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Slavery exhibit is changing at the African American history museum as a loan agreement ends
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Smithsonian museum exhibit about the maritime journey that millions of Africans were forced to take across the Atlantic to slavery in the Americas will change later this month, when a remnant from one of the first sunken slave ships ever recovered is taken off display in Washington. The National Museum of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bracket Watch: Indiana’s chances dip after being ousted by Northwestern in the Big Ten Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
Indiana’s transition to a football school might now be complete. The Hoosiers lost to lowly Northwestern on Wednesday in the Big Ten Tournament, and that may be enough to keep them out of the NCAA Tournament. Indiana was a bubble team to begin with before losing to the 15th-seeded team in its conference. The Indiana ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aston Villa has captain McGinn back to face Lille in Europa League last 16
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
LILLE, France (AP) — Aston Villa travelled to Lille to kick off the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday boosted by the return from injury of captain John McGinn. McGinn was absent for seven weeks since a knee injury in a Premier League loss to Everton in January. “It’s massive to have him back,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham’s Premier League position is damning and so are the numbers
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
Tottenham ‘s position in the Premier League is increasingly concerning. So are the numbers. Check out these stats: — Six straight losses in all competitions. That’s never happened in the club’s nearly 144-year history. — Eleven matches without a win in the Premier League. That’s a first at Tottenham, too. — Four losses in Igor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler quickly finds his form after call-up
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Martin St. Louis may have tough decisions ahead. The Montreal Canadiens coach raised eyebrows when he announced Jacob Fowler would start Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 21-year-old was instrumental, however, in Montreal’s 3-2 victory with 32 saves. After his recall from the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket, Fowler was in Ottawa ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayern faces a tough Leverkusen test in Bundesliga after a 6-1 win and injury concerns
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich is heading to Bayern Leverkusen in the Bundesliga after contrasting Champions League games in midweek for the two clubs. Bayern was on rampant form in a 6-1 win at Atalanta overshadowed by injuries in the first leg of their round of 16 matchup, while Leverkusen had to settle for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Carney travelling north, BDC and defence partnerships, NSF fees capped
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Carney travelling to Yellowknife, Norway Prime Minister Mark Carney is again heading overseas, this time to Norway to observe NATO Cold Response exercises as Canada deepens ties with Nordic countries. He will stop first in Yellowknife on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New federal rules limiting non-sufficient funds fees to $10 kick in Thursday
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
New rules are now in effect limiting the amount that banks can charge customers who don’t have enough money in their accounts to cover a cheque or other pre-authorized charge. Canada’s new cap on non-sufficient funds fees is set at $10 for personal deposit accounts. The changes, announced by Ottawa last year and which kicked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney travelling to Yellowknife, Norway for defence-focused northern trip
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is again heading overseas, this time to Norway to observe NATO Cold Response exercises as Canada deepens ties with Nordic countries. He will stop first in Yellowknife on Thursday. “In this time of global uncertainty, it’s really important that we strengthen the co-operation with Canada, with Norway and with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verstappen sees ‘a jungle’ in F1 but still hopes for ‘simple solutions’
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
SHANGHAI (AP) — Max Verstappen’s blunt assessment: “It’s a jungle” in Formula 1. The four-time F1 world champion isn’t a fan of the new 2026 technical regulations, despite working his way up from No. 20 on the grid to place sixth at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix last weekend. Verstappen predicted his Red Bull probably ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brickner, Idaho beat Montana for Big Sky Conference title, clinch 1st NCAA berth since 1990
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Isaiah Brickner had 23 points and 10 rebounds — his first double-double of the season — and Brody Rowbury scored 12 points to help seventh-seeded Idaho beat No. 4 seed Montana 77-66 on Wednesday night to win the Big Sky Conference Tournament and clinch a berth in the NCAA Tournament for ... Read More »
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