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Decisive day for struggling four-time champion Italy in World Cup playoff at Bosnia
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
It’s a decisive day for one of soccer’s historic powers. Struggling Italy visits Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European qualifying playoffs on Tuesday with the four-time champion desperate not to miss out on a third straight World Cup. Italy was eliminated by Sweden and North Macedonia in qualifying playoffs for the last two World Cups ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playoff to determine Canada’s opponent for first FIFA World Cup game
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
Canada will learn today which country it will face to open the FIFA World Cup in June. The winner of today’s playoff game between Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina will join Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B at the tournament, and will face Canada in Toronto on June 12. Italy, currently No. 12 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Stronach trial, Ottawa’s alcohol tax, Canada’s opponent in FIFA
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Lawyers to begin final submissions in Frank Stronach sex assault trial Lawyers are set to begin their final submissions today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach. The defence’s last witnesses — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa extending 2% alcohol tax hike cap for another 2 years
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to extend its cap on an annual alcohol tax increase for another two years in a bid to rein in costs facing Canada’s brewers, wineries and distilleries. Excise taxes on booze had faced annual increases pegged to inflation on April 1 each year, but the Liberal government has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyers to begin final submissions in Frank Stronach sex assault trial
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
TORONTO — Lawyers are set to begin their final submissions today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach. The defence’s last witnesses – two Peel Region police officers who led the investigation – finished their testimony earlier this month, closing out the evidence in the case. Stronach, who is 93, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer air quality alerts will become routine in U.S. without action: UWaterloo study
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
A new study out of the University of Waterloo is underlining how North American air quality could deteriorate by the end of the century unless efforts are taken to fight climate change. The study, which homes in on the United States, suggests one in three Americans could be breathing summer air considered unhealthy for sensitive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eurovision Song Contest is expanding with an Asian edition later this year
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
BANGKOK (AP) — The music spectacle Eurovision is holding its first Asian edition in Bangkok later this year. The Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 has confirmed artists from at least 10 countries across Asia competing: Thailand, South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. More are expected to join before the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A nervous Roki Sasaki steadies himself in Dodgers season debut after a shaky spring
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A nervous Roki Sasaki took the mound in his season debut, knowing he needed to prove something to himself and the Los Angeles Dodgers after a shaky spring. The right-hander allowed one run and four hits over four innings of a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night. Sasaki ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Penguins blitz the Islanders 8-3 to win big game in East playoff race
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, Rickard Rakell scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in the competitive Eastern Conference playoff race. The Penguins trailed 3-1 midway through the second period before scoring four times ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scuffling 2025 AL MVP runner-up Cal Raleigh comes off the bench to help Mariners beat Yankees
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — While slugger Aaron Judge took batting practice at T-Mobile Park, an advertisement featuring him and Cal Raleigh flashed on the videoboard with a link to buy tickets to the series between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. The reigning AL MVP was in the No. 2 hole for the Yankees on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Corbin Carroll has 4 RBIs, Diamondbacks ruin Justin Verlander’s return to Tigers in 9-6 win
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Carroll hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs, Michael Soroka became the fourth pitcher in Arizona history to throw an immaculate inning and the Diamondbacks roughed up three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander in his return to the Detroit Tigers during a 9-6 victory Monday night. The Diamondbacks won ... Read More »
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