Defence Minister learned from newspaper report that Canadian assets may have been hit by Iranian air strike
David McGuinty still refuses to confirm if the attack struck or damaged any Canadian assets at the base
Canada News
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Politics
2 men deported from B.C. as CBSA continues extortion-related crackdown
On Wednesday, CBSA said it has been monitoring immigration cases that have been potentially linked to extortion cases since August.
Canada and allies say they could ‘contribute’ efforts on Strait of Hormuz
Canada is amongst several nations who 'condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf.'
Almost 40% of Canadian youth blow past recommended screen time: data
Over one in 10 youth (14 per cent) met screen time guidelines in both surveyed years, and nearly half (49 per cent) followed screen time guidelines in one of the two years.
‘Knock that s*** off’ — Poilievre uses appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast to slam Trump’s 51st state comments
Poilievre didn't directly blame Trump for helping the Liberals with his comments but said he wished the president would "knock that shit off so that we can get back to talking about the things that...
Garneau infill fire spews thick, black smoke across Edmonton
Thick, black smoke could be seen across the city from the blaze at 85 Avenue and 108 Street, where a property under construction caught fire Thursday afternoon.
Democrats seek to impeach Pam Bondi after ‘fake’ Epstein briefing
Five Republicans on the House Oversight Committee voted with Democrats to support the subpoena for Bondi to appear for a deposition on April 14.
Bob Barker’s rep speaks out on ‘Price Is Right’ on-set harassment allegations
Former models have come forward alleging a culture of sexual harassment on the 'Price Is Right' set.
New report draws attention to transportation issues faced by rural survivors of domestic violence
"Safe, accessible and reliable transportation is essential to ensure all Albertans live free from violence and abuse."
Judge bars 2 Quebec men accused of fathering hundreds of kids from donating sperm
Two Quebec men accused of fathering hundreds of kids have been banned from donating sperm in the province while a court case against them unfolds.
Government
Toronto Fire Services to provide update on Thorncliffe Park condo fire
Media Advisory March 18, 2026 Tomorrow, Toronto Fire Services Chief Jim Jessop will provide an update on the fire that impacted residents at 11 Thorncliffe Park Dr. and...
City of Toronto expands CampTO Nutrition Program and Early Local Registration for Summer 2026
News Release March 17, 2026 Today, Mayor Olivia Chow joined campers at York Recreation Centre as they enjoyed their daily snacks as part of the City of Toronto’s CampTO March Break recreation...
Business
Canada announces pilot on semi-annual financial reporting to cut regulatory burden
Canadian securities regulators on Thursday announced a pilot project to allow smaller issuers to voluntarily adopt a semi-annual financial reporting framework, in a bid to ease the regulatory burden...
Shared kitchens, food hubs can reduce barriers for startups: Competition Bureau
A report from the Competition Bureau says shared kitchens and food hubs could help reduce barriers to entry for small businesses in the food sector.
Oil and LNG prices surge after Iran attacks Persian Gulf energy hubs
Iran’s strikes this week included energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar
Canada, allies ready to ‘contribute to appropriate efforts’ on Strait of Hormuz blockage
Canada is ready to 'contribute to appropriate efforts' to resume safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a significant artery in international shipping undergoing a 'de facto closure' amid the war...
Market Outlook: ETF strategy shifts to defence as volatility opens tech buying
ETF strategies shift to defensive sectors while targeting growth opportunities as volatility and geopolitical risks reshape investor sentiment.
Caseware Secures Dual Honours: FinTech Breakthrough Award Winner and Accounting Today Top New Products
Caseware, a global leader in AI-powered audit and financial reporting software, today announced it has been recognized with two major industry awards: the 2026 FinTech Breakthrough Award for Overall...
Gold-mining stocks set to erase 2026 gains as rate-cut bets fade
If oil prices stabilize and pressures ease, miners with net cash, lower costs and high-quality assets will likely rebound
The $30B Catalyst Reshaping America's Mineral Supply
Equity-Insider.com News Commentary — The Department of Energy just launched a pivotal $500 million initiative to fund domestic mineral processing. It is a massive structural shift showing that...
Ninepoint Partners Announces Sold-Out 2026 Flow-Through LP, Reaching $85 Million Maximum
Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”) is pleased to announce that the Ninepoint 2026 Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) has completed the second and final closing in...
New partnership to fast-track Canadian health technology from innovation to patient care
Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s AIM Institute (Advancing Innovation in Medicine) has partnered with the CAN Health Network to collaborate in supporting and scaling promising Canadian health...
Community
Opinion: Canada must lead at this moment in history
Calvin Sandborn: Because of the regard that the world holds for Canada, we're perfectly positioned to lead a global alliance of democratic middle powers. But a united Canada is essential to its...
Sask. Crown stays charges against self-described 'Queen of Canada' Romana Didulo
There was not a reasonable likelihood of conviction, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice.
Mudslide shuts Coquitlam road, knocks out power to thousands of homes
Heavy rains from a stalled atmospheric river pummel Metro Vancouver, but no injuries reported
Sign Up for Avenue’s City Guide and Win a Spring Shopping Spree at Southcentre Mall
Sign up now to get Avenue's annual City Guide sent directly to your home and get the chance to win 1 x $250 Southcentre gift card The post Sign Up for Avenue’s City Guide and Win a Spring Shopping...
What you need to know about Mötley Crüe, Kaytranada, The Washboard Union lineup for Vancouver FIFA Fan Fest
Over 28 days, more than 70 World Cup matches will be broadcast live on screens around the site for fans to enjoy.
Cowan: Canadiens don't need their goalies to play like Carey Price
Heading into Thursday's game in Detroit with Jakub Dobes in net, Habs had 27-0-3 record when their netminders posted a .900 save percentage.
Wine Guy: Spring signals a switch to Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Noirs
The arrival of daylight-saving time screams warmer times ahead and a hankering for some springtime wines
Spring handbag trend: It's all about the east-west and bag charms
Coach debuts a few new covetable accessories for spring
Overhaul for the long haul: West Van home transformed into light-filled modern space
Family turned to Synthesis Design for the upgrade, making it fit for gathering and living well, long-term.
’It’s a good group’: Vancouver Goldeneyes poised for playoff push after snapping skid
The Goldeneyes' offence erupted on Wednesday and Vancouver downed the New York Sirens 5-2 to snap a four-game losing skid.
Health
Environment
Why B.C. is flooding — again
In the years since the devastating 2021 floods, B.C. has taken some steps to reduce flood risk. Experts say more could be done
King opens world’s longest managed coastal walk – but much of it is still closed off
Landowner disputes, coastal erosion and disused ferry hindering completion of King Charles III England coast pathThe longest managed coastal walking route in the world has been opened by the king at...
Sex garden to ‘break taboos’ at Chelsea flower show as gnome ban ends
Lovehoney sponsors Aphrodite-themed ‘pleasure garden’ full of flowers associated with love and sexIt is one of the most prestigious events of the UK social calendar, but the great and good...
Fluorescent dye that works in superacidic conditions expands possibilities for imaging in extreme environments
Since the 1960s, boron–dipyrromethene dyes, commonly called BODIPY dyes, have been widely used for their strong fluorescence, especially in bioimaging, molecular and ion sensing, and as...
Milkweed evolves 'mind-blowing' tactic to fight monarchs
Milkweed has found a new strategy in its epic evolutionary battle with monarch butterflies: upgrading its toxins to outmaneuver the monarch's resistance. In a new study, published in the Proceedings...
Pompeii's battle scars linked to an ancient 'machine gun'
The ancient city of Pompeii is one of those archaeological sites that keeps on giving with one discovery after another. While much of what we know about the Roman settlement comes from the eruption...
How a tryptophan-rich allosteric communication network helps activate a major drug target receptor
A multinational research team led by researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo, RIKEN, and the University of Toronto has revealed how a tryptophan-rich allosteric communication network regulates...
Just two flavours of chips and pub theme nights: how these isolated Queensland towns have survived being cut off for weeks
Birdsville and Bedourie locals are used to being trapped by flooding – but if they run out of Tim Tams and chocolate, ‘that’s a big problem’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news...
Air pollution to rise over Europe in coming days: EU agency
Air quality is expected to deteriorate across parts of Europe in the coming days, driven by an increase in microscopic polluting particles, the EU's Earth observation program said on Thursday.
Earthquake scientists reveal how overplowing weakens soil at experimental farm
Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to expose fresh earth. The method—intended to improve water and nutrient...
Sports
Springer detonates grand slam in fourth inning to give Blue Jays lead
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer hits a grand slam in the bottom of the fourth inning off of the New York Yankees’ Ryan Weathers to put the Jays up 7-0 in spring training action.
Ponce tips his cap after Barger crashes into outfield wall for catch
Watch as Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger puts his body on the line to make a catch in right field, crashing into the wall in the process, prompting pitcher Cody Ponce to give him a tip of...
Knoblauch: Oilers more focused on wins than Panthers rematch
Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch speaks about playing the Florida Panthers in a Stanley Cup rematch and says his team is more focused on winning games and making the playoffs.
First-place Einarson improves record to 8-1 at women's curling worlds, beating South Korea
Kerri Einarson's curling team has defeated South Korea 8-3 at the women's world curling championship in Calgary.
NHL Power Rankings: Standout stretch-drive storylines
This week’s power rankings highlight a second-half story — maybe good a good one, maybe not — for all 32 teams in the league.
Blue Jays Spring Training on Sportsnet: Toronto vs. New York Yankees
Cody Ponce gets the nod as the Toronto Blue Jays host the New York Yankees at spring training on Thursday. Live coverage on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ begins at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, or follow along...
32 Thoughts: Player safety a hot topic at GMs meetings
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman covers why player safety was a hot topic at the GMs meetings, who checked in on Matthew Knies, superstar injury updates and much more.
Did Blue Jays’ stacked rotation influence decision to shelf Yesavage?
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker share their thoughts on the Trey Yesavage news from this morning and discuss if the Blue Jays’ stacked rotation could have led to their decision to shelf the rookie...
‘He’s got a good chance’: Schneider on Lauer cracking starting rotation
Blue Jays manager John Schneider gives an update on Eric Lauer’s rotation chances amid injuries to Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber.
Retired Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez named to new Hall of Excellence
Longtime Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez will be inducted into the club's new Hall of Excellence during an Aug. 29 unveiling ceremony at Rogers Centre.
Technology
Five Canadian scaleups crack Thrive Top 50 AgTech Companies list
4AG Robotics, BinSentry, Vive Crop Protection, Milk Moovement, and Entosystem recognized as “most innovative scaleups.” The post Five Canadian scaleups crack Thrive Top 50 AgTech Companies list...
“We’re in a moment in Canada”: Solomon brings AI pitch to Platform Calgary
Federal AI minister says updated AI strategy will benefit everyone, not just “tech bros.” The post “We’re in a moment in Canada”: Solomon brings AI pitch to Platform Calgary first appeared...
Three Alberta genomics projects land federal funding
Funding part of $20-million nationwide investment into genomics research. The post Three Alberta genomics projects land federal funding first appeared on BetaKit.
Montréal computer scientist Gilles Brassard wins Turing Award for quantum discoveries
Université de Montréal professor honoured alongside US physicist Charles H. Bennett. The post Montréal computer scientist Gilles Brassard wins Turing Award for quantum discoveries first appeared...
1Password launches new platform to rein in companies’ AI agents
Unified Access Platform helps businesses deploy autonomous AI without losing control of credentials. The post 1Password launches new platform to rein in companies’ AI agents first appeared on...
YScope closes $3.9 million USD to track computer activity amid the rise of agentic AI
Two Small Fish backs U of T spinout’s logging infrastructure technology. The post YScope closes $3.9 million USD to track computer activity amid the rise of agentic AI first appeared on BetaKit.
How Ontario’s innovation hubs scale startups across the province
Regional innovation hubs like Innovation Factory are proof that human networks drive commercialization. The post How Ontario’s innovation hubs scale startups across the province first appeared on...
Photonic names former Microsoft Xbox head Don Mattrick CEO
Former leader Paul Terry moves to CPO as BC quantum firm makes commercialization push. The post Photonic names former Microsoft Xbox head Don Mattrick CEO first appeared on BetaKit.
Science has an Epstein problem. Women in paleontology say it's a symptom of a deeper misogyny
The names of hundreds of scientists have appeared in the Epstein files, including prominent dinosaur researchers. As the paleontology community reckons with the fallout of these revelations, women in...
Platform Calgary appoints Jennifer Lussier as CEO
Former COO and VP of growth takes over after serving in interim role since October. The post Platform Calgary appoints Jennifer Lussier as CEO first appeared on BetaKit.
World
Smoke rises after Iranian missile attack on Israel oil refinery in Haifa
An Iranian missile struck an oil refinery in the Israel city of Haifa.
Iran’s strike on Qatar gas facility will reduce supply for 3 to 5 years
Iran’s strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas facility will cut about 17% of the country’s Liquefied Natural Gas exports.
Qatar PM on Iran attacks: ‘Wisdom seems to be lacking these days’
Qatar’s prime minister has said Iran’s claims that it is targeting US bases is “unacceptable and unjustified”.
Who leads Iran? Assassinations leave leadership and command in question
Analysts question Tehran’s power dynamics as younger hardliners may rise after killing of leaders Khamenei and Larijani.
Hungary’s Orban continues to block Ukraine loan at EU summit
Viktor Orban obstructs the implementation of a key Ukraine loan as Russia's war continues for a fifth year.
Israel says Haifa oil refinery hit in Iranian missile attack
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen says 'no significant damage' reported after Iranian strike on Haifa oil refinery.
Trump references Pearl Harbor during meeting with Japanese PM on Iran war
US president said that Japan was 'stepping up to the plate' to support the US war without offering details.
Archaeological site in Chile upends theory of how humans populated the Americas … again
Discovery at Monte Verde puts north-to-south expansion theory back at centre of heated debate on continent’s human historyA groundbreaking new study may have once again upended our understanding of...
US states sue Trump over his move to scrap greenhouse gases ruling
The lawsuit seeks to overturn the Trump administration's reversal last month of the 2009 ruling that underpins all US policies aimed at lowering emissions.
Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM
In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran.