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She was set to win the U.S. women's half marathon. Then a guide car made a wrong turn
Jessica McClain was ahead by a wide margin with about 2.4 kilometres left to go at the U.S. half marathon championships when she and three other runners followed a guide vehicle on a wrong turn, leading them off-course for about one kilometre. Source link
Carney shakes up senior ranks of the public service
Prime Minister Mark Carney has shaken up the senior ranks of the public service, creating and expanding some roles in a continued effort to put his stamp on the machinery of government. Source link
Canucks land 2 picks from Stars for Tyler Myers, including 2027 2nd-rounder
The Vancouver Canucks have dealt veteran defenceman Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars for a second-round pick in the 2027 draft and a fourth-round selection in 2029. Vancouver will retain half of Myers’s $3 million US cap hit through next season. Source link
Moroun, Ambassador Bridge company turned to ex-Harper aides’ firm to lobby Canadian officials
The billionaire U.S. owners of the busiest land border crossing in North America turned to a high-powered lobbying firm run by former top aides to Prime Minister Stephen Harper in recent years, records show. Source link
3 million Canadians use GLP-1 drugs. Survey says that's changing their appetites — and habits
A new survey suggests about three million Canadian adults are currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro and that many more would like to, but cost is a barrier. Source link
Wheelchair curling drama: 2 rocks stolen from Paralympic venue ahead of competition
Curling drama has arrived at the Paralympics even before the first competition rock has been thrown. Two curling stones have been stolen from the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium. Source link
Bright light seen in B.C.'s night sky was a 'fireball' meteor, NASA confirms
Residents around B.C. reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a bright flash of light in the sky Tuesday evening. Experts say it was it was a meteor entering earth’s atmosphere. Source link
Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag
The Winter Paralympics come to Milan Cortina to celebrate their 50th anniversary, with China looking to extend its dominance as a Paralympic powerhouse and Ukraine and other nations boycotting the opening ceremony over the return of the Russian flag and anthem. Source link
Jacobs, Gushue secure playoff berths at Brier in St. John's
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Brad Gushue and Canada’s Brad Jacobs posted victories Wednesday morning to secure playoff spots at the Montana’s Brier in St. John’s. Source link
Italian tennis player Lucrezia Stefanini says she and her family were threatened before a match
Italian tennis player Lucrezia Stefanini said she and her family were threatened when she received a text message featuring a photo of a gun before a qualifying match for the Indian Wells tournament in California — in an apparent attempt to affect the result for betting purposes. Source link