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Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · 41 stories
The mayors of Brampton and Mississauga are urging the provincial government to exempt the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority from a planned merger into the Western Lake Ontario Regional Conservation. They claim the changes would pose significant risks to services relied upon by residents and businesses in three of Ontario's largest cities.
Green Shirt Day, a national campaign encouraging organ donor registration, returns on April 7. The initiative originated from the legacy of Logan Boulet, a Humboldt Broncos crash victim whose organ donations saved six lives and inspired 150,000 Canadians to register as donors in 2018.
Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons observed the Artemis II mission from NASA's control room in Houston as the crew completed a lunar flyby, breaking the distance record set by Apollo 13. The mission, part of NASA's return to the moon, involved Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and three American crewmates who are scheduled to splash down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday.
Thailand's consumer prices fell 0.08% in March from a year earlier, marking a 12th straight month of declines but accelerating from a 0.88% drop in February. The Commerce Ministry has raised its inflation forecast for this year to 1.5%–2.5% from 0%–1%, citing higher oil prices and Middle East supply disruptions, with inflation expected to jump to 3.67% in the second quarter under its base-case scenario.
The Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25% in its first policy decision since the Iran war, as it balances supporting economic growth with addressing a sharply weaker rupee. Economists surveyed unanimously anticipate this hold, though they note potential future rate hikes of 25-50 basis points if sustained energy price increases from the Middle East conflict further pressure the currency. The rupee has tumbled 7.6% over the past year, making it Asia's worst-performing currency, prompting the RBI to take aggressive steps to curb speculative trading.
A European Central Bank official stated that recent energy price increases due to Middle East conflicts highlight Europe's continued vulnerability from fossil fuel dependence. He argued that accelerating the transition to domestically produced clean energy would reduce exposure to geopolitical risks and help stabilize inflation.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is unconcerned about potential war crimes while threatening to target Iran's infrastructure. He specifically mentioned destroying bridges and power plants during remarks on Monday.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if a deal is not reached soon, setting a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Experts in military law and U.N. officials warn such attacks could constitute war crimes if they cause excessive civilian harm, as cutting power could affect hospitals and water treatment. The conflict has halted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices and markets.
U.S. President Donald Trump has extended a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to Tuesday at 8 p.m., threatening military strikes on infrastructure if demands aren't met. This follows multiple previous deadline extensions since March, with Trump stating he's unconcerned about potential war crimes from such attacks. Iran has rejected ceasefire proposals and expressed distrust in negotiations after previous U.S. bombings during talks.
Keira Barry, a 20-year-old forward for Bay FC, has been called up to the England women's national football team for the first time. She replaces Freya Godfrey, who withdrew due to a shoulder injury, and Chelsea defender Niamh Charles also returns to the squad. The 24-player team will face Spain and Iceland in upcoming Women's World Cup qualifiers.
The NHL is investigating an incident where Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg injured his left arm after crashing into an unlatched penalty box door during a game against the Buffalo Sabres. Lightning coach Jon Cooper expressed frustration, questioning whether the penalty box operator should be fired, while Holmberg was seen with his arm in a sling post-game.
Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer left Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after two innings due to forearm tendinitis. The 41-year-old right-hander, who re-signed with Toronto in February, allowed two runs and two hits before exiting. The Blue Jays currently have four other starting pitchers on the injured list.