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NATO says Canada met 2% spending pledge
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
OTTAWA — For the first time since 1990, Canada is spending roughly two per cent of its GDP on national defence. Accounting estimates released by NATO say Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government met the key spending commitment to the alliance for 2025 by shelling out just over $63 billion. Canada has come under pressure in ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 26th, 2026
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CP NewsAlert: NATO says Canada met 2% spending pledge
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
OTTAWA — NATO says Canada has finally met a key alliance commitment by spending roughly two per cent of its GDP on defence in the last fiscal year, or $63.4 billion. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s 2025 annual report confirms Canada has met the spending level for the first time since 1990. More coming. Kyle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Canada CEO apologizes for inability to express himself adequately in French
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
MONTREAL — The chief executive of Air Canada is apologizing for not being able to express himself adequately in French in a video message of condolence he released after the deadly plane crash in New York on Sunday. Rousseau has been criticized for the four-minute video posted online that only included two French words — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!“Born Ready” Guerrero Jr. bobblehead giveaway sure to be a hit with Blue Jays fans
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
TORONTO — When the Toronto Blue Jays were in the midst of their deep playoff run last fall, the promotions staff was immersed in plans for the team’s 2026 giveaway schedule. The idea for a fresh Vladimir Guerrero Jr., bobblehead stemmed from the slugger’s on-field interview after Game 6 of the American League Championship Series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Lewis Hamilton said he finished a recent morning training run and returned to his hotel sweating to find some other Formula 1 drivers just getting up. He was pleased. “I know that none of the drivers I’m racing against have trained as hard as I have and given it what I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kulusevski had a ‘small intervention’ on injured knee after seen limping in Sweden camp
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham midfielder Dejan Kulusevski revealed on Thursday he had a “small intervention” on his injured right knee that has kept him sidelined all season and will cause him to miss the World Cup playoffs with Sweden. Kulusevski has been in Sweden’s camp this week for the buildup to the semifinal playoff against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senegal vows to fight ‘unfair administrative robbery’ after CAF strips AFCON title
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Senegal was the victim of a “grossly unfair administrative robbery” when it was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title, Senegalese Football Association president Abdoulaye Fall said on Thursday. At a news conference in Paris, Fall said Senegal will fight to defend its “honor” at the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Florida’s Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida’s ball. Iowa coach Ben McCollum quickly consulted video coordinator Jace Smith, who checked his iPad ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!London Marathon organizers looking at creating a two-day event for 2027
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — The London Marathon could become a two-day event in 2027 so more people can take part. Organizers say they are “continually exploring innovative ways” to make the event bigger “while delivering positive benefits for London.” “We are looking at the intention for the London Marathon to take place across two days,” organizers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alabama QB Ty Simpson says he’s ‘absolutely’ a first-round pick after his pro day workout
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama’s pro day in front of NFL scouts. The quarterback went through a 40-plus-minute throwing session Wednesday for dozens of the league’s key decision makers. He previously threw at the NFL combine in February but elected to go through another workout ... Read More »
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