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Tumbler Ridge, B.C., gets arena funding through Hockeyville after deadly shootings
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is among several communities in Canada awarded funding through the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville program just weeks after a mass shooting attack in the town where eight people were killed and dozens more hurt. Thirteen provincial and territorial winners were announced in the annual competition where Canadian towns demonstrate their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In win for ‘One Battle After Another,’ the Oscars meet an anxious moment
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A horde of children chased host Conan O’Brien onto the Dolby Theatre stage in the opening moments of the 98th Academy Awards, and throughout an Oscar ceremony that saw “One Battle After Another” win best picture, it was like they never left. A queasy future, both immediate and for generations to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start the season opener for the Dodgers at home
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start another season opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers, just like he did last year when they went on to win their second consecutive championship. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters at spring training Monday that Yamamoto will start the March 26 opener at home against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nola to start World Baseball Classic semifinal for Italy against Venezuela instead of Lorenzen
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Aaron Nola will start Monday night’s World Baseball Classic semifinal for Italy against Venezuela rather than Michael Lorenzen. Italy manager Francisco Cervelli made the change a few hours before his team was to arrive at loanDepot park. A 32-year-old right-hander, Nola got the win in the group stage finale against Mexico on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nature groups warn federal funding cuts endangering efforts to protect land, water
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservation groups say millions of dollars in federal funding meant to protect endangered land and water is about to run out. Canada has committed to protecting 30 per cent of its terrestrial and coastal areas by 2030 and was only about halfway to that target by the end of 2024. The promise was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Neymar for Brazil’s last friendlies before Ancelotti names his World Cup squad
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neymar was left out of Brazil’s friendlies in the United States this month. The 34-year-old former captain has struggled to be fit since he tore his ACL in October 2023. Brazil will play France in Boston on March 26 and Croatia in Orlando four days later. “This is a squad ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA and players’ union report progress in CBA talks as key issues remain
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Both the WNBA and players’ union feel progress is being made toward a new collective bargaining agreement, but they both say there’s still work to be done to get a deal to the finish line. In-person talks entered a seventh consecutive day Monday afternoon after the previous session ended around 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Bears safety Nahshon Wright gets a $1.4M bonus from NFL’s performance pay program
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Former Chicago Bears defensive back Nahshon Wright more than doubled his 2025 earnings thanks to a bonus from the NFL’s performance-based pay program. The league announced on Monday that more than $542 million will be paid out to players for their performance in 2025 through the program with Wright receiving the most at more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer Canada gets $300K in federal funding for youth initiatives ahead of World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
TORONTO — Canada Soccer is receiving $300,000 from the federal government to expand youth engagement initiatives across the country. Adam van Koeverden, the secretary of state for sport, announced the funding on Monday ahead of the FIFA men’s World Cup coming to Canada. The money will support two key initiatives: an expanded national school outreach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Via Rail ‘needs to improve its service’ despite solid management: auditor general
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
A new report from Canada’s auditor general says Via Rail needs to improve its service, even as she gave solid marks to the Crown corporation’s management practices. Karen Hogan says that over the past decade Via has failed to improve its on-time performance, which sank to a dismal 30 per cent in the first three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dembélé feeling fit and ready to steal the limelight for PSG and France
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Ousmane Dembélé is feeling ambitious heading into the crucial part of the season and fully intends to star for Paris Saint-Germain and France. Not only does the speedy forward finally feel fit after nagging injuries but he wants to steal the limelight again. Like he did last season when he helped PSG win the Champions ... Read More »
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