March 17th, 2026
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CRA worker arrested for identity theft and trafficking information in Vancouver

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

VANCOUVER — A worker with the Canada Revenue Agency in Vancouver has been arrested and charged with identity theft and trafficking private information after a four-year investigation. The RCMP’s federal policing unit in the Pacific region says in a statement that the 35-year-old man was arrested on Jan. 29 in Vancouver. He is facing charges ... Read More »

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Eagles are adding receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown on a 1-year deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

Wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed on a one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized. Brown, a 2019 first-round pick by Baltimore, had 49 catches for 587 yards and ... Read More »

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Avalanche’s lead down to 3 points ahead of matchup against Stars, Nathan MacKinnon says ‘flow’s off’

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon can deliver a little bit of everything, including the honest truth. “One of those nights that just sucked,” the Colorado Avalanche forward said Monday after a 7-2 loss to a Pittsburgh Penguins squad that was missing Sidney Crosby. Colorado, the league’s top team for most of the season, has hit ... Read More »

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Broncos get star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

The Denver Broncos have acquired standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a blockbuster deal that sends three draft picks to the Miami Dolphins, including a first-rounder, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Both spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced. The ... Read More »

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Kompany says Bayern likely won’t need to start 16-year-old goalkeeper amid injury crisis

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has indicated he’ll likely avoid having to field 16-year-old goalkeeper Leonard Prescott in the Champions League against Atalanta after backup Jonas Urbig returned to training Tuesday amid an injury crisis in the position. Urbig, normally Bayern’s second choice in goal, sustained from concussion after colliding with an ... Read More »

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Northback hopeful to deliver on a promising mine

By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2026

Editor, Alberta has always been a province that builds, and Northback wants to continue that legacy. Alberta proudly embraces its natural resource sector. From crude oil to natural gas, wheat, canola, forest products, beef and more, Alberta has an impressive history of producing natural resources and supplying them to Canada and the world. It is ... Read More »

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Iran’s Mexico Embassy says talks ongoing to move World Cup matches. FIFA sticking to its schedule

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

GENEVA (AP) — The public wrangling between Iran, FIFA and U.S. President Donald Trump over the narrative of playing at the World Cup in June shifted on Tuesday to Mexico where its diplomats suggested Iran’s soccer team could play its games. The Iranian ambassador and embassy in Mexico City said the country was negotiating with ... Read More »

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Charlotte fires men’s basketball coach Aaron Fearne after 3 seasons

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte 49ers fired head basketball coach Aaron Fearne on Tuesday after he went 47-51 in three seasons at the helm. Charlotte was 17-17 this season and lost 86-64 to South Florida in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. The 49ers finished tied for fifth in the regular season ... Read More »

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Broncos get star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

The Denver Broncos have acquired standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a blockbuster deal that sends three draft picks to the Miami Dolphins, including a first-rounder, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced. ... Read More »

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More rain for B.C. in latest atmospheric river event after more than 100mm dumped

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

VANCOUVER — More heavy rain is in the forecast for British Columbia’s coastal regions as a series of atmospheric rivers rolls in after the first deluge dropped more than 100 millimetres. Environment Canada has upgraded its rainfall warnings to orange for B.C.’s central coast and the west coast of Vancouver Island, with up to 200 ... Read More »

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Hansi Flick says Barcelona will be his last coaching job

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona may be the last team Hansi Flick coaches. Flick said on Tuesday he doesn’t plan on coaching anymore when his stint with Barcelona is over. He spoke ahead of the match against Newcastle in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday. The teams drew 1-1 in England last week. ... Read More »

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