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Surrey police probe deadly overnight shooting at home
by Globalnews Digital on March 15, 2026 at 7:09 pm
The Surrey Police Service says officers were called to a home on Laurel Drive around 1:40 a.m. this morning for a report of gunshots.
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Winter’s grip continues across much of Canada; forecasts call for snow, freezing rain
by Sean Previl on March 15, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Snow is continuing to fall in parts of Ontario, B.C. and Quebec, with heavy rain and freezing rain expected in some communities in the Maritimes and Ontario.
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Recipe: Pan-seared halibut with citrus beurre blanc and artichoke
by Amy Judd on March 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm
This recipe, from Stefan Hartmann, executive chef at Bacchus Restaurant is sure to impress anyone - whether it's a special occasion or a weeknight meal!
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Poilievre proposes tariff-free Canada-U.S. auto pact to boost production
by Pooja Misra on March 15, 2026 at 8:31 pm
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre proposed a tariff-free auto pact with the U.S. to revive Canada’s auto sector, at a press conference in Windsor, Ont. on Sunday.
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Brawl-filled N.L. junior hockey game a ‘black eye’ on sport after 572 penalty minutes
by Globalnews Digital on March 15, 2026 at 6:54 pm
The vice-president of the St. John's Junior Hockey League, says the violent game was an isolated incident and officials have since handed out suspensions to 18 players and coaches.
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Driver dead following shooting on Highway 2 near Leduc, Alta.
by Kabi Moulitharan on March 15, 2026 at 5:34 pm
Alberta RCMP say just before 3 p.m. Saturday, a pickup truck pulled up beside a Honda Civic on Highway 2 and fired a weapon, resulting in the death of a driver.
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3 in 4 Canadians say they are paying more for home, car insurance: survey
by Uday Rana on March 12, 2026 at 4:16 pm
A look at local data reveals that car insurance premiums have been rising rapidly, accounting for most household expenditure on insurance.
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Non-sufficient funds fees are now being limited to $10 under new rules
by Globalnews Digital on March 12, 2026 at 1:05 pm
The changes were announced by Ottawa last year and kicked in on Thursday, also prohibit banks from charging more than one NSF fee in two business days for the same deposit account.
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Oil prices jump, U.S. markets retreat as Iran war worsens supply concerns
by Globalnews Digital on March 12, 2026 at 12:46 pm
U.S. benchmark crude oil jumped US$4.52 to US$91.77 a barrel. Brent, the international standard, climbed US$5.34 to US$97.32 per barrel after briefly eclipsing the US$100 level.
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Vancouver City Council approves first Vancouver Official Development Plan
on March 13, 2026 at 5:28 pm
Vancouver City Council has approved the city’s first-ever Vancouver Official Development Plan (ODP), establishing a clear, citywide framework that will guide future land-use decisions and city-building over the next 30 years and beyond.
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Township of Langley Named as a Certified Bee City
on March 13, 2026 at 5:23 pm
The Township of Langley has been recognized as a certified Bee City by Bee City Canada, acknowledging the municipality’s ongoing commitment to protecting pollinators and their habitats.
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Climate Action Strategy Supports More Resilient Comox Valley
on March 11, 2026 at 6:19 pm
It includes 70 actions that address clean energy, energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, education, collaboration, policy, infrastructure upgrades, hazard mitigation and flood protection, and emphasizes the importance of advocating to senior levels of government.
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