March 8th, 2026
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Federal Liberal government has proposed a debate on Iran war, House leader says

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

OTTAWA — Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has proposed to debate the turmoil in the Middle East on Monday evening. Steven MacKinnon, who is also transport minister, says in a Sunday post on X the government has proposed to Opposition parties in the House of Commons that a debate ... Read More »

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23 fishermen rescued when ice shelf broke from Georgian Bay shore: police

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

OWEN SOUND — Police said nearly two-dozen people who were fishing needed to be rescued when they became stranded on an ice shelf that broke from shore in Georgian Bay in southwestern Ontario on Sunday. They said the ice drifted for about two kilometres and split into several sections, causing some people to become partially ... Read More »

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23 people rescued when ice shelf broke from Georgian Bay shore: police

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

OWEN SOUND — Ontario police say 23 people needed to be rescued when they were stranded on an ice shelf in Georgian Bay in southwestern Ontario. They say the ice drifted for about two kilometres and split into several sections, causing some people to become partially submerged in the icy water. Members from the Grey-Bruce ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: 23 people rescued when ice shelf broke from Georgian Bay shore: police

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

OWEN SOUND — Ontario police say 23 people needed to be rescued when they were stranded on an ice shelf in Georgian Bay in southwestern Ontario. They say the ice drifted for about two kilometres and split into several sections, causing some people to become partially submerged in the icy water. More coming. The Canadian ... Read More »

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Damaging winds forecast for much of Alberta and parts of B.C. and Saskatchewan

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

EDMONTON — Environment Canada is warning residents in much of Alberta and southern Saskatchewan to secure loose objects and expect damage as strong winds whip through. The warnings are in place for most areas from the Alberta-U. S. boundary to Fort McMurray and southwestern Saskatchewan with wind speeds between 90 and 110 km/h before they ... Read More »

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‘Wine tonight?:’ Statistics Canada data shows liquor store sales down another year

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

Having alcohol in the home felt like an eternal struggle for Andrea Pain. “I always (had) that dialogue with myself about, ‘Am I going to have a glass of wine tonight?” the Burlington, Ont., resident said in a phone interview. “‘No, maybe I shouldn’t, but I really want one.’ And I would keep going back ... Read More »

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Mid-century modern airport lounge in central Newfoundland gets heritage designation

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

GANDER — The sprawling international lounge inside the Gander Airport in central Newfoundland has been officially recognized as a heritage structure. The Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador says the lounge, opened in 1959, is a historic gem because it is a time capsule showcasing mid-century modern architecture and art. In the 1960s, the busy ... Read More »

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‘A threat to all’: Community leaders call for more support after synagogue shootings

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

TORONTO — Jewish community leaders in Toronto are calling for more support after two Toronto-area synagogues were struck with gunfire this weekend. Sara Lefton of the United Jewish Appeal Federation of Greater Toronto said the shootings represent “a threat to all,” not just Jewish Canadians. Standing in front of the Shaarei Shomayim synagogue with other ... Read More »

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Montreal police investigate the suspicious death of a man found downtown

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

MONTREAL — A man died Sunday morning in hospital after a passerby found him lying on Sainte-Catherine Street East in downtown Montreal. Police spokesperson Johany Charland says the man was discovered lying on the road near Fafard Street around 4:45 a.m. in critical condition. Charland says the death is considered suspicious. The causes and circumstances ... Read More »

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Ice ‘extremely unsafe,’ Hamilton police say after six end up in water

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

HAMILTON — Police in Hamilton are warning of extremely unsafe ice conditions after two youths fell into the city’s harbour and four more jumped in to save them. Police say they were called Saturday after two people fell through the ice near the Pier 7 Boardwalk at the western edge of Lake Ontario. When officers ... Read More »

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Prime Minister Carney announces three byelections for April 13

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced three byelection for ridings in Ontario and Quebec. A statement posted on the prime minister’s website says the votes will be cast on April 13 in the Toronto-area ridings of Scarborough Southwest and University-Rosedale and in the Quebec riding of Terrebonne. The Supreme Court nullified the Liberal’s ... Read More »

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