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Atmospheric rivers swamp coastal B.C., creating flood and avalanche risks
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The latest forecast for southern British Columbia calls for periods of heavy rain into Friday, setting off avalanche risks, flood watches and high streamflow advisories for area waterways. The warning in a joint statement from B.C.’s Emergency Management Ministry and the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship comes after the first deluge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds appealing ruling on use of Emergencies Act at Supreme Court
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government is appealing to the Supreme Court a lower court decision that found its use of the Emergencies Act four years ago unconstitutional. The government invoked the act to quell protests in the national capital and at key border points. In 2024, a federal court ruling rejected the use of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League: Real Madrid and PSG advance to quarterfinals. Bodø/Glimt fairytale run is over
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain quickly snuffed out hopes of epic comebacks by Manchester City and Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday. Instead, it was tiny Bodø/Glimt on the receiving end of a historic second-leg fightback in the round of 16. Protecting three-goal leads from the first leg, Madrid won 2-1 at City — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Hall of Fame has Olympic artifacts. Jack Hughes wants his golden goal puck
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — The Hockey Hall of Fame this week unveiled a new showcase of artifacts from the Milan Cortina Olympics, including the pucks scored by Jack Hughes to win gold for the U.S. men and Megan Keller for the U.S. women, each in overtime against Canada. Hughes told ESPN on Tuesday that he wants ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Akron pursues its first NCAA Tournament win after conquering the MAC in 3 straight years
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
Akron has already reached a milestone, becoming the first team to win the Mid-American Conference Tournament three straight years. The Zips have their sights set on another goal — an NCAA Tournament victory. In seven previous March Madness appearances, Akron has yet to reach the second round. The Zips (29-5) are the 12th seed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge orders restoration of Voice of America, putting hundreds of journalists back to work
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America’s operations after it had effectively been shut down a year ago, putting hundreds of employees who have been on administrative leave back to work. U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth gave the U.S. Agency ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ruling overturns Senegal’s title at Africa Cup of Nations and declares Morocco the champion
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
CAIRO (AP) — Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by appeals judges that overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January. The Confederation of African Football said its appeal board ruled Senegal is “declared to have forfeited the Final” and its 1-0 win in extra time becomes a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec Liberal leader defends party as report casts doubt over vote-buying texts
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
QUÉBEC — Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard says he wants answers about allegations of fundraising irregularities during the 2025 Liberal leadership race, but insists the party as a whole should not be painted with the same brush. “I embrace the history of the Quebec Liberal party, there are elements with which I am less happy, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doug Armstrong steps down as general manager of Canada’s Olympic hockey team
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
CALGARY — Doug Armstrong is stepping down from his position as general manager of Canada’s Olympic hockey team. Hockey Canada says Armstrong informed the organization he will be focusing on his position with the St. Louis Blues going forward. Armstrong is the general manager of the NHL club. His contract with Hockey Canada ended at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OPP report finds no evidence of wrongdoing for officers in Umar Zameer case
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
TORONTO — An investigation by Ontario Provincial Police has cleared three Toronto police officers of lying or colluding in the case of a man accused of fatally running over their colleague, challenging some of the evidence and conclusions of a trial that captured national attention two years ago. The report released Tuesday said investigators found ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jury sequestered in trial for drive-by shooting that left Montreal teen dead
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
MONTREAL — The jury has been sequestered in the case of two men accused of murdering a 15-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting in Montreal in 2021. Salim Touaibi and Aymane Bouadi are charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Meriem Boundaoui and the attempted murder of four other people on Feb. 7, 2021. ... Read More »
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