March 3rd, 2026
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A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Andretti family dream to enter an American team in Formula 1 will finally reach the starting grid when the season begins this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Everything about the team will look different than what Michael Andretti had envisioned. In fact, he’s not even part of ... Read More »

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Leafs remain positive despite four-game skid, losing ground in playoff race

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs put a positive spin on their fourth straight loss since the Olympics. The Maple Leafs gained a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, but they will enter their final 21 regular-season games seven points out of a playoff position. But the Boston Bruins, ... Read More »

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Report: Pakistan cricketers fined after failing to reach Twenty20 World Cup semifinals

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly fined players around $18,000 each after the team failed to qualify for Twenty20 World Cup semifinals. PCB “officials have clearly told the players that enough pampering has been done — from now on, financial benefits will only come with performance,” the Express Tribune reported Tuesday. According ... Read More »

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In the news today: Carney in Australia, McGuinty talks Iran, Tumbler Ridge probe

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney in Australia to deepen trade, defence ties Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia as Canada seeks to build on already strong intelligence ties by broadening collaboration in trade and defence. The prime minister arrived in Sydney ... Read More »

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TCU women could have an opportunity for a lot of March Madness at home after Big 12 Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Olivia Miles and No. 10 TCU opened March with another win at home, the 42nd in a row for the Horned Frogs, to repeat as outright Big 12 regular-season champions. After a trip to Kansas City this week for the Big 12 Tournament, TCU could potentially spend the rest of ... Read More »

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Carney in Australia to deepen trade and defence ties with ‘natural partner’

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia, as Canada seeks to build on already strong intelligence ties by broadening collaboration in trade and defence. The prime minister arrived in Sydney midday Tuesday local time, which was Monday evening in Canada. He is expected to meet with business leaders here in Sydney. “This is ... Read More »

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B.C. coroner to make Tumbler Ridge announcement amid call for mass shooting inquiry

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s chief coroner is set to make an announcement about last month’s mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, amid calls for a public investigation. Dr. Jatinder Baidwan will make the announcement this morning at the legislature building in Victoria. B.C. Premier David Eby has said that his government will use “any tools available” ... Read More »

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Floundering Vancouver Canucks need to believe in comebacks: coach

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

VANCOUVER — Adam Foote knows a deflated feeling has periodically crept into the Vancouver Canucks’ locker room this season. It’s something the head coach wants to banish — quickly. “That’s what we’ve got to keep out. And the players are aware of it. Just believe they can come back,” Foote said after the Dallas Stars ... Read More »

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Marchenko scores 2nd goal in OT as Blue Jackets beat Rangers 5-4

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Kirill Marchenko scored his second goal of the game 1:04 into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets edged the New York Rangers 5-4 Monday night after squandering a four-goal lead. Columbus built a 4-0 advantage through the first two periods before the Rangers staged a furious comeback, scoring four unanswered goals, ... Read More »

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Toews scores late winner as Avalanche beat Kings 4-2 in Los Angeles’ first game under new coach

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Devon Toews scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, Martin Necas added an empty-netter to go with two assists, and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Monday night. Toews got free in the slot and converted Nathan MacKinnon’s pass with 4:55 remaining to help the ... Read More »

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Stars beat Canucks 6-1 to extend winning streak to a franchise-record 9 games

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Lian Bichsel scored twice and the Dallas Stars beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-1 on Monday night. Colin Blackwell, Jason Robertson and Matt Duchene each had a goal and an assist for the Stars (37-14-9), who extended their winning streak to a franchise-record nine games. Adam Erne added a goal for ... Read More »

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