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It’s Tuesday, March 31. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. EVERYTHING PUBLIC SERVANTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES The incentives, pitched as a way for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to mitigate layoffs in the public service, will allow public servants near retirement to wave pension penalties. […]
March 31, 2026 - 16:52 | Robert Cross | Ottawa Citizen
OTTAWA — “Monstrosity,” “ridiculous” and a “boondoggle.” Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre had harsh words for the Liberal government’s proposed high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City which he promised to derail if elected prime minister.
Speaking from a farm in Peterborough, Ont., where city council just passed a resolution
strongly supporting the rail project...
March 31, 2026 - 16:51 | Christopher Nardi | National Post
A pilot project that will see bus-only lanes along a busy stretch of Bank Street was approved by committee members Monday after dozens of transit advocates, university students, Glebe residents and business owners lined up to voice their opinions on the contentious project. Read More
March 31, 2026 - 16:45 | Aedan Helmer | Ottawa Citizen
The Alberta government says new legislation would require teachers and school boards to be “neutral” and “impartial” when delivering lessons and crafting a school environment.
March 31, 2026 - 16:44 | | CBC News - Canada
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.
March 31, 2026 - 16:40 | Amy Judd | Global News - Canada
As the search continues for a baby girl who vanished months ago when her mother was killed, Alberta RCMP are releasing new heartbreaking details on the case. Police ask the public to share any information which could assist them in their investigation.
March 31, 2026 - 16:27 | | CBC News - Canada
