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Toronto police say one man is in custody and a woman is in hospital following a domestic dispute in Scarborough Saturday morning. Officers were called to the Manse Road and Lawrence Avenue East area in Scarborough just before noon for reports of a stabbing inside a residence. An adult woman was located at the scene with multiple stab wounds and transported to hospital with severe, but non-life-threatening injuries, paramedics said. Police have taken a 30-year-old man into custody and said that all parties involved are related to each other. No other details were immediately available. Toronto police say one man…

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NEW YORK (AP) — Players’ union president Nneka Ogwumike said that revenue sharing and team-funded housing were two major items that still needed to be figured out to get a new collective bargaining agreement deal done with the WNBA. The two sides are meeting for a fifth straight day Saturday in hopes of getting a CBA finished in a timely fashion to avoid any potential delays to the upcoming WNBA season. Those two key points would be discussed as opposed to the more ancillary issues that were talked about the past two days. “It’s very important for us to nail…

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Trinidad and Tobago’s government has received House of Representatives approval to extend a state of emergency for three months, as the twin-island Caribbean nation struggles with a high level of crime. The two motions to extend the measure, which grants the government additional powers, including to make arrests and conduct searches without warrants, were approved in a 26-12 vote late Friday. There were no abstentions. Trinidad and Tobago has spent roughly 10 of the last 14 months under an emergency. The state of emergency has an initial duration of up to 15 days, but the government…

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Para nordic skier Natalie Wilkie and wheelchair curler Mark Ideson have been named Canada’s closing ceremony flag bearers for the Milan Cortina Paralympics, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Saturday. Wilkie, from Salmon Arm, B.C., has earned four medals (two gold, one silver, one bronze) in her third Paralympics. She still has one race remaining on Sunday morning, the Para cross-country 20 kilometres. The 25-year-old now has 11 Paralympic medals to her name (five gold, three silvers, three bronze).  She is the first Canadian athlete to be selected to be both opening and closing ceremony flag bearer at the same Paralympic…

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Officials said a Barrhaven child remained in serious condition in hospital after being struck by a car on a controversial stretch of Flagstaff Road near St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School on Thursday. Read MoreThe child remained in serious condition Saturday.  News, Local News, Barrhaven, Child struck, OttawaSun, Realtime Officials said a Barrhaven child remained in serious condition in hospital after being struck by a car on a controversial stretch of Flagstaff Road near St. Juan Diego Catholic Elementary School on Thursday. Read More 

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office wouldn’t weigh in on a push by the federal Conservatives to award the Order of Canada to controversial hockey commentator Don Cherry. Audrey Champoux, a spokesperson for Carney, declined to say whether the prime minister felt that Cherry had met the requirements for the accolade, which is awarded in recognition of exceptional achievements, extraordinary contributions to the nation, or remarkable dedication to a community. Champoux noted those were the criteria for awarding the country’s highest honorary distinction, but referred questions to the federal Heritage Department. Conservative MP Andrew Lawton is gathering signatures on…

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Mark Ideson finished the job and ended the run of bronze. The skip from London, Ont., made the winning play as Canada’s wheelchair curling team defeated China 4-3 to win gold at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on Saturday. It’s the first gold medal in the event for Canada since 2014 after back-to-back bronze in 2018 and 2022. “I would say the Cardiac Canadians is fitting,” he said of his rink’s nickname from the Games. “We seemed to put it all together at the end. Thanks to everyone for watching at home. “It was an incredible week and amazing to finish…

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A special weather statement is in effect for Toronto and the GTHA as a messy mix of winter weather is set to hit southern Ontario. Environment Canada says a band of snow will move across the region Sunday morning, bringing with it freezing rain and wind gusts of up to 70 km/h. Between 2 and 6 cm of snow is expected with 1 to 2 mm of ice buildup. “Reduced visibility will make travel difficult Sunday. Snow accumulations may be highly variable; however, most areas will receive at least 2 centimetres with locally higher amounts possible,” said the national weather…

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Toronto police are searching for an 18-year-old man after a woman was allegedly assaulted in the Flemingdon Park neighbourhood. Investigators say the woman was walking into a restaurant in the Don Mills Road and Gateway Boulevard area on March 12, 2026, when a man approached her. Police say the suspect lunged and pushed her before fleeing the scene. The victim and the suspect are known to each other, according to police. Nour Eddin Nouman of Toronto is wanted on two counts of failing to comply with a release order, two counts of criminal harassment and assault. Nouman is described as…

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Work to fully restore O-Train Line 1 service was still ongoing Saturday afternoon, but service was expected to extend further east to a couple more stations that had been without it since the mid-week ice storm, according to an update from OC Transpo. Read MoreService that had been cut off at uOttawa Station since the ice storm on Wednesday was extended further east to Tremblay Station on Saturday.  News, Local News, Line 1, LRT Ottawa, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Work to fully restore O-Train Line 1 service was still ongoing Saturday afternoon, but service was expected to extend further east to a couple…

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SHANGHAI (AP) — Formula 1 and its governing body FIA said the Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not happen in April because of safety concerns related to the Iran war. Both countries have been struck during Iran’s response after the United States and Israel launched a wave of attacks on Iran. The announcement was made early Sunday morning in Shanghai ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. “Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April,” F1 said. “While several alternatives were considered,…

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After a 2-0 win against the Anaheim Ducks, the Ottawa Senators now have enough points to be leading the Pacific Division. Read MoreUllmark made 23 stops for the shutout, Pinto had two gorgeous assists and Michael Amadio and Thomas Chabot each scored goals.  Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Sports, Anaheim Ducks, Brady Tkachuk, National Hockey League, Ottawa sports, Ottawa Sun, Tim Stutzle After a 2-0 win against the Anaheim Ducks, the Ottawa Senators now have enough points to be leading the Pacific Division. Read More 

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The Toronto Blue Jays have tabbed Kevin Gausman to be their starter on Opening Day, manager John Schneider told reporters Saturday. Gausman, 35, is set to square off against the Athletics in front of a home crowd at the Rogers Centre on March 27. “Pumped for him, pumped for us. About time he got one, kinda what me and (pitching coach) Pete (Walker) told him,” Schneider said. “Still figuring out the rest of the rotation, how that lines up, but I’m excited for Kevin to get us going.” Gausman enjoyed another solid year with the Blue Jays last season, his…

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Just over 45 people gathered in a small Kanata group fitness studio on a Saturday afternoon, all to witness Morgan McKay set a Guinness World Record. Read MoreThe challenge for Morgan McKay was setting a Guinness world record with as many in-spot lunges as possible in an hour.  News, Local News, Best of Ottawa, Guinness World Records, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Just over 45 people gathered in a small Kanata group fitness studio on a Saturday afternoon, all to witness Morgan McKay set a Guinness World Record. Read More 

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The province’s police oversight agency said there were no grounds for criminal charges against two Ontario Provincial Police who fired an anti-riot weapon at a 38-year-old man last November. Read MoreA 38-year-old suspect was apprehended after fleeing Quebec police and driving the wrong way on Highway 401 near Bainsville.  News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime, South Glengarry, Special Investigations Unit The province’s police oversight agency said there were no grounds for criminal charges against two Ontario Provincial Police who fired an anti-riot weapon at a 38-year-old man last November. Read More 

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Chrisean Rock’s got her first boxing match set up for next month … but, today is all about love — specifically how much we love these hot shots! The star turned 26 years old on Saturday … and, we’ve put together these spicy pics for fans to… ​Chrisean Rock’s got her first boxing match set up for next month … but, today is all about love — specifically how much we love these hot shots! The star turned 26 years old on Saturday … and, we’ve put together these spicy pics for fans to…   Chrisean Rock’s got her first boxing match…

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Wedding crashers aren’t usually well-received when they’re discovered … unless of course it’s Zendaya barging in! The actress showed up to a marriage ceremony in Las Vegas Saturday as part of the promotion for her new movie “The Drama” …… ​Wedding crashers aren’t usually well-received when they’re discovered … unless of course it’s Zendaya barging in! The actress showed up to a marriage ceremony in Las Vegas Saturday as part of the promotion for her new movie “The Drama” ……   Wedding crashers aren’t usually well-received when they’re discovered … unless of course it’s Zendaya barging in! The actress showed up to…

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John Alford — a British actor who was convicted on sex offenses connected to two teenage girls last year — has died in prison. The Mirror and the BBC confirmed the news with a spokesperson for the prison system … who told them, “John Shannon… ​John Alford — a British actor who was convicted on sex offenses connected to two teenage girls last year — has died in prison. The Mirror and the BBC confirmed the news with a spokesperson for the prison system … who told them, “John Shannon…   John Alford — a British actor who was convicted on sex…

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