March 30th, 2026
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CP NewsAlert: B.C. youth charged over alleged school shooting threats

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

SOOKE — RCMP say a British Columbia youth has been charged with conveying threats after allegedly having “concerning” online conversations with a 15-year-old in the United States accused of making shooting threats against a school there. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Nearly a million TVs tuned in to watch Joni Mitchell accept lifetime achievement award at Junos: CBC

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

TORONTO — Nearly a million Canadians watched on TV as Joni Mitchell accepted a lifetime achievement award at the Juno Awards on Sunday night. CBC says 928,000 TVs were tuned to Mitchell’s speech just before 10 p.m. eastern, the most-viewed moment of the broadcast. It says 2.6 million viewers tuned in for some portion of ... Read More »

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NC State reaches deal with Tennessee assistant and ex-Wolfpack player Justin Gainey, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

N.C. State has an agreement with Tennessee assistant coach and former Wolfpack player Justin Gainey to lead its men’s basketball program, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the school has yet to make a formal announcement. The ... Read More »

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Flames sign forward Jonathan Castagna to three-year, entry-level contract

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Jonathan Castagna to a three-year, entry-level level contact, the NHL club announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$1.075 million and will start in the 2026-27 season. Castagna will join the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers on a professional tryout contract for the remainder ... Read More »

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NBA Board of Governors approves Trail Blazers’ sale to group led by Tom Dundon

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of controlling interest in the Portland Trail Blazers from Paul Allen’s estate to a group led by investor Tom Dundon on Monday. The league said in a statement it expects the deal to close this week. ESPN previously reported it was for $4 ... Read More »

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Canada to face Tunisia on Tuesday after learning first World Cup opponent

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

TORONTO — Tani Oluwaseyi wants to stake his claim atop Canada’s formation for the World Cup. The big striker with a solid understanding of star attacker Jonathan David is set get an opportunity when he takes the pitch Tuesday evening. And by the time the men’s national soccer team crosses BMO Field’s white lines, one ... Read More »

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Penn State two-time NCAA champion Mitchell Mesenbrink wins Hodge Trophy as nation’s top wrestler

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Two-time NCAA champion Mitchell Mesenbrink of Penn State has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation’s top men’s college wrestler. WIN Magazine, which compiles the results, made the announcement Monday. Penn State has had six wrestlers win a total of eight Hodge trophies. Mesenbrink, a junior 165-pounder ... Read More »

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Army reviewing after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock’s swimming pool as he saluted

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Army has launched an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters on a training run hovered near the hillside home of Kid Rock as the outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump saluted their crews. Kid Rock posted two videos on social media on Saturday. Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside ... Read More »

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Super Bowl heading back to Las Vegas in 2029

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation’s gambling and entertainment capital the big game. Las Vegas getting the Super Bowl back after Kansas City defeated San Francisco 25-22 in overtime in February 2024 seemed like ... Read More »

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MLB Free Agent Signings List

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The 146 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries are in parentheses: AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS (2) — ... Read More »

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MLB Remaining Free Agents List

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The 29 remaining free agents: AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS (2) — José Leclerc, rhp; Scott McGough, rhp. BOSTON (2) — Lucas Giolito, rhp; Justin Wilson, lhp. CHICAGO (1) — Michael A. Taylor, of. DETROIT (1) — Alex Cobb, rhp. KANSAS CITY (1) — Luke Maile, c. LOS ANGELES (2) — Tyler Anderson, ... Read More »

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