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Unifor raises concerns about Stellantis’ potential plans for Brampton assembly plant
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
TORONTO — Unifor says the prospects of Stellantis using its Brampton, Ont., facility as a bare bones assembly plant for Chinese electric vehicles doesn’t meet the automaker’s commitments to workers. National president Lana Payne says in a statement that the union has “serious concerns” related to the potential partnership, first reported by Bloomberg, that could ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Romania coach Lucescu steps down at 80 after World Cup exit and health issue
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania coach Mircea Lucescu is leaving the national team, the soccer federation said on Thursday, also offering the storied 80-year-old an administrative role. Lucescu was hospitalized on Sunday after falling ill at training with a heart problem, three days after his team lost a World Cup qualifying playoff against Turkey. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran makes World Cup progress in talks with Infantino as war darkens June trip to US
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
Iranian soccer had a good week on its troubled path to playing World Cup games in the United States in June. A first face-to-face meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino since the U.S. and Israel started a war against Iran on Feb. 28 made genuine progress in soccer diplomacy at the end of a fraught ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — As “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” lands in theaters, coloring stations, collectible popcorn containers and mascot Marios are all in place to entice arguably the most prized moviegoers to Hollywood today: kids. By Sunday, Universal Pictures expects the five-day opening of the “Super Mario” sequel to reach $186 million domestically, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buchanan back as Canadian women prepare for FIFA Series in Brazil
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
A veteran defender is set to make her return as Canada’s women’s soccer team prepares for this month’s FIFA Series in Brazil. Kadeisha Buchanan (Chelsea FC) is one of the 24 players on the roster unveiled by Canada Soccer on Thursday. The 30-year-old centre back from Brampton, Ont., has not played for her country since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hailee Steinfeld says she and Bills quarterback Josh Allen have welcomed a baby girl
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld are proud parents of a baby girl. Steinfeld announced Thursday in her newsletter that their daughter has been born without sharing any further specifics on the date or the baby’s name. “We’re feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savouring these early moments. Thank you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives call for lower gas tax and cuts to ‘wasteful spending’ to pay for it
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada is calling on Ottawa to drop the federal tax on gas and diesel fuel for the rest of the year. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday that lifting the Fuel Excise Tax, Clean Fuel Standard and GST surcharges from gas and diesel would save about 25 cents a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court won’t hear case contesting constitutionality of Canada’s voting system
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal challenging the constitutionality of Canada’s first-past-the-post electoral system. The system, set out in the Canada Elections Act, sees the candidate who receives the most votes in a given riding become the member of Parliament. Fair Voting BC and the Springtide Collective for Democratic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
ASSEN, Netherlands (AP) — A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities announced Thursday. Under the guard of heavily armed, balaclava-clad police, prosecutors unveiled the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet, one of Romania’s most revered national treasures from the Dacia civilization, during a news ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MASTERS ’26: A hole-by-hole look at Augusta National
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A hole-by-hole look at Augusta National, where the 90th Masters will be held April 9-12, with flower names, famous shots played at each hole, the average score over the previous 89 years and where each hole ranks in difficulty: No. 1, 445 yards, par 4 (Tea Olive) This slight dogleg right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian soccer president resigns after Azzurri miss third straight World Cup
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
ROME (AP) — Italian soccer president resigns after Azzurri miss third straight World Cup. The Associated Press... Read More »
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