March 29th, 2026
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Replacement officials, kickoffs and other rule changes will be discussed at NFL’s annual meeting

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

Replacement officials, potential rule changes, artificial intelligence, health and safety issues, international growth and flag football will be among many topics discussed when NFL owners, executives and coaches gather for their annual meeting this week in Arizona. One topic that dominated the conversation this time last year — the tush push — isn’t on the ... Read More »

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Tate McRae leads Junos race as Mark Carney set for appearance tonight

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

HAMILTON — Tate McRae is the leading nominee heading into tonight’s Juno Awards broadcast in Hamilton. The Calgary-born pop star took home four major prizes during Saturday’s pre-telecast gala, including artist of the year, single of the year for “Sports Car” and album of the year for “So Close To What.” However, McRae did not ... Read More »

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The NDP’s next leader to be announced as Winnipeg convention concludes

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

WINNIPEG — The next NDP leader will be announced this morning as the party concludes its Winnipeg convention. Union leader Rob Ashton, social worker Tanille Johnston, filmmaker Avi Lewis, Alberta MP Heather McPherson and farmer Tony McQuail have spent the last six months campaigning for the job. Chatter among delegates at the convention suggests Lewis ... Read More »

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‘The crew is ready’: Canadian to be voice link to Artemis II moon mission

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

WASHINGTON — Jenni Gibbons was always drawn to the stars. Now, the Calgary-born astronaut is set to take part in NASA’s Artemis II mission, which will send humans to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. “So much of our life is enabled by space,” Gibbons said in an interview with ... Read More »

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Maatta finding his game, confidence since joining Flames

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

CALGARY — It has been a staggering turnaround for veteran defenceman Olli Maatta. The resurgent 31-year-old Finn had two more points Saturday, including the game-winning goal to lead the Calgary Flames to a 7-3 romp over the Vancouver Canucks. “It’s been a lot of fun,” said Maatta, who was part of the return when Calgary ... Read More »

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Improved Oilers cranking up the intensity in playoff push

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are once again ramping it up at the right time after two consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup final. Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists to regain the NHL scoring lead as the Oilers made a big move up the Pacific Division standings, holding on to defeat Anaheim ... Read More »

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Disney opens World of Frozen at renamed Paris park in 2 billion euro expansion

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

CHESSY, France (AP) — The kingdom of Arendelle in Disney’s “Frozen” now has a permanent address just east of Paris, complete with a lagoon, a wooden Nordic village and a robotic snowman that talks back to children. Walt Disney Studios Park officially becomes Disney Adventure World on Sunday with the opening of “World of Frozen,” ... Read More »

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19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes wins Japanese GP for second straight victory

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Italian 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes has won his second consecutive Formula 1 race, taking Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Oscar Piastri of McLaren. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari was third with George Russell of Mercedes in fourth. McLaren’s Lando Norris was fifth with sixth for Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari at ... Read More »

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Dylan Strome scores in regulation and shootout as Capitals beat Golden Knights 5-4

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dylan Strome scored once in regulation and the lone goal in the shootout as the Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 on Saturday night. After squandering an early 3-0 lead, the Capitals erased a 4-3 deficit to force overtime and pull out the win. Hendrix Lapierre, Justin Sourdif, Anthony ... Read More »

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Guardians’ Chase DeLauter hits 4th home run in 3rd career game, Guardians beat Mariners 6-5

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter hit his fourth career home run to give Cleveland the lead for good in the 10th inning, and the Guardians beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Friday night. DeLauter, who Thursday became the fifth player in the franchise’s 126-year history to hit a home run in his first ... Read More »

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