World Report

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.