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‘Dawson’s Creek’ star Joshua Jackson breaks silence on James Van Der Beek’s death - National | Globalnews.ca 'For me as a father now, I think the enormity of the tragedy for his family hits in a very different way than just as a colleague,' Joshua Jackson said.

Joshua Jackson described his mourning as an "ongoing" process nearly one month after James Van Der Beek's death.

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Why the Iran war is making mortgage renewal feel like a ‘roller-coaster’ - National | Globalnews.ca Homeowners looking to renew their mortgage this year should be concerned about three and five-year government bond yields, one mortgage expert said.

“Once oil prices skyrocketed in reaction to hostilities in and around Iran, yields followed suit," one mortgage expert said.

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Wiarton Willie, Ontario’s famous groundhog, has died: town | Globalnews.ca The Town of South Bruce Peninsula announced the death of Wiarton Willie Tuesday and said the search for Willie's successor will begin soon.

Wiarton Willie, Ontario’s famous groundhog, has died: town

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Fewer Canadians abroad seeking help as hundreds flee Middle East war: GAC - National | Globalnews.ca The department said it is also seeing fewer Canadians take government-assisted travel options as flights gradually resume in certain parts of the region.

"At this time, we are not aware of any Canadians who have been injured or killed because of the hostilities," Global Affairs Canada said in its latest update.

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Florida man, 22, dies after snorkelling incident in state’s St. Johns River - National | Globalnews.ca Police said the man's girlfriend and multiple witnesses tried to rescue him 'but they lost their hold on him in the current and then lost sight of him.'

The Volusia Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around after the man's girlfriend and several other witnesses reported he'd gone missing underwater after struggling to swim about 50 feet offshore.

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Why the Iran war is making mortgage renewal feel like a ‘roller-coaster’ - National | Globalnews.ca Homeowners looking to renew their mortgage this year should be concerned about three and five-year government bond yields, one mortgage expert said.

Around 1M Canadian households are going to renew their mortgage this year. Here's why some experts say the Iran war could make that process feel "like a roller coaster."

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Alberta survey shows businesses concerned with separation talks - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca A survey by the Alberta Chamber of Commerce showed members of the business sector feel separation talks have led to negative impacts.

Twenty-eight per cent said it’s impacting their business, up six per cent from last year. Meanwhile, 56 per cent said it’s impacting the provincial economy, up three per cent from last year.

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Liquor sales continue to decline in Canada Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · March 9 · 8m

Are you cracking open fewer beers?

Maybe you're keeping your wine corked?

Despite the world giving us ample reasons to drink, new data shows more Canadians embracing their inner teetotaler.

Chatted with alcohol historian Rod Phillips about the trend.

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Boy, 8, airlifted to hospital after California ski resort chairlift fall - National | Globalnews.ca The Lake Valley Fire Protection District said that the eight-year-old boy fell about 30 feet from the Grandview chairlift at the resort.

"Ski patrol responded immediately, provided first aid and transported the child to the landing zone," the Lake Valley Fire Protection District said.

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Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto deemed national security incident: RCMP | Globalnews.ca Toronto police are investigating after finding evidence of gunfire at the U.S. consulate in the city's downtown core.

The RCMP said Tuesday the incident that saw gun shots fired at the U.S. consulate in Toronto has been deemed a national security incident.

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Storm may bring flash flooding to Ontario, Quebec bracing for freezing rain | Globalnews.ca A slew of regions in Central and Eastern Canada are bracing for a series of storms that will bring flash flooding and freezing rain to parts.

Storm may bring flash flooding to Ontario, Quebec bracing for freezing rain.

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U.S. preparing for ‘most intense day of strikes’ in Iran, Hegseth says - National | Globalnews.ca U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States would carry out the most intense day of strikes against Iran on Tuesday.

Hegseth reiterated that this would not be an endless war and said Trump would decide when the U.S. campaign would end.

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Zorro Ranch: New Mexico authorities search former Epstein property - National | Globalnews.ca The New Mexico property was purchased by Epstein in 1993, and the property was sold by Epstein's estate in 2023 to the family of Texas businessman and politician Don Huffines.

The office of New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced that the search was being done with the co-operation of the current ranch owners.

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Trump says Iran war to end soon, ‘disappointed’ in new supreme leader pick - National | Globalnews.ca Trump said the war would continue until Iran is 'totally and decisively defeated' and predicted it would be over 'very soon,' but denied suggestions it could end this week.

"We've already won in many ways, but we haven't won enough," Trump said.

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TikTok allowed to stay in Canada under new data protection rules: minister - National | Globalnews.ca Industry Minister Melanie Joly said a new national security review into TikTok has resulted in 'enhanced protection' measures and other steps to ensure users' privacy.

The new rules include "enhanced" protection of TikTok users' data, particularly for minors, and an independent monitor.

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Why are experts concerned about the Fraser River crossing project? Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · March 9 · Bonus · 11m

Is the immersed tunnel the right solution to replace the George Massey Tunnel?

A recent letter in the Delta Optimist argues the plan could cause major disruption to the Fraser River during construction. @dylankrugerbc.bsky.social joins us to respond: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

"This is the most significant book ban that's ever taken place in Canada"—James Turk on Alberta schools pulling 160+ books to comply with a provincial order.

He argues the move is driven by “some far-right parental rights groups."

Do you agree?

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Middle East conflict could raise costs across Canada’s supply chains Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · March 9 · 7m

The U.S./Israeli attack on Iran has spurred a major price increase at the pumps.

But economist Moshe Lander adds it could lead to big spikes at the grocery store and possibly your mortgage.

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G7 won’t release oil reserves yet to quell surging oil prices amid Iran war - National | Globalnews.ca G7 finance ministers said they were monitoring the situation and were prepared to implement 'necessary measures,' but stopped short of committing to release emergency reserves.

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Boston lead singer Tommy DeCarlo dead at 60 - National | Globalnews.ca 'After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage, right up until the very end,' DeCarlo's family said in a statement.

"It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026." DeCarlo's family said in a statement.

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Canada ‘will not be participating’ in Iran war, defence minister says - National | Globalnews.ca David McGuinty added that Canada has not yet decided to join its NATO allies in offering assistance to Persian Gulf nations that have come under attack by Iran.

The situation in the Middle East "is serious,” McGuinty said. “It’s one that’s evolving, one that’s iterative, one that is difficult to predict."

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Rents in Canada have fallen to a 33-month low, report finds - National | Globalnews.ca Average asking rents for all property types in Canada fell to $2,030 in February, the monthly rental report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation released on Monday said.

For the first time in six years, many Canadians are now spending less than 30 per cent of their income on rent, a new report shows.

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How the Iran war impacts your grocery bills: ‘Everything is going to go up’ - National | Globalnews.ca Sustained pressure on oil prices could mean Canadians will pay significantly more at the grocery store by the end of this month, one expert said.

“Everything’s under pressure right now,” one economist said, warning that the Iran war could lead to inflation in the coming weeks.

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Georgia teacher dies after high school toilet paper prank: U.S. reports - National | Globalnews.ca Jason Hughes, a Georgia high school teacher, allegedly 'tripped and fell into the road and was run over by the vehicle' after students attempted to toss toilet paper in his yard.

Five people were reportedly arrested after they attempted to cover a Georgia high school teacher's trees with toilet paper.

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Is it safe to travel anywhere in the world right now? Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · March 5 · 8m

The feds are recommending against traveling to 38 countries; they're urging extreme caution with another 90.

Is it safe to travel anywhere these days?

Chatted with tourism expert Frederic Dimanche on the volatile travel industry, and what the uncertainty means

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Most Canadians want former prince Andrew removed from line to throne: poll - National | Globalnews.ca A survey found a majority of Canadians want Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to lose his claim to the throne, while 51 per cent say the Royal Family is not relevant to them personally.

Most Canadians want former prince Andrew removed from line to throne: poll

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Oil prices soar as G7 ministers to meet on strategic reserves and Iran war - National | Globalnews.ca Germany's finance ministry said on Monday that G7 finance ministers would meet later in the day to discuss the impact of the war in Iran.

As the Iran war intensifies, some nations are suggesting releasing emergency reserves of oil.

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Live Nation, U.S. DOJ to settle lawsuit alleging music industry monopoly - National | Globalnews.ca Ticketmaster's parent company was accused in an antitrust lawsuit of using coercive tactics to 'suffocate the competition' and driving up prices for concert fans.

New York's attorney general said the settlement with Live Nation "fails to address the monopoly at the centre of this case."

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As oil prices spike due to the US bombing Iran, Alberta needs a windfall profits tax on big oil companies Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · March 4 · 11m

As oil prices swell, do Albertans deserve an even bigger piece of the energy pie profit?

Chatted with AFL president Gil McGowan about his call for a windfall tax on oil companies as a means to help Albertans deal with inflated prices from the jump at the pump.

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Woman arrested after shots fired at Rihanna’s house while singer inside: reports - National | Globalnews.ca Rihanna's Beverly Hills home was reportedly targeted in a brazen daylight shooting after a woman armed with an AR-15 rifle repeatedly fired toward the singer's home.

The suspect reportedly fired multiple rounds with what police described as an AR-15-style rifle from inside a vehicle.

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