Trump signals drawdown in middle east as Canada, allies condemn Iran’s actions
Trump signals a drawdown in the Middle East as Canada and allies condemn Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of global energy impacts.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
Politics & Government
Man faces second-degree murder charge in suspicious death of Toronto woman
A 60-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Xian Wei Shao, whose body was found in a Toronto home. The incident is under investigation by Toronto police.
Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to airports during DHS shutdown
Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to airports during a DHS shutdown, instructing TSA to arrest suspected illegal immigrants.
Indigenous identity researcher ordered to pay $70,000 in defamation suit
An Indigenous identity researcher has been ordered to pay $70,000 in defamation damages and legal fees following a lawsuit filed by a University of Regina academic.
ANALYSIS: Carney promised spending cuts — but not all cuts are equal
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government has found ways to cut spending by $60 billion but cautions that published spending cuts require important context.
Business & Economy
Energy expert says Trump attacked Iran ‘knowing’ that it would cause a spike in oil, gas prices
An energy expert claims Trump knowingly attacked Iran, leading to a spike in oil and gas prices. Global oil prices are expected to rise further due to ongoing Middle East conflict and the...
Negative West Texas Gas Prices Reveal Mismatch in Global Energy
Global energy supply imbalances are causing West Texas gas prices to remain low, with excess production in Texas leading to gas being burned off. This highlights a mismatch between demand and supply...
Nuclear Energy Firm X-Energy Files for US IPO Despite War
X-Energy Inc. filed for a US initial public offering, becoming the latest firm to advance public listing plans despite turmoil in the Middle East souring risk sentiment.
‘Five-alarm fire’: Energy expert says global oil and gas prices are not likely to decline soon
An energy expert predicts global oil and gas prices will not decline soon due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the inaccessibility of the Strait of Hormuz. This situation is expected to...
Trump Risks Dragging Out Iran War With Debate Over Seizing Kharg Island
US officials said the White House is sending more than 2,000 additional Marines to the Middle East as it weighs a plan to seize Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub, a ground operation that would...
Sports
Toronto FC’s Cifuentes buries tying goal off beauty cross from Salloi
Toronto FC's Jose Cifuentes scored a tying goal in the 56th minute against the Columbus Crew, assisted by Daniel Salloi's cross.
Canada's Christopher Morales Williams wins 400m gold, sets championship record at indoor worlds
Christopher Morales Williams of Canada won the men's 400-metre event at the world indoor track and field championships in Torun, Poland, securing gold and setting a championship record.
Predators’ Stamkos opens scoring 40 seconds into game on faceoff win
Steven Stamkos scored the first goal of the game 40 seconds in by winning a faceoff and immediately scoring. Ryan O'Reilly won the critical faceoff that led to the goal.
Canadian ski cross siblings Hannah, Jared Schmidt both earn World Cup silver on home snow
Hannah and Jared Schmidt, Ottawa ski cross siblings, both earned silver at the penultimate World Cup stop at Craigleith Ski Club near Collingwood, Ont., on Saturday.
Penguins’ Chinakhov blazes past Jets’ defence to open the scoring early
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Yegor Chinakhov scored the opening goal against the Winnipeg Jets within the first minute of the game by beating goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.