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No difference between suspending and amending DRIPA, says First Nations leader
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
VICTORIA — A First Nations leader in B.C. says Premier David Eby’s plan to suspend the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act will create less certainty, especially because the NDP may not be in government three years from now. Judith Sayers, president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, says the climate for reconciliation during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US striker Patrick Agyemang’s World Cup hopes clouded after stretcher exit for Derby
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
DERBY, England (AP) — U.S. striker Patrick Agyemang’s World Cup hopes were in doubt after he was carried off on a stretcher while playing for Derby in the English second-tier on Monday. Agyemang landed awkwardly while bringing the ball down on his chest and collapsed to the grass. He was visibly emotional as he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lefty Matthew Boyd becomes second Cubs starting pitcher to land on injured list
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left biceps strain on Monday. Right-handed pitcher Javier Assad was recalled from Triple-A Iowa and will start in Boyd’s place against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. The 35-year-old Boyd, an All-Star last season for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Artemis II record-breaking lunar flyby
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
As the Artemis II astronauts set a new record for being the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby, Canadian Jeremy Hansen said they hoped others would soon go even farther. The six-hour flyby is the highlight of NASA’s first return to the moon since the Apollo era, with three Americans and one Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CAQ leadership and Quebec premier’s office is still up for grabs, pollsters say
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
MONTREAL — With less than a week left in the race to replace outgoing Quebec Premier François Legault, pollsters say neither candidate can be ruled out. Christine Fréchette, a former economy minister, and Bernard Drainville, a former environment minister, threw their names in the hat to lead the governing Coalition Avenir Québec after Legault announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Own goal gives Girona win over Villarreal in La Liga
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Villarreal fell at Girona 1-0 and missed a chance to cement its third-place position in La Liga on Monday. With fourth-placed Atletico Madrid losing at home to Barcelona, a win for Villarreal would have taken it four points clear. However, Arnau’s cross hit Pau Navarro and deflected past his own goalkeeper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portion of park closed as Volkswagen shell hangs on rock face in Squamish, B.C.
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
SQUAMISH — British Columbia’s Environment Ministry is urging visitors to stay away from the area where the shell of a red Volkswagen Beetle is suspended on a rock face above Highway 99 in Squamish, as a plan is formed to safely remove it. A statement from the ministry says BC Parks is working to remove ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Reed’s long road back: Leaving LIV, waiting out a PGA Tour return and playing in the Masters
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Patrick Reed has played golf all around the world, often out of choice, now out of necessity. Necessity so that he can start playing closer to home again. One of the early and polarizing defectors to LIV Golf a few years ago, the 2018 Masters champion made the similarly difficult decision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late goal lifts Napoli into second in Serie A and McKennie helps Juve overcome Genoa
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Substitute Matteo Politano scored late to give Napoli a 1-0 win over fellow title chaser AC Milan and close the gap on Serie A leader Inter Milan on Monday. With Napoli starting the night in third place, one point behind AC Milan and 10 behind Inter, both clubs knew a win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wireless Festival boss stands by Ye headlining concerts as sponsors pull out
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
As sponsors pull out from London’s Wireless Festival over headliner Ye, its organizer is standing by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. Melvin Benn, the managing director at Festival Republic, shared a statement on Monday backing his company’s decision to book Ye. “Forgiveness and giving people a second chance are becoming a lost virtue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays catcher Kirk to undergo surgery to repair thumb fracture
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk will undergo surgery to repair a left thumb fracture. Manager John Schneider says the procedure is scheduled for Tuesday. There’s no timeline yet on how long Kirk might be out of action. He was placed on the 10-day injured list over the weekend after suffering the injury ... Read More »
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