Foreign minister Anand declares Canada's 'mission' is to 'lead' amid global disorder
The Liberal government leaned further into its emerging leadership role among the world’s middle powers, with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand telling a London audience that now is the country’s time to lead internationally. “This is Canada’s mission,” she said in concluding the prepared portion of her talk before a discussion with the audience. Fen Hampson, a foreign affairs specialist at Carleton University in Ottawa, said Canada and other middle powers have muscle to push back if they co-ordinate their efforts. In her speech in London, Anand emphasized the importance of collective international action to defend the Arctic and Ukraine. “This is Canada’s moment indeed to lead in the area of energy in all its forms,” Anand said.
Source:National Post
March 19, 2026 18:08 UTC
Nova Scotian travels to Jamaica to help farmers recover from Hurricane Melissa
farmer travels to Jamaica to help counterparts recover from Hurricane MelissaA Nova Scotia farmer has delivered much-needed supplies to help some of his counterparts in Jamaica recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Melissa. Yam heads are the top part of a yam tuber used as planting material. Lily Oulton is shown alongside yam farmers in Jamaica. They were able to buy and distribute about 900 kilograms of yam heads and about $3,000 worth of fertilizer, helping about 20 farmers, he said. His property in Jamaica suffered damage and he said the yam heads and fertilizer are a blessing.
Source:CBC News
March 19, 2026 18:01 UTC
Conservation organizations, students concerned about layoff at Acadia's herbarium
Students and conservation organizations are concerned about the elimination of a key position at Acadia University’s herbarium. Smith Herbarium. Smith Herbarium. Haziza said in addition to the effects on students, she is concerned about the future of the herbarium collection. Smith Herbarium.
Source:CBC News
March 19, 2026 18:01 UTC
Impaired driving charges laid in fatal Carling Avenue crash
An Ottawa man is facing impaired driving charges after a fatal two-vehicle crash on Carling Avenue on Wednesday evening. Ottawa police say a 52-year-old woman died in the collision between a passenger van and a sedan at 7:15 p.m. on Carling near Ullswater Drive, near Moodie Drive. Ottawa police have charged the 31-year-old man with impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death. "This incident is a heartbreaking reminder that impaired driving can have devastating, irreversible consequences," police wrote in a news release. " Carling was closed in the area until around 6 a.m. Thursday, police said.
Source:CBC News
March 19, 2026 17:20 UTC
Policy change promised after Conception Bay South family says their expropriated property was later resold
Newfoundland and Labrador’s department of Transportation and Infrastructure is promising policy changes after a Conception Bay South family spoke out about the expropriation and resale of the land where their home once stood. 60 days to leaveThe letter said the department had originally determined the land wouldn’t be needed, but construction plans had changed. Cyndie said she considered fighting the order, but doubted she’d win — and she wanted to avoid more stress on her family. In a statement, Transportation and Infrastructure spokesperson Janelle Simms said the department acquired the land " through a negotiated purchase agreement, not expropriation." He said he’s spoken to Cyndie Stapleton about the situation.
Source:CBC News
March 19, 2026 16:08 UTC
Government awards $307M contract to Colt Canada to manufacture over 65,000 rifles for the Canadian Armed Forces
OTTAWA – The Liberal government awarded a contract worth $307 million to Kitchener-based manufacturer Colt Canada on Thursday, to produce 65,402 rifles for the Canadian Army. The procurement will come in two phases, with the first 30,000 Canadian Modular Assault rifles set to be delivered over the next three years. The procurement will replace the CAF’s aging arsenal of C7/C8 rifles that have been in service for nearly 35 years. Colt Canada, formerly known as Diemaco, is a subsidiary of parent company Colt CZ Group, based out of Prague, Czech Republic. Defence Minister David McGuinty said Canada will meet its two per cent of GDP defence spending target by March 31.
Source:National Post
March 19, 2026 16:01 UTC
2 Canadian girls stuck in Egypt under a travel ban requested by father in Canada
Two Canadian girls are currently stuck in Egypt due to a travel ban obtained by their Egyptian-Canadian father who is living in Canada. They found out about the travel ban on the children while they were trying to clear customs. His Mississauga address appears on a lien for a vehicle he is leasing, and he has posted several Google reviews for businesses in the GTA since the travel ban was obtained. In a statement to CBC News, Global Affairs Canada confirmed it is aware of a case involving a travel ban for Canadian children in Egypt. Khaled Mohamed Ahmed said that, with the custody case resolved in Egypt, he believes the travel ban can be lifted.
Source:CBC News
March 19, 2026 15:31 UTC
Bank of Canada governor on what oil price increases mean for Canada
Bank of Canada governor on what oil price increases mean for CanadaNewsDuration 3:05Tiff Macklem, governor of the Bank of Canada, weighed in on what rising oil prices due to the conflict in the Middle East could mean for Canada's economy.
Source:CBC News
March 19, 2026 15:27 UTC
'How the hell did you lose?': Poilievre talks fitness, wishing Trump would 'knock that s--t off' on 51st state talk with Joe Rogan
Poilievre told Rogan that his team had received it the midst of the federal election campaign, when he could not leave the country. “We did regain our rights after COVID,” the Conservative leader said at one point. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“I wouldn’t say they went crazy,” responded the Conservative leader, as Rogan acknowledged how it made people upset. “We should get the tariffs out, because there’s so much that we could be doing together as neighbours and partners if we got rid of those tariffs,” Poilievre said. It raises the price of the aluminum,” the Conservative leader said.
Source:National Post
March 19, 2026 14:59 UTC
Bigelow named DeKalb High School athletic director
Auburn, IN (46706)TodayPartly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph..TonightPartly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Source:thestar
March 19, 2026 14:03 UTC
Assaults, injuries and classroom evacuations: Alberta teachers detail violence in schools
Many respondents detailed how classroom complexity can sometimes tie into disruptive and violent behaviour in their classrooms. Alberta's Aggression and Complexity in Schools team reported increased staff injuries and medical leaves, and unsafe environments for students and staff. When complexity escalatesIn the teacher questionnaire, CBC asked teachers what classroom complexity looks like. Jolene Helgason, an Edmonton public school teacher, presented a seminar during a teachers' convention last month. An elementary school teacher in the Calgary area wrote to CBC that parents will sometimes blame schools for their child's behaviour.
Source:CBC News
March 19, 2026 14:02 UTC
Departmental plans fuel concern over federal job, program cuts
Federal programs aimed at addressing climate change are facing significant cuts as the government shifts to artificial intelligence (AI) and slashes thousands of jobs, according to recently released departmental plans. Canada's two largest public service unions warn Canadians could see a decline in the quality of federal government services as a result. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) say they're alarmed by the staff reductions set out in departmental plans tabled late Friday. Critical jobs disappearing: unionIn a statement, PIPSC decried the loss of 37,000 federal public service jobs despite an overall increase in government spending. Some of the federal programs that are winding down were tied to specific events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, global conflicts and trade deals.
Source:CBC News
March 19, 2026 14:01 UTC