March 5th, 2026
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Formula 1: Ahead of the Australian GP, Max Verstappen says technical changes are complicated

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has again taken aim at F1’s new technical regulations ahead of the new season, calling them “pretty complicated” and that “it’s a bit late” for last-minute rule tweaks. F1 heads into a new era this year starting Sunday at the Australian Grand Prix, with unprecedented changes. ... Read More »

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In the news: Carney in Canberra, Canada and the Mideast, knitting popularity booms

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Carney continues middle power pitch in Australia Canada and Australia have a “rare” ability to help convene a coalition of middle powers because their allies know they can be trusted, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a ... Read More »

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A search for mental health answers amid the trauma of Tumbler Ridge shootings

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

The metal-clad portable classrooms are arranged in a semicircle on a snowy sports field at Tumbler Ridge Elementary. It’s a 15-minute walk from the community’s secondary school, where five students and a teacher’s aide were shot dead about three weeks ago and B.C.’s infrastructure minister calls the new buildings “an important step toward restoring routine ... Read More »

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The little we know about Canadian troops stationed in the Middle East

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

OTTAWA — As Ottawa refuses to say exactly how many Canadian troops are in the Middle East, experts are questioning the government’s claim it has had no role in the American attack on Iran. Here’s what we know about Canada’s involvement in the war launched this past weekend by U.S. President Donald Trump. 1) ‘Some’ ... Read More »

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Dairy group to seek designated status for ‘Quebec poutine cheese’

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

MONTREAL — A group representing Quebec’s dairy industry says it’s eyeing a special designation — similar to the one applied to Bordeaux wine or champagne — for the squeaky cheese curds best known as a key ingredient in poutine. The Conseil des Industriels laitiers du Québec is seeking a protected geographical indication — a status ... Read More »

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Aston Martin says its car risks giving drivers ‘nerve damage’ and can’t finish F1 season-opener

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aston Martin has predicted it is unlikely to finish Formula 1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday without its drivers risking suffering permanent nerve damage. Adrian Newey, the F1 car design great who’s heading into his first race as Aston Martin’s team principal, said Thursday the team’s Honda power unit causes ... Read More »

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Canada’s Diallo, Shapovalov advance at Indian Wells; Andreescu out in first round

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

INDIAN WELLS — Canada’s Gabriel Diallo picked up his first win in nearly two months on the ATP Tour, defeating Italy’s Mattia Bellucci in the first round of the Indian Wells tennis tournament. The 24-year-old from Montreal, ranked No. 38 in the world, beat the 94th-ranked Bellucci 7-6 (5), 6-4 in men’s singles action Wednesday. ... Read More »

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Leonard scores 29 as the Clippers beat the Pacers 130-107 for a third straight win

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, Bennedict Mathurin scored 23 on 8-for-11-shooting, and the Los Angeles Clippers won their third in a row, 130-107 over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Brook Lopez had 17 points for the Clippers while Darius Garland had 12 in his first home game since being acquired ... Read More »

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Blues beat Kraken 3-2 to halt Seattle’s 5-game home winning streak

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — Dylan Holloway scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, Brayden Schenn had three assists and the St. Louis Blues beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Wednesday night. Robert Thomas added a goal and an assist, and defenseman Logan Mailloux also scored as the last-place Blues improved to 9-17-3 on the road ... Read More »

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Diallo and Steinbach each have career highs to lead Washington over USC 91-72

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — Zoom Diallo scored a career-high 26 points, Hannes Steinbach added 22 with a career-best 24 rebounds, and Washington rolled past Southern California 91-72 on Wednesday night. Washington took the lead for good with 12:31 remaining. A 13-0 run that started with 4:33 to play pushed the Huskies’ lead to 85-65 with about ... Read More »

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Cutter Gauthier scores twice, Ville Husso has 42 saves in Ducks’ 5-1 win over Islanders

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1 on Wednesday night. Beckett Sennecke, Ryan Poehling and Frank Vatrano also had goals to help Anaheim to its 13th ... Read More »

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