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Canadian men take on St. Vincent next in CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play
After having its way with Dominica in an 8-0 romp Friday, Canada expects more of a challenge from St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday in CONCACAF Under-20 Championship qualifying play in Port-of-Spain. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was unable to hold on to a 2-0 lead in its opener Friday, losing 3-2 to host ... Read More »
Some Ukrainians in Quebec struggle with French requirement for immigration
MONTREAL – Some Ukrainians living in Quebec after fleeing the war with Russia are unsure if they’ll be able to meet the French requirement for permanent immigration to the province. Many displaced Ukrainians came to Canada through a federal program that allows them to stay and work in the country for three years, and beneficiaries ... Read More »
The SAG Awards will stream Saturday live on Netflix. Here’s how to watch and what to know
Since Netflix launched into original films, the streaming service has been an annual force in Hollywood’s awards season. On Saturday, at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, it will play host, too. The 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards will for the first time stream live on Netflix, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern. The ceremony, taking place ... Read More »
Surrey’s Arshdeep Bains relishing call up to Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER – Arshdeep Bains sums up his promotion from playing on the Vancouver Canucks’ American Hockey League affiliate to featuring on the NHL club’s second line as “pretty special.” Bains, of Surrey, B.C., was called up last week by the Canucks and made his NHL debut against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. He also suited ... Read More »
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says ‘weakling’ Putin executed Navalny to crush dissent
KYIV, Ukraine – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling Vladimir Putin a “weakling” ahead of Russian presidential elections next month and in the wake of the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Speaking with reporters at the end of a surprise trip to Ukraine, Trudeau accused Putin of “executing” Navalny and using police and the ... Read More »
CP NewsAlert: Trudeau says ‘weakling’ Putin executed Navalny to crush dissent
KYIV, Ukraine – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling Vladimir Putin a “weakling” ahead of Russian presidential elections next month and in the wake of the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Speaking with reporters at the end of a surprise trip to Ukraine, Trudeau accused Putin of “executing” Navalny and using police and the ... Read More »
Canadians mark grim anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine as violence continues
OTTAWA – Events marking the second anniversary of Russia’s deadly invasion of Ukraine were planned across Canada on Saturday, as head of the organization representing Ukrainian Canadians urged people to honour those who have been killed in the war. Alexandra Chyczij, national president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, said the day marked a grim milestone ... Read More »
West Africa bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue to resolve tensions
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) – West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS said Saturday that it is lifting travel and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing last year’s coup in the country in a new push for dialogue as it also renewed calls on three junta-led nations to rescind their decision to ... Read More »
Patty Tavatanakit takes a 3-stroke lead after three rounds of her home LPGA event in Thailand
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) – Local favourite Patty Tavatanakit shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament. Tavatanakit had a three-round total of 16-under 200 on the Siam Country Club Old Course at Chonburi southeast of Bangkok. “I did a pretty good job on ... Read More »
Toronto FC signs teenage defender Adam Pearlman to homegrown contract
Toronto FC added to a flurry of personnel moves ahead of Sunday’s MLS season opener, signing teenage defender Adam Pearlman to a homegrown player contract. The 18-year-old from Maple, Ont., who is signed through 2027 with an option for 2028, becomes the 33rd player in club history to sign for the first team from the ... Read More »
West Africa’s regional bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) – West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS has lifted travel, commercial and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing the coup staged in the country last year, a senior official announced Saturday. The sanctions will be lifted with immediate effect, the president of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu ... Read More »
