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Year in review: A look at events in February 2026
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
A look at news events in February 2026: 1 – Demonstrators gathered in downtown Montreal to protest immigration enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis and other American cities. Protesters assembled outside the U.S. Consulate following the fatal shootings of two American citizens by federal agents in recent weeks. The rally follows ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ladine, Howell lead Washington women to 76-64 win over USC in Big Ten Tournament’s second round
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Elle Ladine scored a season-high 25 points, Avery Howell added 18 points and nine rebounds and Washington defeated USC 76-64 in the second round of Big Ten Tournament on Thursday. The eighth-seeded Huskies (22-9) will take on top seed and second-ranked UCLA in a Friday quarterfinal. Hannah Stines scored 12 points, Brynn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Roughriders seek someone who is energetic, keen to dress like rodent
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
If you are young, energetic and willing to dress like a football-obsessed rodent, there may be a job for you with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The defending CFL champions are hosting auditions for the next person to embody their beloved, furry mascot Gainer the Gopher. The team’s online job posting says they’re looking for someone who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney visits Australia
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
Canada and Australia have a “rare” ability to help convene a coalition of middle powers because their allies know they can be trusted, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a speech to Australia’s Parliament on Thursday. During his speech, Carney said Canada and Australia had signed a series of new agreements on critical minerals, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MrBeast’s company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Beast Industries fired a MrBeast video editor this week following accusations of insider trading by the prediction market operator Kalshi. Kalshi announced last month that a user who traded about $4,000 on streaming markets related to MrBeast videos with “near-perfect” success turned out to be an employee of Beast Industries who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Mackie races to gold, McKeever takes bronze at U23 cross-country worlds
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
LILLEHAMMER — Alison Mackie won gold in the women’s 20‑kilometre mass start and fellow Canadian Xavier McKeever took bronze in the men’s event Thursday at the 2026 under-23 cross-country skiing championships. Mackie, from Edmonton, finished her race in 49 minutes 41 seconds, with Norway’s Eva Ingebrigtsen finishing second and France’s Léonie Perry third. The 20-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Netflix orders new Alexander the Great series from ‘Heated Rivalry’ creator Jacob Tierney
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
TORONTO — Netflix has ordered a new series about Alexander the Great from “Heated Rivalry” creator Jacob Tierney. Tierney is set to write, direct and executive produce “Alexander,” a “high-stakes” period drama based on the novel “The Golden Mean” by Canadian author Annabel Lyon. The show will explore the story of Alexander the Great and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What those different versions of the Iranian flag appearing at protests mean
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
TORONTO — As protests ramp up around the world in response to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, different versions of the country’s flag are appearing on the streets. Both Iran’s official state flag and the historic “Lion and Sun” flag have become common sights at rallies. The official flag, which represents the current regime, features ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 20 states sue over Trump’s worldwide tariffs
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
WASHINGTON — More than 20 states have filed a lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest worldwide tariffs. Trump implemented the 10 per cent global duty last week after the United States Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff tool. The president has threatened to increase those tariffs to 15 per cent but he has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. added to Oscars presenter lineup
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Is an “Iron Man” reunion coming to the Oscars? Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. are both set to present at the Oscars on March 15. The show’s executive producers revealed a new batch of presenters Thursday, including Anne Hathaway, Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Paul Mescal. They join the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vertigo sidelines Alex Bowman, forcing him out of Sunday’s Phoenix NASCAR race
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will miss the NASCAR race Sunday at Phoenix Raceway after he was diagnosed with vertigo. Bowman was too ill to continue racing last Sunday at Circuit of the Americas in Texas and was replaced mid-race by Myatt Snider, who had been working in the pits for ... Read More »
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