World Report

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.

Israel renews attacks on Iran and Lebanon as Iran targets financial districts and key energy routes in Gulf region.
U.S. officials confirm six airmen are dead after a refueling plane crash. Investigators have ruled out combat fire as the cause remains under review.
Global oil prices fluctuate as the G7 releases record reserves and the U.S. considers waiving shipping laws to bypass the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Canada’s economy unexpectedly sheds 84,000 jobs in February — a sharp reversal that pushes the unemployment rate to 6.7 per cent.
The widow of an Edmonton man who died in the E-R slams a new provincial report, calling its 16 recommendations "a joke."
March is one of the deadliest months for avalanches; predicting them is difficult.

New Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed in first public address.
Global price of oil hovers around $100/barrel again as Iran carries out overnight attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf.
Israeli drone strike kills eight on Beirut's seafront as families sleep in nearby tents.
Mark Carney's government tries again to give law enforcement more power to intercept communications and seize data.
Trump administration to report on its plan to refund billions of dollars in tariffs deemed illegal by US Supreme Court.
Remote First Nations in northern Ontario partner with Ornge air ambulance service to launch community-led emergency response teams.
Newfoundland and Labrador judge sparks a national debate by calling "jail not bail" rhetoric inflammatory while releasing a repeat offender.

Iran continues to step up its attacks across the Middle East, the US and Israel launch counter attacks.
Mulitple commericial ships hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz.
Countries to start releasing emergency oil reserves.
NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to join Liberal caucus, bringing Carney government within 2 seats of a majority.
Major ice storm forecast to hit southern parts of Ontario and Quebec.
Canadian Cancer Society says colorectal cancer screening should start earlier than recommended age of 50.