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Canadian ends volatile 2025 with a contraction in Q4: StatCan
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reported a fourth-quarter contraction in real gross domestic product Friday that economists argue conceals some promising details in underlying economic data. StatiCan said Friday that real GDP declined 0.6 per cent on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter, falling short of expectations for flat growth from the Bank of Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cambodia takes back looted historic artifacts handled by British art dealer
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian officials on Friday received more than six dozen historic artifacts described as part of the country’s cultural heritage that had been looted during decades of war and instability. At a ceremony attended by Deputy Prime Minister Hun Many, the 74 items were unveiled at the National Museum in Phnom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neymar scores milestone 2 for Santos and boosts case to be in Brazil World Cup squad
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar broke into the top 10 of Santos club’s all-time leading goalscorers this week after scoring twice in a 2-1 win against Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian league. He also gathered more fans on his side in a bid to make Brazil’s squad for the World Cup. The match on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England comeback win against NZ gives Pakistan last chance to reach T20 World Cup semis
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — New Zealand failed to clinch a Twenty20 World Cup semifinals place when it lost to England by four wickets on Friday, leaving Pakistan a last chance to qualify. New Zealand looked set to join England in the semifinals when it reduced England to 117-6 in the 17th over in pursuit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neymar scores historic 2 for Santos and boosts case to be in Brazil World Cup squad
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar broke into the top 10 of Santos club’s all-time leading goalscorers this week after scoring twice in a 2-1 win against Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian league. He also gathered more fans on his side in a bid to make Brazil’s squad for the World Cup. The match on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter sent handwritten note to Blue Jays hoping for Toronto return
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter wanted her father back with the Blue Jays so much she wrote a letter to the team in December expressing her hope for his return to Toronto. After the three-time All-Star agreed Wednesday to a $3 million, one-year contract, the pitcher’s wife, Erica May-Scherzer, posted a copy of the handwritten note ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McGregor, Wilkie surprised by flag-bearer honour ahead of Milan Cortina Paralympics
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
A bit of friendly deception helped surprise Natalie Wilkie and Tyler McGregor with news they will carry Canada’s flag to open the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games next week. The two thought they were logging on earlier this week for routine media interviews with the Canadian Paralympic Committee. Instead, CPC chief sport officer Catherine Gosselin-Despres ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta to start March 26 opener against Pirates
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — The New York Mets plan to put newly acquired ace Freddy Peralta on the mound against Pittsburgh on opening day. New York traded two prospects to Milwaukee last month for the two-time All-Star. “When we acquired him, it was pretty clear that he was going to be pitching at the front ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys place franchise tag on George Pickens as focus shifts to talks on a long-term deal
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on George Pickens on Friday, a move that could guarantee the receiver nearly $30 million in 2026 while the sides work on a long-term contract. Dallas will use the non-exclusive tag on Pickens, a person with knowledge of the plan told The Associated Press, meaning he can negotiate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fulham winger Kevin to miss several weeks with foot injury
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Fulham’s Brazilian winger Kevin will be sidelined for weeks because of a foot injury that likely requires surgery, manager Marco Silva said Friday. The 23-year-old Kevin, who has three goals and three assists in 28 appearances this season, was injured in the 3-1 win over Sunderland last Sunday in the Premier League. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stéphane Dion named first ‘diplomat in residence’ at Université de Montréal
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
MONTRÉAL — Stéphane Dion, the former leader of the federal Liberals and an ex-ambassador, has been named the first “diplomat in residence” at Université de Montréal. The position within the arts and sciences faculty will see Dion share his expert knowledge with students in areas such as foreign policy, public administration and the environment. In ... Read More »
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