March 15th, 2026
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McLaren launches investigation after Norris and Piastri unable to start F1’s Chinese Grand Prix

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

McLaren has launched an investigation with engine supplier Mercedes to investigate why both of its cars suffered terminal electrical faults that ruled them out of the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, as Formula 1 champion Lando Norris said the team must rule out a repeat. Norris was stuck waiting in his car in McLaren’s garage ... Read More »

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Carney, Nordic leaders pledge to deepen ties in world economic coercion

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

OSLO — The prime ministers of Canada and Nordic countries have agreed to continue working to deepen economic ties as technology and international trade are increasingly used as a “coercive tool”, in a joint statement. Prime Minister Mark Carney is concluding his time in Norway meeting with that country’s prime minister, along with the leaders ... Read More »

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Lewis Hamilton ‘incredibly grateful’ to Ferrari as long wait for F1 podium ends

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

Lewis Hamilton says he is “incredibly grateful” to Ferrari for letting him guide the development of the car that put him back on a Grand Prix podium for the first time since 2024. Hamilton’s third-place finish at the Chinese Grand Prix followed a race-long battle with teammate Charles Leclerc and what Hamilton called “just a ... Read More »

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Olympic champion Shiffrin dominates 1st leg of penultimate slalom but main rival Aicher is 2nd

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

ÅRE, Sweden (AP) — Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the opening run of the penultimate slalom of the World Cup season Sunday, but her main rival in the overall standings was second to keep the pressure on the American. Shiffrin had a free-flowing run on the Störtloppsbacken course to build a lead of 0.51 seconds ... Read More »

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Conservative leader to announce auto plan following meetings in Michigan

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

WINDSOR — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will announce his auto plan during a news conference this morning in Windsor, Ont. Late last week ahead of meetings in Michigan, Poilievre touted the plan as “literally the only hope of keeping our auto sector in Canada,” but said he hasn’t shared it with Prime Minister Mark Carney. ... Read More »

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Maple 2.0: Quebec syrup-makers turn to automation and expansion as demand grows

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

ROXTON POND — Visitors to the main building of the Côté et fils maple farm in Quebec’s Eastern Townships region will be greeted by a wall of screens with the views from dozens of security cameras, showing an array of tubes and troughs filling up with clear, foamy sap. Through a door, inside the production ... Read More »

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Kimi Antonelli takes his first F1 win with victory in China to extend Mercedes’ dominant start

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

SHANGHAI (AP) — He’s been defined by being Lewis Hamilton’s successor and George Russell’s teammate. Now Kimi Antonelli is a Formula 1 race-winner in his own right, and the second-youngest in history. The 19-year-old Italian pulled clear of an entertaining battle between Russell and the two Ferraris to take a commanding win at the Chinese ... Read More »

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South Africa bowls out New Zealand for 91 and wins the 1st T20 by 7 wickets

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — A South Africa team with four players on debut rolled World Cup finalist New Zealand for 91 in 14.3 overs and went on to win the first Twenty20 international Sunday by seven wickets. Opener Connor Esterhuizen anchored the South Africa reply with an unbeaten 45 from 48 balls as ... Read More »

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Bobby McMann makes big first impression in debut for Seattle Kraken

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

VANCOUVER — Bobby McMann knew things would feel a little different on Saturday night. Playing his first game in a Seattle Kraken jersey, the former Toronto Maple Leafs forward wanted to make an impact with his new team. “It almost resembles, in a way, your first game,” he said. “You’ve got an entirely new group, ... Read More »

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Consistent Connor continues to fuel Jets playoff pursuit

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

WINNIPEG — In a season for the Winnipeg Jets defined by inconsistency, Kyle Connor has been the exception to the rule. The Jets’ star winger set a new franchise record on Saturday, passing Ilya Kovalchuk by registering his eighth career 30-goal season in a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in front of 14,956 at ... Read More »

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Kimi Antonelli takes his first win in China to extend Mercedes’ dominant start to new F1 era

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

SHANGHAI (AP) — Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1’s second-youngest race winner with a composed drive to victory for Mercedes in an eventful Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday. The 19-year-old Italian was the youngest pole position starter and briefly lost the lead to Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari at the start but retook it soon after and ... Read More »

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