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No. 10 Virginia beats NC State for third time this season 81-74 to advance in ACC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Malik Thomas scored 16 points, Thijs De Ridder added 15 points and No. 10 Virginia defeated N.C. State for the third time this season 81-74 on Thursday in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Coach Ryan Odom earned the win on the same floor where he led 16th-seeded UMBC to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I wish I could go back in time’: Man apologizes for fatal Vancouver café stabbing
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
VANCOUVER — A man accused of a fatal stabbing on a Vancouver café patio nearly three years ago has addressed the victim’s family directly at his B.C. Supreme Court trial, saying he is “really sorry” and wishes he could “go back in time.” Inderdeep Singh Gosal pleaded not guilty last month to second-degree murder in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!About 110,000 customers still without power in Quebec after ice storm
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec’s hydro utility was working to reestablish power for tens of thousands of customers on Thursday after an ice storm descended over the province’s south, knocking down branches and turning streets and sidewalks into skating rinks. At its peak, more than 200,000 clients were without power in Quebec after Wednesday’s storm. By 1:45 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives introduce bill to create ‘stand your ground’ law for home invasions
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Conservatives are pushing for changes to the Criminal Code they say would offer new protections to people who use force to defend themselves during a home invasion. Ontario MP Sandra Cobena introduced a private member’s bill today that would change the Criminal Code so that use of force against an illegal intruder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Visually impaired skier racer Meg Gustafson chases Paralympic medals with her brother as guide
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — As kids, Para ski racer Meg Gustafson followed the lead of her older brother as they explored the mountains on family vacations. Now, he’s paving the way for a chance at Paralympic medals. As a visually impaired athlete, the 16-year-old Gustafson relies on her sibling, Spenser, to guide her through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP News Alert: Canada promises $37M in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Carney government is promising more than $37 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced the aid today alongside Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development. The funding will go through United Nations agencies and the Red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB teams aren’t rushing to copy Toronto’s contact-hitting blueprint
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Teams aren’t rushing to copy contact, the Toronto Blue Jays’ blueprint for a revival that nearly resulted in a World Series title. Toronto had a .265 team batting average last year and nearly became the first World Series champion since the 2018 Boston Red Sox to lead the major leagues in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames sign centre Tyson Gross to two-year entry-level contract
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
The Calgary Flames have signed free agent centre Tyson Gross to a two-year, two-way entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. The contract carries an average annual value of US$975,000 at the NHL level. Gross, from Calgary, spent last season as captain of St. Cloud State University in the NCAA. He led the team with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A new era in Miami: Malik Willis introduced as the Dolphins’ presumptive starting QB
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Malik Willis no longer has to wait his turn. He wasn’t the starter when he began college at Auburn. Didn’t initially have the role when he transferred to Liberty. Wasn’t the starter when entering the NFL as Tennessee’s third-round pick, then wasn’t the starter when he got traded to Green ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian alpine skier Alexis Guimond aims to showcase best work at Paralympics
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
Alexis Guimond views himself as an artist of sorts. Many hours of work behind the scenes, a short moment to put his work on display for all to see. On Friday, the Para alpine skier from Gatineau, Que., gets one more chance to showcase his work in the men’s standing giant slalom at the Milan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA and its players’ union meet for third straight day trying to come to agreement on new CBA
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players’ union met for a third consecutive day Thursday hoping to come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. They have had two marathon bargaining sessions over the last two days that both ended late at night. Union president Nneka Ogwumike said Wednesday night that ... Read More »
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