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Winter Paralympics: Milan Cortina Games to open amid war in Middle East, boycott over Russian flag
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
VERONA, Italy (AP) — The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics will officially open later Friday amid the tensions of war in the Middle East and with some countries intending to boycott the opening ceremony because of the return of the Russian flag to the global sports stage. Ukraine is leading the list of countries not attending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!China, North Korea advance to the Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals after 2nd straight wins
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Defending champions China and three-time winners North Korea are through to the Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals after their second consecutive wins in group matches Friday. Midfielder Myong Yu Jong scored her fourth goal of the Women’s Asian Cup to lead North Korea to a 5-0 win. Later China beat Uzbekistan 3-0 on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Carney in Japan, Ottawa office space, Stronach trial
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney arrives in Japan on final stop of Asia trip Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Japan on the final stop of a 10-day trip that also included Australia and India. The trip is the first Carney ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SummaryBrief-Entertainment
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
— Who will win at the Oscars? AP’s film writers make their predictions The Oscar race has tightened after surprise wins at the Actor Awards, and Associated Press film writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle say the top prizes now look less settled. On Sunday, March 15, the academy reveals its winners. Final ballots close ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More witnesses to testify in case of woman being sued by Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
MONTREAL — More witnesses will testify today in the civil trial of a woman being sued for defamation by Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet. Paméla Groleau took the stand in a Montreal courtroom on Thursday to testify in her own defence and reiterate the allegations that prompted the lawsuit. Groleau told the court that Ouellet touched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa office market experts left in the dark over feds’ return-to-work needs
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
OTTAWA — Ottawa real estate watchers are calling on the federal government to be more clear about its workspace needs as public servants prepare to spend more time in the office. Landlords and office brokers want to know whether the federal government is going to need more space to accommodate ramped-up return-to-office plans after years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyers set to make legal arguments today in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
TORONTO — Lawyers are set to make legal arguments this afternoon in the Toronto sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach. Prosecutors finished presenting their evidence Wednesday and the court is set to address some legal issues before the defence begins its case next week. Defence lawyer Leora Shemesh has said she will seek ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Carney arrives in Japan on final stop of Asia trip
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
TOKYO — Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Japan on the final stop of a 10-day trip that also included Australia and India. The trip is the first Carney has taken since his headline-grabbing speech at the World Economic Forum called for middle powers to unite against the impact of dominant nations. It is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets send defencemen Schenn and Stanley to Buffalo Sabres
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The final horn on Thursday didn’t just cement a 4-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning – it closed the Winnipeg Jets’ final on-ice audition. With Friday’s NHL trade deadline looming, the players have put in their final pitch to general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. Now, the fate of the roster is entirely out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zion Williamson scores 23 as the Pelicans beat the Kings 133-123
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Zion Williamson had 23 points on 10-for-14 shooting, Trey Murphy III added 21 points and the New Orelans Pelicans beat the NBA-worst Sacramento Kings 133-123 on Thursday night. Saddiq Bey shot 6 for 11 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for 20 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James breaks the NBA career field goals record in the Lakers’ 120-113 loss to the Nuggets
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for career field goals in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-113 loss to Denver on Thursday night, with the Nuggets getting 28 points each from All-Stars Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. James injured his left elbow on a layup that pulled Los Angeles to 110-106 with four ... Read More »
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