April 6th, 2026
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Artemis on track to break record set by Apollo 13 during lunar flyby

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

The Artemis II mission is expected to complete a record-breaking lunar flyby today. The Canadian Space Agency says astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his three American crewmates are set to become the space explorers who will have ventured farther into space than anyone before, surpassing a record set by Apollo 13 in 1970. NASA says the ... Read More »

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Canada in the European Union? Poll suggests broad openness to the idea

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

OTTAWA — New polling suggests a majority of Canadians think Canada ought to explore joining the European Union at a fraught time for geopolitical relations. A survey of 4,000 people conducted by Spark Advocacy’s polling arm in March found that one in four respondents thought it would be a good idea for Canada to formally ... Read More »

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Runway safety incidents on the rise in Canada, but very close calls level off

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

MONTREAL — The number of safety incidents on Canadian runways is on the rise, having reached new highs in recent years even as the tally of extremely close calls seems to be levelling off. Data from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada shows that so-called runway incursions — when a plane, vehicle or person is ... Read More »

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Kevin Durant, Rockets spoil Stephen Curry’s return from injury, beat Warriors 117-116

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alperen Sengun made the go-ahead layup with 11 seconds left on a pass from Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets held off Stephen Curry in his return after being sidelined more than two months for a 117-116 victory Sunday night. Curry missed a long, straightaway 3-pointer in the final seconds. Gary ... Read More »

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Scores and schedule for Sunday, April 5, 2026

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Ottawa 6 Carolina 3 New Jersey 3 Montreal 0 Minnesota 5 Detroit 4 St. Louis 3 Colorado 2 Pittsburgh 5 Florida 2 Philadelphia 2 Boston 1 (OT) N.Y. Rangers 8 Washington 1 — Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Playoffs First Round | Best-of-Seven Series Newfoundland 7 Cape Breton 3 (Newfoundland wins series ... Read More »

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Sha’Carri Richardson storms from scratch to a stunning Stawell Gift win

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

STAWELL, Australia (AP) — American sprint star Sha’Carri Richardson surged through the field Monday to win the Stawell Gift, an annual race contested on handicap over 120 meters on grass in a small Australian town near Melbourne. In the 144th edition of the event, Richardson provided one of its most breathtaking finales as she started ... Read More »

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Toronto man dies after crash with SUV sends motorcycle into parked car

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man in his 20s has died after he was hit by a vehicle, lost control of his motorcycle and slammed into a parked car. Officers were called Sunday afternoon to the area of Danforth Avenue and Byng Avenue in the city’s east end. They say the 21-year-old was riding ... Read More »

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Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘Today’ for the first time since her mother’s disappearance

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Savannah Guthrie is coming back to NBC’s “Today” show Monday for the first time in more than two months since her mother’s disappearance, returning to a job she loves but is unsure how she’ll manage. Guthrie acknowledged that she’s a changed person and that it’s hard to go forward not knowing ... Read More »

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Canadiens fall flat in letdown loss after clinching playoff spot

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

MONTREAL — The stage was set for a special night in Montreal. The Canadiens returned from an undefeated road trip riding an eight-game winning streak. Cole Caufield was on the brink of 50 goals. And just hours before puck drop, the young, talented team had clinched a playoff berth with games to spare. The crowd ... Read More »

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Kawhi Leonard scores 26 points to lead the Clippers to a 138-109 win over the Kings

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 on Sunday night to improve their playoff positioning. Leonard scored 13 points in the first quarter as the Clippers raced out to a double-digit lead and coasted against a Kings team ... Read More »

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After missing more than 2 months with right knee injury, Stephen Curry returns for Warriors

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry swished a 3-pointer on his second shot from deep and raised his arms in delight when the ball went through. Curry is back and healthy at long last for the Golden State Warriors, and everyone at Chase Center celebrated the magnitude of the moment right along with him. Coming ... Read More »

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