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Senegal turns to CAS to appeal ‘unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable’ Africa Cup decision
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has criticized the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision” to strip its team of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to host nation Morocco two months after they contested the final. The Confederation of African Football’s appeals board on Tuesday ruled Senegal “forfeited the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: BoC interest rate decision. Iran war poll, P. E. I Health Minister dead
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Bank of Canada to make interest rate announcement The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate announcement this morning as it weighs the effects of the conflict in the Middle East, trade uncertainty and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA and players union have reached a verbal agreement for a new CBA
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players’ union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning. The deal is expected to greatly increase player salaries with a good chance for million dollar players — a first for the league entering its 30th season that will start on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two in three people say Canada should remain neutral in Iran war: poll
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — As war rages on in the Middle East, a new Leger poll suggests most Canadians believe the government of Canada should remain neutral, while one in four say Canada should support the United States and Israel in their attacks on Iran. The poll, which was conducted online and can’t be assigned a margin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!David Suzuki is turning 90. Environmentalists may have ‘lost, big time,’ but he still has hope
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
David Suzuki admits defeat — at least in some respects. The geneticist-turned-environmentalist, who is days away from his 90th birthday, reflected on his legacy as he prepared to release his latest book, “Lessons from a Lifetime,” which compiles photos and stories from his life, as well as testimonials written by those he inspired. “To me, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s budget day in Quebec, and finance minister says don’t expect major goodies
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
QUÉBEC — Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard is set to table his budget today for the upcoming fiscal year. Speaking to journalists Tuesday, he said Quebecers shouldn’t expect any new big-ticket items as the province tries to reduce the deficit. Today’s budget will likely be Girard’s last before the fall general election, and it comes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank of Canada to make interest rate announcement amid clouded outlook
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate announcement this morning as it weighs the effects of the conflict in the Middle East, trade uncertainty and recent economic data. The central bank’s key lending rate stands at 2.25 per cent after a hold in January, but the economic landscape has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA and players union have aligned on key elements for a new collective bargaining agreement
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA and players union have aligned on key elements for a new collective bargaining agreement. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Caufield scores in overtime as Canadiens edge Bruins 3-2
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
MONTREAL (AP) — Cole Caufield scored 4:38 into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens edged the Boston Bruins 3-2 in a rivalry matchup Tuesday night. Caufield tapped a pass from Nick Suzuki into the back of the net for his 40th of the season, becoming the first Canadien to reach the mark since Vincent Damphousse in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikita Kucherov nets a hat trick and 2 assists as the Lightning beat the Kraken 6-2
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored three goals for his sixth career hat trick and added two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Tuesday night. Brandon Hagel had a goal and three assists for the Lightning, who remained four points behind first-place Buffalo in the Atlantic Division. Anthony Cirelli ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scores and schedule for Tuesday, March 17, 2026
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
Tuesday’s Scoreboard NHL Montreal 3 Boston 2 (OT) Edmonton 5 San Jose 3 N.Y. Islanders 3 Toronto 1 Nashville 4 Winnipeg 3 (SO) Vancouver 5 Florida 2 Buffalo 2 Vegas 0 Columbus 5 Carolina 1 Minnesota 4 Chicago 3 (OT) Tampa Bay 6 Seattle 2 — AHL Toronto 4 Cleveland 2 Henderson 6 Calgary 5 ... Read More »
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