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TORONTO – RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., had a season-high 31 points to lead the Toronto Raptors in a 122-92 rout of the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Barrett add six rebounds and three assists as Toronto (36-27) won for the first time in three games. Jakob Poeltl had a double-double with 16 points and 10 boards.Scottie Barnes added 17 points and five assists for the Raptors, who are trying to hold on to the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.Daniel Gafford’s double-double couldn’t help Dallas (21-43) snap its seven-game losing skid. He had 21 points and 12 rebounds.Rookie sensation Cooper…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 8, 2026 6:32 pm Updated March 8, 2026 7:22 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario police say 23 people needed to be rescued when they were stranded on an ice shelf in Georgian Bay in south-central Ontario. They say the ice drifted for about two kilometres and split into several sections, causing some people to become partially submerged in the icy water. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they…

Natalie Wilkie won Canada’s first gold medal at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on Sunday with a first-place finish in the women’s standing para-biathlon competition. Wilkie, from Salmon Arm, B.C., finished in 33 minutes 1.8 seconds, more than a half-minute ahead of China’s Zhao Zhiqing (33:33.5). Ukraine’s Oleksandra Kononova took bronze in 33:37.9.It’s the fourth career Paralympic gold medal for the Canadian flag-bearer and her ninth Paralympic medal overall. She won silver in the women’s standing sprint on Saturday.“This is pretty unreal,” Wilkie said. “Silver was pretty awesome yesterday, but the gold today is even better. It all came together today.…

As the war waged by the U.S. and Israel continues in Iran, hundreds of Canadians continue to exit the region by air, bus, and even on foot. New numbers from Global Affairs Canada show that 109,889 Canadians have registered with the government’s voluntary registration system.Of that number, 9,185 have made requests for assistance – 5,267 have asked for help to leave the region. The requests come as Iran’s war targets widened over the weekend into civilian infrastructure.The agency noted that as of Sunday, it was not aware of any Canadians who have been injured or killed amid the conflict.Bahrain accused…

MIAMI, FL, March 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ancora Swimwear, the Colombian-born, Miami-based premium swimwear brand founded by Juan Manuel Serna in 2013, is expanding its U.S. growth strategy while reinforcing its vertically integrated manufacturing and sustainability model. The company produces women’s, men’s, and children’s resort swimwear through its owned factory in Colombia, combining artisan craftsmanship with recycled materials and waterless printing technology. Products are available through retailers including Shopbop and Revolve, and direct-to-consumer at https://ancoraswimwear.com. _____ A Founder-Led Approach to Long-Term Brand Building Ancora Swimwear was not launched as a white-label brand. Juan Manuel Serna built the company with…

CENTENNIAL, CO, March 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Organizations around the world are increasingly focused on improving collaboration, communication and team performance as workplace complexity continues to grow. Many leaders are recognizing that stronger results often depend not just on skills or strategy, but on how well people understand themselves and work with others. For more than three decades, Emergenetics International has helped organizations address these challenges through research-based assessment tools and professional development programs designed to strengthen teamwork, leadership and workplace communication. Emergenetics International, a global organizational development firm founded in 1991, helps organizations improve team performance, communication and…

New York City, NY, March 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Memopezil is at the center of a rapidly growing conversation about cognitive health in 2026, as consumer interest in brain support has reached an all-time high, with search volume for terms like “brain health supplement,” “natural nootropic,” and “memory support formula” growing exponentially. Amid this landscape, Memopezil has gained significant attention for its unique positioning as a “Natural Donepezil” — a phrase that is a clear reference to the well-known prescription medication used for cognitive decline. This bold positioning has propelled this supplement into the spotlight, prompting a closer look…

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marking a definitive shift in the digital media hierarchy, WoahRae’s ‘The Jay Walker Podcast’ has officially ascended to the top 1% of all podcasts globally. Dispatched from the entertainment capital of Beverly Hills, this announcement cements the show’s status as a premier destination for high-stakes, culturally resonant conversation. Out of millions of active digital programs, reaching the top 1% is a milestone reserved for an elite tier of content that commands massive scale and deep listener loyalty. For Jay Walker—a powerhouse media executive, producer, and entrepreneur—the ranking is a validation of…

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Fresh off launching the low-cost MacBook Neo, Apple is reportedly preparing at least three new products that will fit into its highest-end “ultra” lineup. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gruman, the next batch of releases may not bear the “ultra” name, like its Watch, but will all command price premiums over their mainline counterparts.There’s the oft-rumored foldable iPhone, which is expected to cost around $2,000, and a touchscreen MacBook Pro is supposedly slated for the fall. Those are pretty straightforward plays for the higher end of the market. More interesting are the next-gen AirPods, which are rumored to include cameras to…