April 8th, 2026
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Canada Soccer eyes surplus after years of deficits ahead of World Cup

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

TORONTO — Canada Soccer is projecting a $6.55 million surplus in 2026, marking a turnaround after years of deficits as it prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup. The governing body said in a financial update released Wednesday that its 2025 deficit was $1.44 million, down from $3.99 million in 2024 and nearly $1 million ... Read More »

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‘Malcolm in the Middle’ returns after 20 years with questions of legacy and its trademark craziness

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A very grown-up Malcolm turns to the camera at the beginning of the new “Malcolm in the Middle” revival and, weirdly, has nothing to complain about. “Yeah, I look different, but, hey, everything about me is different. I’m happy. I’m successful,” he says. “My life is fantastic now. You want to ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

OTTAWA — Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu says she has left the Conservative caucus to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals, making her the fifth MP to cross the floor since November. More coming. Canadian Press staff, The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Toronto visit comes without farewell tour as Alex Ovechkin delays decision on future

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

TORONTO — Alex Ovechkin won’t be holding a farewell tour. The Washington Capitals captain and the NHL’s all-time goal-scorer said in a taped message Wednesday he will wait until the off-season to decide on his playing future. “We’re going to make a decision in the summer,” Alex Ovechkin said, noting he still needs to speak ... Read More »

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Aaron Roussell hired as women’s basketball coach at Virginia after abrupt firing of Agugua-Hamilton

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Aaron Roussell was hired as Virginia’s women’s basketball coach on Tuesday, three days after the Cavaliers abruptly fired Amaka Agugua-Hamilton coming off the team’s run to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Roussell joins the Cavaliers from Richmond, where he led the Spiders to a 148-72 record over the past ... Read More »

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Carney, European leaders welcome reported Iran-U.S. ceasefire in joint statement

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and nine European leaders issued a joint statement Wednesday saying they welcome the reported two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The deal was announced Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization” would “die” if a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — ... Read More »

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Alex Ovechkin says he’s waiting until after the season to decide his hockey future

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Washington Capitals’ season is over to decide whether he’s calling it a career or returning to play one more year. The NHL’s career goal-scoring leader announced his intentions in a pre-taped interview with Capitals radio broadcaster John Walton that aired Wednesday. “We’re going to make a ... Read More »

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Justin Rose says Masters tournament record of 63 could fall one day. It would take near perfection

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Brooks Koepka was asked a couple of years ago whether it was possible to shoot 59 at the Masters and shatter that most hallowed scoring barrier few will ever touch and even fewer have accomplished in a professional tournament. The look of incredulity that crossed his face was at once withering ... Read More »

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Rhode Island challenger ensures US will have a boat at next year’s America’s Cup

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — There will be an American boat at next year’s America’s Cup after all. American Racing Challenger Team USA representing Sail Newport in Rhode Island was announced as an official challenger Wednesday for the 2027 regatta scheduled off Naples. The new team said it acquired key sailing assets from American Magic, including ... Read More »

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Goaltender Ingram turns Mammoth rejection into Oilers No. 1 role, Masterton nod

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

EDMONTON — Connor Ingram went from being told not to report to Utah Mammoth training camp to starting in goal for the playoff-bound Edmonton Oilers. His performance with the Oilers, where he seized the No. 1 goaltending job after three others failed to hold it, earned him the team’s nomination for the Bill Masterton Memorial ... Read More »

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Poilievre’s communications director Katy Merrifield resigns

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s communications director Katy Merrifield is resigning. Merrifield announced her departure in an email sent to the Conservative caucus Tuesday, adding her last day working in the Opposition Leader’s Office will be Friday. The message says Micah Green will become the new communications director and Sam Lilly will be the ... Read More »

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