘more risks’ in uncertain world: document

  The foreign affairs department is struggling under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cuts, and now is 'challenging traditional assumptions' about its work.

  Politics

  Mar 18
• U.S. Fed holds interest rates again as Iran war creates inflation worries

  In a statement announcing the 3.6% rate hold, the central bank said that the 'implications of developments in the Middle East for the U.S. economy are uncertain.'

  U.S. News

  Mar 18
• Crown stays charges against self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Canada’ after compound raid

  Charges against self-proclaimed 'Queen of Canada' Romana Didulo have been stayed following a Saskatchewan RCMP investigation that found people living at a decommissioned school.

  Canada

  Mar 18
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• CUSMA review talks with Canada lagging behind Mexico, U.S. trade rep says

  Greer says talks are moving ahead with his Mexican counterparts as the Trump administration negotiates changes to the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade.

  Canada

  Mar 18
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• Gas prices hit highest level since 2023 in U.S. amid Iran war

  The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped to over US$3.84 on Wednesday, up from US$2.98 consumers were paying before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

  Consumer

  Mar 18
• Gabbard says Iran’s regime ‘degraded,’ won’t say it posed imminent threat

  U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified that the regime remains intact and Tehran and its proxies remain capable of attacking U.S. and allies' interests.

  U.S. News

  Mar 18
• 20-year-old U.S. tourist goes missing in Spain during spring break trip

  James 'Jimmy' Gracey was reported missing after he didn't return to the short-term rental where he was staying with friends during spring break.

  World

  Mar 18
• Carney climate plan at risk as Canadian oil companies stress need to boost production

  A key plank of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's climate plan is unlikely to hit its implementation date, raising new doubts about Canada meeting its climate change goals.

  Environment

  Mar 18
• Legalizing pepper spray would give ‘false sense of security,’ experts warn

  In Canada, any spray that is capable of injuring or incapacitating someone is currently considered to be a prohibited weapon, including any kind of mace or pepper spray.

  Canada

  Mar 18