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In the news today: Carney meets Starmer, high fuel costs, Canadians win Oscars
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney to meet Starmer, King Charles in London as Iran war disrupts shipping routes Prime Minister Mark Carney has scheduled meetings in London today with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles. Carney is set to talk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA commissioner says progress made in collective bargaining talks after another marathon session
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said progress is being made towards getting a new collective bargaining agreement done. The two sides met for another marathon negotiating session that started Sunday afternoon and ended around 3 a.m. Monday morning. “We’re working as hard as we can to get it done as quickly as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspects in B.C. killing of vocal Iran critic to make Vancouver court appearance
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Two people accused of killing a vocal Iran critic in British Columbia are set to appear in a Vancouver courtroom this morning. Court records show 48-year-old Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi of Maple Ridge and 45-year-old Arezou Soltani of North Vancouver are scheduled for a hearing to fix a date for a future appearance. Razavi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Statistics Canada set to publish fresh inflation data for February
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
OTTAWA — Fresh inflation data is expected out of Statistics Canada today. A Reuters poll predicted a drop in February’s annual inflation rate to 1.9 per cent from 2.3 per cent in January. The inflation data will factor into the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision set for Wednesday. The central bank held its key ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!5 women rejoin Iranian soccer squad in Malaysia after abandoning Australia asylum
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Iranian women’s soccer team had yet to reveal plans to leave Malaysia after most of the seven squad members who created a diplomatic furor by accepting asylum in Australia a week ago have rejoined their teammates in Kuala Lumpur, a sport official said Monday. The squad flew from Sydney ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Key Oscar moments: Paul Thomas Anderson and Amy Madigan wins, outstanding songs and sad goodbyes
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
This Oscar cycle’s heavyweight battle is finally over. The politically charged action comedy “One Battle After Another” just managed to outmuscle Ryan Coogler’s musically driven vampire thriller “Sinners.” It was a 3 hour and 40 minute whirl through cinema and celebration, with Michael B. Jordan winning best actor for “Sinners” and Jessie Buckley winning for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney to meet Starmer, King Charles in London as Iran war disrupts shipping routes
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is wrapping up his latest international trip in London and has scheduled meetings with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles before beginning his vacation. The two leaders are set to talk about the war in Iran and its effect on global trade, after speaking by phone Sunday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA labor talks stretch past 2:30 a.m. with no CBA deal reached yet
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players’ union had another marathon negotiating session that lasted into the early morning hours Monday as they try to reach a deal on new collective bargaining agreement. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert had said Friday night that the two sides need to get a deal done by Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skenes pitches with poise through pressure in WBC spotlight, treats it same as Pirates outings
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Paul Skenes pitched with poise through pressure, dispatching a series of stars on a night of great stakes in a sold-out stadium with millions watching on TV. This was the type of game he never sees with the Pittsburgh Pirates and he may not experience on a regular basis until 2030. Skenes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB
By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Ten days later, the United States and the Dominican Republic would have kept on playing. Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller’s full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team’s dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to reach 3rd straight WBC title game
By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Team USA’s celebration after beating the Dominican Republic on Sunday night in the World Baseball Classic semifinals was electric and brief. NL Cy Young award winner Paul Skenes roared “Let’s go!” after the final out. Closer Mason Miller let out a yell and pointed toward the sky. Players and coaches embraced on ... Read More »
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