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Champions League: Real Madrid and Man City square off again, PSG hosts Chelsea
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
Real Madrid and Manchester City go at it again in the Champions League on Wednesday. For the fifth season in a row, the rivals have been drawn against each other in European club soccer’s biggest competition. By the end of the round of 16 they will have played each other three times this season after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gun control groups ‘disappointed’ by lack of information on Tumbler Ridge firearms
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — Five gun control advocacy groups have told the RCMP they’re “alarmed and disappointed” the force has not yet disclosed basic information about the models and legal status of the firearms used in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting. In response, the RCMP has said the information is subject to an active investigation — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran war supply jolt underscores importance of emergency oil reserves: expert
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
CALGARY — An oil market expert says the supply jolt triggered by war raging in the Middle East underscores why it’s important for countries — including Canada — to keep energy stored in reserve in case of emergency. Rory Johnston, author of the Commodity Context newsletter, says the International Energy Agency’s stipulation that only net ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills and Josh Allen agree to restructure QB’s contract in salary cap-saving move, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has agreed to restructure his contract in a move that frees up approximately $12 million in much-needed salary cap space for the team entering the NFL’s new year, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives nominate candidates for two coming byelections
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives have nominated candidates in two of the three byelections set for April 13. Adrienne Charles, who ran for the Tories in last spring’s election, will once again be on the ballot in Terrebonne, Que. That byelection was ordered after the Supreme Court annulled the Liberals’ single-vote win over the Bloc ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeff Perconte is promoted to general counsel of MLB players’ union
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Perconte was promoted to general counsel of the Major League Baseball Players Association on Wednesday in another move following the forced resignation of union head Tony Clark. Perconte, 48, is the No. 3 person on the union’s legal team behind interim executive director Bruce Meyer and interim deputy executive director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter storm bringing freezing rain, heavy snow sweeping into Ontario, Quebec
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
MONTREAL — A winter storm is sweeping across Central Canada and headed toward the Atlantic region, bringing a mix of heavy rain, freezing rain or significant snowfall depending on the region. In Toronto, police said flooding had been reported in North York, East York, and Scarborough, and officers warned motorists to exercise caution while driving. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — The surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night means that the Americans need help to advance to the quarterfinals. The 8-6 defeat left the team with a 3-1 record at the end of its pool schedule. Mexico and Italy wrap up Pool B ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
The “KPop Demon Hunters” hit “Golden” has been performed quite a few times over the past few months. Singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami have made stops at Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon’s shows, the Brit Awards and even the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. But when they take the stage at the Oscars on Sunday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec watchdog submits report into police shooting of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec’s police watchdog says it has submitted its report to the prosecutor’s office into the killing of a 15-year-old boy by Longueuil police last September. Nooran Rezayi was shot dead by police on Montreal’s South Shore after officers responded to a 911 call about a group of allegedly armed youth in a residential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders are signing edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson and linebacker Leo Chenal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
The Washington Commanders are signing edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson and linebacker Leo Chenal, a person with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contracts cannot become official until the new league year begins at 4 p.m. EDT. Chaisson’s deal for ... Read More »
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