Hormuz struggles, oilsands MOU, travel numbers, and more

The battle over the Strait of Hormuz is escalating, as the U.S. prepares to reinstate its naval blockade of Iranian ports, and proposes a toll on all cargo. Iran says it controls the vital shipping route, as strikes and counterstrikes continue.

And: Alberta, Ottawa, and major oil producers have reached a milestone agreement. The goals: Produce more oil, and create the world’s largest carbon capture and storage project. The latest deal follows a sweeping accord signed last fall – to get oil moving west to B.C. for export to Asian markets.  

Also: A look at Canadian travel patterns, a year after many pledged not to go to the U.S. Although travel in and out of the country is up from last year – It doesn’t mean Canadians are flocking back to the U.S. 

Plus: Video game layoffs, Brandon flooding, Thai music bar fire, and more.