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Congo’s World Cup qualification unites a troubled country and brings a rare moment of joy
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo erupted in joy overnight after a 100th-minute goal against Jamaica sent the African country back to the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century. Across the country, people danced, yelled, and hugged each other in what became a rare moment of joy for a nation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I want to rattle some things’: Zaiba Baig on embracing her ‘evil mode’ in her new plays
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — If “Sort Of” was about queer joy — which it only partially was, says co-creator Zaiba Baig — then her latest theatre project is about trans rage. The two plays have transformed in the decade since Baig started working on them, shaped as much by a shifting sociopolitical landscape that increasingly vilifies transgender ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal to defend a 3-1 lead against Chelsea in second leg of Women’s Champions League quarterfinal
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Defending champion Arsenal has a two-goal advantage to defend when it visits Chelsea on Wednesday in the second leg of their Women’s Champions League quarterfinal. Arsenal underlined its credentials for back-to-back titles by beating English rival Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg last week on Tuesday. That London derby marked the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edin Džeko’s inspiration lifts Bosnia to the World Cup and now at 40 he faces a fight to be fit
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
His right arm strapped tight to protect a damaged shoulder, Edin Džeko raised his left hand holding his phone to film Bosnia-Herzegovina’s late-night team celebrations after beating Italy and qualifying for the World Cup. The 40-year-old talismanic striker smiled as he led teammates singing in the bar-room party while they wore white t-shirts with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers’ Ingram makes his presence felt with birthday shutout against Kraken
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
EDMONTON — It may have been his birthday, but goaltender Connor Ingram was the one handing the Edmonton Oilers a present on Tuesday. Celebrating his 29th birthday, Ingram made 27 saves for his second shutout of the season and ninth of his career as the Oilers extended their winning streak to four games, getting past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jesus Sanchez off to career-best start early in Toronto Blue Jays season
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — Jesus Sanchez has brought a simple approach to his first four regular-season games with the Toronto Blue Jays: hit it up the middle. Sanchez went 2-for-4 at the plate, driving in the first run of the game, as the Toronto Blue Jays topped the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Tuesday. That performance improved the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Resale tickets for Canada-Bosnia FIFA World Cup opener in Toronto come at steep cost
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — Even though Canada’s opponent for its FIFA World Cup opener in Toronto was just determined Tuesday, many of the resale tickets left for the international match come at a steep cost. Sixty-ninth-ranked Bosnia and Herzegovina upset 12th-ranked Italy 4-1 in penalties on home soil in a playoff qualifier final — the teams were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain coach Luis de la Fuente condemns xenophobia after fans’ anti-Muslim chants against Egypt
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The coach of Spain’s national soccer team has condemned “xenophobic or racist attitudes” after fans repeatedly made anti-Muslim chants during a game against Egypt. Luis de la Fuente was speaking after fans made chants mocking Muslims during Tuesday’s friendly game, part of Spain’s preparations for the World Cup. “I feel total ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Canadian astronaut’s wife ready for lift-off, remembering Stephen Lewis
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Astronaut Hansen fulfilling lifelong dream: wife As Jeremy Hansen prepares to begin a historic mission to the moon aboard the Artemis II, his wife says his family will be trying to take in every single moment. If ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Be in that moment’: Astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s wife prepares for his lunar mission
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
CAPE CANAVERAL — As Jeremy Hansen prepares to begin a historic mission to the moon aboard the Artemis II, his wife says his family will be trying to take in every single moment. If everything goes as planned, Catherine Hansen will be on the roof of the launch control centre at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Lewis awakened Canadians to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa: experts
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — Experts say Stephen Lewis awakened the Canadian public’s consciousness to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa, and they credit him with galvanizing the political will to stop standing idle. Lewis, who dedicated his life to advocating for social justice, died on Tuesday at the age of 88. Dr. Adrienne Chan, who has worked ... Read More »
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