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US gets exemption to send 7 women to half marathon worlds after runners led off course in error
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
MONACO (AP) — Three U.S. runners who were mistakenly led off the course by a guide vehicle in the women’s race at the U.S. half marathon championships will be allowed to compete at the world championships in September, the world track and field governing body said on Wednesday. World Athletics said it made an “exceptional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piercen Hunt’s attention to detail pays off with status on PGA Tour Americas
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
Piercen Hunt took fine-tuning his golf game to a new level this past off-season, getting as granular as possible. Hunt spent two and a half months at Golf Canada’s house outside Phoenix, Ariz., working on his game through December and January. The 24-year-old Calgary native even bought himself a launch monitor so he could dial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Courtney Barnett works her way through writer’s block with a little help from a praying mantis
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Courtney Barnett is proud of the new music she’s releasing to the world this spring. Getting there, however, wasn’t easy. It was a journey through writer’s block that she overcame in part by writing about it. The 38-year-old Australian makes melodic rock with a slight slacker’s vibe that is memorable because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s outta here! Owner John Middleton defends Phillies scrapping name of Harry Kalas on outfield bar
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — John Middleton noshed on finger foods and even raised a Sánchez Slider — a chicken sandwich named in honor of the Phillies’ star pitcher — as sort of a toast in appreciation for the millions spent on a makeover that modernized Citizens Bank Park just in time for the start of an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celine Dion set to perform in Paris two years after triumphant Olympics appearance
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Near, far, wherever she is … Celine Dion is heading back to Paris. Confirming clues that have been popping up, tantalizingly, on posters around the French capital, a person involved in the planning told The Associated Press that Dion will play autumn concerts at the La Defense Arena. The person spoke on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inmate killed at the Donnacona Institution following an attack
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say an inmate at Donnacona Institution has died following an attack at the federal prison near Quebec City. Police say two inmates in their 20s were attacked by fellow inmates on Tuesday and one of them died of his injuries. The attack occurred around 7:30 p.m. and the two men ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames’ young guns offer glimpse of the future in win over Kings
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
CALGARY — Two centrepieces of the Flames future provided a preview on Tuesday night of what’s to come. Zayne Parekh’s tying goal late in the third was assisted by fellow 2024 first-round pick Matvei Gridin as Calgary came from behind for a 3-2 shootout victory over the Los Angeles Kings. “Hopefully we’ll play for 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How Ozzy Osbourne inspired Crystal Shawanda, Juno nominee for blues album of the year
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
Crystal Shawanda knew she had a powerful voice when she began singing at the age of six, but it was listening to rock ’n’ roll legend Ozzy Osbourne that helped craft and shape her vocal prowess. “Ozzy was one of my favourite vocalists. Actually, I learned a lot from him about my voice because there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Love the iPad’: NHL players, coaches talk bench screen time
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
TORONTO — Macklin Celebrini is often looking down on the bench. The San Jose Sharks star centre isn’t in pain or checking his laces. He’s usually going over what just transpired — on an iPad. “If a play didn’t work out how I wanted,” Celebrini explained. “Or if one of my teammates was talking to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Canada crash probe being done in ‘full co-operation’ with U.S.: Carney
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is working in “full co-operation” with officials in the United States to probe the crash of an Air Canada jet at New York’s LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots Sunday night. Speaking to reporters this morning, Carney said the “first job” of the federal government is to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court sides with Cox Communications in a copyright fight with record labels over downloads
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with internet service provider Cox Communications in its copyright fight with record labels over illegal music downloads by Cox customers. The justices ruled unanimously that Cox bears no liability for the copyright violations of its customers, reversing a jury verdict and lower-court rulings. The court acted ... Read More »
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