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Submarine companies make their final pitches to Canada as it rushes to choose a fleet
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The competition to build the Canadian navy’s next fleet of submarines is heading into a new phase after a deadline for both finalists to submit their final proposals to the federal government on Monday. Canada is planning to buy a fleet of up to 12 conventionally powered submarines with the hope of having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaching shakeup, management questions swirl around Canadian women’s hockey team
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
CALGARY — Canadian women’s hockey team leadership is in transition after a heartbreaking overtime loss to the United States in the Olympic Games final. Head coach Troy Ryan has indicated he likely won’t return for a seventh season, so a new head coach would be behind Canada’s bench at the women’s world championship Nov. 6-16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo returns after missing 15 games with calf strain
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is back for the Milwaukee Bucks after a calf strain that forced the two-time MVP to miss 15 games. Coach Doc Rivers said during his pregame availability that Antetokounmpo would play Monday night against the Boston Celtics. Rivers said Antetokounmpo would be on a minutes restriction. The 31-year-old Antetokounmpo hasn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers acquire defenceman Murphy from Blackhawks for second-round draft pick in 2028
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. The Blackhawks will retain 50 per cent of Murphy’s US$4.4-million salary, the Oilers said in a news release. Murphy is in the final season of a four-year contract worth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers acquire defenseman Connor Murphy from the Blackhawks ahead of the NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers are fortifying their defense ahead of the NHL trade deadline as they look to make another deep run in the playoffs. The back-to-back Western Conference champions on Monday acquired dependable defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2028 second-round pick. Chicago is retaining half of Murphy’s $4.4 million salary as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trae Young is expected to make his Washington Wizards debut on Thursday
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trae Young appears set to make his first appearance for the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Young made an Instagram post of himself working out in Wizards gear and ended it with “3/5.” The Wizards are set to host Utah that night. Asked later Monday about the plan before Washington hosted Houston, coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump takes unconventional approach to communicating to the public about its war in Iran
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
Typical of an unconventional presidency, the Trump administration waited more than 48 hours to make any live, public communication to the American people about why it had decided to go to war with Iran. President Donald Trump discussed why he launched the attack prior to a White House ceremony honoring military heroes on Monday but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to permanent daylight time
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s major southern population centres will be facing winter sunrises around 9 a.m. — and around 9:30 a.m. in the north — after the decision to adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. Premier David Eby said Monday the decision is about making life ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!There’s no PBO: Ottawa fails to appoint new fiscal watchdog as interim term expires
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — There is currently no parliamentary budget officer scrutinizing federal finances in Ottawa as the interim fiscal watchdog’s term expired Monday without a successor in place. The PBO is an independent agent of Parliament tasked with analyzing federal budgets, spending proposals and election campaign promises to raise the quality of public debate. With no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens hire Nic Gill from New Zealand’s All Blacks rugby team to be VP of health and performance
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens hired Nic Gill as their vice president of health and performance on Monday after he previously spent nearly two decades with New Zealand’s national rugby team. Gill joined the All Blacks for a season in 2004 as assistant strength and conditioning coach. He rejoined to lead the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Mountie gets probation in fatal 2017 arrest of Dale Culver in Prince George
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
PRINCE GEORGE — An RCMP officer convicted of obstruction of justice in the death of an Indigenous man while in custody in 2017 has been handed 18 months probation by a court in British Columbia. The BC Prosecution Service says Const. Arthur Dalman received the probation order with various conditions, which will give him a ... Read More »
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