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A modelling study proposes removing mature boreal trees, floating them down Arctic rivers and sinking them in deep Arctic waters while replanting fast‑growing trees; the authors estimate this could sequester about one gigaton of CO2 per year if done on roughly 1% of the boreal forest. The article notes major logistical, ecological and social uncertainties and compares the potential removal with global emissions of 37.8 gigatons in 2024.

Manitoba will provide $100,000 to the Punjabi Chamber of Commerce to run a hotline after officials reported a rise in extortion affecting some South Asian communities; an extortion summit in Winnipeg was also announced.

Florida's legislature passed SB 706 to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump; the bill now goes to Governor Ron DeSantis and would require FAA approval to take effect on July 1 if signed.

Sales of Kat Sandler's play Yaga surged and several major retailers sold out after Crave announced Hudson Williams would appear in the TV adaptation; Playwrights Canada Press has ordered 1,000 copies for the next reprint.

Netflix's three-part docuseries Reality Check revisits America's Next Top Model and includes former contestants and collaborators describing reported mistreatment tied to how contestants' bodies were managed; the series has revived discussion about reality TV's role in shaping standards for women's bodies.

Dr. Joss Reimer will begin a three-year term as Canada's chief public health officer on April 1, replacing Dr. Theresa Tam; the appointment was announced about eight months after the role became vacant.

The B.C. government announced plans to cut 15,000 public‑sector full‑time positions over three years to address a projected $13‑billion deficit, and union leaders say the lack of detail is creating anxiety among civil service employees.

The Alberta NDP says the government should call a general election rather than hold a fall referendum with at least nine questions; the party called the referendum a distraction ahead of a budget expected to show a large deficit.

Nova Scotia will permanently close three provincially run museums and most provincially operated visitor information centres, and affected staff were informed they will lose their jobs. Provincial officials say the moves are meant to modernize services and reduce repair and maintenance costs amid a larger budget shortfall.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a legal method used to impose tariffs, but sector-specific duties on metals, lumber and automobiles remain and uncertainty persists for Canadian businesses.