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MPs reject bill to close arms export loophole despite some Liberal support
NDP MP Jenny Kwan's bill came after the U.S. sought to purchase Canadian weapons for Israel, despite a Canadian ban on exports of various types of weapons to that country.
#Canada #Politics #armsexports #CanadianMilitary
https://globalnews.ca/news/11726541/canada-arms-exports-loophole-bill-mps-vote/

Details about Tumbler Ridge firearms will be released after investigation, minister says
Gary Anandasangaree was responding to a group of gun control advocacy groups that say they are alarmed and disappointed that the RCMP still has not disclosed basic information.
#Crime #TumblerRidge #TumblerRidgeschoolshooting
https://globalnews.ca/news/11726225/details-tumbler-ridge-firearms-released-investigation/

Carney to vacation in UK, Italy after latest PM trip: sources
The prime minister will not fly home with the Canadian delegation that is scheduled to come back to Canada from Carney’s trip to Yellowknife, Norway and London on March 16.
#Canada #Politics #CanadaPolitics #MarkCarney
https://globalnews.ca/news/11726480/mark-carney-vacation-uk-italy-sources/

Premier Moe hits back at Ottawa’s gun buyback program through certificate exemptions
Premier Scott Moe told delegates at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities that his government is taking a "firm stand" against Ottawa's "gun grab."
#Canada #gunbuybackprogram #PremierMoe #saskatchewanguns
https://globalnews.ca/news/11726390/sask-guns-premier-moe/

Not just balloons: Why the Iran war could cause a global helium shortage
Helium, which is considered a critical mineral, is under pressure as the Strait of Hormuz has remained impassable throughout the conflict.
#Canada #Consumer #Economy #Helium
https://globalnews.ca/news/11726231/iran-war-global-helium-shortage/

As Uber launches U.S. option to choose women drivers, what about Canada?
Although the app in Canada currently has an option for women drivers on Uber to request women riders only, the reverse option is not available yet.
#Canada #Consumer #Uber #ViolenceAgainstWomen
https://globalnews.ca/news/11726262/uber-canada-women-drivers-riders/

Fees are going up for Canadian passports and other travel documents
Prices are going up for passports and other travel documents in Canada starting on March 31, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
#Canada #Consumer #Passport #ServiceFees
https://globalnews.ca/news/11726177/passport-fees-increasing/

What does Canada’s reversal of a TikTok operations ban mean for users?
While Canadians never lost access to the video-sharing app, the possibility has been on the table for years as concerns mounted surrounding TikTok.
#Canada #Consumer #News #PrivacyCommissioner
https://globalnews.ca/news/11725718/canada-tiktok-operations-ban-users/

U.S. mom sentenced to 15 years after son dies in hot car while she visited spa
Maya Hernandez was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after she was convicted for leaving her two young sons alone for several hours inside a hot car last June.
#Crime #USNews #Hotcardeath
https://globalnews.ca/news/11726203/maya-hernandez-sentenced-1-year-old-dead-hot-car-lip-filler/

Michael Jackson estate motion granted amid child sex trafficking allegations
A judge allowed the Jackson estate to compel arbitration, meaning the parties can wage their legal battle out of court.
#Crime #Entertainment #MichaelJackson
https://globalnews.ca/news/11726042/michael-jackson-estate-legal-battle-frank-cascio-arbitration/

Privacy watchdog ‘monitoring’ U.S. auto insurance phone tracking lawsuit
The office of Canada's privacy commissioner says it is 'monitoring' a proposed U.S. class-action lawsuit in which some auto insurers are facing allegations of misusing driver data.
#Canada #Consumer #Tech #USNews
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719462/auto-insurance-lawsuit-data-collection/

Maple Leafs struggling after Winter Games break
Life after the Milan Cortina Olympics has been tough for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
#Sports #Basketball #Hockey #Leafs
https://globalnews.ca/news/11726155/maple-leafs-struggling-after-winter-games-break/

Keir Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson, files show
Concerns were raised in a document sent to British Prime Minster Keir Starmer in December 2024 when he was considering appointing Peter Mandelson.
#World #Epsteinfiles #JeffreyEpstein #KeirStarmer
https://globalnews.ca/news/11725976/keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-jeffrey-epstein-files/

Canadians are still avoiding U.S. travel, but not vice versa: StatCan
Last February, Canadian resident return trips from the United States totalled 1.5 million, down 14.5 per cent from the same month one year earlier.
#Canada #USNews #CanadaUStravel #donaldtrumptariffs
https://globalnews.ca/news/11725495/canada-us-travel-rates-declining/

Canada, 31 nations agree to release 400M barrels of emergency oil
Canada and a group of dozens of other countries have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves as the Iran war threatens the global supply.
#Canada #Consumer #Economy #World
https://globalnews.ca/news/11725707/iran-war-oil-reserves-released/

‘Titanic’-inspired statue of Trump and Epstein appears on D.C. National Mall
The Secret Handshake organization says the 'Titanic' movie-inspired statue honours 'a friendship seemingly built on luxurious travel, raucous parties, and secret nude sketches.'
#Trending #USNews #DonaldTrump #JeffreyEpstein
https://globalnews.ca/news/11725731/donald-trump-jeffrey-epstein-titanic-statue-protest-washington-dc/

Power outages possible in eastern Ontario, parts of Quebec as freezing rain bears down
Environment Canada says Ottawa, Gatineau, Montreal and Québec City may see 20 to 40 millimetres of freezing rain over a potential 24-hour period.
#Canada #EnvironmentCanada #WinterStorm
https://globalnews.ca/news/11725427/ottawa-quebec-city-freezing-rain/

CBSA warns ‘industry pressure’ slowing action on tranquillizers in fentanyl
Newly released documents show the Canada Border Services Agency's attempt to crack down on animal sedatives in fentanyl have been hampered by industry lobbying.
#Canada #Crime #Politics #Fentanyl
https://globalnews.ca/news/11724739/border-officials-concerned-animal-tranquillizers-in-fentanyl/

Suspect in Rihanna shooting now charged with attempted murder
The singer and her partner were together in a trailer on the property at the time of the shooting, while other family members and staffers were in the Beverly Hills-area home.
#Crime #Entertainment #Rihanna
https://globalnews.ca/news/11725470/suspect-rihanna-shooting-charged-with-attempted-murder-ivanna-ortiz/

Carney says ex-NDP floor-crosser Lori Idlout is ‘invaluable’ for Liberals
Idlout follows former Conservatives Chris D’Entremont, Michael Ma and Matt Jeneroux from the opposition benches to the government side.
#Canada #Politics #floorcrossing #LoriIdlout
https://globalnews.ca/news/11725507/mark-carney-floor-crosser-lori-idlout-liberals/

Barrett’s season-high 31 leads Raptors past Mavs
RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., had a season-high 31 points to lead the Toronto Raptors in a 122-92 rout of the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
#Sports #Basketball #NationalBasketballAssociation #NBA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11721582/barretts-season-high-31-leads-raptors-past-mavs/

B.C.’s Natalie Wilkie takes home Canada’s 1st gold at Winter Paralympics
It's Natalie Wilkie's fourth career Paralympic gold medal for the Canadian flag-bearer and her ninth Paralympic medal overall. She also won a silver on Saturday.
#Canada #Science #Paralympics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11721508/2026-paralympics-canada-first-gold-medal-natalie-wilkie/

The Curator: Here’s how to deep clean your bedroom
A dusty room can ruin a good night’s sleep. If you’re tackling a bedroom deep clean, target these common dust hotspots and follow these simple tips to remove dust and allergens.
#TheCurator #HomeCurated
https://globalnews.ca/the-curator/11710713/how-to-deep-clean-your-bedding/

War in Iran: Canadians leaving Middle East by plane, bus and foot
Amid the war in Iran, Canadians continue to request help in leaving the Middle East. Global Affairs Canada says several flights, buses and pedestrian crossings have been arranged.
#Canada #World #GlobalAffairsCanada #Iran
https://globalnews.ca/news/11721287/war-iran-canadians-leaving-middle-east/

Explosion outside U.S. Embassy in Oslo under investigation: police
PST, the Norwegian police security service, called in additional personnel following the incident but has not changed the country's terror threat level.
#Crime #USNews #World #Norway
https://globalnews.ca/news/11721255/explosion-outside-us-embassy-oslo/

Carney calls byelections for 2 Ontario ridings, 1 in Quebec
If the Liberal government wins two Ontario ridings and the Terrebonne riding in Quebec in byelections scheduled for April 13, they will be in razor-thin majority territory.
#Canada #Politics #Byelection #Liberals
https://globalnews.ca/news/11721170/canada-byelections-ontario-quebec/

What’s the longest song title? Ask the Rock ‘n’ Roll Book of World Records
Into musical superlatives? Here's a selection of world records from the unofficial book of rock 'n' roll universe.
#Entertainment #BookOfWorldRecords
https://globalnews.ca/news/11717962/rock-n-roll-book-of-world-records/

Israel says Iranian commanders targeted in Beirut as death toll nears 400
Israel's military has so far killed about 200 Hezbollah militants, spokesman Nadav Shoshani said in an online briefing. Hezbollah has not published a toll for its fighters.
#World #Beirut #Iran #Israel
https://globalnews.ca/news/11721127/israel-strikes-beirut-lebanon/

The Curator: Meet 11 women trailblazers and their best-selling brands
This International Women's Day, we're shining a spotlight on female-led brands and their fearless CEOs. From Mejuri and Knix to Drunk Elephant and beyond, discover their stories.
#TheCurator #BeautyCurated #fashioncurated
https://globalnews.ca/the-curator/10343729/international-womens-day-2026/

No sign of compromise in Middle East as Canadians flee fighting
Canadians are returning home from the Middle East as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions disrupt travel and rattle global energy markets.
#USNews #World #CanadianTravel #CanadianTravelers
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720555/flight-cancellations-canada-impact-iran/

Canada halts deportations to Israel and Lebanon amid ongoing conflict
Canada’s border agency says removals to Israel and Lebanon are temporarily paused due to volatile conditions and risks to civilians.
#Canada #CBSA #Deportations #Israel
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720569/cbsa-halts-removals-israel-lebanon/

Iran’s president apologizes for strikes as missiles and drones pound cities
Iran's president apologized Saturday for attacks even as its missiles and drones flew toward Gulf Arab states. He also rejected Donald Trump's repeated demands for surrender.
#Politics #Business #International #Religion
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720489/irans-president-apologizes-for-strikes-as-missiles-and-drones-pound-cities/

Satellites are Canada’s next sovereignty frontier as global ‘race’ heats up
Carney's speech to Australia's parliament highlighted a soon-to-launch Canadian low earth orbit satellite network that experts say could soon compete with Elon Musk's Starlink.
#Canada #Politics #Tech #Satellite
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719238/satellite-communications-defence-telesat-low-orbit/

Mother of B.C. mass shooting survivor shares update, says breathing tube removed
Maya Gebala was struck in her neck and in the head, just above her left eye, when shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar opened fire at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Feb. 10.
#Canada #Crime #News #MayaGebala
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720357/tumbler-ridge-shooting-survivor-shares-update-breathing-tube-removed/

Carney says former prince Andrew should be removed from line to throne
The comments were notable coming from the leader of a member of the Commonwealth, all 14 of which would need to approve a change to the line of succession.
#Canada #Politics #World #AndrewMountbattenWindsor
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720118/carney-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-succession/

LeBlanc says U.S. meeting on CUSMA and trade ‘constructive and substantive’
The meeting comes as the two countries prepare for this summer's review of the trade pact and after the U.S. suggested difficulties in talks with Canada.
#Canada #Politics #USNews #cusma
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719884/cusma-donald-trump-tariffs-leblanc-greer/

Nintendo sues for refunds of Trump tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
The video game company on Friday joined thousands of American importers who have filed requests in the U.S. Court of International Trade for tariff repayments.
#Money #USNews #donaldtrumptariffs #Nintendo
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719608/nintendo-donald-trump-tariffs-refund-lawsuit/

Who is Markwayne Mullin? Meet the man set to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, is set to succeed Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary, pending approval from the Senate.
#Trending #USNews #DHS #DonaldTrump
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719139/markwayne-mullin-dhs-secretary-kristi-noem-replacement/

Man who killed 3 Utah women said ‘it had to be done’: police
Investigators have not found a motive for the triple homicide, and there is no indication that the suspect had any connection to the victims, according to police.
#Crime #Trending #USNews #TripleHomicide
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719316/ivan-miller-arrested-after-3-women-found-dead-utah/

Dillon Brooks, NBA player from Mississauga, arrested in suspected DUI in Arizona
Dillon Brooks, from Mississauga, Ont., who plays for the Phoenix Suns, was arrested in Scottsdale early Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence, police confirmed.
#Canada #USNews #DillionBrooks #duicharge
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719625/dillion-brooks-nba-player-arrested-dui/

Trump gives State of the Union address against backdrop of sliding poll numbers
Trump is making the speech at a critical moment as his trade and immigration agendas have stumbled lately in the face of legal setbacks and grim polling.
#politics #economy #USNews #DonaldTrump
https://globalnews.ca/news/11690896/trump-state-of-the-union-address/

Wallace leads Thunder past Raptors 116-107
Cason Wallace led all scorers with 27 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a late charge to beat the Toronto Raptors 116-107 on Tuesday.
#sports #basketball #OklahomaCity #Toronto #NationalBasketballAssociation #NBA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11690874/wallace-leads-thunder-past-raptors-116-107/

The Curator: Here’s how to recreate Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s iconic ’90s style
Before "quiet luxury" became a buzzword, there was Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Recreate her iconic '90s style with modern staples from Aritzia, Simons, L.L. Bean and beyond.
#fashion #style #history #TheCurator #fashioncurated
https://globalnews.ca/the-curator/11667032/carolyn-bessette-inspired-fashion-looks/

Cuba’s ambassador says U.S. ‘suffocating’ people, calls on Canada for aid
A U.S. oil blockade has curtailed fuel and basic supplies to the increasingly isolated Caribbean island, as the Trump administration puts pressure on Cuba's socialist government.
#politics #economy #Cuba #Canada #World
https://globalnews.ca/news/11687686/cuba-crisis-canada-ambassador-aid/

As Ukraine marks 4 years of Russian war, Ukrainians in Canada remember
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine that he called a 'special operation' on Feb. 24, 2022. It has been four years since the war began.
#war #Ukraine #Russia #Canada #World #russiaukrainewar
https://globalnews.ca/news/11689025/russia-ukraine-war-4-years-commemoration/

OpenAI’s handling of Tumbler Ridge shooter info opens regulation questions
OpenAI said it did not inform police of Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT activity last summer because it did not meet an internal threshold of an 'imminent' threat.
#regulation #informationhandling #Canada #Crime #Tech #ArtificialIntelligence
https://globalnews.ca/news/11687903/openai-tumbler-ridge-shooting-duty-to-inform/

‘I’ve never seen this much misery,’ says Calgary man on the front lines in Ukraine
Paul Hughes, who shares stories and images of the war on social media, has been distributing humanitarian aid since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine four years ago.
#war #humanitarianaid #Ukraine #Calgary #World #CalgaryUkraine
https://globalnews.ca/news/11688511/calgary-man-distributes-humanitarian-aid-in-ukraine/

Canada announces new Russia sanctions as invasion of Ukraine hits 4 years
In front of Ukrainian ambassador Andrii Plakhotniuk, Anand announced the renewal of Operation Unifier, a military training mission launched in 2014.
#Ukraine #Russia #sanctions #Canada #World
https://globalnews.ca/news/11689390/canada-new-sanctions-russia-ukraine-four-years/

Home Depot says slowing demand comes amid ‘growing job concerns’
Home Depot says it's seeing 'significantly reduced' demand for some of its merchandise as consumers remain cautious about an uncertain economy and job market.
#economy #jobmarket #Canada #Consumer #USNews
https://globalnews.ca/news/11688459/home-depot-earnings-february-2026/