Hormuz struggles, oilsands MOU, travel numbers, and more

<p>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.&nbsp;Iran says it controls the vital shipping route, as strikes and counterstrikes continue.</p><p><br></p><p>And:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Plus: Video game layoffs, Brandon flooding, Thai music bar fire, and more.</p>