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PM Carney: Canada’s support for U.S. striking Iran came ‘with regret’ for global law
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he supported Washington’s strikes on Iran “with regret” as they demonstrated the continued decline of the rules-based international order. Taking questions from reporters for the first time since the strikes began on Saturday, Carney also said it appears the strikes broke international law. “We were not informed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C.’s move to end clock changes won’t be without complications
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
The mayor of Prince George in northern British Columbia is the father of six adult children, who got used to the struggle of getting his kids out of bed on dark winter mornings as they were growing up. Those days are now behind Simon Yu, but he still has some tips as the province prepares ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atletico Madrid advances to Copa del Rey final 4-3 on aggregate despite a 3-0 loss to Barcelona
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid just barely held on to its first-leg advantage against defending champion Barcelona in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday, advancing to its first Copa final in 13 years despite a 3-0 loss to the Catalan club. Atletico advanced 4-3 on aggregate thanks to its 4-0 win in the first leg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
GENEVA (AP) — With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. How the conflict will affect the world’s most watched sporting event is the latest issue facing organizers already grappling with cartel violence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame’s Hidalgo, Duke’s Lawson top list of ACC award winners in women’s basketball
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo has again been named the Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year and defensive player of the year. The league announced its all-conference award winners Tuesday, the day before opening its tournament in Duluth, Georgia. The list included Duke’s Kara Lawson as coach of the year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre calls for deeper ties with U.K., Australia, New Zealand during London visit
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for Canada to deepen its trade and security ties with the U.K., Australia and New Zealand in the face of an increasingly unpredictable world. In a speech in London on Tuesday, Poilievre called on the four allies to “build on the guarantee of security and freedom by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA puts World Cup playoff tickets on sale for less than $17 for matches in Mexico
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
Tickets for the playoffs in Mexico that will determine two of the final World Cup berths are being sold by FIFA for less than $17, far less than the $4,185 to $8,680 FIFA is charging for this year’s final in New Jersey. FIFA put tickets on sale Tuesday for the games on March 26 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Witness says woman accusing Quebec cardinal of misconduct felt ‘tracked’ by him
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
MONTREAL — A woman who has accused Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet of sexual misconduct once said she had felt “tracked” by him, a witness told a defamation trial in Montreal on Tuesday. Rev. Marcel Pellerin took the stand as a witness for Ouellet, a high-ranking member of the Catholic Church once considered a front-runner to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Carney says support for U.S. strikes on Iran comes ‘with regret’
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he supported Washington’s strikes on Iran “with regret” over the continued decline of the rules-based international order. Carney broke with most European allies by unequivocally endorsing this past weekend’s American strikes on Iran, which have since been joined by Israel. He says Canada was not informed about the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter Milan held 0-0 at Como in 1st leg of Italian Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
COMO, Italy (AP) — Inter Milan was held to a 0-0 draw at neighboring Como in the first leg of the Italian Cup semifinals Tuesday. Como had the better chances but couldn’t quite find the target. The second leg is scheduled for April 22. Lazio plays Atalanta on Wednesday in the other semifinal. Inter, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olivia Miles is second TCU player in a row to take Big 12 top player and newcomer awards
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Olivia Miles was named the Big 12 player of the year and newcomer of the year on Tuesday after helping lead No. 10 TCU to its second consecutive outright regular-season conference championship. It was the second year in a row that the 16 Big 12 coaches tabbed the same TCU player ... Read More »
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