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‘We can set the agenda:’ Carney continues middle power pitch in Australia
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
SYDNEY — In Australia, Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his argument that middle powers should band together, saying Canada and Australia share the advantages of legitimacy and trust. “Australia and Canada can’t compel like the great powers; but we can convene, we can set the agenda, shape the rules, and organize and build capacity through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
TOKYO (AP) — It’s officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani’s life-size image is all over the Tokyo Dome, and racks of Ohtani jerseys — about $125 each — dominate the adjacent merchandise center. Japan begins play on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steel shows his mettle in helping surging Stars shine
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
CALGARY — When you reel off a franchise record 10 consecutive wins like the Dallas Stars — all while missing several key players — it takes the contributions of many. One of those guys is forward Sam Steel, who tied his career high for goals (10) and set a career high for points (29) on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers would rather play with the lead than rely on late-game heroics
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
EDMONTON — Some more late game heroics have given the Edmonton Oilers a spark in the midst of what has been a tough stretch. Leon Draisaitl had two goals and three assists and Evan Bouchard scored the overtime winner as the Oilers overcame a two-goal deficit through 40 minutes to emerge with a badly-needed 5-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victoire thrilled to keep the momentum rolling
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
TORONTO — The Olympic break wasn’t long enough to halt the Montreal Victoire’s momentum. Marie-Philip Poulin scored the shootout winner as the Victoire beat the Toronto Sceptres 4-3 on Tuesday at Coca-Coliseum in Toronto for their sixth straight victory. Montreal won three in a row just before Milan and have now rattled off three straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors keep learning hard lessons against NBA’s top 10 teams
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
TORONTO — Every time the Toronto Raptors suffer another loss to a top-10 team, they talk about lessons and process and patience. But Brandon Ingram also can’t deny that it’s annoying. “When you fall short, you always get frustrated, especially in the moment,” said Ingram after putting up 31 points in Toronto’s 111-95 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Ottawa hosting defence conference, Canada-India energy deal earns kudos
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Anand to speak at Ottawa defence conference Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to speak at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute’s annual gathering in Ottawa today. This year’s event is focused on how NATO allies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec will soon allow retail stores to close late on weekends, but some not enthused
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
MONTREAL — Every Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m., Charlie Whitley closes his vintage clothing store in Montreal’s Mile-End neighbourhood and feels frustrated. He wants to stay open later, but that would be against the law. “It doesn’t make any sense,” he said about the “ridiculous” rules. “It pains me every weekend to close the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Village of Granisle, B.C., faces lawsuit over aluminum-contaminated water
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
Soon after Rhiana Stryd moved to the scenic lakeside Village of Granisle in British Columbia’s northern Interior in the fall of 2024, she says she began noticing her parents’ health going downhill, while she was vomiting every day for months. Stryd said that when her daughter visited, she got sick too. Their health woes prompted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green energy orgs applaud Canada-India agreements on renewables
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s renewable energy organizations are applauding commitments Ottawa signed with India this week to advance development of solar, wind and hydrogen power. Prime Minister Mark Carney spent four days in Mumbai and New Delhi, a trip which concluded with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and signing a series of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mother urges Canada to swiftly repatriate her son after reported transfer to Iraq
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — The mother of a Canadian man says she fears for his safety behind bars in Iraq after receiving word from Canada’s foreign ministry he may have been transferred there from detention in northeastern Syria. Global Affairs Canada has told Sally Lane that her son Jack Letts might be among the detainees recently sent ... Read More »
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