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Two charged with murder after body of B.C. man who sued late Shah’s son found
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
SURREY — A British Columbia mathematician who was reported missing last month by concerned neighbours was allegedly killed in a “targeted” incident by two people known to him who now face murder charges, police say. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, which is comprised of officers from the RCMP and a number of municipal police forces, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Al-Quds Day rally goes ahead after court tosses out Ontario’s bid to block
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
TORONTO — A Toronto pro-Palestinian demonstration got underway with waving flags and a large police presence, including officers observing from the top of buildings, Saturday after an Ontario judge tossed out the government’s move to pre-emptively block it. Some Al-Quds Day rally attendees waved Palestinian and Iranian flags and chanted “Free Palestine” while some counter-protesters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PM’s office mum on Conservative Order of Canada petition for Don Cherry
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office wouldn’t weigh in on a push by the federal Conservatives to award the Order of Canada to controversial hockey commentator Don Cherry. Audrey Champoux, a spokesperson for Carney, declined to say whether the prime minister felt that Cherry had met the requirements for the accolade, which is awarded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal candidate in Terrebonne byelection hopes to reclaim riding on April 12
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
TERREBONNE — Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste is hoping to be elected in the April 12 byelection in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne, and this time, for good. Auguste opened her riding office in the Montreal-area riding today, telling supporters she wants Terrebonne to be part of the solution and have a voice at the decision-making ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court tosses out Ontario’s bid to pre-emptively block Al-Quds Day rally
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
TORONTO — A Toronto pro-Palestinian demonstration can go ahead as planned after an Ontario judge tossed out the government’s move to pre-emptively block it. The court’s dismissal of the 11th hour request by Premier Doug Ford’s government arrived less than an hour before the scheduled Al-Quds Day rally outside the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two charged with murder after body of missing mathematician found in Mission, B.C.
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
Police say first-degree murder charges have been laid against two people in relation to the death of missing B.C. mathematician Masood Masjoody. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says Masjoody’s remains were found in Mission, B.C., on March 6. Police say 48-year-old Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi of Maple Ridge and 45-year-old Arezou Soltani of North Vancouver have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Police charge two with murder after body found in Mission, B.C.
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
Police say first-degree murder charges have been laid against two people in relation to the death of missing B.C. mathematician Masood Masjoody. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!N.S. First Nation tells government and RCMP to stay out of cannabis and tobacco sales
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
HALIFAX — An Indigenous government in Nova Scotia has passed a new resolution saying the provincial government and RCMP have no right to carry out enforcement on its lands as police and provincial officials step up raids on what they claim are illegal cannabis operations. The council of Cape Breton’s Membertou First Nation, led by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says Canada a reliable oil exporter with moves to increase production
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
OSLO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says that countries like Canada do not need to have oil reserves as a net exporter, after the energy minister announced Canada will contribute 23.6 million barrels to help stabilize international energy markets. The 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency, including Canada, have agreed to a co-ordinated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weatheradio going off the air as Environment Canada moves emphasis to online and apps
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
ROB DRINKWATER — A cross-Canada radio service that for decades has delivered the latest local forecasts as well as critical alerts about severe weather 24 hours a day is signing off, with listeners being advised to switch to online or cellphone-based services. Environment and Climate Change Canada says on its website that effective Monday, Weatheradio ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘One elbow up, one down’: The Carney government after its first year
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
OTTAWA — If one thing is clear a year into his tenure, it’s that Mark Carney is running the federal government very differently from the way Justin Trudeau did it. Much of Ottawa’s chattering class has settled on describing the former central banker as a CEO-style leader who wants to run the country like a ... Read More »
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