Federal government takes over troubled vaccine injury compensation program set up during COVID pandemic
The federal government has taken over running a controversial, no-fault vaccine injury compensation program launched in tandem with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Neither the government, nor Oxaro, appreciated the number of injury claims VISP would receive, Global reported. Under the program, claims had to be filed within three years after the date of vaccination, date of death or date when an injury first became apparent. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIn response to the Global News investigation, Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced an audit of the program. Canada was once the only G7 country to not have a national vaccine injury compensation program (Quebec has been operating its own scheme for more than 30 years).
Source:National Post
March 31, 2026 22:55 UTC
Imperative to 'believe all women' turned Frank Stronach's case upside down, defence argues in closing statement
The modern political imperative to “believe all women” turned this case upside down, Shemesh said. “He was forced really to be the investigator in this case,” Shemesh said, referring to evidence she herself presented that would have been easily available to police, such as litigation records, property records and crucial witnesses. “She was and is a fraud” who tried to “dupe” the judge, Shemesh said. “This is a case about four women and four allegations,” said Vlacic by way of introduction. Molloy also heard the case against Alek Minassian, perpetrator of the 2018 Toronto van attack that killed 11 people.
Source:National Post
March 31, 2026 22:37 UTC
Poilievre promises to derail Liberals' Alto high-speed rail project if elected prime minister
OTTAWA — “Monstrosity,” “ridiculous” and a “boondoggle.” Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre had harsh words for the Liberal government’s proposed high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City, which he promised to derail if elected prime minister. Speaking from a farm in Peterborough, Ont., where city council just passed a resolution strongly supporting the rail project, Poilievre lambasted the proposed 1,000-kilometre infrastructure project from Crown corporation Alto as costly, disruptive and unnecessary. He took particular offence at initial estimates for the megaproject, which is expected to cost between $60 billion and $90 billion when completed. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“The $90 billion Alto project is another example of a ridiculous, pie-in-the-sky Liberal spending initiative that has that only gotten worse under Prime Minister Carney,” Poilievre said. “I am confirming that a future Conservative government will cancel this $90 billion boondoggle altogether.
Source:National Post
March 31, 2026 21:23 UTC
Weather watchers mourn the end of national Weatheradio service
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has shuttered its national Weatheradio service. Joe Waldner's specialized weather radio began blaring one night last summer to warn him of a dangerous incoming storm. WATCH | Environment Canada shutters long-running national Weatheradio service: Environment Canada shutters long-running national Weatheradio service | Duration 2:03 Environment and Climate Change Canada is ending its long-running Weatheradio service. ECCC said it combined those accounts into one corporate account to "avoid potential confusion concerning where to access up-to-date weather information." The post encourages people to go to its website or download its app to get timely weather information and alerts.
Source:CBC News
March 31, 2026 19:05 UTC
The humpback whale rescued last week in the shallow Baltic Sea? It's stuck again
A young humpback whale named Timmy by rescuers continued to struggle to find its way out of shallow bays off the Baltic coast of Germany on Monday. Repeated attempts to guide the whale toward deeper waters have failed since the whale was first spotted a week ago. A young humpback whale named Timmy got stuck again in the shallow bays off the Baltic coast of Germany on Sunday morning, after a week-long ordeal that has put its survival in doubt. PHOTOS | Rescue efforts for stuck humpback whale:"The whale is quite weak. A police boat passes the humpback whale who lies on a sandbank Sunday.
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March 31, 2026 18:01 UTC
Bread price-fixing settlement scammers are trying to get your dough
Elizabeth Haddock was suspicious when a text message Sunday directed her to verify her eligibility for the "Canadian Bread Class Action settlement before April 1st." But once the form asked for Haddock's credit card information to process her refund, she realized it was likely a scam. A text message sent to Elizabeth Haddock on Sunday that sent her to a fraudulent website. Four of those reports indicate the credit card information was compromised, the CAFC spokesperson said. The actual settlement website notes the payout amount depends on whether or not an approved claimant previously received a $25 Loblaw card.
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March 31, 2026 17:11 UTC
Alberta NDP not considering name change — for now — amid distance from federal party
Three years ago, a political organization founded by members of the Alberta NDP said provincial ties to the federal NDP was a drag on support. That found 50 per cent of the 900 Alberta respondents surveyed thought the federal party had influence over the provincial NDP. In May 2025, party delegates voted to end the practice in which members of the provincial party automatically became members of the federal party. (John Woods/The Canadian Press)"Many thousands of our provincial members, including myself, are not members of the federal party. We are a big tent and welcome the support of people who vote for every federal party," the statement read.
Source:CBC News
March 31, 2026 15:05 UTC
Building the next generation of carpenters in P.E.I.
Building the next generation of carpenters in P.E.I. NewsDuration 1:48Some young Islanders got to try out carpentry over the weekend at a workshop hosted by 4-H P.E.I. As CBC's Taylor O'Brien explains, it was a way to hammer home the need for more young people to take an interest in construction.
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March 31, 2026 15:03 UTC
Minnesota and Baylor play in CBC
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Source:CBC News
March 31, 2026 14:44 UTC
Artemis II launch countdown officially begins
Artemis II launch countdown officially beginsNewsDuration 2:06After two previous delays, the countdown for the Artemis II launch officially began with the activation of the mission countdown clock at 4:44 p.m. ET on Monday. The first launch opportunity is a two-hour window starting at 6:24 p.m. ET on Wednesday, depending on weather conditions.
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March 31, 2026 14:34 UTC
Opinion: The meaning of freedom this passover
On Wednesday evening, Jewish families in Canada and around the world will gather to mark Passover. At its core, Passover is a holiday centred around the celebration of freedom, telling the story of a people liberated from oppression. A present-day rendering might sound uncomfortably close to home:First, they came for Jews in Israel,and it was called complicated. It is the present-day reality of Canadian Jews. Remember that freedom will be sustained — or lost — by what we choose to do next.
Source:National Post
March 31, 2026 10:40 UTC
Cape Breton contractor identified as pilot who died in helicopter crash
The president of a Nova Scotia construction company is being mourned after his death in a helicopter crash in New Brunswick on Saturday. "He had recently started training to be a helicopter pilot, something he'd been very enthusiastic about, and I enjoyed conversations with him supporting that. Family support for dirt bikingHe said the Van Zutphen family has supported the association for more than 15 years, generously providing the land for the Craigmore Ride Park in Cape Breton, south of the community of Judique. RCMP in New Brunswick and the military's Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Halifax have not identified the pilot of the helicopter crash, but Zutphen Contractors has confirmed to CBC News that it was Vincent Van Zutphen. The board said a commercially registered Robinson R-44 helicopter operated by Veezee Aviation was involved, with only the pilot on board.
Source:CBC News
March 31, 2026 08:41 UTC
CTA to lower air passenger complaints fee after pressure from airlines, transport minister, documents show
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is set to reduce a $790 fee meant to make airlines pay for air passenger complaints — after behind-the-scenes pressure from the airline industry and former transport minister Anita Anand, internal documents reveal. 'They are bucking Parliament'The air passenger complaints fee was ordered by Parliament in 2023 as part of an effort to make airlines help pay for the growing cost of handling passenger complaints. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon would not say whether funding will be renewed. Former transport minister Anita Anand, seen on Nov. 11, 2025, repeatedly expressed concerns over the air passenger complaints fee to the CTA, and urged the regulator to delay the fee's implementation. Government pushed for even lower fee, documents showThe documents suggest industry pressure to lower the fee worked.
Source:CBC News
March 31, 2026 08:27 UTC
Jays face Colorado Rockies after record-setting weekend
Jays face Colorado Rockies after record-setting weekendNewsDuration 3:08Hoping to put the disappointment of last year's World Series defeat behind them, the Toronto Blue Jays have already been breaking records — including Dylan Cease, Eric Lauer and Kevin Gausman. CBC’s Greg Ross breaks down the season so far ahead of tonight’s game against the Colorado Rookies.
Source:CBC News
March 31, 2026 07:49 UTC