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Bettman says criticism of U.S. men's hockey team at Olympics 'unfortunate'
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman declined an opportunity Tuesday to weigh in on the political aspect of the U.S. hockey celebration at the Milan-Cortina Olympics but did say he thought what was portrayed “was unfortunate and not accurate.” Source link
Israel sends troops to southern Lebanon, as Hezbollah vows it's ready for 'open war'
Israel sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday and warned residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate as the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group said it was ready for an “open war” with Israel in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Source link
How Iran is strangling the world's oil supply | About That
Iran effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, threatening to attack any ship trying to pass through. Andrew Chang explains why the country is able to have such an impact, and to what extent the ripple effects may be felt. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images […]
Live Nation's antitrust trial is underway in the U.S. What's at stake in the case?
The antitrust trial between Ticketmaster’s parent company and the U.S. Department of Justice got underway with opening statements on Tuesday. The case could force a breakup of Ticketmaster and Live Nation and have ripple effects in Canada — but experts say it’s still early, and bets on the outcome are off the table. Source link
3 children dead in winter activity incidents are a reminder of the dangers involved
Since early February, at least three children have died in winter-related activities in Quebec alone. The Montreal Children’s Hospital’s trauma director says this is a reminder that activities like sledding should be undertaken with caution and parental supervision. Source link
Canadians in Persian Gulf say they are living by the grace of missile defence systems
Canadian expats and those trying to get back home from the Persian Gulf say they’re living under the constant threat of missile and drone strikes, but are taking solace in what they describe as highly effective air-defence systems keeping them safe from harm. Source link
Jacob Robson homers in Canada loss to Blue Jays in World Baseball Classic tune-up
Riley Tirotta hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated Canada’s national baseball team 10-7 in an exhibition game Tuesday afternoon at their spring training site in Dunedin, Fla. Source link
Carney says his support for U.S. and Israel's war on Iran 'not a blank cheque'
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his support for U.S President Donald Trump’s attack on Iran comes amid a “failure of the international order” and is “not a blank cheque.” Source link
What Western countries are doing to help their citizens in the Middle East
As the effects of the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran spread across the Middle East, major Western countries are scrambling to make arrangements for getting their citizens out of the region. Source link
Poilievre touts 'free trade' between 'free nations' in speech on first foreign trip
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre touted the importance of “free trade” between “free nations” in a speech that referenced the likes of Adam Smith, Winston Churchill and even the mythic Robin Hood. Source link