Court grants interim injunction pausing Rossland magnesium mine construction
Construction on the proposed Record Ridge mine near Rossland, B.C., will be paused after the B.C. Supreme Court granted an interim injunction to groups opposing the project. The Save Record Ridge Action Committee Society (SRRACS) and Sinixt Confederacy were opposed to the open-pit magnesium mine in the west Kootenays, after the province's Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) had ruled that it wouldn't require an environmental assessment certificate. But after a court application from SRRACS and the Sinixt, a judge has granted an interim injunction as the groups seek a court ruling that mandates an environmental certificate. But the company amended its application in 2024 to propose a capacity of 63,500 tonnes per year, which does not meet the 75,000-tonne threshold requiring an environmental assessment.
Source:CBC News
March 21, 2026 19:03 UTC
Regina plasma clinic violated donation rules, Health Canada says
A Regina plasma clinic that pays donors allowed someone to give twice in less than 48 hours, Health Canada says. Health Canada also rated the Regina clinic as “non-compliant” after the inspection report summary. Health Canada says its investigation into the Manitoba deaths is ongoing. The company says a “non-compliant” rating means processes require improvement and that it has submitted action plans to Health Canada to address the issues. Grifols says the Regina clinic remains open while it implements what it calls corrective actions.
Source:CBC News
March 21, 2026 18:53 UTC
How the U.S. underestimated Iran
How the U.S. underestimated IranNewsDuration 11:04Donald Trump seemed thrilled when Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on day one of the war, but diplomats and military experts say the U.S. underestimated the Iranian resolve. For The National, CBC’s Terence McKenna explores the American miscalculations and how they could shape war’s endgame.
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March 21, 2026 18:33 UTC
More Thread
There was a bunch of legal news in recent days I’ll return to: judgements against Whiskey Pete, Kari Lake, DHS, and Elon Musk. Plus, Pam Bondi has started dismissing charges against Cities Church protestors (the Don Lemon case). Trump’s Iran war looks likely to set off a famine (because fertilizer can’t get out of the Gulf), Iran just shot two 4,000 mile missiles; they were unsuccessful, but suggest Trump’s claims of total Iranian military defeat were, big surprise, premature. And he claims he may wind it down, but is sending thousands more Americans to risk their lives. All that will have to wait, because it is sunny and there is art that must be viewed.
Source:CBC News
March 21, 2026 18:27 UTC
Family of Edmonton woman who died in Hawaii last year pushing for more answers
The family of an Edmonton woman who died in Honolulu last year is pushing for Hawaiian authorities to re-open the case. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAccording to the autopsy report, Nolin’s death was a result of multiple blunt force injuries sustained in a fall. But their biggest concern was that police and the medical examiner deemed their mother’s death a suicide prematurely. Claesson travels to Hawaii, retraces mother’s footstepsHonolulu was a special place to Nolin, Claesson said. On the anniversary of Nolin’s death, Claesson travelled to Hawaii to investigate the scene of her mother’s death and to scatter her ashes on her favourite beach.
Source:CBC News
March 21, 2026 18:08 UTC
CRA taking Islanders to court over $100 million in unpaid taxes
The Canada Revenue Agency is using the court system to attempt to collect $100 million it says Islanders and Island businesses owe to the federal government for unpaid taxes. WATCH | More than 16,000 Islanders owe unpaid taxes: Islanders owe the CRA over $100 million in unpaid taxes | Duration 2:03 It's almost time to file your taxes and CBC recently asked the Canada Revenue Agency how Islanders are doing when it comes to paying on time. Senator Percy Downe says though unpaid taxes aren't unique to the Island, they're still a big problem. He said there are unpaid taxes across the country with a lot of overseas tax evasion, which he said the CRA does "a horrendous job" tracking down. Senator Percy Downe says though unpaid taxes aren't unique to the Island, they're still a big problem.
Source:CBC News
March 21, 2026 17:43 UTC
A note from Anna Maria Tremonti
The Narwhal has earned it — through rigorous, independent reporting, careful, on-the-ground storytelling and a clear commitment to the public interest. I hope you’ll be one of them. And if you join now, at any monthly or yearly amount, you’ll get a Narwhal tote bag as thanks. If you’re able, I hope you’ll consider becoming a member today — for whatever amount feels right to you. Join this month at any recurring amount and you’ll receive a Narwhal tote bag as a small gift of thanks.
Source:CBC News
March 21, 2026 16:48 UTC
March Break camp teaches trades to teens
A brand new March Break day camp is hoping early exposure to working with one’s hands will foster future interest in the skilled trades. She says skilled trades offer a viable career choice for youths. (Taken by Rebecca Russell)She said the Future Builders: Skilled Trades March Break Camp also sought to teach transferable skills and provide a space for creativity. A birdhouse and toolbox made by the youths in the day camp. "It was really, really fun."
Source:CBC News
March 21, 2026 15:30 UTC
Chuck Norris, Hollywood martial artist and actor, dead at 86
WATCH | Chuck Norris talks to CBC about his 1982 film Silent Rage: Chuck Norris: action vs. violence | Duration 6:23 The martial arts master promotes his 1982 movie Silent Rage on CBC-TV in 1982. It was during a deployment to Korea that he started training in martial arts, including judo and tang soo do. Chuck Norris 'facts'It was around the time of Dodgeball that his toughman image became the stuff of legend — literally. "Chuck Norris Facts" went viral online with such wildly hyperbolic statements as "Chuck Norris had a staring contest with the sun — and won" and "They wanted to put Chuck Norris on Mt. Bush, third from left, jogs with actor Chuck Norris, right, and his son Michael Norris, second from right, at the U.S.
Source:CBC News
March 21, 2026 15:29 UTC
Commission warns N.B. residents against using Toronto insurance-related company
A news release said the commission was issuing the warning after New Brunswickers had complained to the Consumer Advocate for Insurance. “In some cases, Assureway GAP products name an insurance company even though no licensed insurer issued the policy,” the release said. Marissa Sollows, director of communications and public affairs for the Financial and Consumer Services Commission, said people should report any complaints about the company to the commission. “Assureway Protection is not, and never has been, a licensed insurance company and is not authorized to engage in the insurance business in Ontario,” the news release said. For Anderson, who knows this struggle all too well, she said she is thankful that the New Brunswick commission is warning others.
Source:CBC News
March 21, 2026 15:00 UTC
MAR. 21: MINNESOTA AT VANCOUVER PRE-GAME PRIMER
182025-26 SEASON SERIES: MINNESOTA LEADS 5-1 IN POINTSDec. 27 at VAN (EDMONTON): 2-1 MIN (OT) | Jan. 28 at MIN: 4-1 MIN | Mar. Vancouver has earned at least four points against every PWHL team except Minnesota (one) and Montréal (zero). The rest of the PWHL has combined for three such games (New York, Ottawa, Vancouver one each). During the inaugural season, Minnesota, Montréal and Toronto shared first place with 30 points between games played on Mar. As a whole, I think we've got a lot of good momentum going into this game.” – Goldeneyes defender Sophie JaquesSATURDAY’S GAME: Vancouver welcomes Minnesota to Pacific Coliseum for the first time.
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March 21, 2026 14:51 UTC
Edmonton's Inglewood community league sues past treasurer for $280K
A north-central Edmonton community league says it's in a “precarious financial position” after the loss of nearly $300,000 over a two-year period. The Inglewood community league is suing its former treasurer, alleging he stole $280,000, court documents obtained by CBC News show. Court documents show the Inglewood community league demanded Ohman produce documents relating to its funds and assets, but he refused to respond. The lawsuit doesn't describe how the money went missing, but says requests for the former treasurer to produce documents went unanswered. “The Inglewood Community League and EFCL are committed to full transparency.
Source:CBC News
March 21, 2026 14:51 UTC
MUN students' union to consider closing cash-strapped CHMR-FM
Memorial University Students' Union’s (MUNSU) executive committee is recommending the shuttering of the campus radio station — and its fate could be decided next month. In a statement, MUNSU's director of external affairs Nathan Gillingham said it is bringing a notice of motion to possibly close CHMR-FM as a MUNSU service. WATCH | CHMR-FM ‘blindsided’ by union’s recommendation to close the radio station : MUN’s students’ union is considering closing campus radio station CHMR-FM | Duration 1:42 MUNSU gave notice on Friday that it will be bringing forward a motion to its board of directors to close CHMR-FM. We were completely blindsided by this,” said Rollmann, adding it isn’t yet clear if the union has authority to close the station. Besides students, CHMR-FM also provides programming and volunteer opportunities for the community, including newcomers and immigrants, said Rollmann.
Source:CBC News
March 21, 2026 14:15 UTC
Should we be more skeptical of empathy than the CBC seems to be?
It was Bloom who first raised the issue in 2016 by publishing Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion and had the courage to challenge the prevailing orthodoxy. Empathy and political persuasion One of the most valuable contributions of Bloom’s Against Empathy was that it challenged our preconceptions of the association between empathy and politics. The flip-side of empathy The CBC Ideas series, at its best, stimulates open dialogue and deeper discussion, fostering freedom of expression. Both conservative-minded and liberal-minded people can be susceptible to the emotional impulse triggered by what might be termed “maximum empathy.” A better moral guide: rational compassion The CBC episode conveys a few unintended lessons. The new breed of empathy skeptics, spearheaded by Saad, is providing a much-needed wake-up call about what can happen when empathy goes too far.
Source:CBC News
March 21, 2026 14:02 UTC
Europe is eyeing France's nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?
Canada had no intention of going nuclear and acquiring its own deterrent, Carney said. And although there is a difference between acquiring your own nuclear weapons and sheltering under someone's deterrent, Carney delivered cautious praise for Macron's initiative to extend the reach of France's arsenal. It's not directly affecting Canada," Carney said, while noting the details of the French plan are still subject to negotiation. In the category of two can play that game, some experts suggest the French nuclear deterrent could be useful in the event the United States further retreats from Europe. Extending the potential line of French nuclear deterrence from Greenland into Canada would be risky, perhaps even calamitous.
Source:CBC News
March 21, 2026 14:01 UTC