Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Price shocks from Iran war could give Canada leverage in CUSMA talks: experts
WASHINGTON - Countries around the world are grappling with skyrocketing costs for key commodities like oil and fertilizer as the war with Iran continues to upend global trade. With no end in sight, th...
Mar 13, 2026
Unemployment rate up, 84,000 jobs lost in 'very bad' February jobs report
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada said the economy faced sharp job losses in February in a report that suggests the labour market is struggling after nearly a year of U.S. tariff pressures. "This was a very ...
Mar 13, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive games with 20 points or more, extending his streak to 127 on Thursday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder guar...
Mar 12, 2026
Skip McEwen takes to social media to announce Saskatchewan rink going on without him
Saskatchewan skip Mike McEwen is looking for another team. McEwen, 45, took to social media Thursday night to announce that after three seasons with Colton Flasch, Kevin Marsh and Daniel Mars that "th...
Mar 12, 2026
Jake DeBrusk's shootout goal leads Vancouver Canucks past Nashville Predators 4-3
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks rode a two-goal third period and a shootout goal by Jake DeBrusk to their seventh home win of the year, beating the Nashville Predators 4-3 on Thursday at Rogers Aren...
Mar 12, 2026
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes in airstrikes that kill at least 4 civilians
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Afghanistan's Taliban government early Friday accused Pakistan's military of targeting homes in overnight airstrikes in Kabul and the southern province of Kandahar, saying at...
Mar 12, 2026
Source: Avalanche forward MacKinnon has game misconduct rescinded by NHL
SEATTLE (AP) - Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon had his game misconduct reversed by the NHL, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The person spok...
Mar 12, 2026
Seattle Sounders down Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 in CONCACAF Champions Cup play
VANCOUVER - Jesper Sorensen doesn't believe a single loss will redefine the Vancouver Whitecaps. Falling 3-0 to the Seattle Sounders on Thursday does, however, make it difficult for the Major League S...
Mar 12, 2026
Chychrun’s late winner lifts Capitals, snaps Sabres’ 8-game win streak
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Jakob Chychrun scored with 1:33 left to play, Charlie Lindgren made 29 saves, and the Washington Capitals beat Buffalo 2-1 on Thursday night to snap the Sabres' eight-game win str...
Mar 12, 2026
Canadian Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for record 127th consecutive game
OKLAHOMA CITY - OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive games with 20 points or more, extending his streak to 127 on Thursday night. The O...
Mar 12, 2026