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• 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

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• 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

  18 mins
• 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

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• 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

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• 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

  34 mins
• 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

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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

  1 hour
• 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

  2 hours
• 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

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• 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

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• 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

  3 hours
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• U.K. meningitis outbreak worsens, chief medical advisor calls it ‘unprecedented’

  The U.K. Health Security Agency described the event as 'rapidly evolving' and warned of the potential for further cases.

  World

  3 hours
• 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

  4 hours
• 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

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• Raptors’ upset win surprises many Proline players

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

  Sports

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• 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

  5 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

  6 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

  6 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

  7 hours
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• 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

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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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