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Alberta ‘excessively vulnerable’ to foreign interference, experts warn

04-03-2026 23:52 via cbc.ca

Alberta is not ready to deal with the threat of online disinformation coming from foreign actors in a possible referendum campaign on separation this fall, according to national security experts.

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Thousands take to streets to protest cuts to N.S. arts grants

04-03-2026 23:09 via cbc.ca

About 2,000 people gathered outside Province House in Halifax to let the Houston government know cuts to arts, tourism, culture and heritage sectors would cause irreparable harm to their industries.

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Western Cuba hit by major blackout that energy official says could last 72 hours

04-03-2026 22:54 via cbc.ca

A blackout hit the western half of Cuba on Wednesday, leaving millions of people in Havana and beyond without power in the latest outage to affect an island struggling with dwindling oil reserves and a crumbling electric grid.

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The World Baseball Classic starts today. Here's who is playing for Canada

04-03-2026 22:41 via cbc.ca

Kansas City Royals third baseman Abraham Toro hit a bases-clearing double in the sixth inning as Canada rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Wednesday in an exhibition game.

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'The bus spun 180 degrees' in Ont. crash that sent students to hospital

04-03-2026 22:09 via cbc.ca

A school bus carrying two students collided with a tractor-trailer in Huron East Tuesday morning. Police say heavy fog reduced visibility and are reminding drivers to use extra caution.

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Hamilton judge rules Ontario's sex offender registry is unconstitutional. What could happen next?

04-03-2026 21:05 via cbc.ca

The decision is "significant" and could see changes to Ontario’s sex offender registry, depending on how the appeals process plays out, says the applicant's lawyer. The province says it plans to appeal.

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Canadian man stuck in ICE detention centre for 4 months, awaiting deportation hearing

04-03-2026 21:02 via cbc.ca

Since November, Edmonton-born Curtis Wright has been stuck in an ICE detainment facility in Texas. Since then, his family has been pushing for his release while his case moves through the courts.

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U.S. terrorism case against former Ont. student includes 'classified' national security material

04-03-2026 20:52 via cbc.ca

U.S. prosecutors have taken steps to protect classified national security material set to be part of their case against a Pakistani man accused of plotting an attack on Jews in New York. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, who previously lived in the Toronto area, is scheduled to stand trial in May.

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What's the difference between a public inquiry and coroner's inquest into Tumbler Ridge?

04-03-2026 20:51 via cbc.ca

A coroner's inquest has been called into the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting and B.C.'s public safety minister says a public inquiry is also possible. But how do the two differ and what can Canadians expect out of them?

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Fact check: Grok tells users fake Tel Aviv video is real

04-03-2026 20:33 via cbc.ca

Can you tell this video is fake? The AI chatbot Grok could not. It’s been viewed millions of times on platforms like X and Instagram, with claims it shows Iranian missiles hitting Tel Aviv.

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IN PHOTOS | War in Iran enters 5th day

04-03-2026 20:31 via cbc.ca

Israel and the U.S. launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, prompting more missiles and drones fired from Tehran toward Israel. Turkey became the latest country to be drawn into the conflict, after NATO defence systems destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile on its way to Turkish airspace.

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Mexico seeks to dispel lingering fears in Guadalajara ahead of World Cup

04-03-2026 20:16 via cbc.ca

World Cup preparations in Guadalajara, one of three host Mexican cities, were recently plunged under a cloud of uncertainty following an explosion of violence on Feb. 22 that ripped through the city, across Jalisco, and flared in several parts of the country.

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She was set to win the U.S. women's half marathon. Then a guide car made a wrong turn

04-03-2026 19:25 via cbc.ca

Jessica McClain was ahead by a wide margin with about 2.4 kilometres left to go at the U.S. half marathon championships when she and three other runners followed a guide vehicle on a wrong turn, leading them off-course for about one kilometre.

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Carney shakes up senior ranks of the public service

04-03-2026 19:24 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Mark Carney has shaken up the senior ranks of the public service, creating and expanding some roles in a continued effort to put his stamp on the machinery of government.

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Ontario students stage mass protest over Ford government’s cuts to aid program

04-03-2026 18:44 via cbc.ca

Students across the province are protesting recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) — the post-secondary financial aid system will go from a majority grant structure to a majority loan structure in the new school year.

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Judge grants bail to one of four accused in London, Ont., explosives case

04-03-2026 18:44 via cbc.ca

Zekun Wang, who also goes by Alex, appeared at the London courthouse on Wednesday, where Justice of the Peace Kristine Diaz granted him bail. He's one of four people accused of possessing high explosives and manufacturing firearms, following an investigation in January.

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Moroun, Ambassador Bridge company turned to ex-Harper aides’ firm to lobby Canadian officials

04-03-2026 18:43 via cbc.ca

The billionaire U.S. owners of the busiest land border crossing in North America turned to a high-powered lobbying firm run by former top aides to Prime Minister Stephen Harper in recent years, records show.

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3 million Canadians use GLP-1 drugs. Survey says that's changing their appetites — and habits

04-03-2026 18:38 via cbc.ca

A new survey suggests about three million Canadian adults are currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro and that many more would like to, but cost is a barrier.

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Curling rocks stolen from Milano-Cortina Paralympic venue ahead of wheelchair competition

04-03-2026 18:17 via cbc.ca

Curling drama has arrived at the Paralympics even before the first competition rock has been thrown. Two curling stones have been stolen from the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium.

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Sister First Nations in Ontario, Manitoba speak out against mining exploration underway

04-03-2026 18:15 via cbc.ca

Two Anisininew Nations in northwestern Ontario and northeastern Manitoba are speaking out against mining exploration in their traditional territories, which they say is happening without their consent. Leaders from Sachigo Lake First Nation and Red Sucker Lake First Nation held a joint press conference at Queen’s Park on Tuesday about the Lingman Lake Gold Project. Here are their concerns and how Signature Resources Ltd. has responded to them.

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Brian Da Costa, alleged drug trafficker accused of bribing Toronto cops, gets $1.5M bail

04-03-2026 18:07 via cbc.ca

The alleged drug trafficker accused of obtaining confidential information from a Toronto police officer, which was used in an alleged conspiracy to kill a senior corrections officer, was granted a $1.5-million bail Wednesday in Toronto.

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Did Carney just drop an F-bomb? PM shares light-hearted story about bankers having more fun than politicians

04-03-2026 17:16 via cbc.ca

In a more relaxed moment during an armchair discussion at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Australia, Prime Minister Mark Carney drops the f-word while telling a story from his time as Governor of the Bank of Canada. Carney was asked who has more fun between central bankers and prime ministers.

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Frank Stronach says 'justice will prevail' in sexual assault trial as 7th and final complainant cross-examined

04-03-2026 16:35 via cbc.ca

Canadian businessman Frank Stronach said that "justice will prevail" in his sexual assault trial being held in a Toronto courthouse.

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Crown wraps up case in Frank Stronach sexual assault trial

04-03-2026 16:35 via cbc.ca

The Crown has wrapped up its case in the sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach, having heard from all seven complainants whose allegations against the Canadian businessman included sexual assault, attempted rape and rape.

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Italian tennis player Lucrezia Stefanini says she and her family were threatened before a match

04-03-2026 16:14 via cbc.ca

Italian tennis player Lucrezia Stefanini said she and her family were threatened when she received a text message featuring a photo of a gun before a qualifying match for the Indian Wells tournament in California — in an apparent attempt to affect the result for betting purposes.

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Vancouver teacher says sudden licence suspension over email sent to spam felt like 'gut punch'

04-03-2026 16:00 via cbc.ca

Dozens of Lower Mainland teachers were suspended after emails from the Ministry of Education about updating their criminal record checks ended up in their spam inboxes. Now, those teachers want to know if the ministry will compensate them for the days they weren't allowed to teach.

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The U.S. is further along in its AI data centre buildout. How does Alberta's approach compare?

04-03-2026 15:55 via cbc.ca

While the U.S. has developed far more AI infrastructure, Alberta also sees a major opportunity to capitalize on the AI boom, givenits colder climate, vast real estate and deregulated electricity market.

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Don't like B.C.'s new Pacific time zone? Local governments still have the power to set their own clocks

04-03-2026 15:00 via cbc.ca

As B.C.'s provincial government does away with biannual time changes, the East Kootenay region will continue to spring forward and fall back with Alberta. And, the province says, other local governments can choose to set their own time zones, if they want to.

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Calgary's WinSport again defends demolishing bobsled track after athlete criticism

04-03-2026 15:00 via cbc.ca

WinSport is again defending demolishing the bobsled and luge track at Canada Olympic Park in 2019, having most recently received criticism after Canada’s sledding athletes missed the Olympic podium for the first time in 24 years.

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B.C. cities can set their own time zones, province says

04-03-2026 15:00 via cbc.ca

As B.C.'s provincial government does away with biannual time changes, the East Kootenay region will continue to spring forward and fall back with Alberta. And, the province says, other local governments can choose to set their own time zones, if they want to.

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Trump admin hands legal victory to alleged B.C. defeat device smugglers

04-03-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca

Two B.C. men were staring at up to 20 years in prison for allegedly attempting to subvert U.S. clean air laws by smuggling millions of dollars worth of illegal car parts across the border. Then U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration made a U-turn on environmental law enforcement.

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Mike Myers, Hazel Mae among recipients of special 2026 Canadian Screen Awards honours

04-03-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca

Canadian Screen Week takes place in Toronto from May 27 to May 31, culminating with the Canadian Screen Awards ceremony honouring the best in the country's cinema, television and digital media.

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Sask. company uses new technology to preserve memories caught on film

04-03-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca

The company's owner, Greg Miller, developed the scanner through careful research and with the help of a German engineer he found online.

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Sask. company says it developed the largest, fastest film scanner on market

04-03-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca

The company's owner, Greg Miller, developed the scanner through careful research and with the help of a German engineer he found online.

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Former music producer Steven Lehmann sentenced to 5 years for sexual relationship with student

04-03-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca

Former music producer, teacher and co-founder of K-W Glee Steven Lehmann has been sentenced to five years in prison for having a sexual relationship with a student in 2008 and 2009.Lehmann, now 54, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation.

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What if Canada became the 51st state? This artist imagines what that future looks like

04-03-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca

Inside a London, Ont. library, official-looking plaques describe a fictional future where Canada has already been absorbed by the United States. The installation asks what happens when sovereignty can no longer be taken for granted.

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N.S. opposition leaders renew call to ban NDAs in cases of sexualized violence

04-03-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca

Opposition leaders say there is no reason for the provincial government's inaction on banning the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases of sexualized violence, abuse and harassment.

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N.S. bill cloaks identity of children who die in care from public

04-03-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca

A new bill before the Nova Scotia Legislature is making changes to the way publication bans guard the identity of a child in the care of the province — keeping them in place even if that child dies.

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Grade 9 student attacked by masked intruders at Nova Scotia high school

04-03-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca

A family is speaking out after two masked intruders entered a Halifax-area high school and violently attacked a Grade 9 student, prompting concerns about school safety and security.

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What we know about the state of Iran's drone and missile capabilities

04-03-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Experts say Tehran will likely try to inflict collateral damage in neighbouring countries and exhaust U.S. and Israeli defences by using cheap kamikaze drones in order to try and save the regime.

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U.S. could hold a 'red card' over Canada's Gripen fighter jet option

04-03-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

As Ottawa reviews its F-35 purchase, there's concern Washington holds a powerful lever — control of the secure Link 16 network used for NATO and NORAD operations. Swedish Gripens and Danish F-35s operate together in NATO missions, but U.S. approval is required for the encryption system — raising concerns it could be withheld if Canada chooses the Gripen.

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Time running out in Canada for man who caused Humboldt Broncos bus crash

04-03-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the man responsible for the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, could be deported to India within weeks, leaving behind a wife and two children who are pleading with Canada to let him stay. At the same time, some families of the victims say Sidhu should have been removed from Canada years ago.

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Months after suspension for racist posts, Hamilton officer's car bears sticker with symbol ‘appropriated by’ neo-Nazis

04-03-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

A Hamilton community group is calling for action after it says a resident discovered a police officer's vehicle is once again displaying a sticker “associated with white nationalist extremism." Police had recently investigated the officer for sharing racist and extremist content on social media.

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How long can Iran keep firing missiles and drones?

04-03-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Experts say Tehran will likely try to inflict collateral damage in neighbouring countries and exhaust U.S. and Israeli defences by using cheap kamikaze drones in order to try and save the regime.

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He holds the record for most days skied at Mont Tremblant — and uses status to support others

04-03-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Ken Bull holds the overall record for most days skied in a season at Mont Tremblant set in 2014. He was at the top of the leaderboard for last season as well until a recent re-count placed him in third. He uses his celebrity to update the community on a local skier who suffered a devastating accident in training

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Hamilton police officer, investigated for sharing racist content, displays sticker associated with white nationalist extremism, group says

04-03-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

A Hamilton community group is calling for action after it says a resident discovered a police officer's vehicle is once again displaying a sticker “associated with white nationalist extremism." Police had recently investigated the officer for sharing racist and extremist content on social media.

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Family seeking $1.3M owed by Alberta separatist leader Dennis Modry after court order

04-03-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Relatives of a prominent Alberta separatist who met with U.S. officials are upset that he has failed to pay back more than $1.3 million that he owes from a court order issued almost a year ago. A B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled in March 2025 that Dennis Modry, a co-founder of the Alberta Prosperity Project, misappropriated the money from the joint bank account of his aunt and uncle.

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B.C.'s move to end time changes sparks cross-Canada conversation

04-03-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

British Columbia’s move to permanent daylight time has reignited conversations across the country about scrapping biannual time changes. After B.C. Premier David Eby announced Monday that most of the province will change its clocks for the last time this weekend, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said it’s time to consider following suit. Other provinces say discussions are happening.

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B.C. is moving to permanent daylight time. Could your province be next?

04-03-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

British Columbia’s move to permanent daylight time has reignited conversations across the country about scrapping biannual time changes. After B.C. Premier David Eby announced Monday that most of the province will change its clocks for the last time this weekend, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said it’s time to consider following suit. Other provinces say discussions are happening.

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'It's not easy, let's be clear': Carney speaks frankly about dealing with Trump at an event in Australia

04-03-2026 09:41 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled back the curtain on his relationship with his American counterpart Wednesday evening in Australia saying it's not easy dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump and he must choose his words carefully to avoid any blowback.

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