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• South Asian extortion investigation in Alberta leads to 2 men deported from Canada

  The Edmonton Police Service said it began to see a small resurgence in alleged extortion incidents after Project Gaslight concluded in 2024.

  Crime

  7 hours
• Why did the crown stay the charges against self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Canada’?

  A lack of evidence led prosecutors to halt the case against self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada” Romana Didulo, shedding new light on a high-profile Saskatchewan compound raid.

  Canada

  8 hours
• Companies will be allowed to report finances semi-annually in pilot project

  The move by the Canadian Securities Administrators mirrors a similar push in the U.S. intended to ease the regulatory burden for public companies.

  Money

  8 hours
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• Republican bill takes aim at Online Streaming Act and threatens retaliation

  The legislation from U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker would launch a U.S. Trade Representative investigation into whether the Canadian law unfairly burdens American commerce.

  Politics

  9 hours
• ‘Disbelief’ felt after school attacks prevented in Nova Scotia, Manitoba

  Parents and students in Nova Scotia and Manitoba are dealing with the aftermath of what could have been two deadly school attacks, after FBI intel leads to arrests.

  Crime

  10 hours
• ‘Havana syndrome’ report doubting foreign role was flawed: U.S. officials

  U.S. intelligence, military and law enforcement officials unanimously agreed that an intelligence assessment doubting a foreign role in the 'Havana syndrome' should be withdrawn.

  World

  10 hours
• Taylor Frankie Paul ‘Bachelorette’ season cancelled 3 days before premiere

  'The Bachelorette' Season 22 was pulled after a video released by TMZ allegedly showed a 2023 incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend.

  Entertainment

  10 hours
• Defence minister clarifies after saying he learnt of base strike from media

  The federal Conservatives accuse the government of being too secretive about the war and point out that Canada's allies are sharing such information openly at daily briefings.

  Canada

  10 hours
• 11-year-old boy in Colorado charged with murdering 5-year-old brother

  The victim was a kindergarten student in a Denver school, but because both the victim and the suspect are minors, investigators have not shared further details.

  Crime

  11 hours
• Asylum claim denied for 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his family, says lawyer

  Lawyers for the family plan to appeal the decision, but say Liam and his family could be deported to Ecuador if the appeal fails.

  U.S. News

  11 hours
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• Algorithmic pricing is being used in Canada. Why many want it banned

  Most Canadians want the government to ban or regulate the use of algorithms to set prices, a new poll suggests — with half of respondents saying the practice is unfair.

  Consumer

  11 hours
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• Canada and allies say they could ‘contribute’ efforts on Strait of Hormuz

  Canada is amongst several nations who 'condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf.'

  Canada

  11 hours
• Almost 40% of Canadian youth blow past recommended screen time: data

  Over one in 10 youth (14 per cent) met screen time guidelines in both surveyed years, and nearly half (49 per cent) followed screen time guidelines in one of the two years.

  Canada

  12 hours
• Democrats seek to impeach Pam Bondi after ‘fake’ Epstein briefing

  Five Republicans on the House Oversight Committee voted with Democrats to support the subpoena for Bondi to appear for a deposition on April 14.

  U.S. News

  12 hours
• Bob Barker’s rep speaks out on ‘Price Is Right’ on-set harassment allegations

  Former models have come forward alleging a culture of sexual harassment on the 'Price Is Right' set.

  Entertainment

  12 hours
• Sugar prices hit five-month high amid Iran war disruptions

  Rising energy prices could prompt cane mills in top grower Brazil to raise ethanol output and lower sugar production. Ethanol is a cane-based biofuel.

  Consumer

  Mar 19
• To chop spending, Ottawa will cut science, tourism, foreign aid programs

  While 40 departments will collectively spend $23 billion more next year, another 85 departments will spend $31 billion less in 2026-27.

  Politics

  Mar 19
• Gas prices in Canada keep going up. How high are they near you?

  Gas prices in Canada have been climbing sharply since the Iran war began, but how much higher they could go is unclear as consumers struggle with the higher cost of living.

  Consumer

  Mar 19
• Ontario court extends Hudson’s Bay’s reprieve from creditors

  An Ontario court has extended the reprieve Hudson’s Bay has from creditors after Judge Jessica Kimmel pushed the end of the collapsed retailer’s stay from March 31 to June 30.

  Canada

  Mar 19
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• Supreme Court of Canada to hear challenge of Ottawa’s firearms ban

  A not-for-profit advocacy organization, firearm owners, businesses, hunters, and recreational and sport shooters have appealed lower court rulings that upheld the ban.

  Canada

  Mar 19
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• Canadian population saw 2nd straight drop as 2025 ended: StatCan

  Statistics Canada states that as of Jan. 1, 2026, Canada's population was 41,472,081, sitting 'well below the levels observed in the fourth quarters of 2023 and 2024.'

  Canada

  Mar 19
• So long, Jay-Z: Rapper officially changes name to JAŸ-Z

  The 56-year-old rapper quietly revised the spelling of his stage name on all streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and YouTube.

  Entertainment

  Mar 19
• Using drop boxes to file taxes? The CRA is getting rid of them soon

  The agency says there are 45 of these boxes still operating across the country where Canadians can drop off tax returns, payments and other documents.

  Canada

  Mar 19
• Kevin Spacey settles U.K. sexual assault cases out of court

  The Oscar-winning actor has denied all allegations against him and maintains that the incidents raised in the lawsuits either did not happen or were consensual.

  Entertainment

  Mar 19
• Poilievre, Rogan chat MMA, exercise and trade: ‘Knock the tariffs down’

  The Conservative leader made an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast after turning down Rogan’s invite during the last election.

  Politics

  Mar 19