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In the news: Ottawa debate on Iran War, Public service job cuts, Stronach Trial
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Federal Liberal government has proposed a debate on Iran war, House leader says Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has proposed to debate the turmoil in the Middle East on Monday evening, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to delay his team’s World Cup playoff because of the Iran war
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq head coach Graham Arnold has issued an urgent plea to soccer’s international governing body to delay his team’s intercontinental qualifier for the World Cup because of disruptions caused by the escalating Iran war. The Iraq squad faces major logistical issues ahead of a winner-takes-all playoff against either Suriname or Bolivia, scheduled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Treasury Board not tracking impact of public service job cuts on equity groups
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
OTTAWA — Advocates are raising concerns about how job cuts will affect public servants in equity groups — something the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat says it’s not tracking. The federal government has committed to cutting the number of public service jobs by about 40,000 from a 2023-24 peak of 368,000 as it looks to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence to start making its case in Frank Stronach sexual assault trial
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
TORONTO — The defence is expected to start making its case today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach. Prosecutors finished presenting their evidence last week after calling all seven complainants and a friend of the final complainant as witnesses. On Friday, Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy suggested Stronach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Graves sparks Santa Clara to 76-68 victory over Pacific in a WCC Tournament quarterfinal
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Allen Graves came off the bench to score 19 points and Santa Clara beat Pacific 76-68 on Sunday night in a West Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinal. No. 3 seed Santa Clara (25-7) will play No. 2 seed Saint Mary’s in a Monday semifinal. No. 4 seed Oregon State will play top-seeded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Novak caps Penguins comeback with OT goal in 5-4 win over Bruins
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tommy Novak scored 17 seconds into overtime to complete a wild comeback in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday. Anthony Mantha scored two third-period goals to help Pittsburgh — playing without franchise cornerstones Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin — snap a three-game losing streak. Second in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaylen Brown scores 23 points as Celtics beat Cavaliers 109-98
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Jayson Tatum had 20 in his second game back from a torn right Achilles, lifting Boston to a win over Cleveland in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders. Brown also had nine rebounds and eight assists as the Celtics built an 81-55 lead in the third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Booker scores 30 points as Suns halt Hornets’ road winning streak at 10 with 111-99 victory
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker had 30 points and 10 assists as the Phoenix Suns stopped the Charlotte Hornets’ road winning streak at 10 games with a 111-99 victory Sunday night. Booker was 1 for 6 from 3-point range but made all 15 of his free throws. Collin Gillespie and Jalen Green each scored 24 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scores and schedule for Sunday, March 8, 2026
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 4 Vegas 2 Colorado 3 Minnesota 2 (SO) Pittsburgh 5 Boston 4 (OT) Dallas 4 Chicago 3 (OT) Buffalo 8 Tampa Bay 7 Detroit 3 New Jersey 0 St. Louis 4 Anaheim 0 — PWHL New York 6 Ottawa 2 Minnesota 3 Toronto 2 (OT) — AHL Manitoba 1 Toronto 0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Third-period outburst lifts Oilers to 4-2 win over Golden Knights
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vasily Podkolzin, Leon Draisaitl and Kasperi Kapanen scored in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Sunday night to tighten the Pacific Division race. The Golden Knights, with 72 points, missed a chance to go back in front of Anaheim, which remained at 73 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson, Brickner help Idaho upset No. 2 seed Montana State 78-74 in Big Sky Tournament quarterfinal
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Biko Johnson had 19 points and Isaiah Brickner scored 15 — all in the second half — to propel Idaho to a 78-74 victory over No. 2 seed Montana State on Sunday night in a Big Sky Conference Tournament quarterfinal. No. 7 seed Idaho (19-14) moves on to Tuesday’s semifinals where ... Read More »
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