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In the news: Carney travelling north, BDC and defence partnerships, NSF fees capped
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Carney travelling to Yellowknife, Norway Prime Minister Mark Carney is again heading overseas, this time to Norway to observe NATO Cold Response exercises as Canada deepens ties with Nordic countries. He will stop first in Yellowknife on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New federal rules limiting non-sufficient funds fees to $10 kick in Thursday
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
New rules are now in effect limiting the amount that banks can charge customers who don’t have enough money in their accounts to cover a cheque or other pre-authorized charge. Canada’s new cap on non-sufficient funds fees is set at $10 for personal deposit accounts. The changes, announced by Ottawa last year and which kicked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney travelling to Yellowknife, Norway for defence-focused northern trip
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is again heading overseas, this time to Norway to observe NATO Cold Response exercises as Canada deepens ties with Nordic countries. He will stop first in Yellowknife on Thursday. “In this time of global uncertainty, it’s really important that we strengthen the co-operation with Canada, with Norway and with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Premier Moe lauds gun legislation from ‘hottest’ justice minister
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe trumpeted new gun legislation passed Wednesday by his government, while praising his justice minister as “the hottest lawyer in the province.” Moe, in a speech to rural leaders, lauded the work of Tim McLeod and played a video of the justice minister championing the law at a committee this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservative Leader Poilievre travelling to U.S. to discuss autos, energy
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is heading to the United States for several days of meetings to meet with auto leaders, advocate for Canadian energy and “fight for tariff-free trade.” Poilievre is set to hit the road later this week and his itinerary does not include a stop in Washington, D.C. Poilievre’s office says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King Charles ‘expressed his concern’ over Alberta separatism in meeting: grand chief
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
EDMONTON — The grand chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations says King Charles “expressed his concern” after hearing about Alberta’s separatist push in a face-to-face meeting with Indigenous leaders on Wednesday. Grand Chief Joey Pete, who was part of a delegation of Treaty 6 chiefs who went to Buckingham Palace, said in ... Read More »
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By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
MONTREAL — A winter storm swept across Central Canada and the Atlantic region on Wednesday, bringing a mix of heavy rain, freezing rain and heavy snow. The early hours of the storm caused flooding in some parts of Toronto and knocked out power to tens of thousands of households in Quebec, forcing the cancellation of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!VPD officers could have de-escalated encounter ending in Myles Gray’s death: expert
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
VANCOUVER — A police use-of-force expert has told a public hearing that Vancouver police officers missed opportunities to de-escalate their encounter with Myles Gray that ended with his death in 2015. Michael Massine, a former police officer turned trainer, says that had the officers used de-escalation techniques such as trying to initiate a conversation with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What is a strategic oil reserve and does Canada have one?
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
CALGARY — The war raging in the Middle East has jolted global energy markets, prompting the International Energy Agency to release the largest amount ever from member states’ emergency oil stocks. Here is a rundown of what’s happening and what it means: Massive supply shock Global crude oil prices have been on a roller-coaster since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swifties could get Vancouver concert refunds after deal with StubHub on ticketing
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
VICTORIA — People who purchased tickets for Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vancouver through a resale platform may be eligible for a refund. Consumer Protection BC has reached a deal with StubHub Canada after a complaint and subsequent investigation into the company’s ticket sales practices. Under the agreement, StubHub will improve how it reveals ticketing information, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa considering reopening embassy in Venezuela, where it already employs locals
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it’s thinking about reopening its embassy in Venezuela, where it already has locals working on the ground in the capital Caracas. “We are looking at the conditions that may allow … to have Canadian diplomats return there,” said Wendy Drukier, the department’s director general for hemispheric affairs. “This is ... Read More »
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