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4 horses die at Cheltenham Festival as charity urges better safety and welfare measures
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
CHELTENHAM, England (AP) — The deaths of four horses at the Cheltenham Festival — including one after the prestigious Gold Cup — underline the need for the racing industry to provide better equine care, a leading animal welfare charity said Saturday. Hansard suffered a fatal injury when pulled up in a race on Tuesday, HMS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!N.S. First Nation tells government and RCMP to stay out of cannabis and tobacco sales
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
HALIFAX — An Indigenous government in Nova Scotia has passed a new resolution saying the provincial government and RCMP have no right to carry out enforcement on its lands as police and provincial officials step up raids on what they claim are illegal cannabis operations. The council of Cape Breton’s Membertou First Nation, led by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Austrian skier Scheib locks up World Cup GS title. Shiffrin finishes 5th and protects overall lead
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
ÅRE, Sweden (AP) — Austrian skier Julia Scheib locked up the women’s World Cup giant slalom title Saturday, winning the penultimate race of the season after first-run leader Camille Rast skied out. The victory gave Scheib an insurmountable lead of 189 points over her Swiss rival in the GS standings. “It feels very special, winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jake Adicoff, first out gay American man to win gold in Winter Paralympics, adds to his medal tally
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — There was no bow this time at the Milan Cortina Games for Jake Adicoff, the first out gay American male Winter Paralympic champion. Instead, he was tackled to the ground by teammate Oksana Masters after they helped the United States win the Para cross-country mixed relay on Saturday. “It was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says Canada a reliable oil exporter with moves to increase production
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
OSLO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says that countries like Canada do not need to have oil reserves as a net exporter, after the energy minister announced Canada will contribute 23.6 million barrels to help stabilize international energy markets. The 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency, including Canada, have agreed to a co-ordinated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manhunt for suspect in fatal shooting leads to delay in opening gates at Players Championship
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man shot and killed two people in a drug store parking lot near the TPC Sawgrass and then escaped by going onto TPC Sawgrass, leading The Players Championship to delay opening gates as a precaution before the third round Saturday morning, authorities said. St. Johns County Sheriff Rob ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United co-owner Ratcliffe praises Carrick but deflects question about coach’s long-term status
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
SHANGHAI (AP) — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said temporary coach Michael Carrick is doing an “excellent job” but the British billionaire wouldn’t entertain a question about the former player possibly keeping the job long term. United is up to third place in the Premier League under Carrick, the former England and United midfielder who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police search for suspect in fatal shooting leads to delay in opening gates at Players Championship
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities were searching for a man who shot and killed two people in a drug store parking lot near the TPC Sawgrass, leading The Players Championship to delay opening gates for the third round Saturday morning. St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick said the suspect, whom he identified as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The world somehow survived another Friday the 13th
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2026
MORNING JOE- Joe Manio, Lethbridge Herald In case you weren’t paying attention, yesterday was Friday the 13th. And if you didn’t cancel any plans, avoid ladders or spend the day hoping not to encounter any black cats… congratulations. For generations, this date has carried a reputation somewhere between “mildly unlucky” and “absolutely cursed.” Some people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Energy Smart Canada and Arctic Spas Lethbridge celebrate 25th anniversary
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido- Guzman Lethbridge Herald There is still time to check out the Home, Garden & Leisure Show today and one area that might stand out due to its size is the Energy Smart Canada and Arctic Spas area. Owner of both Energy Smart Canada and Arctic Spas Lethbridge, Rudy Reger says it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget 2026: Delivering key investments for Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2026
AT THE LEGISLATURE- Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf Budget 2026, Focused on What Matters, delivers several important commitments for Lethbridge and the South Zone, particularly in health care, education, and the infrastructure that supports our region’s growth. At a time when costs are rising and global economic pressures are affecting every province, our government has ... Read More »
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