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N.B. local, Mercer named Rustlers Rookie of the Year
North Battleford's Declan Mercer has been recognized for his standout play in his first season of ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) volleyball, as the Lakeland Rustlers Rookie of the Year.A ...
Mar 31, 2023
Police say six bodies found near Akwesasne, Que., near U.S. border: Mohawk police
The search is expected to continue today after six bodies were discovered Thursday in the St. Lawrence River near Akwesasne, Que. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service says the first body was located ar...
Mar 31, 2023
Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian defensive back Marc-Antoine Dequoy to extension
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian defensive back Marc-Antoine Dequoy to a contract extension through the 2025 CFL season. The six-foot-three, 200-pound Dequoy had 38 tackles and four i...
Mar 31, 2023
Canadian big man Zach Edey named AP men's basketball player of the year
Zach Edey spent the days following Purdue's historic NCAA Tournament loss lying low, his phone turned off, along with the rest of the outside world. The disappointing finish did little to diminish the...
Mar 31, 2023
Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole not seeking re-election, leaving this spring
OTTAWA - Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole says he will not seek re-election and plans to resign his seat this spring. The Ontario MP led the Conservatives and served as official Opposition lead...
Mar 31, 2023
Russia might put strategic nukes in Belarus, leader says
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) - The president of Belarus says Russian strategic nuclear weapons might be deployed in his country along with part of Russia's tactical nuclear arsenal. Russian President Vladimi...
Mar 31, 2023
Pressure grows as winless Whitecaps prepare for Canadian clash with CF Montreal
VANCOUVER - Vanni Sartini believes his Vancouver Whitecaps have a "moral imperative" to come out strong in their first Canadian clash of the season on Saturday. Hosting CF Montreal is always big for t...
Mar 31, 2023
Vatican says Pope Francis to leave hospital on Saturday
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis is expected to be discharged on Saturday from the Rome hospital where he is being treated for bronchitis, the Vatican said. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a written st...
Mar 31, 2023
Canada's Spooner returns to women's world hockey championship with baby in tow
Natalie Spooner will play for Canada in a ninth women's world hockey championship, but this one feels different to her. Less than four months after giving birth to son Rory, the 32-year-old forward fr...
Mar 31, 2023
In The News for March 31 : Drilling down on cost of federal dental care
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 31 ... What we are watching in Canada .....
Mar 31, 2023