Author Archives: Syndicated Content
After first Brier win, Dunstone seeks more curling glory in men's world championship
There was little afterglow from his first Brier win still fuelling Matt Dunstone as his team ramped up for the men's world curling championship. Dunstone, Colton Lott, E.J. Harnden and Ryan Harnden ou...
Mar 26, 2026
One guilty, one acquitted in drive-by murder of Quebec teenager Meriem Boundaoui
MONTREAL - A man who admitted to shooting the gun that killed a 15-year-old girl in Montreal in 2021 was found guilty by a jury on Thursday of first-degree murder and four counts of attempted murder, ...
Mar 26, 2026
Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events by new IOC policy
GENEVA (AP) - Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump...
Mar 26, 2026
Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events by new IOC policy
GENEVA (AP) - Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump...
Mar 26, 2026
Procurement ombud slams Indigenous procurement strategy outcomes in 'shocking' report
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Canada and other departments are failing to uphold their own Indigenous procurement strategy and may be allowing contractors to use shell companies to access contracts res...
Mar 26, 2026
Carney takes victory lap after meeting NATO target: 'We're just getting started'
OTTAWA - 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 benchmark Ottawa previously failed to meet. NATO...
Mar 26, 2026
Air Canada CEO apologizes for inability to express himself adequately in French
MONTREAL - The chief executive of Air Canada has apologized for not being able to express himself adequately in French after releasing a video message of condolence on the deadly plane crash in New Yo...
Mar 26, 2026
"Born Ready" Guerrero Jr. bobblehead giveaway sure to be a hit with Blue Jays fans
TORONTO - When the Toronto Blue Jays were in the midst of their deep playoff run last fall, the promotions staff was immersed in plans for the team's 2026 giveaway schedule. The idea for a fresh Vladi...
Mar 26, 2026
EU lawmakers vote to make it easier to set up migrant detention centers outside the bloc
BRUSSELS (AP) - European lawmakers voted Thursday to ease the setting up of new migrant detention centers outside the European Union, known as "return hubs." Members of the European Parliament voted 3...
Mar 26, 2026
Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on the Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran and the United States hardened their positions as a diplomatic push for a ceasefire in the Middle East war appeared to falter on Thursday. Tehran moved to forma...
Mar 26, 2026