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Jays slugger Barger hits grand slam in pre-season loss to Red Sox
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
DUNEDIN — Addison Barger hit a grand slam and starter Cody Ponce worked two innings as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 7-6 decision to the Boston Red Sox in pre-season play on Monday afternoon. Barger went deep off Red Sox reliever Patrick Halligan in Toronto’s five-run fifth inning at TD Ballpark. Ponce allowed one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado players are grieving after the death of backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Buffaloes told stories Monday, like how Dominiq Ponder once jumped a 10-foot fence to let a rehabbing teammate into the hot tub. They chatted about his work ethic, too, and how he was in the quarterback room before sunrise. It was a chance to reflect on their teammate who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US half marathon women’s leaders guided off course in error. One asks officials to ‘make it right’
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The runner who was leading the women’s race at the U.S. half marathon championships until she was mistakenly led off the course by a guide vehicle is calling for USA Track & Field to make right an outcome that cost her a spot in the world road running championships this fall. Jess ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What you need to know about new legislation that could expand First Nations status
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change status rules in the Indian Act to end what is known as the second-generation cutoff. But the Liberals say while they support changes to registration eligibility, more consultations with First Nations are needed before the law is amended. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to Pacific time, Premier Eby says
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. Premier David Eby said Monday the decision is about making life easier for families, reducing disruptions for businesses and supporting a stable, thriving economy. “British Columbians have been clear that seasonal time changes do not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US gold medal-winning captain Hilary Knight reveals she played at the Olympics with a torn MCL
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning captain Hilary Knight revealed Monday in a television appearance that she played in Milan with a torn medial collateral ligament in one of her knees. “I’m not walking around the best, and I’m missing a few games for the (PWHL’s) Seattle Torrent,” Knight said on “CBS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I need to be better’: Pettersson aims to rediscover his game for Vancouver Canucks
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
VANCOUVER — It’s been two years since Elias Pettersson inked a whopping eight-year, US$92.8-million extension with the Vancouver Canucks. The Swedish centre admits he hasn’t been the franchise star expected of such a deal. “I haven’t lived up to expectations of the contract, and I’ll be the first one to say it,” Pettersson said. “Obviously ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier Eby says B.C. will make daylight time permanent
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. Premier David Eby says this decision is about making life easier for families, reducing disruptions for businesses, families and supporting a stable, thriving economy. The decision means that B.C. will be on same time zone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians involved in bus crash in Dominican Republic: embassy
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The Embassy of Canada to the Dominican Republic says there were Canadians involved in a tourist bus accident in the Caribbean nation on Sunday night. A statement from the embassy posted on social media says staff are providing consular assistance but did not say how many Canadians were on the bus or what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two Quebec legislature members not running again ahead of ‘unprecedented’ election
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
MONTREAL — Two prominent members of the Quebec legislature announced on Monday their upcoming exit from provincial politics, ahead of a fall general election that at least one polling analyst says is shaping up to be unprecedented. Longtime Coalition Avenir Québec cabinet minister Caroline Proulx said she’s ready to move on as she approaches her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal MP challenges PM’s stance on strikes on Iran as feds sidestep legality issue
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — A Liberal MP has challenged Prime Minister Mark Carney’s endorsement of American strikes on Iran, as the government sidesteps questions over whether the campaign violates international law. Carney and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were in India for a visit focused on diplomacy and trade when the U.S. and Israel launched their major ... Read More »
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