March 30th, 2026
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New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge’s order blocking its press access policy

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Defense Department’s headquarters, a New York Times attorney asserted Monday in urging a federal judge to compel the government’s compliance with the 10-day-old order. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman didn’t immediately rule from ... Read More »

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Senators sign goaltender Kevin Reidler to two-year, entry-level contract

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Kevin Reidler on a two-year, entry-level contract set to start in the 2026-27 season, the NHL team announced Monday. Reidler will join the American Hockey League’s Belleville Senators on an amateur tryout agreement for the rest of this season. The six-foot-six, 206-pound netminder posted an 11-7-0 record ... Read More »

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Ottawa earmarks $1.5 billion to support RCAF’s new Husky tanker fleet

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

OTTAWA — The federal government has set aside about $1.5 billion to maintain and service the Royal Canadian Air Force’s new fleet of Husky aircraft. Canada is acquiring nine CC-330 Husky tanker and transport aircraft — four brand-new, five used — to replace the aging CC-150 Polaris. The Defence Investment Agency announced three new contracts ... Read More »

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Most Canadians support social media ban for kids under 16: poll

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

TORONTO — A new poll says most Canadians support banning social media for anyone under the age of 16. An Angus Reid survey says three-quarters of more than 4,000 respondents are in favour of a ban like the one in Australia, where youth under 16 are prevented from setting up accounts on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, ... Read More »

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Ottawa launches consultation on national anti-fraud strategy

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

The federal government says it will be consulting for the next four weeks on a national strategy to tackle financial scams targeting Canadians and businesses. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is in Montreal today rolling out consultations for the national anti-fraud strategy first announced in the federal budget last fall. The federal government is looking for ... Read More »

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England coach Tuchel backs Rice, Saka as list of Arsenal stars citing injuries in past week hits 10

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka “wanted desperately” to play in this international break, England coach Thomas Tuchel said Monday after the Arsenal stars joined a list of players from the Premier League leader citing injury issues. Ten Arsenal players in the past week either did not join their national team or left ... Read More »

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Prosecutors close case of Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer’s fatal crash at 2024 road worlds

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

ZURICH (AP) — Prosecutors closed an investigation on Monday into the death of Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer who crashed at the 2024 road world championships and was not found for more than one hour. The 18-year-old Furrer crashed on a downhill section of rain-slicked road in a forest area approaching Zurich in the junior women’s ... Read More »

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Feds, Ontario announce $8.8B to help cities build housing infrastructure

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

OTTAWA — The federal and Ontario governments say they’ll match billions of dollars in local infrastructure spending to help cities cut costly development fees and get more homes built. Prime Minister Mark Carney is with Premier Doug Ford in Toronto today unveiling a plan for the two levels of government to each spend $4.4 billion ... Read More »

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As ‘The Book of Mormon’ on Broadway celebrates its 15th anniversary, meet the last original actor

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — When “The Book of Mormon” opened on Broadway in 2011, John Eric Parker was onstage as the show was showered with rapturous reviews and cheers. In 2026, he’s still, happily, there. Parker is the only original cast member standing, a rarity in professional musical theater where performers usually move onto the ... Read More »

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Team Einarson adds two-time Olympian Peterman after roster shakeup

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

GIMLI — Team Einarson has added Jocelyn Peterman as lead and vice days after overhauling its lineup following a runner-up finish at the world women’s curling championship in Calgary. The Manitoba-based team parted ways Thursday with longtime third Val Sweeting, coach Reid Carruthers and alternate Krysten Karwacki after the loss to Switzerland. Kerri Einarson remains ... Read More »

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Air Canada CEO to step down later this year in wake of criticism over lack of French

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

MONTREAL — Air Canada chief executive Michael Rousseau will leave the company later this year after coming under fire last week for his inability to deliver a video condolence message in French following a plane crash that killed two Air Canada Express pilots. The airline said Monday that Rousseau has told the board he will ... Read More »

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