April 2nd, 2026
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Hailee Steinfeld says she and Bills quarterback Josh Allen have welcomed a baby girl

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld are proud parents of a baby girl. Steinfeld announced Thursday in her newsletter that their daughter has been born without sharing any further specifics on the date or the baby’s name. “We’re feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savouring these early moments. Thank you ... Read More »

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Conservatives call for lower gas tax and cuts to ‘wasteful spending’ to pay for it

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada is calling on Ottawa to drop the federal tax on gas and diesel fuel for the rest of the year. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday that lifting the Fuel Excise Tax, Clean Fuel Standard and GST surcharges from gas and diesel would save about 25 cents a ... Read More »

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Supreme Court won’t hear case contesting constitutionality of Canada’s voting system

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal challenging the constitutionality of Canada’s first-past-the-post electoral system. The system, set out in the Canada Elections Act, sees the candidate who receives the most votes in a given riding become the member of Parliament. Fair Voting BC and the Springtide Collective for Democratic ... Read More »

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A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

ASSEN, Netherlands (AP) — A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities announced Thursday. Under the guard of heavily armed, balaclava-clad police, prosecutors unveiled the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet, one of Romania’s most revered national treasures from the Dacia civilization, during a news ... Read More »

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MASTERS ’26: A hole-by-hole look at Augusta National

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A hole-by-hole look at Augusta National, where the 90th Masters will be held April 9-12, with flower names, famous shots played at each hole, the average score over the previous 89 years and where each hole ranks in difficulty: No. 1, 445 yards, par 4 (Tea Olive) This slight dogleg right ... Read More »

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Italian soccer president resigns after Azzurri miss third straight World Cup

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

ROME (AP) — Italian soccer president resigns after Azzurri miss third straight World Cup. The Associated Press... Read More »

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MASTERS ’26: Facts and figures on the 90th playing at Augusta National

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Facts and figures for the Masters, which starts April 9 (all times EDT): Tournament: The 90th Masters Tournament. Dates: April 9-12. Site: Augusta National Golf Club. Length: 7,565 yards. Par: 36-36—72. Purse: To be determined ($21 million in 2024). Field: 92 players (six amateurs), with one spot open for Texas Open ... Read More »

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Priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

ASSEN, Netherlands (AP) — A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities said Thursday. Under the guard of balaclava-wearing clad police, prosecutors unveiled the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet during a news conference in the eastern Dutch city of Assen. Two of three missing ... Read More »

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MASTERS ’26: Rory McIlroy sheds burden of winning green jacket. Now it falls to others

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy had the green jacket on his shoulders and an enormous weight off his back when he looked ahead to the 90th edition of the Masters with a question and a coy smile. “What are we going to talk about next year?” he said. Next year has arrived. The Masters ... Read More »

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BJ Novak to host PEN America gala on May 14 at the American Museum of Natural History

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor, filmmaker and author B.J. Novak will host next month’s PEN America gala at the American Museum of Natural History. Hundreds in the publishing community and beyond are expected to gather May 14 for the free expression organization’s signature fundraising event. Novak is known for his role as Ryan Howard on ... Read More »

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Southern Alberta post-secondary institutions sign partnership agreement

By Lethbridge Herald on April 2nd, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald   The University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Polytechnic, Red Crow Community College, and Medicine Hat College have partnered to enhance higher education in southern Alberta through collaborative efforts.  During a ceremony at the University of Lethbridge Wednesday, representatives of each institution signed a partnership agreement, that will create a shared vision ... Read More »

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