Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Wilkie among headliners looking to lead Canada through successful Paralympic Games
To Natalie Wilkie, the constant chase in the life of an athlete is but an illusion. The para nordic skier from Salmon Arm, B.C., is among the headliners of Canada's 50-athlete team for the Milan Corti...
Mar 05, 2026

Saskatchewan Roughriders seek someone who is energetic, keen to dress like rodent
If you are young, energetic and willing to dress like a football-obsessed rodent, there may be a job for you with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The defending CFL champions are hosting auditions for th...
Mar 05, 2026

Canada's Mackie races to gold, McKeever takes bronze at U23 cross-country worlds
LILLEHAMMER - Alison Mackie won gold in the women's 20kilometre mass start and fellow Canadian Xavier McKeever took bronze in the men's event Thursday at the 2026 under-23 cross-country skiing champio...
Mar 05, 2026

What those different versions of the Iranian flag appearing at protests mean
TORONTO - As protests ramp up around the world in response to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, different versions of the country's flag are appearing on the streets. Both Iran's official state flag and th...
Mar 05, 2026

More than 20 states sue over Trump's worldwide tariffs
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to realign global trade are facing another legal battle after more than 20 states filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging his latest worldwide tariffs....
Mar 05, 2026

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling...
Mar 05, 2026

Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma. The Associated Press
Mar 05, 2026

B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement for 3% annual wage boost
VANCOUVER - The head of British Columbia's teachers' union says parents will see better supports for their school-aged children after its members ratified a four-year collective agreement with the pro...
Mar 05, 2026

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said late Thursday he was withdrawing from his reelection race, after having admitted an affair with a former staff member who later died by su...
Mar 05, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs trade centre Nicolas Roy to Colorado Avalanche for picks
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs have made a move ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Toronto dealt centre Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday for a conditional first-round pick at the 2027 draft ...
Mar 05, 2026