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- [Romantic Wellness: 10 Italian Resorts Perfect for a Luxury Spa Honeymoon](https://favofcanada.ca/romantic-wellness-10-italian-resorts-perfect-for-a-luxury-spa-honeymoon/): Italy is an Old Master when it comes to the art of romance, but in 2026, the traditional “honeymoon” has evolved. Modern couples are looking for more than just a candlelit dinner; they are seeking shared experiences of biological renewal and emotional grounding. As the first and most widely circulated wellness travel publication in Italy, Travel & Spa Magazine has curated a “Dream Book” of destinations that prioritize privacy, aesthetic impact, and world-class spa facilities. Here are 10 Italian resorts that represent the pinnacle of romantic wellness for your 2026 honeymoon. 1. Monastero Santa Rosa, Amalfi Coast Perched dramatically on
- [Patient stabbed in Edmonton ER waiting room as dozens witness attack](https://favofcanada.ca/patient-stabbed-in-edmonton-er-waiting-room-as-dozens-witness-attack/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size A man is in life-threatening condition after being stabbed inside the emergency department waiting room at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton on Friday evening. Edmonton Police Service said officers who were already at the hospital saw two men fighting around 6:15 p.m. and intervened. A 42-year-old man suffered serious, life-threatening injuries and was treated at the hospital. Police said the other man was found with three-edged weapons, who has since been charged. In a statement posted to social media, Matt Jones, minister of Hospital and Surgical Health in Alberta, said police and
- [From ‘bird leg syndrome’ to solar storms: Roberta Bondar breaks down Artemis II mission](https://favofcanada.ca/from-bird-leg-syndrome-to-solar-storms-roberta-bondar-breaks-down-artemis-ii-mission/): As the four Artemis II astronauts prepare for their historic flyby of the moon on Monday, Roberta Bondar, Canada’s first female astronaut, says this mission signals a leap in developments for future space travel. Speaking with Global News, Bondar said the mission will push humans farther into deep space than they have travelled in decades, exposing the crew to conditions not experienced since the Apollo era. The mission, known as Artemis II, will send four astronauts around the moon before returning to Earth on April 10, 2026. The crew, made up of three Americans and one Canadian, will travel a
- [CFIA issues national recall of cheese products over listeria risk](https://favofcanada.ca/cfia-issues-national-recall-of-cheese-products-over-listeria-risk/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size A nationwide food recall has been issued over possible listeria contamination affecting cheese products, prepared foods and meal kits sold across Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said in a release that numerous products are being pulled from shelves due to the risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall includes a wide range of cheese products distributed nationally, as well as certain salads and meal kits containing cheese ingredients. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story.
- [CFIA continues recall for Tim Hortons heat-activated mugs after reports of burn risk](https://favofcanada.ca/cfia-continues-recall-for-tim-hortons-heat-activated-mugs-after-reports-of-burn-risk/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size The CFIA is continuing their recall for more than 25,000 Tim Hortons mugs that pose a burn risk. The mugs, which are meant to change colour after hot liquid is poured inside are now being recalled across Canada due to a potential burn hazard risk. According to Health Canada, the pink and white colour-changing ceramic mug may crack or break when filled with hot liquid, posing a significant risk to users. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. The
- [Iran calls on the public to find the ‘enemy pilot’ as the US continues a frantic search](https://favofcanada.ca/iran-calls-on-the-public-to-find-the-enemy-pilot-as-the-us-continues-a-frantic-search/): The U.S. military on Saturday searched for a missing pilot shot down over a remote area in Iran, while President Donald Trump remained silent on the incident but reminded Tehran of his Monday deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz: “48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them.” The U.S. warplane, identified by Iran as a F-15E Strike Eagle, was one of two attacked on Friday, with one service member rescued. Iran has promised a reward for whoever turns in the missing pilot. It’s the first time the United States lost aircraft in Iranian territory during the war, now in its sixth week,
- [2 dead in overnight Brampton shooting after altercation: police](https://favofcanada.ca/2-dead-in-overnight-brampton-shooting-after-altercation-police/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two people are dead following a shooting in Brampton late Friday night, according to Peel Police. Officers were called to the area of Rutherford Road and Weybridge Trail around 10:30 p.m. after reports of gunfire at a school parking lot. Peel Regional Police say two male victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim fled the scene before collapsing a short distance away. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. Both victims, one a teenager and the other
- [Saskatoon car fans flock to the 64th annual Draggins Rod and Custom Car Show](https://favofcanada.ca/saskatoon-car-fans-flock-to-the-64th-annual-draggins-rod-and-custom-car-show/): By Payton Zillich Global News Posted April 4, 2026 12:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Lines went all the way out to the parking lot of Prairieland as car fans waited in anticipation to enter the 64th Draggins Rod and Custom Car Show. The event is a staple in Saskatoon, dating back to 1957, when the Draggins Car Club met for the first time. Since then, Draggins has grown into a giant two-day show celebrating all things auto. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never
- [Why the Iran war has renewed calls for a sovereign medical supply chain](https://favofcanada.ca/why-the-iran-war-has-renewed-calls-for-a-sovereign-medical-supply-chain/): The fallout from the war in the Middle East has led to cuts in helium supplies for health services in at least one province — and experts are warning that Canada still hasn’t done enough to secure sovereignty over critical medical supply chains. Saskatchewan’s health authority says it has been warned by its supplier that its “allocations” of liquid helium, used in MRI machines, “will be reduced temporarily by 50 per cent.” A spokesperson said there is no impact on patient care at this time, but researchers who rely on helium say they’ve been warning about supply issues for years.
- [Canadian Space Agency’s first space to Earth video call with Colonel Jeremy Hansen](https://favofcanada.ca/canadian-space-agencys-first-space-to-earth-video-call-with-colonel-jeremy-hansen/): Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen connected with Earth from deep space today in a historic first for the Canadian Space Agency, as part of a live question-and-answer session during the Artemis II mission. The virtual event featured Hansen speaking live from aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft, approximately three days into the 10-day lunar flyby mission. The event, hosted by CSA President Lisa Campbell, marked the first in a series of planned space-to-Earth communications during the mission. Hansen shared his impressions of the journey so far and provided insight into daily life aboard the spacecraft as it travels beyond low Earth orbit. Get
- [Why Canadian seeds are on their way to the moon with Artemis II](https://favofcanada.ca/why-canadian-seeds-are-on-their-way-to-the-moon-with-artemis-ii/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thousands of kilometres from Earth, in an aluminum foil envelope, 2,600 Canadian seeds are on a voyage through outer space — along with the Artemis II crew. “Looks a little bit like five aluminum ravioli stuck together, is what I’ve been telling people,” National Tree Seed Centre coordinator Darren Derbowka said. The seeds include lodgepole pine, eastern white cedar, red maple, white birch and eastern white pine. But they won’t be used to start a moon forest, or even for research. Instead, their purpose is much closer to home. Get breaking National
- [Alberta’s proposed immigration bill would create more red tape: hospitality sector](https://favofcanada.ca/albertas-proposed-immigration-bill-would-create-more-red-tape-hospitality-sector/): The restaurant business has weathered its fair share of troubles since the pandemic and labour shortages continues to be a main point of concern for the province’s hospitality industry. “Restaurants are struggling with both input costs going up and of course the affordability crunch that the customers are feeling themselves,” said Mona Pinder, executive director of the Alberta Hospitality Association. Which makes a new piece of legislation tabled in the Alberta legislature this week feel like another challenge for an already strained industry that relies on people from all walks of life to operate. Bill 26, or the Immigration Oversight
- [2nd arrest made in Calgary investigation over South Asian extortions](https://favofcanada.ca/2nd-arrest-made-in-calgary-investigation-over-south-asian-extortions/): A 21-year-old man has been charged following a traffic stop that led to a breakthrough in an ongoing extortion investigation involving members of Calgary’s South Asian community, according to police. The Calgary Police Service said officers pulled over a vehicle on March 7 in the city’s northeast and quickly identified it as matching one linked to an extortion-related shooting days earlier, on March 4, in the 8000 block of Saddleridge Drive N.E. The vehicle was seized and officers worked with investigators at the scene to document evidence and continue gathering information over the following weeks. The evidence, combined with information
- [Inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup coming to Edmonton in July](https://favofcanada.ca/inaugural-world-rugby-nations-cup-coming-to-edmonton-in-july/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size International rugby is coming back to Edmonton this summer. The inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup will bring elite competition to the city in July. “This is not just another set of games this is a brand new international tournament,” said Nathan Bombrys, Rugby Canada CEO. Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team will plain Spain on July 4. Then it’s a double-header the following weekend on July 11 with Tonga taking on Spain followed by Canada vs. Portugal. The matches will be played at Clarke Stadium, which has capacity for more than 5,000 people. Get
- [2 BC Ferries vessels out of service this Easter long weekend, 1 now fixed](https://favofcanada.ca/2-bc-ferries-vessels-out-of-service-this-easter-long-weekend-1-now-fixed/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two BC Ferries vessels are out of service this Easter long weekend, but one has now been fixed. The Spirit of Vancouver Island was out of commission due to a generator problem that happened on Tuesday. It had only returned to service on Sunday after a separate breakdown during spring break. That vessel, which sails between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay, will return to service on Friday, BC Ferries announced at 2 p.m. and will provide additional sailings. The Queen of Surrey was undergoing its scheduled retrofit when issues were found with its
- [No charges for Toronto officer in fatal Danforth GO Station shooting: SIU](https://favofcanada.ca/no-charges-for-toronto-officer-in-fatal-danforth-go-station-shooting-siu/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit has found no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service officer in the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man at Danforth GO Station. In a release issued on Saturday, director Joseph Martino said the officer acted to protect himself from a “reasonably apprehended attack” when he opened fire on Dec. 6, 2025. The SIU said police were called around 1:40 a.m. about a man with a firearm at the station. Officers arrived minutes later and located the man in a stairwell leading to Track 3. Get daily
- [Boosting financial trade with China key to diversification, Champagne says](https://favofcanada.ca/boosting-financial-trade-with-china-key-to-diversification-champagne-says/): Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne wrapped up a trip to Beijing where he said the governor of the Bank of Canada and other top Canadian financial officials met with Chinese counterparts. Champagne said that he met with Lan Fo’an, China’s finance minister, and Vice Premier He Lifeng to talk about ways the Canadian financial services sector can increase operations in the country. He said this includes Canadian banks getting more licenses to offer a wider range of services in China and increased access to bond markets. “If you want to expand your trade, you need financial services. You need to be
- [WestJet adding fuel surcharge to companion voucher bookings](https://favofcanada.ca/westjet-adding-fuel-surcharge-to-companion-voucher-bookings/): The impact of higher fuel prices due to violence in the Middle East is now starting to show up in more places, including flight bookings. WestJet will begin charging more for customers to use one of the perks included in their annual rewards membership, due to aviation fuel skyrocketing in price. Beginning April 8, WestJet said it will introduce a temporary fuel surcharge of $60 on all bookings made with a companion voucher. The vouchers are part of WestJet’s Mastercard credit card and rewards programs, allowing the account holder who buys a round trip for themself to get a reduced
- [Final suspect arrested in 2024 Winnipeg extortion and homicide](https://favofcanada.ca/final-suspect-arrested-in-2024-winnipeg-extortion-and-homicide/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size A final suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the 2024 homicide of 22-year-old Zeyad Shammo from Ontario. The Winnipeg Police Service confirmed that on March 26, 25-year-old Chad Jason Dandan was arrested in Surrey, B.C., with the help of a special enforcement unit and the BOLO Program. In a release, police said its major crimes unit continued an investigation into the killing of Shammo, which dates back to September 2024. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top
- [OPP blasts ‘irresponsible’ April Fool’s article that claimed officers were arrested](https://favofcanada.ca/opp-blasts-irresponsible-april-fools-article-that-claimed-officers-were-arrested/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Provincial Police are taking aim at the authors of an April Fool’s article that claimed dozens of its officers were arrested. The OPP said Wednesday the article also falsely claimed a state of emergency was declared in Huron County and that the policing responsibility for the community has been assumed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. It added the article erroneously stated the force’s detachment commander, five senior officers and 21 uniformed members were arrested. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss
- [Line 5 Eglinton trains to run later into the night starting Sunday](https://favofcanada.ca/line-5-eglinton-trains-to-run-later-into-the-night-starting-sunday/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Train service on Line 5 Eglinton will run later into the night starting Sunday as part of the next phase of its rollout. Beginning April 5, the Toronto Transit Commission said in a release that trains will operate until 1:20 a.m. Sundays through Fridays and until 12:30 a.m. on Saturdays. The extended hours mark another step as the TTC and Metrolinx work toward full, regular service on the line. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. During
- [SIU seeks witnesses after woman arrested at Cardi B Hamilton concert](https://favofcanada.ca/siu-seeks-witnesses-after-woman-arrested-at-cardi-b-hamilton-concert/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is appealing for witnesses following the arrest of a woman at a Cardi B concert in Hamilton. The SIU said preliminary information suggests that on the evening of March 31, during a concert at TD Coliseum, security requested assistance from paid duty officers with the Hamilton Police Service to remove a woman. Officers attended and used physical control to escort the woman from the venue, the watchdog said. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories.
- [Advanced voting begins in 3 key byelections. What to know](https://favofcanada.ca/advanced-voting-begins-in-3-key-byelections-what-to-know/): Advanced polls are now open for three key byelections to the House of Commons, Elections Canada said Friday. Byelections are scheduled to be held on April 13 in two Liberal stronghold seats in the Toronto area – Scarborough Southwest and University-Rosedale – and the contested riding of Terrebonne in Quebec, north of Montreal. Voters in Scarborough Southwest and University—Rosedale will choose new members of Parliament after two former Liberal cabinet ministers stepped down. Bill Blair left his seat to become Canada’s high commissioner to the U.K., while Chrystia Freeland has a number of new roles, including as economic adviser to the Ukrainian president and CEO of the Rhodes Trust. The race in
- [Large swath of southern Ontario set for heavy rain to start Easter weekend](https://favofcanada.ca/large-swath-of-southern-ontario-set-for-heavy-rain-to-start-easter-weekend/): A large swath of southern Ontario is under a special weather statement as Environment Canada warns of heavy rainfall to start the Easter long weekend. The federal weather agency issued the statement for regions like Toronto, saying total rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 millimetres is expected between Saturday morning and night. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. “A Colorado low will bring heavy rain to the area. The heaviest rain is expected to fall Saturday evening and Saturday night, with locally higher amounts possible in
- [New secularism law is looming over Way of the Cross marches on Good Friday in Quebec](https://favofcanada.ca/new-secularism-law-is-looming-over-way-of-the-cross-marches-on-good-friday-in-quebec/): Christians across Quebec are about to face a new legal landscape on Good Friday, only a day after the provincial legislature adopted a law that could crack down on their annual Way of the Cross processions. In Montreal, several hundred people are expected to join Archbishop Christian Lépine in a march of “prayer, reflection and silence” that winds its way through the streets behind a large crucifix, stopping at several historic churches in a commemoration of Jesus’s journey to the cross. But the Easter weekend tradition will likely become harder to organize in future years, now that the province has
- [If that tax refund feels like a lifeline, you’re not alone. How to use it](https://favofcanada.ca/if-that-tax-refund-feels-like-a-lifeline-youre-not-alone-how-to-use-it/): Canadians will be checking their bank accounts over the next few weeks hoping for a tax refund, but the spring bump is no longer just a bonus for many — it’s a financial lifeline, data shows. Canada’s tax filing season is officially underway, with the tax filing deadline set at April 30. An EQ Bank survey released last week shows more than one-third (36 per cent) of Canadians say they are relying on their tax refund more this year than last year, with the figure jumping to more than four in 10 (42 per cent) among younger Canadians aged 18-34.
- [Problems plague BC Ferries ahead of Easter long weekend](https://favofcanada.ca/problems-plague-bc-ferries-ahead-of-easter-long-weekend/): There are several issues aboard BC Ferries vessels heading into the busy Easter weekend. The Spirit of Vancouver Island is still out of commission due to a generator problem that happened on Tuesday. It had only returned to service on Sunday after a separate breakdown during spring break. The Queen of Surrey has yet to return from its annual refit. “The past few days have been difficult, and we know this is not the level of service people expect from us, especially heading into a busy travel period like Easter,” Nicholas Jimenez, BC Ferries CEO, said on Thursday. “We hear
- [B.C. proposes to pause sections of DRIPA](https://favofcanada.ca/b-c-proposes-to-pause-sections-of-dripa/): British Columbia’s government has proposed suspending sections of its Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). At a press conference on Thursday, B.C. Premier David Eby said that when the Act was introduced, it was to set out a framework by which the government could work with First Nations partners on addressing key concerns on issues including treaties, language preservation, care for Indigenous children and youth and unequal health outcomes and poverty. “This act created an action plan that allowed us to prioritize work when developed in partnership with First Nations and it has been working,” Eby said.
- [April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day, celebrating people on the spectrum](https://favofcanada.ca/april-2nd-is-world-autism-awareness-day-celebrating-people-on-the-spectrum/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day, starting Autism Awareness Month. “The stats are currently that there’s at least one in 50 children in Canada that are on the autism spectrum and more recent data suggests that it’s even more prevalent than that, so it affects all of us,” said Julain Tomlinson, CEO of Autism Services of Saskatoon. Systems are designed for neurotypical people, bringing challenges for people with sensory issues. “Being able to navigate a world that’s not really designed for neurodiverse folks, kind of an exploration process from employment, housing,
- [Prairie Lily slated to set sail again with new owner](https://favofcanada.ca/prairie-lily-slated-to-set-sail-again-with-new-owner/): The beloved Saskatoon attraction, Prairie Lily riverboat, will once again sail down the South Saskatchewan River with a new owner at the wheel. Longtime Saskatoon resident Stephanie Simonot and her family are taking over from original owners Mike and Joan Steckhan. “I didn’t want to see it go. I felt it was really important to try to put something together so that we can continue to have the Prairie Lily and continue to see it sailing up and down the South Saskatchewan,” said new owner of the Prairie Lily Stephanie Simonot. Simonot will be sailing the beloved Saskatoon riverboat into
- [B.C. Premier David Eby temporarily replaces spokesperson with identical twin](https://favofcanada.ca/b-c-premier-david-eby-temporarily-replaces-spokesperson-with-identical-twin/): By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 2, 2026 4:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size British Columbia Premier David Eby hasn’t had to familiarize himself with a new face in his office after deputy director of communications James Smith left for another job — he simply tapped Smith’s identical twin brother, George. The brothers have been confusing the B.C. political scene for years and it’s a familiar post for George Smith, who previously held the same job under late former premier John Horgan, before being promoted to director of communications under both Horgan
- [Tory MP echoes calls for Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows over protest remarks](https://favofcanada.ca/tory-mp-echoes-calls-for-carney-to-apologize-to-grassy-narrows-over-protest-remarks/): The Conservative critic for Indigenous Services is adding his voice to calls for Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows First Nation after he said he could “outlast” a protester raising concerns about mercury poisoning in her community. Conservative MP Billy Morin told The Canadian Press Carney “laughs at First Nations’ frustrations over the Liberals failing to keep their promises,” and that his remark was more arrogant than a similar quip former prime minister Justin Trudeau made to a Grassy Narrows demonstrator in 2019. Chrissy Isaacs, a Grassy Narrows First Nation woman suffering from mercury poisoning, was in Toronto on
- [Growing squatter encampment above Peachland prompts serious safety concerns](https://favofcanada.ca/growing-squatter-encampment-above-peachland-prompts-serious-safety-concerns/): In the midst of the trees along Trepanier Creek just above Peachland, a squatter encampment has been ballooning in size over the past year. “It’s just getting out of control,” said Julie Gette, who lives in the area. “I think we’ve counted over 37 people up there right now,” along with 20 or so of their RV trailers and numerous tents and tarp-covered structures. The dwellers have hauled in furniture and all kinds of equipment onto the site, which is in the Upper Trepanier Bench area. Some of the squatters have hoses appearing to be drawing water from the creek.
- [Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni dismissed](https://favofcanada.ca/blake-livelys-sexual-harassment-claims-against-justin-baldoni-dismissed/): A federal judge in New York tossed out actor Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims Thursday against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie “It Ends With Us,” but he left intact three claims, including retaliation, that will let a jury hear about many of the allegations anyway. The written ruling by Judge Lewis J. Liman in Manhattan came after Lively sued Baldoni last December, alleging sexual harassment among over a dozen claims against Baldoni and other parties. A trial is scheduled to start on May 18. A brief phone conference was conducted after Liman issued his ruling. On
- [B.C. Appeals Court sides with First Nation over Aboriginal title on Nootka Island](https://favofcanada.ca/b-c-appeals-court-sides-with-first-nation-over-aboriginal-title-on-nootka-island/): By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 2, 2026 5:17 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The B.C. Court of Appeal says a lower court judge used an “arbitrary boundary” to determine a First Nation’s Aboriginal title over a swath of Nootka Island off western Vancouver Island. A three-judge panel says the B.C. Supreme Court made three legal errors when limiting the Nuchatlaht Nation’s claim over a 201 square kilometre portion of the island, finding the tribe had met the test for “sufficient occupation” when the British Crown asserted sovereignty. Get breaking National news
- [All aboard! Saskatoon’s ‘iconic’ Prairie Lily will return this spring](https://favofcanada.ca/all-aboard-saskatoons-iconic-prairie-lily-will-return-this-spring/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatoon’s famed riverboat, the Prairie Lily, will cruise the South Saskatchewan River under new ownership after its previous owners’ retirement. The vessel will launch from its dock along the Meewasin Trail in May, lining up with the typical beginning of cruise season. “We just felt it was really important to keep this going and for people to enjoy the iconic experience,” said Stephanie Simonot, the new full-time owner. “I just want to continue with the tradition that they had been doing for the last 15 years.” The Prairie Lily’s schedule tends to go with
- [Alberta introduces bill to reduce child access to sex images in public libraries](https://favofcanada.ca/alberta-introduces-bill-to-reduce-child-access-to-sex-images-in-public-libraries/): The Alberta government has introduced legislation to ensure children and young teens won’t be able to access sexually graphic images in books at public libraries. Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams, at a news conference, stressed they will not ban books. He held up a sexually explicit example of the graphic images they seek to restrict. “We will require that they are put behind a counter in a place that children cannot find them,” Williams said Thursday after tabling the bill in the house. “When a family walks into a public library, they should feel confident that appropriate safeguards are in
- [Nova Scotia man, 74, killed his sick wife after they were evicted, court hears](https://favofcanada.ca/nova-scotia-man-74-killed-his-sick-wife-after-they-were-evicted-court-hears/): By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 2, 2026 2:56 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 74-year-old man in Nova Scotia has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his wife at their home in 2022. Douglas Andrew Smith was initially charged with second-degree murder and his trial was scheduled to begin next week. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. However, he pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter in Nova Scotia Supreme Court on Wednesday and a sentencing hearing was
- [Common antidepressant may help adults with long COVID: study](https://favofcanada.ca/common-antidepressant-may-help-adults-with-long-covid-study/): A recently released study suggests that fluvoxamine, a low‑cost and widely available antidepressant, “significantly improved fatigue and quality of life among adults with long COVID.” The study was co‑led by researchers at McMaster University, alongside those in Brazil and the United States, conducting a clinical trial with 399 adults with fatigue persisting 90 or more days after confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. In a press release, Edward Mills, co‑principal investigator of the trial and professor in McMaster’s department of health research methods, evidence, and impact said that the research “is an important step forward for patients who have been desperate for evidence‑based options.”
- [Long weekend gas prices likely to climb as Iran war fuels energy crunch](https://favofcanada.ca/long-weekend-gas-prices-likely-to-climb-as-iran-war-fuels-energy-crunch/): With the Easter long weekend approaching, Canadians hitting the road to see family and friends will likely be paying more at the pumps yet again. While gas prices have risen rapidly since the war in Iran began, Patrick De Haan, a petroleum analyst at GasBuddy, cautions there likely isn’t much relief coming in the near future. “The price of oil obviously made a big jump up today, up about 10 per cent and that is quite likely to fuel gas prices that continue to rise over the course of the weekend,” he said. In addition, De Haan said diesel prices
- [Canada’s GDP outlook slashed by 20% over Iran war ‘uncertainty’](https://favofcanada.ca/canadas-gdp-outlook-slashed-by-20-over-iran-war-uncertainty/): The ongoing war in the Middle East has added “another layer of uncertainty” to Canada’s economic outlook, Deloitte Canada said Thursday while cutting its GDP projection for the year by 20 per cent. While the economy is still expected to grow modestly, the firm’s spring economic outlook now estimates 1.2 per cent growth in 2026, down from the 1.5 per cent estimated in January as well as last year’s 1.7 per cent gain. Dawn Desjardins, Deloitte’s chief economist, said the “softer” outlook comes as the uncertainty surrounding Canada’s rocky trade relationship with the United States is being compounded by a
- [Tiger Woods police bodycam video post-car crash released](https://favofcanada.ca/tiger-woods-police-bodycam-video-post-car-crash-released/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Body-worn camera footage of Tiger Woods‘ arrest last week has been released after he was involved in a rollover crash and charged with a DUI in Jupiter Island, Fla. In the video, the famous golfer is seen kneeling on a patch of grass speaking with a Martin County police officer. Tiger Woods’ DUI body cam footage shows the golf legend kneeling at the scene and describing what led to his rollover crash 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/rT1Z5Sy3Jg — TMZ (@TMZ) April 2, 2026 “I looked down at my phone and all of a sudden, boom,”
- [Family speaks at sentencing for man convicted in drive-by shooting of Montreal teen](https://favofcanada.ca/family-speaks-at-sentencing-for-man-convicted-in-drive-by-shooting-of-montreal-teen/): By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 2, 2026 12:27 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Family members of a 15-year-old girl killed in a drive-by shooting in Montreal in 2021 delivered emotional victim impact statements today at her killer’s sentencing hearing. Salim Touaibi bowed his head as Meriem Boundaoui’s parents, siblings and other family members described their loss and pain in letters read in court. A jury found Touaibi guilty last week of murdering Boundaoui, and also convicted him on four counts of attempted murder. Touaibi’s co-accused, Aymane Bouadi, was acquitted of all
- [Many FIFA World Cup visitors are planning trips outside Toronto, report hints](https://favofcanada.ca/many-fifa-world-cup-visitors-are-planning-trips-outside-toronto-report-hints/): Thousands of soccer fans descending on Toronto for the FIFA World Cup are planning trips outside of the city, a new report suggests. Destination Ontario, in partnership with Context Research Group, released a report Thursday indicating that among potential visitors from the United States and European markets, some are either interested in, actively planning or have booked travel to Ontario for the tournament. The findings, which are based on computer-assisted web interviews conducted between Feb. 14 and 20, show nine in 10 travellers are likely to explore other regions or destinations during their FIFA World Cup trip; more than half (54
- [Mississauga bans international banners from city hall, giving away free Canadian flags](https://favofcanada.ca/mississauga-bans-international-banners-from-city-hall-giving-away-free-canadian-flags/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Mississauga has followed in Toronto’s footsteps by ending the practice of raising international flags at city hall to celebrate various holidays across the globe. Previously, national flags for other countries could be hoisted on the flagpole in Mississauga, Ont., to celebrate heritage months and independence days. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. The practice has now been ended, Mayor Carolyn Parrish said, with only charities and associations allowed to use the flagpole. That,
- [‘Bob’s Burgers’ voice actor hospitalized after fiery car crash in New Hampshire](https://favofcanada.ca/bobs-burgers-voice-actor-hospitalized-after-fiery-car-crash-in-new-hampshire/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Bob’s Burgers voice actor and comedian Eugene Mirman suffered serious injuries after crashing his car into a toll plaza and being pulled from the fiery wreckage by a state trooper assigned to protect the governor of New Hampshire. The crash happened just before noon Tuesday when a northbound electric vehicle struck the Bedford Toll Plaza and caught fire, New Hampshire State Police said. Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte and her security detail came upon the crash soon after, and a trooper and two others pulled Mirman from the burning car through a window, said State Police Col.
- [Shirtless fans climb hockey boards, break glass at Ontario rink: OPP](https://favofcanada.ca/shirtless-fans-climb-hockey-boards-break-glass-at-ontario-rink-opp/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Provincial Police say officers are looking for “multiple people” accused of climbing the boards at a hockey rink, taking their shirts off and breaking the glass. OPP said that on March 26, a hockey team was playing a game at the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre in Bracebridge when a group of youth and young adult fans climbed the boards between 9:30 and 10 p.m. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. When they were reportedly atop the boards,
- [As more copper wire thefts knock out service, some point fingers at scrap yards](https://favofcanada.ca/as-more-copper-wire-thefts-knock-out-service-some-point-fingers-at-scrap-yards/): In early January, a bold telephone wire heist left about 135 people without phone services for about two weeks in Clarendon, a rural area of southern New Brunswick, between Fredericton and St. John. Clarendon does not have reliable cell service and with no telephones, residents couldn’t call 911, said Sgt. Ben Comely with the local RCMP. Police later found the wire split up in buckets at a nearby home, its black rubber coating melted away to reveal what the thieves were after: copper. The officers seized 90 kilograms of copper wire and charged three people with theft of property over
- [Calgary Police Service prepares for ‘significant’ 4-year budget request ](https://favofcanada.ca/calgary-police-service-prepares-for-significant-4-year-budget-request/): The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is preparing for a “significant” request for resources from city council in the upcoming four-year budget, according to the city’s police chief. Chief Katie McLellan made the remarks when answering questions Wednesday after presenting the service’s year-end report to the city’s Community Development Committee. McLellan said the service and Calgary Police Commission continue to work on what exactly the budget request will include. “We haven’t got that number finalized quite yet,” McLellan said. “We’re close with what that number is.  I don’t want to share it pre-maturely without putting additional context into it, but it’s
- [Attorney general ‘not commenting’ on Ford’s call for Umar Zameer judge to apologize](https://favofcanada.ca/attorney-general-not-commenting-on-fords-call-for-umar-zameer-judge-to-apologize/): Ontario’s attorney general will neither condemn nor support Premier Doug Ford’s suggestion that a provincial judge should apologize for her instructions to the jury in the trial of Umar Zameer. The high-profile case saw Zameer acquitted of first-degree murder in the death of Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup, a plainclothes officer who was fatally run over in downtown Toronto in the summer of 2021. During the case, the judge called into question the testimony of three central witnesses — all Toronto police detectives — in the Crown’s argument, suggesting they lied and colluded. Then, last month, an Ontario Provincial Police investigation
- [Raptors lament on ‘tough’ loss to lowly Kings](https://favofcanada.ca/raptors-lament-on-tough-loss-to-lowly-kings/): TORONTO – The disappointment in RJ Barrett’s face was evident. The Mississauga, Ont., native blankly stared at the statsheet, taking his time before getting his thoughts out. When he walked out of the press conference, he mumbled while shaking his head in disgust. Barrett led the Toronto Raptors with 20 points in a 123-115 loss to the lowly Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. The Kings entered the game tied for the NBA’s worst road record at 6-32, while also having the league’s fourth-worst record. “We’ve been doing well. We have a solid record, but it’s nights like these where this
- [Iranian facing deportation for sanctions evasion tries to sponsor mother to immigrate](https://favofcanada.ca/iranian-facing-deportation-for-sanctions-evasion-tries-to-sponsor-mother-to-immigrate/): A Toronto man facing deportation for violating sanctions against Iran has filed a court case against the Canadian government for rejecting his attempt to sponsor his mother to immigrate. Amin Yousefijam, an Iranian citizen who also goes by Ameen Cohen, filed his case in Federal Court after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada turned down his sponsorship application. The case asks the court to set aside the decision, arguing it was unfair, but the filing fails to mention that the Canada Border Services Agency has been trying to deport Yousefijam as a security threat. The Immigration and Refugee Board said a decision on
- [Alberta looks to regulate temporary foreign worker registration rules](https://favofcanada.ca/alberta-looks-to-regulate-temporary-foreign-worker-registration-rules/): Alberta’s government is proposing changes to give it more oversight of who hires temporary foreign workers. Jobs and Immigration Minister Joseph Schow proposed a bill Wednesday that, if passed, will require businesses to register with the province before enlisting foreign nationals through the federal program. The process will effectively duplicate the work already being done by Ottawa, but Schow said it’s necessary to prioritize and address Alberta’s unique labour market needs, particularly in agriculture and manufacturing. He didn’t offer any specifics about how Alberta’s system might differ from the federal government’s criteria, noting those details will be worked out in
- [Swan Hills, Alta.’s only pharmacy set to close on April 30](https://favofcanada.ca/swan-hills-alta-s-only-pharmacy-set-to-close-on-april-30/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size A small town 200 km north of Edmonton is losing its only pharmacy. The drug store will be closing, leaving community members scrambling over what this could mean for their medication. The Rexall Pharmacy is a staple in Swan Hills, Alta. The town has a population of around 1,400 people, and the pharmacy is the only place for community members to get their prescriptions and pick up some essential items. Now they’ll have to find somewhere new. Employees of the drug store and residents have been told the pharmacy is closing on
- [‘Artemis II now bound for the moon’: Canadians gather to celebrate space launch](https://favofcanada.ca/artemis-ii-now-bound-for-the-moon-canadians-gather-to-celebrate-space-launch/): Canadians gathered in classrooms, science centres and living rooms Wednesday across the country to celebrate the launch of Artemis II, a mission many see as a symbol of hope and discovery. The anticipation had been building nationwide, with watch parties and themed displays appearing in cities including Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. The mission, featuring Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, has sparked a sense of pride and curiosity about space exploration. Hansen, a 50-year-old from London, Ont., is the first non-American to travel beyond low Earth orbit. Four astronauts — including Hansen — aboard the Orion spacecraft lifted off from the
- [Achiuwa, DeRozan lead Kings past Raptors 123-115](https://favofcanada.ca/achiuwa-derozan-lead-kings-past-raptors-123-115/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Precious Achiuwa had 28 points and 19 rebounds as the Sacramento Kings ended a four-game losing streak with a 123-115 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. DeMar DeRozan added 28 points for Sacramento (20-57), which came into the game tied with Washington for the worst road record (6-32) in the NBA. Achiuwa’s 19 rebounds were the second most of his career. He had a career high of 22 in a 98-90 win over Miami on Oct. 24, 2022, while with the Raptors. Jamal Shead added 16 points and seven
- [Saskatoon homicide trial closes with 3 guilty pleas in death of Jason Horse](https://favofcanada.ca/saskatoon-homicide-trial-closes-with-3-guilty-pleas-in-death-of-jason-horse/): By Grace Miller Global News Posted April 1, 2026 8:29 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The trial for the murder of Jason Horse has come to a close with a total of three guilty pleas from all accused. Both Robert Stone and Randy Brabant have entered guilty pleas to breaking and entering after entering not-guilty pleas to that charge and manslaughter on Monday. This follows co-accused Tyrone Nepoose pleading guilty to manslaughter and receiving a nine-year sentence. Justice Macmillan Brown accepted two joint statements from Crown and defence, sentencing Stone to five years
- [Fishing fees increase as Saskatchewan introduces angling habitat certificate](https://favofcanada.ca/fishing-fees-increase-as-saskatchewan-introduces-angling-habitat-certificate/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Anglers in Saskatchewan are going to see a bit of an increase in their fishing licence this year as the angling habitat certificate is introduced into the province, adding a mandatory fee. “That fund is used for things like fisheries enhancement, restoration of fish habitat, and also for our fish stocking program, which is all done through our Saskatchewan fish hatchery,” said Matt Tyree, director of fisheries for the Ministry of Environment. “It’s going to benefit the fishery overall. It’ll just allow people to have more options and more fish to catch
- [Okanagan Falls couple, both in health care, may need to move due to ‘tiny homes’ rules](https://favofcanada.ca/okanagan-falls-couple-both-in-health-care-may-need-to-move-due-to-tiny-homes-rules/): It may be tiny but the happiness a 400-square-foot home in Okanagan Falls brings its owners is anything but small. “It’s been a dream of mine to have a tiny home,” said Emily Kogel. “I was fascinated with the concept of living in a smaller square footage and having a smaller environmental footprint.” The home was manufactured by Vernon Tiny Homes. Kogel said it’s fully serviced with clean well water and a septic system and built like standard home. “The outside is 100 per cent cedar siding. Those are double pane Ply Gem windows, the roof is a steel roof
- [‘Too far to say’: Experts unsure social media ban best path for Saskatchewan youth](https://favofcanada.ca/too-far-to-say-experts-unsure-social-media-ban-best-path-for-saskatchewan-youth/): As Premier Scott Moe floats the idea of engaging in conversations with Saskatchewan residents about banning social media for children under 16, experts say it may not be the best solution to address mental health challenges among youth. “It’s time for us to have a conversation about social media use in our youth, in our students,” Moe told reporters Monday. The premier pointed to a recent Angus Reid poll that suggests three-quarters of Canadians are in support of a full ban for children 16 and younger. Australia became the first country to implement the ban last year, prohibiting youth under
- [Canada’s post-secondary graduates start job hunt amid high unemployment rates](https://favofcanada.ca/canadas-post-secondary-graduates-start-job-hunt-amid-high-unemployment-rates/): The post-graduation job hunt is beginning for hundreds of thousands of students across Canada. For many, it’s a frustrating cycle of looking for jobs without having experience yet — when that’s a minimum requirement. “Employers now have a higher bar because they expect students to show up ready to work, but university is not necessarily preparing them to show up ready with both the AI skills and the human interpersonal skills,” said Venture For Canada CEO Steven Wang. “There’s a disconnect and I call that an ‘experience gap’ that we need to bridge.” Non-profit Venture For Canada works to bridge
- [2 charged in highway shooting that killed Alberta man in ‘senseless crime’](https://favofcanada.ca/2-charged-in-highway-shooting-that-killed-alberta-man-in-senseless-crime/): Two people have now been charged in connection with a fatal highway shooting south of Edmonton earlier this month in what Alberta Police described as a “senseless crime.” In a news conference Wednesday afternoon, RCMP staff Sgt. John Brown said 22-year-old Barinder Singh was driving with two close friends on March 14 along the QEII Highway near Leduc when he was shot in the neck. “Despite being shot, Barinder and his two friends were able to safely stop the vehicle. He died shortly after,” Brown said. Police say that at around 2:50 p.m. on March 14, a witness saw a
- [U.S. firm being paid ‘minimal’ for Manitoba’s ER doctor hunt: minister](https://favofcanada.ca/u-s-firm-being-paid-minimal-for-manitobas-er-doctor-hunt-minister/): By Steve Lambert The Canadian Press Posted April 1, 2026 5:07 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba government is paying a U.S. firm to help find emergency room physicians south of the border for temporary posts, largely in rural and northern communities. Shared Health, the province’s central health planning body, has teamed up with Utah-based Global Medical Staffing, which has put up five job postings in recent days. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. The postings
- [Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham attacked by woman in California: report](https://favofcanada.ca/fleetwood-macs-lindsey-buckingham-attacked-by-woman-in-california-report/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a woman when he showed up to an appointment in Santa Monica, Calif., according to a report. NBC4 Investigates reports that when the former member of Fleetwood Mac entered the building, a woman threw an unknown substance at Buckingham before running away. Law enforcement sources told the outlet that the woman had discovered the time and location of Buckingham’s appointment and waited for him there before he arrived. The law enforcement source said the suspect is someone known to the 76-year-old Grammy winner, due
- [Police in GTA ramping up patrols around Jewish gathering places for Passover](https://favofcanada.ca/police-in-gta-ramping-up-patrols-around-jewish-gathering-places-for-passover/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police in the Greater Toronto Area are proactively ramping up patrols around Jewish places of worship and community gathering spaces as Passover begins Wednesday evening. Toronto police say the public can expect an increased police presence in residential areas, grocery stores and other locations throughout the weeklong holiday, and rotating command posts will be deployed. The command posts will appear at a number of synagogues, Baycrest Hospital, the Ledbury Jewish Centre, as well as intersections along Bathurst Street north of the city centre. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered
- [1 province is lowering colorectal cancer screening age and more could follow](https://favofcanada.ca/1-province-is-lowering-colorectal-cancer-screening-age-and-more-could-follow/): One province and one territory are taking steps to lower the screening age for colorectal cancer, with more probing a similar change. Earlier this week, Prince Edward Island announced it’s lowering the age to 45, with Nunavut confirming to Global News on Tuesday its plans to make the same change. BC Cancer said in an email to Global News it is also investigating such an adjustment. “While younger adults have a lower risk of colorectal cancer compared to older adults, emerging evidence has prompted BC to investigate lowering the starting age for screening,” said Dr. Fabio Feldman with BC Cancer.
- [U.S. FDA approves Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 oral weight-loss pill](https://favofcanada.ca/u-s-fda-approves-eli-lillys-glp-1-oral-weight-loss-pill/): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new GLP-1 weight-loss pill from drugmaker Eli Lilly, the agency said on Wednesday. The drug – Foundayo – is the second oral GLP-1 pill approved for sale in the U.S. after the agency approved Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill in December 2025. The once-a-day oral pill was approved for “adults with obesity, or some adults with overweight who also have weight-related medical problems to reduce excess body weight,” Eli Lilly said. It is not yet clear whether the drug is safe for children. Foundayo must be taken “alongside a reduced-calorie diet
- [Anand to join U.K.-led talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz without U.S.](https://favofcanada.ca/anand-to-join-u-k-led-talks-on-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-without-u-s/): By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted April 1, 2026 1:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will join multi-nation talks hosted by the U.K. on Thursday on finding diplomatic options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz trade corridor. Anand says all countries involved should know Canada will not hesitate to help secure the strait once there is a ceasefire, but the Liberal government has not decided yet on specific measures. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s
- [Joseph Duggar released on $600K bond in Florida child molestation case](https://favofcanada.ca/joseph-duggar-released-on-600k-bond-in-florida-child-molestation-case/): 19 Kids and Counting star Joseph Duggar was released from a Florida jail Tuesday after making his first appearance in the state on molestation charges involving a child under the age of 12, his lawyer said. Duggar, 31, was arrested earlier this month in Arkansas and was transferred to the Bay County Jail in Panama City, Fla., to face charges of lewd and lascivious molestation on a child under 12 and lewd and lascivious contact. He posted a US$600,000 bond after appearing remotely from the Bay County Jail for his first appearance after being booked into custody earlier the same
- [Full lineup of countries to play World Cup matches in Toronto confirmed](https://favofcanada.ca/full-lineup-of-countries-to-play-world-cup-matches-in-toronto-confirmed/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size The final two international teams to play group stage matches in Toronto during the World Cup have been confirmed, as Italy lost out on a potentially mouthwatering opening game against Canada. Sixty-ninth-ranked Bosnia and Herzegovina upset 12th-ranked Italy 4-1 in penalties on home soil in a playoff qualifier final — the teams were tied 1-1 after full time — to advance and become Canada’s first opponent in Toronto. Later in the month, Iraq will face Senegal in Ontario’s capital — after the team beat Bolivia in the final World Cup qualifier on
- [New program launched for vaccine-injured Canadians](https://favofcanada.ca/new-program-launched-for-vaccine-injured-canadians/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s beleaguered Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP) — run by a private company with government money — has ended and, on April 1, the Public Health Agency of Canada launched its replacement, the Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP). It follows a year-long Global News investigation into the program meant to support the rare instances of people suffering a serious, permanent injury from government-mandated COVID-19 vaccines. The investigation found that of the $54 million the private firm Oxaro was given to operate the program, $36 million was spent on administration, while just over
- [Police put up billboard outside Ontario town in bid to crack homicide cold case](https://favofcanada.ca/police-put-up-billboard-outside-ontario-town-in-bid-to-crack-homicide-cold-case/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police have put up a billboard outside an Ontario town in a bid to crack a now two-year-old homicide investigation. Ontario Provincial Police said Monday that it installed the billboard on County Road 9 facing southwest at County Road 11, just west of Orangeville, as the anniversary of David Robson’s death arrives. Robson, 65, was found dead on April 1, 2024, around Chinguacousy Road and King Street in the Town of Caledon. A post-mortem examination conducted a day later determined his cause of death was homicide. Robson, a resident of Melancthon, Ont.,
- [Kid Rock helicopter fly-by pilots suspended, then unsuspended by Hegseth](https://favofcanada.ca/kid-rock-helicopter-fly-by-pilots-suspended-then-unsuspended-by-hegseth/): U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday there will be no punishment or investigation after a video showed a pair of Army military helicopters hovering close to Kid Rock’s Nashville home over the weekend. The U.S. army had said the crew had been suspended from flying while it conducted a formal investigation into why the helicopters flew near the All Summer Long singer’s house. But hours later, Hegseth announced that the pilots’ suspension had been lifted, writing on X, “Thank you @KidRock. @USArmy pilots suspension LIFTED. No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots.” Thank you @KidRock.@USArmy pilots suspension LIFTED. No punishment.
- [The Artemis II launch work is underway now by NASA. Here’s the latest](https://favofcanada.ca/the-artemis-ii-launch-work-is-underway-now-by-nasa-heres-the-latest/): NASA is getting ready for its first lunar space flight mission since the Apollo missions over 50 years ago, with work underway to fuel the rocket that will blast astronauts into space within hours. “The launch team at @NASAKennedy are GO to begin filling the Artemis II rocket with fuel,” NASA said Wednesday morning in a post on social media. “Teams at @NASAKennedy have begun slowly filling the Artemis II rocket with liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. This process begins slowly —and then picks up speed — in order to prevent the supercold propellants from damaging the system.” The launch
- [Tiger Woods pleads not guilty in DUI arrest, says he’s seeking treatment](https://favofcanada.ca/tiger-woods-pleads-not-guilty-in-dui-arrest-says-hes-seeking-treatment/): Tiger Woods said Tuesday that he is stepping away to seek treatment after pleading not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida. The 50-year-old pro golfer’s lawyer entered a written plea of not guilty, according to the online court docket for Martin County, viewed by Global News. Woods waived his April 23 arraignment hearing and demanded a trial by jury after entering the plea. The defence has 10 days to file any additional motions and the case is being heard in Florida’s 19th Judicial Circuit. Sorry, this visualization could not be loaded… Four days after his vehicle
- [Montreal homeless deaths the focus of public inquiry by Quebec coroner](https://favofcanada.ca/montreal-homeless-deaths-the-focus-of-public-inquiry-by-quebec-coroner/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size A public inquiry into the deaths of several homeless people in Montreal has been ordered by Quebec’s chief coroner. In a news release issued Wednesday, chief coroner Reno Bernier says the inquiry will look to determine the causes and circumstances surrounding five deaths. But the probe may also consider other deaths that occurred under similar circumstances if the coroner deems it necessary. “Because every life counts, it is essential to shed full light on the causes and circumstances of these deaths in order to prevent others,” Bernier said in a statement. Bernier
- [Passover feels ‘close to home’ as antisemitism rises, Jewish Canadians say](https://favofcanada.ca/passover-feels-close-to-home-as-antisemitism-rises-jewish-canadians-say/): As Jewish Canadians gather with their families for Passover this week, community leaders say the holiday holds increased significance this year amid growing antisemitism across Canada and around the globe. The weeklong spring holiday commemorates the Exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. Families gather around dinner tables and at communal banquets to retell that story of liberation during seder dinners on the first two nights, beginning on Wednesday. The ritual has always carried a mixture of emotions, from joy and pride to sadness and mourning, Jewish leaders say — but those emotions are
- [Foreign states continue to harass and intimidate Canadians, RCMP says](https://favofcanada.ca/foreign-states-continue-to-harass-and-intimidate-canadians-rcmp-says/): Foreign governments are continuing to harass and intimidate Canadians but proving it in court is a challenge, the RCMP said in a statement clarifying controversial remarks by the commissioner. “What we can say is that the RCMP is aware of complaints of intimidation and harassment against certain communities across Canada,” the RCMP told Global News in the statement. “The RCMP, and the broader government of Canada, is also aware that foreign states are engaging in such activities in Canada,” the police force added in response to questions. The statement was released after Global News asked the RCMP to explain Commissioner Mike Duheme’s
- [Ingram makes presence felt with birthday shutout](https://favofcanada.ca/ingram-makes-presence-felt-with-birthday-shutout/): EDMONTON – It may have been his birthday, but goaltender Connor Ingram was the one handing the Edmonton Oilers a present on Tuesday. Celebrating his 29th birthday, Ingram made 27 saves for his second shutout of the season and ninth of his career as the Oilers extended their winning streak to four games, getting past the Seattle Kraken 3-0. “He played really well,” said Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch. “We talk about our defensive zone coverage and how we’re playing really well, eliminating turnovers and all that, but if he doesn’t make those saves we’re probably talking about our turnovers
- [Canadian murder suspect on most wanted list now facing U.S. charges: DHS](https://favofcanada.ca/canadian-murder-suspect-on-most-wanted-list-now-facing-u-s-charges-dhs/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced federal charges against a Canadian man on Canada’s 25 Most Wanted List for allegations of first-degree murder. Adrian Vincent Walker, a 28-year-old man from Toronto, has been charged with illegal entry and illegal possession of a firearm by U.S. federal authorities, according to a statement on Tuesday. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. The DHS also alleged that Walker crossed borders to the U.S. “illegally at an unknown date
- [Saskatchewan government says it’s cutting ties with Prairie Harm Reduction](https://favofcanada.ca/saskatchewan-government-says-its-cutting-ties-with-prairie-harm-reduction/): Saskatchewan’s provincial government says it’s ending its contract with Saskatoon’s Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR), only a few days after its exemption from Health Canada was suspended. In a statement to Global News, the province said it had provided notice to terminate its contract with the supervised consumption site for mental health and addiction services. Other supports, including crisis management and social services like housing, are also being cut. “The Government of Saskatchewan does not fund supervised consumption sites,” the government said in a statement. The move comes less than a week after Health Canada told Global News it had informed
- [U.S. court denies families’ bid to revive Boeing 737 Max crash criminal case](https://favofcanada.ca/u-s-court-denies-families-bid-to-revive-boeing-737-max-crash-criminal-case/): A United States appeals court has denied a request from dozens of families who lost relatives in two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes to reopen a criminal case against the aircraft manufacturer. Lawyers for the families had argued that the Department of Justice failed to properly consult them before reaching a deal last year with Boeing that led a lower court to dismiss a criminal conspiracy charge against the company. The charge stemmed from allegations that Boeing misled federal regulators about a flight-control system linked to the crashes, which killed 346 people. In a unanimous decision released Tuesday, a three-judge
- [Calgary homeowners to see 8.1% property tax increase when finalized with provincial hike](https://favofcanada.ca/calgary-homeowners-to-see-8-1-property-tax-increase-when-finalized-with-provincial-hike/): Calgarians will once again pay more on their property tax bills this year, however, the increase is mostly due to another provincial request for an increased share of property taxes from Calgary homeowners. Calgary city council finalized the property tax increase Tuesday, which included an 8.1 per cent overall residential property tax increase, a combination of both the municipal and provincial portions. The jump comes after city council whittled down the proposed property tax increase to 1.2 per cent for both residential and non-residential properties during budget deliberations last year. However, the provincial portion of property taxes is increasing by
- [Emergency care improvements coming to Kelowna hospital thanks to fundraising campaign](https://favofcanada.ca/emergency-care-improvements-coming-to-kelowna-hospital-thanks-to-fundraising-campaign/): Thousands of people access emergency medical care at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) every year, but now the emergency room (ER) will get some much-needed care of its own. “Hopefully that translates into patients having a more seamless care journey in the emergency, getting kind of more efficiently brought into the department,” said Dr. Jared Baylis, an ER physician and the department’s medical director. The KGH Foundation is about to launch a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to enhance emergency care in the Interior’s largest hospital. “We’re all feeling kind of energized and excited about this,” Baylis said. Called Give Where It
- [Saskatoon summit discusses how to tackle overpopulation of dogs](https://favofcanada.ca/saskatoon-summit-discusses-how-to-tackle-overpopulation-of-dogs/): Dogs and people have been side by side for thousands of years, but growing populations of dogs can cause problems for certain communities. A dog management summit held at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon allowed nine First Nations communities to gather and come up with solutions. “Working within each of the communities sort of as a tribal council to think about what are the things that can match the community context and the community values that can start to change the situation on the grounds so that dogs who are valued members of communities can stay, live safely and in a
- [Edmonton man recovering after being hit by wrong-way driver](https://favofcanada.ca/edmonton-man-recovering-after-being-hit-by-wrong-way-driver/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size March 14th, 2026, was a regular day for Kuldeep Raj. It was 2:30 a.m. and he was driving home on the Anthony Henday from his casino job. A vehicle traveling west in the east bound lane crashed into his. The 27-year-old woman driving the vehicle going the wrong way died on scene. Police are still investigating the cause of the crash. Raj suffered severe injuries. In the past two weeks he’s had multiple surgeries and he can’t move the right side of his body. He also has a brain injury. While his
- [Woman, 26, killed on Montreal’s Mile End tracks where safety concerns persist](https://favofcanada.ca/woman-26-killed-on-montreals-mile-end-tracks-where-safety-concerns-persist/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal police say a 26-year-old woman is dead after being fatally struck by a train n Montreal’s Mile End neighbourhood Tuesday morning. Authorities say it happened at 9 a.m. on the tracks that run under the Van Horne overpass. She was declared dead at the scene. A safety perimeter has been set up at the scene. Police say initial information points to this being an accidental death. Police say it isn’t clear why the woman was on the tracks, but note that this is the site of a popular illegal crossing where
- [Carney, Smith don’t expect to meet deadline to finalize agreements in MOU](https://favofcanada.ca/carney-smith-dont-expect-to-meet-deadline-to-finalize-agreements-in-mou/): Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that there will likely be no deal between Alberta and Ottawa by Wednesday’s deadline on several outstanding climate change policies outlined in last year’s memorandum of understanding between the two levels of government. The MOU, which was signed by Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Nov. 27, set April 1 as the target date for Alberta to agree to a carbon price on emissions. While the centrepiece of the MOU was an agreement to work towards the construction of a new pipeline to the B.C. coast, it also exempts Alberta from Canada’s Clean
- [‘There’s enough good here’: Halifax council passes budget after months of heated debate](https://favofcanada.ca/theres-enough-good-here-halifax-council-passes-budget-after-months-of-heated-debate/): After months of heated debate and deliberation, Halifax Regional Council has approved its 2026-27 budget, which includes an operating budget of $1.45 billion, a capital budget of $316.7 million and a property tax increase for residents. The budget passed Tuesday in a 14-3 vote. The mayor was among those who voted against it. “Is this budget everything I would’ve wanted? No. It never is. That’s the nature of it,” said District 5 Coun. Sam Austin. “But there’s enough good here and I think, as a body, we’ve done a lot of good here and balanced a lot of competing priorities.”
- [Lead issue resolved on BC Ferries vessel, water and food service restored](https://favofcanada.ca/lead-issue-resolved-on-bc-ferries-vessel-water-and-food-service-restored/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size BC Ferries says potable water service has been restored on the Salish Raven vessel after elevated lead levels were detected last week. The organization confirmed that multiple recent water samples taken from the vessel, which sails between Swartz Bay and the Gulf Islands, met all safety standards. Water on board is now safe to drink, BC Ferries said, and full food service has resumed. Earlier this month, E. coli and coliform bacteria were also found in water samples from the Queen of Alberni and the Salish Orca, forcing a temporary food service
- [Mechanical issue halts BC Ferries sailing after only 2 days back in service](https://favofcanada.ca/mechanical-issue-halts-bc-ferries-sailing-after-only-2-days-back-in-service/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size It was a frustrating morning for hundreds of passengers aboard the BC Ferries Spirit of Vancouver Island on Tuesday. The vessel, sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, suffered a mechanical issue shortly after loading, which forced the cancellation of the 9 a.m. sailing. A Global News crew, heading to Vancouver Island, was on board the ferry when the lights flickered. The crew then came on the PA system and said there had been an electrical problem and they were trying to get a backup generator started. About 20 minutes later, still in
- [Launch of Hurontario LRT driving Ontario’s plan for enhanced fare integration](https://favofcanada.ca/launch-of-hurontario-lrt-driving-ontarios-plan-for-enhanced-fare-integration/): Two years after the Ford government launched its signature fare integration program, the eventual opening of the Hurontario LRT is driving a fresh push to expand the program to bring more standard fares and schedules. As part of omnibus legislation tabled Monday, the Ministry of Transportation will begin working out how to harmonize transit fares in a variety of Toronto-area municipalities, as well as bring more uniformity to schedules. “We’ve seen the success of one fare, which has been the integration, from an affordability perspective. We’ve seen over 72 million transfers,” Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said on Monday. “We (want
- [Tiger Woods had ‘glassy’ eyes, pills in pocket during DUI arrest: police](https://favofcanada.ca/tiger-woods-had-glassy-eyes-pills-in-pocket-during-dui-arrest-police/): Tiger Woods had glassy eyes and opioid pills in his pocket when he was arrested by Florida police following a car crash on Friday, and told investigators with the Martin County Sheriff’s office he was distracted by his phone when the crash occurred, according to an incident report. The golf star said he was looking down at his cellphone and changing the radio station, and didn’t notice that the truck in front of him had slowed down, the report said. He crossed lanes in order to overtake the vehicle and his Land Rover clipped the rear of the trailer attached
- [Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar break silence over son’s arrest for molestation](https://favofcanada.ca/jim-bob-and-michelle-duggar-break-silence-over-sons-arrest-for-molestation/): Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have broken their silence following the arrest of their son, Joseph Duggar, earlier this month on charges of molesting a nine-year-old girl in Florida in 2020. A spokesperson for the family told multiple outlets on March 30 that Jim Bob, 60 and Michelle, 59, are “heartbroken over this entire situation.” “Right now, they are focused on loving their family and helping Kendra and her children during this difficult time,” the spokesperson said, referencing Duggar’s wife, Kendra, and her four children. “They are praying for the victim. They ask for privacy and appreciate the kind words
- [Carney says he’s ‘absolutely not’ considering proroguing Parliament](https://favofcanada.ca/carney-says-hes-absolutely-not-considering-proroguing-parliament/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he is “absolutely not” considering proroguing Parliament if he were to secure a majority government. “We are absolutely focused on working with Parliament, getting legislation through Parliament, adjusting legislation where it needs to be, where it’s better informed by discussions in Parliament, where we have to make compromise in order to do it. And we’ve shown that. We’ve shown that consistently.” The Globe and Mail had reported earlier Tuesday morning, citing sources, that Carney was considering proroguing Parliament if the results of three byelections on April
- [Alberta independence petition leaders say signature requirement reached](https://favofcanada.ca/alberta-independence-petition-leaders-say-signature-requirement-reached/): Descrease article font size Increase article font size Leaders behind an Alberta separatist petition say they’ve reached the required number of signatures to trigger a provincial referendum or a legislative vote on the matter. Jeffrey Rath, legal counsel for Stay Free Alberta, tells Global News the group has reached more than 177,732 signatures — 10 per cent of the total votes cast in the last provincial election. The petition application proposes a “Referendum relating to Alberta Independence,” applicant Mitch Sylvestre wrote to Elections Alberta. According to the application, Sylvestre aims to ask Albertans, “Do you agree that the Province of
- [Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon ordered to pay accusers $880K](https://favofcanada.ca/just-for-laughs-founder-gilbert-rozon-ordered-to-pay-accusers-880k/): By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 31, 2026 11:45 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Gilbert Rozon, the founder of Just for Laughs, has been ordered to pay a total of more than $880,000 to eight of the nine women who had accused him of sexual assault and misconduct. Quebec Superior Court Justice Chantal Tremblay awarded the damages in a written decision released today. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. Rozon had been sued for a total
- [Elon Musk says Canada’s language rules ‘hypocritical and unfair’ as Air Canada CEO to retire](https://favofcanada.ca/elon-musk-says-canadas-language-rules-hypocritical-and-unfair-as-air-canada-ceo-to-retire/): Hours after announced its , reaction poured in from politicians, the public and on social media, including from billionaire Elon Musk. The announcement about Michael Rousseau came after days of calls for him to resign amid controversy over his English-only video condolence following a deadly Air Canada crash at LaGuardia Airport that killed the pilots, one of whom was from Quebec. The company said in a statement that its board had a “longstanding focus” on CEO succession planning. It added an external global search started in January 2026 to identify potential candidates to lead the airline. But while Rousseau’s announced
- [U.S. army begins inquiry into helicopter fly-by of Kid Rock’s Nashville home](https://favofcanada.ca/u-s-army-begins-inquiry-into-helicopter-fly-by-of-kid-rocks-nashville-home/): The U.S. army has launched an inquiry into a video showing a pair of Apache helicopters hovering close to Kid Rock’s Nashville home over the weekend. On Saturday, Kid Rock posted a video on social media showing two helicopters hovering near his home. The 55-year-old singer pointed at them and saluted the aircraft while standing by his pool beside a miniature Statue of Liberty. “This is a level of respect that sh-t for brains Governor of California will never know. God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her,” Kid Rock captioned his post.
- [Thieves secretly recorded Ontario homeowners’ routines before break-in: police](https://favofcanada.ca/thieves-secretly-recorded-ontario-homeowners-routines-before-break-in-police/): York Regional Police are advising residents of a new crime technique thieves are using before committing break and enters. Police said in a news release Monday that officers recovered cameras and battery packs that were used to scout homes in Vaughan, Ont. Investigators said two incidents were reported in the municipality after the items, which were disguised in camouflage, were found on the properties. The force did not say when the incidents occurred. “The cameras were hidden near trees and bushes on the properties,” police said. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll

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