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Publication Date: March 16, 2026 - 18:08
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Why does a Middle East oil blockage affect Canadian gas prices? | About That
March 16, 2026
Andrew Chang explains how Iran's blockage of the Strait of Hormuz — a critical oil-shipping route in the Middle East — affects the cost of energy here in Canada. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images
Defence officials have advised the country’s top soldier that Canada will be able to use a new domestic launch capability to quickly put into orbit satellites to replace those destroyed by adversaries, according to an internal document. Read More
March 18, 2026 - 04:00 | David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen | Ottawa Citizen
Fire investigators looking into the cause of the March 14 blaze that claimed three lives identified a lithium-ion battery-powered e-scooter as a possible culprit. Read More
March 18, 2026 - 04:00 | Bruce Deachman | Ottawa Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trade watchers say they are shocked at the latest tactic being used by the U.S. Trump administration to shore up its tariff wall against Canada after a legal setback last month.
Last week, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) launched
investigations into 60 economies under Section 301(b) of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974...
March 18, 2026 - 04:00 | Tracy Moran | National Post



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