Author Archives: Syndicated Content
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
'It's tough': New York Rangers officially eliminated from playoff contention
TORONTO - J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers expected big things when they broke training camp back in the fall. Coming off a playoff-less spring that resulted in forward Chris Kreider and defencema...
Mar 26, 2026
In the news: Canadian pipelines, old and new, are in the spotlight again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Enbridge to fund policing of Line 5 reroute Enbridge has agreed to funnel money to U.S. law enforcement in an...
Mar 26, 2026
Enbridge's plan to fund policing costs of pipeline reroute in U.S. raises concerns
Enbridge has agreed to funnel money to U.S. law enforcement in anticipation of protests against its Line 5 pipeline reroute project, a move that has raised concerns about the depth of the company's in...
Mar 26, 2026