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Indigenous Peoples play a key role in national security: Gov. Gen. Mary Simon
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Indigenous communities across the country — and particularly in the Arctic — play a vital role in Canada’s national security. Speaking at the National Indigenous Defence Conference today in Ottawa, Simon said Canada can’t afford to overlook the strategic advantages Indigenous communities provide through their knowledge of terrain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA representatives will visit Mexico soon to assess security and mobility issues for the World Cup, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday. The country’s ability to co-host the World Cup has been under scrutiny this week following the violence that erupted after the army killed powerful drug lord Nemesio Oseguera ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Billy Gillispie won’t return as Tarleton State coach after being out for health reasons
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Tarleton State coach Billy Gillispie, who has been away from the bench for more than a month because of medical issues, won’t return next season, the school announced Friday. Glenn Cyprien was named acting head coach on Jan. 30, about two weeks after Gillispie stepped away. The 66-year-old Gillispie told The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian ends volatile 2025 with a contraction in Q4: StatCan
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reported a fourth-quarter contraction in real gross domestic product Friday that economists argue conceals some promising details in underlying economic data. StatiCan said Friday that real GDP declined 0.6 per cent on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter, falling short of expectations for flat growth from the Bank of Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The end of Hollywood or a brighter future? What a Paramount-owned Warner Bros. means for the movies
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Two of Hollywood’s oldest studios may be consolidating into one. In a shocking twist after a monthslong bidding war, Paramount has emerged as the apparent victor in the fight to acquire Warner Bros. Netflix, who backed away from the deal Thursday, had hoped to win the movie studio and its vast film library. Paramount wants ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cambodia takes back looted historic artifacts handled by British art dealer
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian officials on Friday received more than six dozen historic artifacts described as part of the country’s cultural heritage that had been looted during decades of war and instability. At a ceremony attended by Deputy Prime Minister Hun Many, the 74 items were unveiled at the National Museum in Phnom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neymar scores milestone 2 for Santos and boosts case to be in Brazil World Cup squad
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar broke into the top 10 of Santos club’s all-time leading goalscorers this week after scoring twice in a 2-1 win against Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian league. He also gathered more fans on his side in a bid to make Brazil’s squad for the World Cup. The match on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England comeback win against NZ gives Pakistan last chance to reach T20 World Cup semis
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — New Zealand failed to clinch a Twenty20 World Cup semifinals place when it lost to England by four wickets on Friday, leaving Pakistan a last chance to qualify. New Zealand looked set to join England in the semifinals when it reduced England to 117-6 in the 17th over in pursuit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neymar scores historic 2 for Santos and boosts case to be in Brazil World Cup squad
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar broke into the top 10 of Santos club’s all-time leading goalscorers this week after scoring twice in a 2-1 win against Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian league. He also gathered more fans on his side in a bid to make Brazil’s squad for the World Cup. The match on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter sent handwritten note to Blue Jays hoping for Toronto return
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter wanted her father back with the Blue Jays so much she wrote a letter to the team in December expressing her hope for his return to Toronto. After the three-time All-Star agreed Wednesday to a $3 million, one-year contract, the pitcher’s wife, Erica May-Scherzer, posted a copy of the handwritten note ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McGregor, Wilkie surprised by flag-bearer honour ahead of Milan Cortina Paralympics
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
A bit of friendly deception helped surprise Natalie Wilkie and Tyler McGregor with news they will carry Canada’s flag to open the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games next week. The two thought they were logging on earlier this week for routine media interviews with the Canadian Paralympic Committee. Instead, CPC chief sport officer Catherine Gosselin-Despres ... Read More »
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