Parks Canada banning paddling at some popular Banff National Park lakes
Parks Canada is banning boats and other watercraft on several popular lakes and rivers in Banff National Park starting this spring to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Parks Canada says the decision to close certain lakes and rivers while leaving others open was based on ecological sensitivity. Veillard says aquatic invasive species are extremely difficult to remove once they become established, making prevention the most effective strategy. Masse says Parks Canada will continue monitoring fish populations, recreational use and the spread of the disease in the lakes with the new restrictions. Parks Canada is also reminding visitors to clean, drain and dry all equipment before entering lakes and rivers where watercraft are still allowed.
Source:CBC News
March 14, 2026 07:21 UTC
4 people died after giving plasma in the last decade, 3 of them in Manitoba: Health Canada
Four people in the last decade have died in Canada after giving plasma, and three of those deaths happened in Manitoba, Health Canada says. Health Canada did not say when that death, or the other Manitoba death, occurred. Health Canada did not provide dates or specific locations of the two fatal reactions CBC hadn't already reported on. A Health Canada spokesperson said their policy as of 2019 was someone could provide two donations in a seven-day period, with a minimum two-day interval between the donations. Grifols has since posted this clarification on its website," a Health Canada spokesperson wrote in an email statement.
Source:CBC News
March 14, 2026 07:18 UTC
Pellet gun attacks targeted crowds in Nanaimo, police say
Police are investigating a pair of airsoft pellet gun attacks against random people in Nanaimo, B.C., that left one person injured. RCMP say both attacks happened in downtown Nanaimo on Thursday night, when pellets were fired at crowds from passing vehicles. RCMP say one person was hit in the face and received medical treatment. The silver sedan was last seen turning onto Nicol Street, according to police. Gary O' Brien with Nanaimo RCMP says it's unclear if the same group was responsible for both attacks, since they involved different vehicles.
Source:CBC News
March 14, 2026 07:08 UTC
Northern culture takes center stage at Arctic Winter Games
Northern culture takes center stage at Arctic Winter GamesNewsDuration 4:35Northern culture was celebrated at the Arctic Winter Games' Cultural Gala at the Yukon Arts Centre. It featured performers from each participating region. The CBC's Graham Shishkov met with some of them during the dress rehearsal.
Source:CBC News
March 14, 2026 07:06 UTC
Carney and other G7 leaders oppose U.S. pause on Russian oil sanctions
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada disagrees with the U.S. decision on Thursday evening to pause U.S. sanctions on Russian oil to mitigate soaring energy prices amid the Iran conflict. “Canada’s position is to maintain sanctions on Russia, maintain sanctions, including on the shadow fleet, which is moving this oil,” said Carney, during a press conference in Bardufoss, Norway, on Friday. The three leaders are among the six G7 leaders who disagree with the U.S. decision. The U.S. sanctions have been in place since March 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Norwegian prime minister told reporters that it’s important to keep the pressure on Russia.
Source:National Post
March 14, 2026 04:00 UTC
Sextortion: Spot the warning signs, get help
Sextortion: Spot the warning signs, get helpNewsDuration 3:04Sextortion is a form of online blackmail where sensitive photos are held for ransom. Experts say knowing the signs and where to seek help is important for teens. The CBC’s Ilka Sweeting-Rodgers tells us more.
Source:CBC News
March 13, 2026 23:41 UTC
Fuel prices continue to rise in N.L.
The maximum price of gasoline, diesel and home heating fuels saw another rise in Newfoundland and Labrador Friday. The Public Utilities Board increased the maximum price for gasoline by 2.4 cents per litre. Diesel increased by 6.7 cents per litre in Newfoundland, and by 7.2 cents per litre in Labrador West and Churchill Falls. Diesel prices now range between $2.17 and $2.31 per litre in Newfoundland, and between $1.75 and $2.30 per litre in Labrador. Customers will now pay between maximum prices between $1.69 and $1.89 depending on their location.
Source:CBC News
March 13, 2026 23:06 UTC
Amid an energy crisis, the world is drawing on its oil reserves. Why doesn't Canada have any?
That's drawing scrutiny of Canada's oil reserves — or, rather, its lack of them, as Canada is the only nation in the G7 that doesn't maintain a strategic reserve. But why doesn't Canada have a strategic reserve, and what can the country do to help boost the world's supply? | About That | Duration 9:48 Oil and gas prices are rapidly rising around the world amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. CORRECTION (March 11, 2026): At 2:36 in this video, the graphic incorrectly states Iran holds 298 billion barrels of oil reserves. The U.S. plans to tap some 174 million barrels of oil from its reserves starting next week.
Source:CBC News
March 13, 2026 23:01 UTC
Fredericton chemical spill raises questions about responsibility to notify province
An account of how the province responded to a massive chemical spill in Fredericton is raising questions about who's responsible for notifying the New Brunswick Environment Department when one occurs. When a spill like that happens, Martin said, the act requires the responsible party to "immediately" notify the environment minister that it occurred. Martin said the environment minister can also decide to prosecute a company for failing to notify their department about a contaminant spill. Deputy environment minister Charbel Awad told reporters XL Plating and Machining was responsible for a chemical spill in the Fredericton area. CBC News on Thursday asked the Environment Department whether the company made any attempts to notify the department about the spill, but an emailed statement did not address the question.
Source:CBC News
March 13, 2026 23:01 UTC
Premier Houston not interested in Nova Scotia Power buyback
Houston says he doesn't want to buy back Nova Scotia PowerNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he's not entertaining the idea of buying Nova Scotia Power to make it a public utility again after more than three decades in the hands of private operators. Houston added that buying Nova Scotia Power would likely be cost-prohibitive. : Nova Scotia Power is asking for more than just a rate hike | Duration 2:52 Residential rates could be going up if Nova Scotia Power's recent rate application is approved. Nova Scotia Power holds a near-monopoly in Nova Scotia. A fledgling competitor to Nova Scotia Power just got financial backing from Ottawa and expects to start operating its first wind farm around the end of this year or start of next.
Source:CBC News
March 13, 2026 22:52 UTC
Winnipeg teen accused of stealing 16 vehicles, faces 68 charges
A 17-year-old boy faces a raft of charges related to assault, carjacking and vehicle theft after a police chase involving a stolen SUV, in which two cruisers were rammed. Police spotted a stolen Nissan Rogue around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday and started following it through the Windsor Park neighbourhood. The damaged Rogue was found abandoned on Cypress Bay and officers arrested a teen on Gatineau Bay after a brief foot chase, the release said. Police allege the teen is linked to 16 vehicle thefts in southeast Winnipeg between Dec. 3 and March 11. The teen is also accused of driving a stolen Hyundai Elantra that rammed two police cruisers on Feb. 7.
Source:CBC News
March 13, 2026 22:09 UTC
North Bay, Ont., tenant says he’s worse off after accepting landlord’s $40K offer to move out
The landlord says the building needed extensive renovations and that Lucas could have moved back in after the work was done. On May 27, one week after the LTB ruled on the case, Madigan emailed Lucas a $40,000 “cash for keys” offer to move out. Lucas said he’s currently staying with friends and renting a room in their North Bay home for $750 a month. According to ReMax’s North Bay Housing Market update, published on Sept. 3, the average price for a home in North Bay at that time was $474,821. He said it’s not unheard of for tenants in North Bay to get cash for keys offers in the tens of thousands of dollars.
Source:CBC News
March 13, 2026 22:05 UTC
Canada's hospital emergency rooms have hit a breaking point. Is it the new normal?
These are real-life scenes playing out in Canada's emergency rooms. This means longer wait-times both to see a doctor and to get a bed when a patient is admitted, Burnell explained. Doctors in Alberta have called for the province to declare a state of emergency over the overcrowding affecting emergency rooms, calling the situation a "crisis state." "Emergency rooms become the conduit through which all these other issues flow," he said. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)In 2007, CBC reported on emergency rooms "bursting at the seams."
Source:CBC News
March 13, 2026 21:41 UTC
Rate hearing shows utility having bad year financially, environmentally
Rate hearing shows utility having bad year financially, environmentallyNewsDuration 1:43According to testimony from the utility, N.B. Power relied more heavily on fossil fuels to generate power than it has in more than a decade.
Source:CBC News
March 13, 2026 21:21 UTC
The crumble — Greater Fool – Authored by Garth Turner – The Troubled Future of Real Estate
Needless to say, this is the end of any hope for a Canadian rutting season real estate revival. As BMO economists said this morning, “this ranks as one of the worst (non-pandemic) months ever for jobs. Job losses happened in eight of then 10 provincesThe unemployment rate zipped higher by two ticks to 6.7%. And the unemployment rate of 6.7% – as much as it exceeds the US rate of 4.3% – would have been even higher if our pool of workers was not shrinking. So, big oil probably means more inflation but the CB can’t raise rates to cool it with the labour market on its knees.
Source:CBC News
March 13, 2026 20:47 UTC