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Publication Date: March 12, 2026 - 18:20
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Ottawa Now - Why the Iran War could soon make it more expensive to book a flight
March 12, 2026
Oil has reached its highest price tag since 2022, coming in at nearly $120 per barrel on Tuesday before slumping to just $90 per barrel. Obviously, you've seen the rising gas prices by now. But the ongoing conflict in Iran is also driving up the price of transport goods, which could mean higher prices for everyday essentials. And if the price of airline fuel is going up, then passengers might be feeling the burn when trying to book a flight. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with aviation expert John Gradek, who has also held senior roles at Air Canada during his decorated career in the industry.
March 19, 2026 - 10:52 | Jim Bronskill | The Globe and Mail
Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre broke new ground for a federal party leader and possibly a Member of Parliament this week by sitting down for an interview on the Joe Rogan Experience.
“Fought for Canadian workers and Canadian interests on the world’s biggest podcast,” Poilievre captioned a photo of him and the podcaster hoisting a 71-pound kettlebell adorned in the Canadian flag at his studio in Austin, Texas.
“Thank you @joerogan for an amazing conversation. Let’s get tariff-free trade.”
The episode is scheduled to go live
on Thursday afternoon. Its length...
March 19, 2026 - 10:33 | National Post Staff | National Post
Canada is fast-tracking the purchase of more than 65,000 new assault rifles, starting with a $307 million order for 30,000 weapons. Built by Colt Canada, the rifles will replace aging C7 and C8 models, marking a push to modernize the army and speed up procurement through a streamlined process.
March 19, 2026 - 10:33 | | CBC News - Ottawa





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