World Report

Air Canada says CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year, after being criticized for his lack of French in a condolence video for two pilots.  US President Donald Trump is issuing new threats against Iran, vowing to target civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached shortly. Finance minister François-Philippe Champagne to visit China this week on trade mission.  A Winnipeg man takes West Jet to court, after finding out the reason for his cancelled flight was not what he was told.  Canadian Medical Association Journal is asking doctors to look out for cognitive decline in heart patients. The Beaches win third consecutive Group of the Year award at last night's Junos, making history.

Filmmaker Avi Lewis wins the federal NDP leadership on the first ballot with 56 per cent of the vote.The Pentagon reportedly prepares for ground operations in Iran as diplomatic talks begin in Pakistan.Pope Leo XIV tells Palm Sunday crowds that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have "hands full of blood."Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs major Middle East defence deals while accusing Russia of aiding Iranian strikes on U.S. forces.Beeping Easter eggs help children with vision loss join the hunt in cities across Canada.The Juno Awards are being held tonight in Hamilton, Ontario.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels officially enter the Middle East war — launching a missile strike against Israel and threatening vital global shipping lanes. Israel expands its air campaign in Iran — striking two nuclear sites and two major power plants in the third such attack in ten days. National NDP convention continues in Winnipeg today as party hopeful look to rebuild and find a new leader. Closing arguments wrap up in the harrowing murder trial of two Ontario women accused of killing a twelve-year-old Indigenous boy in their care. New regulations kick in today in Indonesia where children under 16 are being banned from accessing certain social media platforms. Canadian music legend Joni Mitchell returns to home soil for the first time in over a decade to accept a Lifetime Achievement Award at tomorrow’s Junos.

Thousands of Iranians flee to Turkey as war and blackouts hide the crisis at home. Israel hits Tehran with new strikes as Trump extends his "energy ultimatum" by ten days. Secretary of State Marco Rubio facing pressure to explain US plan for Iran war as he meets G-7 foreign ministers in France. Former rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal's youngest-ever prime minister. Liberal MP Michael Ma faces backlash for appearing to downplay forced labour in China.  Ottawa warned of WestJet safety risks weeks before viral legroom video. Parks Canada bans boats in Banff and Jasper to fight deadly fish parasite.

Canada clears NATO's 2% spending target — after years of lagging and a last-minute lift.  Air raid sirens sound across Jerusalem as Iranian missiles arrive during a public war of words over peace talks. Former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is back in a New York court as the new leader tries to stabilize the country. Two men arrested in the Dominican Republic for the fatal shooting of Quebec teenager Tristan Primeau-Poitras. RCMP Commissioner expresses regret about 1970s spy operation targeting Indigenous leaders, exposed this week by CBC News. BC’s police watchdog to investigate officer sexual misconduct within all municipal forces. IOC officially bans transgender women from Olympic female categories.

United States prepares to send at least 1,000 more soldiers to the Middle East, despite US President Donald Trump's optimism that a deal with Iran is coming.  Senate Republicans try to push forward bill to end to the ongoing issues at airports across US.  RCMP probe corruption allegations at Calgary city hall; warrants executed on former mayor Jyoti Gondek, councillors.  "Longest Ballot" protest prompts Elections Canada to switch to write-in ballot for upcoming byelection in Quebec's Terrebonne riding. Prime Minister Mark Carney criticizes Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau for English-only condolence video. Montreal saw record 12 frostbite amputations in 2025, but none this year — thanks to a new drug, and new policies.  North of North, Heated Rivalry, 40 Acres lead Canadian Screen Award nominees. 

Formerly secret intelligence files obtained by CBC show RCMP spied on respected Indigenous leaders in 1970s.  Civil jury in California finds Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972, awards her $59.25 million.  Despite US President Donald Trump's talk of negotiations, more missiles fired at Iran, Israel, and Lebanon overnight.  War in Iran fuels concerns about "sleeper cells" in North America, CBC investigates how likely that is.  Information from Air Canada flight data recorders could be released today, shedding light on deadly collision at LaGuardia airport.  Scientists in Geneva transport anti-matter for the first time. 

2 Air Canada pilots killed in collision with ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia airport.  Incident at LaGuardia heightens concerns about air travel safety in the US.  US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are productive, extends 48-hour deadline to open Strait of Hormuz to 5 days.  Tax lawyers who help American-Canadians renounce their citizenship say they're seeing increased interest.  Supreme Court of Canada begins hearing into Quebec's use of notwithstanding clause to protect its Bill 21 secularism law.  3 months after Australia banned anyone under age 16 from accessing social media -- is it working? 

US President Donald Trump warns Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or the United States will "obliterate" Iran's power plants". Six people have been killed in a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters. Israel intensifies operations in southern Lebanon. Cuba is suffering through its second nation-wide power outage in a week. Thousands of people in France are voting to choose their mayor today and parties will get a peak into their popularity amongst voters. Ottawa and Alberta are negotiating on a number of energy deals and climate advocates are concerned Canada is sliding back on its climate goals. Donald Trump is sending ICE agents to screen passengers at American airports. And Britain launches it's own version of TV's Saturday Night Live.

Canada's government says it is ready to contribute to efforts to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Trump sends more troops to Middle East while signaling an end to the war. Protests against the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran erupt in London England. Global talks this week in Jamaica aimed at regulating deep-sea mining end in stalemate.  Hawaii's island of O'ahu is dealing with some of its worst flooding in 20 years. The U.S. has presented Hamas with a written proposal on the next phase of the Gaza peace plan. Drummer Andrew Scott, from Canadian rock band Sloan, being honoured by the Halifax university he once dropped out of to pursue music.

Israeli airstrikes pound Tehran on Nowruz as Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran’s military is "decimated." U.S. deploys 2,500 Marines and three more warships to the Middle East as Iran threatens global tourist sites. Iran’s military warns "parks and tourist destinations" worldwide are no longer safe for its enemies. Hollywood has lost its ultimate tough guy. Martial arts legend Chuck Norris has died at 86. U.S. Republicans introduce a bill to trigger tariffs over Canada's "Netflix tax." Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is battering Australia's northeast coast with powerful wind and heavy rain. For the first time in 43 years, Vancouver has officially ended winter without a single centimetre of snow. An 87-year-old Alberta man is fighting extradition to Scotland after being accused of sexually and physically assaulting 17 students in 1960s and 1970s.

Middle East energy war looms as Trump issues ultimatum and oil prices test $114.Viktor Orbán blocks 90-billion-euro Ukraine loan at EU summit over ongoing oil pipeline feud.At least 16 dead in Karachi as heavy thunderstorms and high winds trigger wall collapses.Pierre Poilievre hits New York for final tour stop as Joe Rogan interview set for release.Colt Canada wins $307M contract to replace the Canadian military's aging rifle fleet.The Supreme Court hearing Facebook appeal that could change the laws around privacy and consent.New Brunswick teen upset over losing access to her psychiatrist due to inactivity.Canada hits record low of 25th in World Happiness Report as youth well-being plunges.

Iran renews attacks on Israel in retaliation for the death of security chief Ali Larijani.  Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%, saying war will boost global inflation. Confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin as Secretary for Homeland Security begins in Washington. Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard promises to present sober and responsible budget in time of global turmoil. Montreal Police charge Émile Benamor, owner of Old Montreal building that caught fire in 2023, killing 7.The federal government going to the Supreme Court of Canada to try to justify its use of the Emergencies Act. Indigenous group raises concerns about Ontario's plan to exempt Premier Doug Ford and cabinet from freedom of information requests. 

Israel strikes targets in Iran and Lebanon, while Iran hits gulf neighbors. Director of US National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, resigns over ongoing war in Iran. Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Strait of Hormuz should not be weaponized. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says support for Ukraine must not wane in response to conflict in Iran. Taliban government accuses Pakistan of targetting a civilian hospital in Kabul with airstrike, killing more than 400 people. An atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain to British Columbia, increasing the risk of flooding, avalanches and landslides. Canadian Food Inspection Agency fines another Loblaw store, investigates Sobeys, for promoting imported food as Canadian. Mayor of Waterloo, Ontario demands answers from police after a sniper was deployed to a St. Patrick's Day street party. 

Japan, Australia say they will not send ships to the Strait of Hormuz, at request of US President Donald Trump. Beijing is a major exporter to Middle East and China is feeling the squeeze from US-Israel war in Iran.Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February. Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street on the final leg of his overseas tour.Scientists map genome of MSX, a deadly oyster disease that affects the Atlantic oyster industry. Canadian filmmaking talent bring home Oscars from 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. 

Iran expands threats to UAE ports as the U.S. looks to build a global naval coalition for the Strait of Hormuz.It has been nearly two weeks since the Strait of Hormuz has been closed off by Iran, essentially choking off the world's oil supply.Three Iranian soccer players return home after seeking asylum.President Zelenskyy warns that Russia is supplying Iran with drones and intelligence as Ukraine faces a fresh wave of strikes.Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Nordic leaders in Oslo to address Arctic security and strategic cooperation.Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty meets with Kashechewan evacuees in Niagara Falls as the community's water crisis enters its third month.The future of a historical courthouse in London, Ontario has locals questioning Canada's preservation of heritage sites. 

President Trump warns he may destroy Iran's oil infrastructure following a major bombing raid on Kharg Island.A missile strike hits the U-S Embassy in Baghdad.PM Mark Carney pitches Canada as a "low-risk" energy partner during a visit to Norway that also included a stop at the Nordic World Cup.Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warns the war with Iran is a boost for Russia and a threat to Ukraine.War in the middle east continues to spill over, a Jewish school in Amsterdam attacked, adding to multiple attacks on Jewish community across Europe and North America.One year into the review of Canada’s F-35 contract, the government admits relations with the U-S are complicating the deal.Japan's fishing industry is concerned that crude oil shortage due to war in middle east will affect their industry.

Israel renews attacks on Iran and Lebanon as Iran targets financial districts and key energy routes in Gulf region.U.S. officials confirm six airmen are dead after a refueling plane crash. Investigators have ruled out combat fire as the cause remains under review.Global oil prices fluctuate as the G7 releases record reserves and the U.S. considers waiving shipping laws to bypass the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.Canada’s economy unexpectedly sheds 84,000 jobs in February — a sharp reversal that pushes the unemployment rate to 6.7 per cent.The widow of an Edmonton man who died in the E-R slams a new provincial report, calling its 16 recommendations "a joke."March is one of the deadliest months for avalanches; predicting them is difficult.

New Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed in first public address. Global price of oil hovers around $100/barrel again as Iran carries out overnight attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf. Israeli drone strike kills eight on Beirut's seafront as families sleep in nearby tents. Mark Carney's government tries again to give law enforcement more power to intercept communications and seize data. Trump administration to report on its plan to refund billions of dollars in tariffs deemed illegal by US Supreme Court. Remote First Nations in northern Ontario partner with Ornge air ambulance service to launch community-led emergency response teams. Newfoundland and Labrador judge sparks a national debate by calling "jail not bail" rhetoric inflammatory while releasing a repeat offender. 

Iran continues to step up its attacks across the Middle East, the US and Israel launch counter attacks. Mulitple commericial ships hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz. Countries to start releasing emergency oil reserves. NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to join Liberal caucus, bringing Carney government within 2 seats of a majority. Major ice storm forecast to hit southern parts of Ontario and Quebec. Canadian Cancer Society says colorectal cancer screening should start earlier than recommended age of 50.