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Publication Date: March 9, 2026 - 18:28
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Middle East war casts uncertainty over 2026 FIFA World Cup
March 9, 2026
Growing conflict in the Middle East is creating uncertainty around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Iran scheduled to play matches in the United States despite the two countries now being involved in military strikes. Experts say the situation is unprecedented for FIFA, while members of Metro Vancouver's Iranian community say events back home have overshadowed the tournament.
Canada has finally met NATO’s two per cent defence spending target, buoyed by a $9.3 billion surge and internal accounting changes. The long-elusive milestone fulfills Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise under intense allied pressure, but comes as NATO shifts the goalposts farther and scrutiny turns to how the money is actually spent.
March 26, 2026 - 07:44 | | CBC News - Ottawa
A cyclist was struck by a vehicle and critically injured on Haig Drive in central Ottawa Thursday morning, according to police and paramedics.
March 26, 2026 - 07:34 | | CBC News - Ottawa
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