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A tribute to Joni, and a possible Weeknd coronation in absentia: Junos watch 2026
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
HAMILTON — Some of Canada’s biggest musical acts are headed to the Hammer. The Juno Awards will be handed out at Hamilton’s TD Coliseum this weekend, with the annual celebration of homegrown music taking place over two nights. Here are five things to look out for over the second-biggest weekend in Canadian music (behind only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Majority in the House of Commons: is the real magic number actually 173 seats?
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Contrary to popular belief, the choice made by voters in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne in the April 13 byelection will have major implications on moving bills forward in the House of Commons. The rules of procedure in the Commons mean that, in this current Parliament, the magic number allowing a government to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Obviously want to get two’: Senators vying for every point in tightly contested East
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are hoping the season won’t come down to a single point. With 10 regular-season games left, every single point holds increased value. On Thursday, the Senators lost what could be a valuable point falling 4-3 to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout. And while a win would have been ideal, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bolduc, Struble end droughts in Canadiens’ win: ‘Huge weight off his chest’
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
MONTREAL — Zachary Bolduc was loading up a shot from the slot when Jayden Struble began shouting for a pass. The Montreal Canadiens forward hadn’t scored in 31 games and had a prime chance to end his drought. Instead, he passed it up to help Struble snap his own. Bolduc slipped the puck over to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moguls star Mikaël Kingsbury to retire after this weekend’s Canadian championships
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
SAINT-SAUVEUR, QUE. — Moguls star Mikaël Kingsbury will retire after the Canadian freestyle skiing championships this weekend in Saint-Sauveur, Que. Kingsbury is a five-time Olympic medallist across four Winter Games, winning gold twice. The 33-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que., added two medals to his collection at last month’s Milan Cortina Olympics, his final major international competition. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: NATO spending target hit, MP criticized over misheard comments on China
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Canada met two per cent spending pledge: NATO For the first time since the end of the Cold War, Canada is spending roughly two per cent of its GDP on national defence — a key NATO alliance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family of China murder victim loses B.C. lawsuit against family of executed killer
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the family of a man murdered in a “contract killing” in 2017 in China, against the family of the killer who they say used the victim’s funds to buy homes in Metro Vancouver. Justice Gordon Funt’s ruling says the case was both “extraordinary,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays welcome Athletics for anticipated 2026 season opener
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays look to build on a captivating Major League Baseball season when they host the Athletics tonight in their 2026 season opener. The Blue Jays took a lead into the ninth inning of Game 7 of last season’s World Series before losing 5-4 in 11 innings to the Los Angeles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP convention begins in Winnipeg as members prepare to pick new leader
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — New Democrats from across the country are gathering in Winnipeg for the party’s convention, where a new federal party leader will be chosen by the end of the weekend. After a six-month leadership race, voting closes on Saturday and the new leader will be announced Sunday morning. The candidates are union leader Rob ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!F1 hiatus upcoming: Japanese GP will be the last race for 5 weeks due to the Iran war
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — The Japanese Grand Prix is only the third race of the new Formula 1 season, but it will be last one for five weeks with events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia called off because of the war in Iran. The next F1 race is not until May 3 in Miami. Here’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ovechkin’s 34th career hat trick powers Capitals past Mammoth, 7-4
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alex Ovechkin had his 34th career hat trick, Ivan Miroshnichenko scored twice, and the Washington Capitals beat the Utah Mammoth 7-4 on Thursday night to snap a two-game losing streak. Anthony Beauvillier and Rasmus Sandin also scored for the Capitals, while Logan Thompson made 35 stops for Washington, which scored ... Read More »
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