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‘Alive and awake’: NHL players talk going helmets off in warm-ups

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

TORONTO — Pierre-Luc Dubois was still trying to figure out NHL life. Helmet firmly fastened under his chin, the Columbus Blue Jackets rookie stepped on the ice for warm-ups ahead of his eighth professional hockey game in October 2017. The Los Angeles Kings — a roster full packed with Stanley Cup winners — were at ... Read More »

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B.C. to cut 2035 zero-emission-vehicle sales mandate from 100% to 75%

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

VICTORIA — British Columbia is moving to change its mandate on sales of zero-emission vehicles, reducing the 2035 target from 100 per cent to 75 per cent. The Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions says the legislative changes will align the provincial mandate with the federal government’s goals. The ministry’s statement also says 75 new ... Read More »

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Justin Gainey wants his hiring to unite NC State’s fanbase

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Justin Gainey vowed Wednesday to bring toughness and stability back to N.C. State after his alma mater suddenly had a coaching vacancy for the second year in a row. The former Wolfpack guard said he can be a bridge to different eras of the program as he becomes a head coach ... Read More »

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Correa’s 3-run blast powers the Astros past the Red Sox 6-4 for a sweep

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer and Christian Vázquez added a solo shot to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. It’s the fifth consecutive win for the Astros and gives Boston five straight losses since ... Read More »

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Boyd helps the Cubs beat the Angels 6-2 in rubber game of series

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Boyd struck out 10 while pitching into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 on Wednesday. Nico Hoerner had three hits for Chicago on a chilly and windy afternoon at Wrigley Field. Matt Shaw had two hits and two RBIs, and Alex Bregman reached three ... Read More »

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Storm’s Mühl to miss second straight WNBA season because of a knee injury sustained overseas

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Storm point guard Nika Mühl will miss her second straight WNBA season because of a knee injury, this time after tearing her right ACL during a March 11 game for Croatia in EuroBasket qualifying. The team said Wednesday that the 24-year-old Mühl had surgery Tuesday. Mühl missed the 2025 WNBA season ... Read More »

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First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could ‘outlast’ protester

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

OTTAWA — Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize for saying he could “outlast” a First Nations woman who was protesting over mercury poisoning in her community. Chrissy Isaacs, a Grassy Narrows woman suffering from mercury poisoning, was in Toronto on Monday to demand compensation from the provincial government ... Read More »

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Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain’s job as he steps away to get healthy

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

Tiger Woods has turned down the chance to be U.S. captain for the Ryder Cup matches in 2027 as he steps away from golf-related activities to seek treatment and focus on his health. The decision announced Wednesday by the PGA of America was expected considering recent developments involving Woods. He was arrested Friday on suspicion ... Read More »

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Canada’s Fernandez cruises into third round at Charleston with win over Kudermetova

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

HILTON HEAD — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez cruised into the third round of the Charleston Open tennis tournament with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Uzbekistan’s Polina Kudermetova on Wednesday. Fernandez, seeded ninth at the WTA 500 hardcourt event, converted four of her nine break chances while defending all three break points she faced to wrap up ... Read More »

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Philpot twins, Rourke among CFL players chasing Olympic flag football dream

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

HAMILTON — The L.A. Summer Games offer twins Tyson and Jalen Philpot a chance to return to their football roots. Flag football will make its Olympic debut in 2028, with Canada chasing a spot in the inaugural event. The receivers from Delta, B.C., are entering their fifth CFL seasons — Tyson with the Montreal Alouettes, ... Read More »

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