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‘One elbow up, one down’: The Carney government after its first year
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
OTTAWA — If one thing is clear a year into his tenure, it’s that Mark Carney is running the federal government very differently from the way Justin Trudeau did it. Much of Ottawa’s chattering class has settled on describing the former central banker as a CEO-style leader who wants to run the country like a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A new café in Montreal is offering its patrons a taste of Quebec independence
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
MONTREAL — When you walk into the Club Pays coffee shop in Montreal, the first thing you see are the posters with Quebec sovereignty slogans plastered on every wall. Complete with comfortable couches, a polished-wood espresso bar, a small stage and even a conference room, Club Pays — country club in English — opened its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney’s trip shifts from defence to Nordic skiing before meeting with Norway’s PM
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
OSLO — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to spend part of today taking in Norway’s national sport before a working dinner in Oslo with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. Carney will travel to Holmenkollen, Norway, just north of Oslo, where he will meet with some Canadian athletes competing in the International Ski Federation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why Canada is helping Canadians flee the Middle East — and what it costs
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
OTTAWA — Ever since the U.S. launched its war against Iran on Feb. 28, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has said her top priority is helping Canadians who want to leave the Middle East. As of Friday, nearly 8,500 Canadians and permanent residents have made it home to Canada from the region, while more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran war adds new uncertainty to the Bank of Canada’s already clouded lens
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will be balancing a last-minute flood of economic data with uncertainty around trade and war in the Middle East as it prepares to make its second interest rate decision of 2026 this week. Economists say the central bank faces choppy waters in setting monetary policy this year, as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes, Barrett help Raptors find footing in big 122-115 win over Suns
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
TORONTO — Jalen Green drove to the net with 45 seconds left to play, going for a layup that would pull his Phoenix Suns to within two points of the Toronto Raptors. But Scottie Barnes, making his case for NBA Defensive Player of the Year, followed Green to the rim and swatted the ball off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antonelli on pole for F1’s Chinese Grand Prix after teammate Russell wins sprint
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
SHANGHAI (AP) — Kimi Antonelli stepped up when his Mercedes teammate George Russell hit trouble in qualifying to become the youngest-ever driver on pole position for a Formula 1 Grand Prix on Saturday. After holding off a challenge from Ferrari to win the sprint race earlier in the day, Russell seemed near-unbeatable. Then he stopped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!China advances to the Women’s Asian Cup semifinals with a 2-0 extra-time win over Taiwan
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Defending champions China defeated Taiwan 2-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals on Saturday to book a semifinal against host Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup. After 90 minutes ended goalless in a match involving c ountries with geopolitical tensions, Shao Ziqin finally broke the deadlock three minutes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A turf war over a football team is developing between two Midwestern states with a sometimes-discordant history. The storied Chicago Bears want to leave historic Soldier Field, where they’ve played for half a century. Indiana lawmakers are attempting to lure them from the Windy City with a plan to finance and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Diego State edges New Mexico 64-62 in MWC semifinal, will play Utah State for championship
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Magoon Gwath had 17 points and BJ Davis made a layup with two seconds left to rally San Diego State to a 64-62 victory over New Mexico on Friday night in a Mountain West Conference Tournament semifinal. No. 2 seed San Diego State (22-10) will play top seed Utah State in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cal Baptist tops Utah Tech 86-72 in WAC Tournament semifinal, will play Utah Valley for championship
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dominique Daniels Jr. scored 41 points to lead California Baptist to an 86-72 victory over Utah Tech on Friday night in a Western Athletic Conference Tournament semifinal. No. 2 seed Cal Baptist (24-8) will play top seed Utah Valley in the championship game on Saturday with an automatic berth in the ... Read More »
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