1:45 p.m. - Sports roundup
The boys of summer are hoping to extend their win streak after they secured a series sweep against the Athletics over the weekend.
They're set to play the Colorado Rockies (0-3, 4th National League West) at the Rogers Centre, and first pitch is at 7:07 p.m.
Court side, the Raptors have a rest day before going up against the Detroit Pistons (54-20, 1st East) on Tuesday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are also in action against the Anaheim Ducks tonight for the first time since Auston Matthews got hit by Ducks defenceman Radko Gudas on March 12. Puck drop is set for 10 p.m. at Honda Center in Anaheim.
Meanwhile, the Toronto Sceptres have a two day break before taking on the Ottawa Charge on April 1. Puck drop is set for 9:30 p.m. at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Ala.
1:15 p.m. - BREAKING: Three UN peacemakers killed within a day in south Lebanon
UN Peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said the cause of the explosion on Monday has not been determined.
Lacroix said he send his "deepest condolences to the families of the fallen peacekeepers."
"Peacekeepers must never be a target," he said. "All acts that endanger the peacekeepers must stop, and all actors must adhere to their obligations to ensure the safety and security of the peacekeepers at all times."
Lacroix also said UNIFIL peacekeepers will "remain on the ground, carrying out Security Council mandated tasks, despite the 'extremely dangerous conditions.'
"The women and men of UNIFIL demonstrate utmost courage and commitment to advancing international peace and security, far away from home," he said.
12:30 p.m. - Air Canada employee charged in alleged smuggling attempt
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said they arrested and charged an Air Canada employee in the attempt to export about 66 kilograms of cannabis from Toronto Pearson International Airport.
In a statement on Monday, the RCMP said they were called to assist the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) after they located 33 kilograms of cannabis in each checked bag of two German citizens who were set to depart Toronto for Germany.
After the investigation they determined the suitcases were identical and that neither passenger had checked them in and that the Air Canada employee working in the baggage room had placed luggage tags with the passenger's names onto the suitcases that contained the cannabis.
The RCMP Border Integrity unit said they arrested and charged Air Canada employee Atasha Weathley, 32, with the Possession for the purpose of export and the Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
Weathley, from Mississauga, Ont. was later held for bail and released with conditions. The next time she is expected to appear in court is April 10, 2026.
Both passengers cooperated fully with police and were released without charges.
11:00 a.m. - Carney, Ford, Chow to hold press conference in Etobicoke
The provincial and federal government's will spend $8.8 billion dollars altogether in an effort to lower municipal development charges that see housing costs skyrocket throughout the next decade. They also said the initial funding is expected to slice that amount in half over the next three years.
In a speech alongside Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, prime minister Mark Carney said this deal was "historic," ensuring Canadians that "the essential infrastructure will still get built.”
Carney said his government will invest $4.4 billion over the next 10 years through the Build Communities Strong Fund that will be complement that of the Ontario government.
10:50 a.m. - Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau announces retirement
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau will leave his by the end of the third quarter of 2026 after nearly two decades in a senior leadership role with Canada's biggest airline.
In a statement on Monday the Board announced he will keep his job and still serve on the Board of Directors until then.
This comes just a week after Rousseau made headlines following the release of an English-only message of condolence following the crash of Flight 8684 at La Guardia airport in New York that killed two pilots, one of which spoke French. The tragedy happened on March 22.
“It has been my great honour to work with the dedicated and talented people of Air Canada and to represent our outstanding organization, including as chair of the Star Alliance chief executive board and on the board of directors of the International Air Transport Association,” Rousseau said in that same statement.
“I look forward to supporting our company during this important transition period," he said.
As for who will replace Rousseau, Air Canada's Board said "an external global search was also commenced in January 2026 to identify potential additional candidates with the skills, and experience to lead Canada’s national airline."
They also said they "will consider a number of performance criteria in assessing candidates including the ability to communicate in French."
Humber Et Cetera's Ethan Alcaidinho will have a story up later today.
10:40 a.m. - March 30 live news updates
Hello there, I'm a senior reporter for Humber Et Cetera bringing you live coverage for the news of the day until 2 p.m.
On today's agenda Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, Ontario's Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney are expected to band together at a press conference in Etobicoke. The exact details on what they will be discussing is unclear.
The news conference is expected to begin at 11 a.m.
MPP's will also be sitting in Queen's Park today but Doug Ford will not be in attendance.
In the federal sector MP's are off.
