March 5th, 2026
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Coroner says B.C. teen was forced into water by dingoes in Australia

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

BRISBANE — A coroner in Australia has determined that a 19-year-old British Columbia woman drowned when she was attacked by a pack of dingoes on an early morning walk. Piper James was on a backpacking trip and had been working on the island of K’Gari when she died on Jan. 19. The Coroners Court of ... Read More »

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Ryan Poehling and the Anaheim Ducks agree to a 4-year, $15 million contract extension

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Forward Ryan Poehling has agreed to a four-year, $15 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks during his first season with the team. The Ducks announced the deal Thursday for Poehling (PAY-ling), who has seven goals and 17 assists in 54 games while serving as a top penalty killer and defensive ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Coroner says B.C. teen was forced into water by dingoes in Australia

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

BRISBANE — A coroner in Australia has determined that a 19-year-old British Columbia woman drowned when she was attacked by a pack of dingoes on an early morning walk. Piper James was on a backpacking trip and had been working on the island of K’Gari when she died on Jan. 19. More coming. The Canadian ... Read More »

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Iwuala scores 18 for No. 24 Ole Miss women in 73-57 win over Auburn in SEC Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Christeen Iwuala scored 18 points for No. 7 seed Mississippi in a 73-57 win over No. 15 seed Auburn in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Thursday. Ole Miss (22-10) led the entire game, jumping out with a 12-1 run to open the game and had a double-digit lead ... Read More »

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Kerry Sim, who killed B.C. teen Reena Virk in 1997, loses parole revocation appeal

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

The killer of British Columbia teenager Reena Virk has lost an appeal over the cancellation of her day parole last year following a positive drug test result. A decision of Parole Board of Canada’s appeal division says Kerry Sim, known as Kelly Ellard when she was convicted of the 1997 killing, had appealed the move, ... Read More »

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Venus Williams’ comeback hits another snag as she falls in 1st round to Diane Perry in Indian Wells

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Venus Williams dropped out of the BNP Paribas Open in the first round Thursday, falling 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-1 to Diane Parry of France. The 45-year-old Williams, who has lost her last eight WTA matches, received a wild card into the singles and doubles draws for the tournament in the ... Read More »

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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant to remain out at least 2 more weeks with elbow injury

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues to recover from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Morant was progressing in his rehabilitation but was still experiencing discomfort. The two-time All-Star had follow-up imaging Wednesday that ... Read More »

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Blanchet leads Puerto Rico as John Daly’s son makes PGA Tour debut with a 70

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — John Daly II had an easier time, and a far easier golf course, than his father in his PGA Tour debut. The 22-year-old son of John Daly opened with a 2-under 70 in the Puerto Rico Open on Thursday, where the kids were all the rage and Chandler Blanchet ... Read More »

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Danica Patrick says she chose to leave Sky Sports’ F1 coverage

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

Danica Patrick said Thursday it was her decision to not return to Sky Sports as an analyst for the upcoming Formula 1 season that began this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix. Patrick joined the broadcast team in 2021 following her retirement from racing, which included stints in both IndyCar and NASCAR. Her departure from ... Read More »

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Brazilian soccer player suspended for 12 games after sexist remarks about a female referee

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian sports court said on Thursday it suspended a defender of top-flight club Red Bull Bragantino for 12 matches because of sexist remarks he made about a female referee after a Sao Paulo state league game. Defender Gustavo Marques was also fined in 30,000 Brazilian reais ($5,700) for his comments ... Read More »

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Poilievre says he has reservations about Carney’s suggested fiscal watchdog

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he has “serious” reservations about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s suggestion for a new Parliamentary Budget Officer and is calling for the latest interim watchdog to get the job. He suggests that has been told the name of the appointee, but does not disclose it in the letter to ... Read More »

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