Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Canada to meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in FIFA World Cup opener
Canada's opponent for its World Cup opener in Toronto is now set. Host Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Italy 1-1 (4-1) in penalties in their playoff qualifier final in Zenica on Tuesday to book its ti...
Mar 31, 2026
In the news today: Stronach trial, Ottawa's alcohol tax, Canada's opponent in FIFA
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Lawyers to begin final submissions in Frank Stronach sex assault trial Lawyers are set to begin their final s...
Mar 31, 2026
Ottawa extending 2% alcohol tax hike cap for another 2 years
OTTAWA - The federal government is set to extend its cap on an annual alcohol tax increase for another two years in a bid to rein in costs for Canada's brewers, wineries and distilleries. Changes to l...
Mar 31, 2026
Stronach's accusers lied, defence argues in final submissions at sex assault trial
TORONTO - The women accusing Frank Stronach of sexual assault lied and in some cases fabricated their accounts, lawyers for the Canadian auto parts tycoon argued Tuesday as they urged the court to fin...
Mar 31, 2026
Summer air quality alerts will become routine in U.S. without action: UWaterloo study
A new study out of the University of Waterloo is underlining how North American air quality could deteriorate by the end of the century unless efforts are taken to fight climate change. The study, whi...
Mar 31, 2026
NHL roundup: Penguins blitz the Islanders 8-3 to win big game in East playoff race
NEW YORK (AP) - Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, Rickard Rakell scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in th...
Mar 31, 2026
Tavares scores with 5 seconds left in OT to lift Leafs to 5-4 win over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - John Tavares redirected a shot from Morgan Rielly into the net with five seconds left in overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Anah...
Mar 30, 2026
Golden Knights open Tortorella era with 4-2 win over Canucks
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Adin Hill made 22 stops and the Vegas Golden Knights opened the John Tortorella era with a 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night. One day after the Golden Knights fired c...
Mar 30, 2026
Nazem Kadri scores twice as part of a 26-shot, 5-goal 1st period to help Avalanche beat Flames 9-2
DENVER (AP) - Nazem Kadri scored twice on the power play against his former team as part of a 26-shot, five-goal first period and the Colorado Avalanche cruised to a 9-2 win over the Calgary Flames on...
Mar 30, 2026
Johnston's two-run homer kicks off seven-run inning as Rockies roll past Jays 14-5
TORONTO - Troy Johnston's two-run homer ignited a seven-run sixth inning as the Colorado Rockies rolled past the Toronto Blue Jays 14-5 on Monday. Braxton Fulford followed Johnston's bomb with an RBI ...
Mar 30, 2026