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Spinners shine as South Africa beats New Zealand by 19 runs to level the T20 series at 2-2
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand foundered against South Africa’s spinners as the Proteas won the fourth Twenty20 by 19 runs Sunday to level the five-match series at 2-2. Connor Esterhuizen made a maiden half-century from 33 balls as South Africa scored 164-5 after choosing to bat. Esterhuizen eventually was out for 57 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘People are tired:’ Canadians on humanitarian mission describe life in Cuba
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
Two Canadians on a humanitarian mission in Cuba say it’s easier for locals to count the number of hours the lights are on than off. And when electricity is flowing, Leanne Isaak says Cubans can be seen scrambling to get as many tasks done as they can, such as cooking, charging phones, showering and filling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maritime historical groups earn UNESCO recognition for Black Loyalist archive
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
HALIFAX — Detailed ledgers, business receipts and church records from Black Loyalists in the 1780s and onward are more than just rich historical texts to Andrea Davis. “This is a part of my history… it means so much to us as a community,” she said in an interview Saturday. Davis is an eighth generation descendant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians living abroad looking to increase voter turnout ahead of byelections
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadians living abroad are calling for increased turnout among overseas voters and arguing that barriers to casting a ballot could be affecting election results. Timothy Veale, the director of Grits Abroad — an organization aimed at connecting Canadian Liberal voters living worldwide — said nearly five million Canadians live outside the country and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PBO nominee Annette Ryan enters spotlight at a pivotal time for federal finances
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s nominee for federal fiscal watchdog will face questions from members of Parliament on Monday after a turbulent period for the budget office. Annette Ryan, a longtime public servant and currently a deputy director at Canada’s financial intelligence agency, Fintrac, was named as cabinet’s pick to be the next parliamentary budget officer earlier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With fresh buzz cut, Slafkovsky boosts Canadiens’ first line to another level
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
MONTREAL — Juraj Slafkovsky arrived at the Bell Centre with a new look Saturday night. Based on his performance, he might want to keep it. Sporting a fresh buzz cut, the Canadiens winger scored twice, added two assists and brought a physical edge as Montreal crushed the New York Islanders 7-3 in a heated, playoff-like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kucherov continues to impress, leads Lightning and NHL scoring race
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
EDMONTON — Nikita Kucherov has pushed his game into overdrive. The star Russian forward had two goals and two assists to move two points ahead of Connor McDavid for the NHL scoring lead with 118 points as the Tampa Bay Lightning won their third game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rossi’s impressive rise a positive during Canucks’ demise
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
VANCOUVER — On a night they suffered another ugly loss, centre Marco Rossi said the Vancouver Canucks are trying to be too pretty. Pius Suter and Pavel Buchnevich scored goals 79 seconds apart in the second period as the St. Louis Blues downed the Canucks 3-1 Saturday to snap a two-game NHL losing streak. Jordan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators back in the playoff hunt with confidence growing every game
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The only thing the Ottawa Senators are worried about right now is themselves. With 13 games remaining in their regular season, the Senators are desperately fighting to secure a playoff spot. And while they could use a little help from other teams to improve their odds, they’re making sure to hold themselves accountable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frost focusing on good habits for Walter Cup three-peat
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
VANCOUVER — As the Minnesota Frost prepare to defend their back-to-back Walter Cup titles, head coach Ken Klee knows he’ll need his entire team to contribute to wins. “Our depth and not relying on one player or one line to score is really the key to our success,” said Klee on Saturday after his team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. naturopath alleges suspects in Iran activist’s murder sought to ‘silence’ him
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
VANCOUVER — An affidavit filed by Rosita Fatemi said her meeting with Arezou Soltani and Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi took place in a parking lot in the Park Royal mall in West Vancouver, the heart of British Columbia’s Iranian community. The document said she and her two fellow founding directors of a B.C. non-profit society opposed ... Read More »
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