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Will Ottawa meet its fiscal target? Economists split as deficit tracks higher
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has pledged that the government will meet its fiscal targets in the upcoming federal budget, but economists say achieving that goal will be challenging as t...
Mar 14, 2024
To Ohtani's surgeon, a 103 mph fastball was a red flag, but his $700M deal shows trust in TJ surgery
CHICAGO (AP) - There is no one like Shohei Ohtani in the major leagues. Just last year, the two-way star took the mound and reached 103.5 mph during spring training with the Los Angeles Angels. It was...
Mar 14, 2024
Tommy John surgery can work once, twice - even 3 1/2 times - for major league pitchers
NEW YORK (AP) - Shohei Ohtani, Jacob deGrom and Walker Buehler found out Tommy John surgery is no longer a rarity but now routine. Pitchers can look to Jonny Venters as they return from a second opera...
Mar 14, 2024
After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return
NEW YORK (AP) - Tommy John surgery, like baseball itself, is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return. Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas developed a procedure that cut recovery time to as little as ...
Mar 14, 2024
Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says
TOKYO (AP) - A Japanese high court ruled Thursday that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and called for urgent government action to address the lack of any law allowing for such unions. Th...
Mar 14, 2024
In the news today: Haiti leadership transition plan facing rejection by parties
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Plan to install new leaders in Haiti appears to crumble after political parties...
Mar 14, 2024
Alberta First Nations want Ottawa to class oilsands tailings component as toxin
Two Alberta First Nations have asked the federal government to examine whether a component of oilsands tailings pond water known to harm fish and other animals should be classed as toxic. The move cou...
Mar 14, 2024
Suspect charged in mass killing of Sri Lankan family in Ottawa back in court
OTTAWA - The 19-year-old charged with killing six people in an Ottawa suburb last week is set to return to court this afternoon. Febrio De-Zoysa was arrested last Wednesday night and is charged with s...
Mar 14, 2024
Unique program that reviews sex assault cases with no charges to run out of funding
TORONTO - A unique Canadian program meant to ensure sexual-assault cases aren't closed inappropriately by police is set to run out of federal funding at the end of the month, its national co-ordinator...
Mar 14, 2024
Zach Hyman has natural hat trick as Edmonton Oilers rock Washington Capitals 7-2
EDMONTON - Zach Hyman had a natural hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, rolling to a 7-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. Leon Draisaitl had a goal and t...
Mar 13, 2024