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Canada promises $37 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Carney government is promising more than $37 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah. “We call on all actors to immediately de-escalate the situation and engage in constructive dialogue to prevent further suffering,” said Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa’s ‘failure’ to disclose attack on military in Kuwait ‘shameful’: Tory MP
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservative defence critic James Bezan says it’s “really shameful” the federal government did not tell the public that the airbase in Kuwait where the Canadian Armed Forces have a camp, was hit by an Iranian missile attack on March 1. The newspaper La Presse reported today that the Canadian camp at the Ali ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Myles Gray death shows police need regional training centres on use of force: expert
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
VANCOUVER — An export on police use of force is recommending regional training centres for departments in light of the violent encounter between Vancouver officers and Myles Gray that ended in his death in 2015. Former officer Michael Massine, testifying at a public hearing into Gray’s death, says police departments should have full-time training units ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada faces United States in first-ever World Baseball Classic playoff appearance
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
Canada’s first-ever appearance in the World Baseball Classic’s playoffs won’t be easy. The Canadians will be the underdogs when they take on the United States in Friday’s quarterfinal at Daikin Park, home of Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros. The U.S. are the betting favourites to win the entire 30-team international tournament. Although Canada has participated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schultz ending Paralympic snowboarding career to focus on building prosthetic gear for top athletes
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — American Para snowboarder Mike Schultz is putting an end to his competitive days at the Paralympics. The Minnesota native will go behind the scenes to work fulltime making the prosthetic equipment that has helped so many Para athletes — including some of those who beat him this week at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A wooden holztrompete joins the Met’s new ‘Tristan und Isolde’ production
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — About 4 1/2 hours after the first notes of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde,” a startling sound emerges from the wings, one many in the audience likely have never heard before. A nearly 4-foot wooden horn known as a holztrompete, specially constructed to the composer’s somewhat ambiguous specifications, signals the arrival of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denzel Aberdeen’s late basket pushes Kentucky past Missouri 78-72 at the SEC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Otega Oweh scored 21 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 16, including a key basket with 22.5 seconds remaining, and No. 9 seed Kentucky beat No. 8 seed Missouri 78-72 on Thursday in the second round of the SEC Tournament. Kentucky (21-12) advances to play No. 1 seed and fourth-ranked Florida in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What will the carbon price cost the oilsands? A Timbit per barrel, one analysis says
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
The industrial carbon price will cost Alberta’s oilsands producers on average the equivalent of about a Timbit per barrel of oil, according to a climate think tank’s new analysis intended to serve as a reality check on provincial-federal pipeline talks. The analysis published by the Canadian Climate Institute indicates oilsands producers will pay an average ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Kurtz and Elly De La Cruz among 7 players whose contracts unilaterally renewed by teams
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz’s contract was renewed by the Athletics, and shortstop Elly De La Cruz’s deal was set unilaterally by the Cincinnati Reds for the second straight season. Seven players in all had their salaries specified by their teams, including two A’s, according to contract information obtained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilt Chamberlain’s friends, family root for today’s NBA stars to challenge Hall of Famer’s records
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Olin Chamberlain will have the Oklahoma City Thunder game on TV and his phone nearby, just he does any time one of his uncle’s NBA records is getting challenged. The family group chat tends to blow up a bit each time Wilt Chamberlain – that’s “Uncle Dippy” to Olin and others close ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jefferson’s double-double sends No. 7 Iowa St to 75-53 rout of No. 16 Texas Tech in Big 12 tourney
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Joshua Jefferson had 18 points and 13 rebounds, longtime running mate Tamin Lipsey scored 20 and seventh-ranked Iowa State used a big second-half run to bury No. 16 Texas Tech 75-53 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament. The fifth-seeded Cyclones (27-6) fell behind by 12 early ... Read More »
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