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Toronto Maple Leafs trade centre Nicolas Roy to Colorado Avalanche for picks
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
TORONTO — The Maple Leafs have made a move ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Toronto dealt centre Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday for a conditional first-round pick at the 2027 draft along with a fifth-rounder in June. In the event the first-round selection falls inside the top-10, the Avalanche would instead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche get Nicolas Roy, Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd ahead of the NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
Two of the top Stanley Cup contenders in the Western Conference are not waiting until trade deadline day to make significant additions down the middle. The NHL-best Colorado Avalanche acquired center Nicolas Roy from Toronto on Thursday for a conditional fifth-round pick this year and a conditional first-rounder in 2027. The Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teens charged in Vancouver school stabbing after basketball game
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say two teens have been charged for a stabbing last month after a basketball game at a local secondary school. They say the accused are a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old, who have not been otherwise identified. The 16-year-old faces charges of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paralympians try to focus on Milan Cortina Games amid tensions over Iran war, return of Russian flag
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Athletes at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics, the first global sports event since the war in the Middle East began last week, have been trying to block out news of the conflicts and focus on their preparations for the Games that officially start on Friday. Others have been outspoken about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver artist one of three creative minds behind official FIFA World Cup poster
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
This summer’s FIFA World Cup is already a hit with Vancouver’s Carson Ting. Ting is one of three artists behind the official World Cup poster, unveiled this week to mark 100 days to go before the June 11 kickoff of the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Ting, 50, collaborated with Mexico’s Minerva GM ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman who accused Quebec cardinal of sexual misconduct testifies at defamation trial
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
MONTREAL — The woman being sued for defamation by Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet has taken the stand at the Montreal courthouse to repeat her misconduct allegations against him. Paméla Groleau testified in Superior Court today that she felt like she was under a spotlight that drew Ouellet to her every time they attended an event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Koe wins group, Dunstone into playoffs at Canadian men’s curling championship
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — Alberta’s Kevin Koe wrapped up top spot in Pool B in Thursday’s early draw at the Montana’s Brier, while Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone clinched a playoff spot. Koe, a four-time Canadian men’s curling champion, improved to 7-0 with an 11-4 win over B.C.’s Cody Tanaka in the morning. Dunstone assured himself a playoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBlanc heading to Washington after Carney says CUSMA ‘broken’ by U.S. tariffs
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc will head to Washington, D.C., for meetings tomorrow, his office confirms. LeBlanc’s visit lands with the review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade in full swing. Prime Minister Mark Carney said during a media availability in Australia yesterday that Canada’s free trade pact with the United States “effectively ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oprah and Gayle King hobnob at Chloe’s boho blouse-focused Paris fashion show
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Oprah Winfrey settled into the front row beside her longtime friend Gayle King at Thursday’s Paris Fashion Week Chloé show, as the VIP guests hobnobbed before phone cameras were raised and the room leaned in. It was the kind of celebrity moment that can swallow a ready-to-wear runway before the first look ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Who will win at the Oscars? AP’s film writers make their predictions
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
The Oscars just got more interesting. With a few late game curveballs, courtesy of the Actor Awards, the broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15 may have more drama and heartbreak than expected even just last week. As members of the film academy fill out their ballots before Thursday’s 8 p.m. Eastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd from the Capitals ahead of the NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights keep buying ahead of the NHL trade deadline, this time bolstering their forward group. Vegas on Thursday acquired center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick, a 2029 second-rounder and young goaltender Jesper Vikman. The move comes several weeks after getting defenseman Rasmus Andersson from ... Read More »
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