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Edin Džeko’s inspiration lifts Bosnia to the World Cup and now at 40 he faces a fight to be fit
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
His right arm strapped tight to protect a damaged shoulder, Edin Džeko raised his left hand holding his phone to film Bosnia-Herzegovina’s late-night team celebrations after beating Italy and qualifying for the World Cup. The 40-year-old talismanic striker smiled as he led teammates singing in the bar-room party while they wore white t-shirts with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers’ Ingram makes his presence felt with birthday shutout against Kraken
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
EDMONTON — It may have been his birthday, but goaltender Connor Ingram was the one handing the Edmonton Oilers a present on Tuesday. Celebrating his 29th birthday, Ingram made 27 saves for his second shutout of the season and ninth of his career as the Oilers extended their winning streak to four games, getting past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jesus Sanchez off to career-best start early in Toronto Blue Jays season
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — Jesus Sanchez has brought a simple approach to his first four regular-season games with the Toronto Blue Jays: hit it up the middle. Sanchez went 2-for-4 at the plate, driving in the first run of the game, as the Toronto Blue Jays topped the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Tuesday. That performance improved the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Resale tickets for Canada-Bosnia FIFA World Cup opener in Toronto come at steep cost
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — Even though Canada’s opponent for its FIFA World Cup opener in Toronto was just determined Tuesday, many of the resale tickets left for the international match come at a steep cost. Sixty-ninth-ranked Bosnia and Herzegovina upset 12th-ranked Italy 4-1 in penalties on home soil in a playoff qualifier final — the teams were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain coach Luis de la Fuente condemns xenophobia after fans’ anti-Muslim chants against Egypt
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The coach of Spain’s national soccer team has condemned “xenophobic or racist attitudes” after fans repeatedly made anti-Muslim chants during a game against Egypt. Luis de la Fuente was speaking after fans made chants mocking Muslims during Tuesday’s friendly game, part of Spain’s preparations for the World Cup. “I feel total ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Canadian astronaut’s wife ready for lift-off, remembering Stephen Lewis
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Astronaut Hansen fulfilling lifelong dream: wife As Jeremy Hansen prepares to begin a historic mission to the moon aboard the Artemis II, his wife says his family will be trying to take in every single moment. If ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Be in that moment’: Astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s wife prepares for his lunar mission
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
CAPE CANAVERAL — As Jeremy Hansen prepares to begin a historic mission to the moon aboard the Artemis II, his wife says his family will be trying to take in every single moment. If everything goes as planned, Catherine Hansen will be on the roof of the launch control centre at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Lewis awakened Canadians to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa: experts
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — Experts say Stephen Lewis awakened the Canadian public’s consciousness to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa, and they credit him with galvanizing the political will to stop standing idle. Lewis, who dedicated his life to advocating for social justice, died on Tuesday at the age of 88. Dr. Adrienne Chan, who has worked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyers continue final submissions in Stronach sexual assault trial
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — Lawyers are set to continue their final submissions today in the sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach. Stronach’s defence lawyer argued Tuesday that his accusers lied and in some cases fabricated their accounts. Leora Shemesh also criticized what she described as “tunnel vision” among the officers who investigated the decades-old allegations, arguing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — Prosecutors are set to argue today that an Ontario judge was wrong to grant bail to a Toronto-area lawyer accused of advising the murder of a federal witness in an alleged international drug smuggling ring. Lawyers for the Attorney General of Canada are asking the Court of Appeal for Ontario to order that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians gathering at museums, libraries to watch Artemis II moon launch
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadians across the country are assembling today to watch the Artemis II launch, which is set to send humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The first two-hour launch window opens at 6:24 p.m. ET, with a six-day launch window running through April 6. People across ... Read More »
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