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Ottawa signs partnership with Canadian firms on military’s Arctic satellite project
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
OTTAWA — Ottawa has signed a new strategic partnership with the Canadian firms Telesat and MDA Space to develop military satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic. It’s among the first major military procurements to be managed by Ottawa’s new Defence Investment Agency, which handles projects worth more than $100 million. MP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians Nikola Markovic, Marcus Caldeira among 15 semifinalists for Hermann Trophy
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Canadian defender Nikola Markovic and forward Marcus Caldeira are among the 15 semifinalists for the 2025 MAC Hermann Trophy, which goes to the top U.S. college soccer player. The 15 come from a midseason watch list of 31 players, that also included University of Portland forward David Ajagbe, a native of Surrey, B.C. Three finalists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Academics call on minister to get Palestinian students out of Gaza
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
OTTAWA — A group of academics and activists wants the federal government to help Palestinians accepted for postgraduate studies in Canada get out of Gaza, but the immigration minister says she can’t do that alone. The Palestinian Students and Scholars at Risk Network says there are about 130 master’s degree and doctoral students in Gaza ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roughriders sign star offensive lineman Jermarcus Hardrick to one-year extension
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
REGINA — Reigning CFL outstanding offensive lineman Jermarcus Hardrick has signed a one-year contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the CFL club announced Tuesday. Hardrick led an offensive line that did not allow a sack in Saskatchewan’s 25-17 Grey Cup win over Montreal last month in Winnipeg. The protection allowed Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schwarber going back to Philadelphia on a $150 million, five-year contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Schwarber is going back to Philadelphia, agreeing to a $150 million, five-year contract with the Phillies, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. ESPN was the first to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Verstappen pays tribute as Red Bull adviser and mentor Helmut Marko retires at 82
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Red Bull’s influential auto racing adviser Helmut Marko is retiring from his role at the age of 82, ending a 20-year stint in which he helped Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen develop into four-time Formula 1 champions. Marko was a key figure who prepared Verstappen to become the youngest driver in F1 history when he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 Baylor women trounce Alabama State 90-36 for sixth straight victory
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
WACO, Texas (AP) — Taliah Scott scored 30 points and Jana Van Gytenbeek finished with her first triple-double as No. 13 Baylor cruised to a 90-36 victory over Alabama State on Tuesday, upping their win streak to six. Scott made 7 of 11 shots, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range, for the Bears (10-1), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FBI adds true crime TV producer to Most Wanted list for loan fraud tied to phony heiress story
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The former head of a California company that produced true crime TV shows has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list, years after being charged with portraying herself as an heiress to get millions of dollars from lenders. Mary Carole McDonnell, 73, is believed to be in Dubai, United ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bronx man charged in shooting of New York Jets’ Kris Boyd
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — A Bronx man has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of New York Jets’ player Kris Boyd, police announced Tuesday. The New York Police Department said Frederick Green, 20, was charged late Monday night. Police had revealed Monday that a “person of interest” was in custody but didn’t name ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 23 North Texas names Drew Svobda as interim coach for bowl game
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
DENTON, Texas (AP) — North Texas has named associate head coach Drew Svoboda as the interim coach for the No. 23 Mean Green and the New Mexico Bowl that will end their record-breaking season. UNT athletic director Jared Mosely announced the move Tuesday, a day after Eric Morris was formally introduced as the new coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vermont rescue team sees increase of calls as social media lures skiers into danger
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
STOWE, Vt. (AP) — A rescue team that covers Vermont’s tallest mountain has seen an alarming rise in calls from inexperienced skiers who end up getting lost and in dangerous locations after being influenced by videos on social media. After seeing footage online of skiers chasing fresh powder tracks in the backcountry, people are increasingly ... Read More »
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