VANCOUVER – Two goals and an assist from newcomer Bobby McMann powered the Seattle Kraken to a decisive 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

McMann was playing his first game in a Kraken jersey after Seattle acquired him from the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the NHL trade deadline on March 6.

His linemates also recorded three-point nights, with Matty Beniers recording a goal and two assists and Jordan Eberle contributing three helpers.

Jared McCann and Jamie Oleksiak also scored for the Kraken (30-26-9), while Brandon Montour notched two assists and Philipp Grubauer stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced.

Evander Kane got the Canucks (20-38-8) midway through the first period and Marco Rossi doubled the team’s total with a goal 19:40 into the third. Nikita Tolopilo made 28 saves in the Vancouver net.

The result snapped a four-game losing skid for the Kraken, who moved within a single point of the Western Conference’s second wild-card playoff spot.

TAKEAWAYS

Canucks: Outshot the visitors 31-28 before taking back-to-back penalties late in the third but couldn’t get enough pucks past Grubauer. Kane came close on a power play midway through the final frame but his shot rang off the bottom of the crossbar. … Went 0-for-2 with the man advantage, recording a single shot on net.

Kraken: Quickly saw results from McMann trade. The 29-year-old forward buried his first of the night at the end of the first period and added his second early in the third. Seattle picked him up from the Leafs for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft and a conditional second-round selection in 2027. … Played in front of a friendly crowd that broke out into multiple “Let’s go Kraken!” chants across the game.

KEY MOMENT

McMann’s first goal of the night came on a power play 19:10 into the game when he beat Tolopilo with a sharp-angle shot to give Seattle a 2-1 lead.

KEY STAT

Saturday marked just the third time since the Olympic break that the Kraken have score more than two goals, a span of nine games.

UP NEXT

Kraken: Host the Florida Panthers on Sunday.

Canucks: Continue an eight-game homestand Tuesday against the Florida Panthers.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 14, 2026.

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AJ Lawson couldn’t help himself when he stepped on Raptors 905’s new practice court.

Lawson, who is on a two-way contract that has him playing regularly for the G-League team in Mississauga, Ont., and the Toronto Raptors, its parent club, had to try every move he could think of on the 905’s new practice court at Paramount Fine Foods Centre.

“I tried to do some trick shots to be able to say I’m the first to ever do this on this court,” said Lawson on Friday. “But it never felt as good as when I dunked it, so I think it’s a good gym.”

Lawson and his 905 teammates have had a few practices at the new facility attached to their home arena — allowing him to break in the rims — but the practice court was formally unveiled in a ceremony attended by Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish, NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment chief operating officer Nick Eaves and Raptors 905 vice-president Courtney Charles.

The brand new 16,000-square foot practice facility was built in a partnership between the City of Mississauga and MLSE, the owners of the Raptors and Raptors 905.

It features a full-sized court, including three baskets, revamped state-of-the-art locker rooms, a large fitness and training space, an extensive medical and rehabilitation area and a dining room and player lounge.

Raptors 905 head coach Drew Jones said that the facility will help with his team’s mission of developing basketball talent for the NBA team.

“It allows us to train with a great purpose and consistency,” said Jones. “In the G League, with the roster turnover and the travel, the level of consistency can vary tremendously.

“I think when you’re trying to grow and develop talent, one of the biggest things that the NBA is able to provide is a level of consistency in terms of the work, the atmosphere, the environment.”

Charles said that the facility’s best feature is that players and coaches can train whenever they want.

“When you have a space that you have access to for 24/7 you’re able to have times where you’re able to have one-on-ones with people while they work on free throws, while they work on dribbling, while they work on their game,” said Charles. “We’ve known that when our culture allows us to become a bit more human with someone, that there are the spaces that are comfortable for people, it’s a development opportunity.”

Raptors 905 are the first-ever G League team to have an exclusive NBA regulation basketball court built.

“That’s honestly amazing,” said Lawson. “It just shows that the 905 cares and they’re really putting the work in to help out whoever they can help, to help their players grow.”

Because of MLSE’s partnership with the City of Mississauga, the facility will be allocated to a number of basketball development camps and community groups both during the G League season and its off-season.

“Mississauga is a place that produces great players and coaches and is home to top-tier sport venues,” said Parrish in a statement. “Our long-standing partnership with Raptors 905 and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment allows us to continue to elevate the calibre of sport in Mississauga.

“This new gym is a big win for us and will benefit both Raptors 905 as their new practice facility while also offering access for residents.”

Lawson, who is from neighbouring Brampton, Ont., but went to high school in Mississauga, loved that local youth will benefit from the new facility.

“As a kid I felt I played more outdoors than indoors, because there wasn’t a lot of facilities I could go train,” he said, sitting at his locker at Scotiabank Arena. “Just the fact that there’s another place you can go train at for kids in Mississauga or the GTA is honestly great.

“They’re going to love it because it just gives them an extra sense of motivation. They can see the next step, like the 905, the NBA, all that’s right there in front of them.”

Saturday’s opening concluded with Raptors 905 players leading a basketball clinic featuring more than 50 children from the Erin Mills Youth Centre, the Mississauga Monarchs and PDM Basketball, who became the first community groups to play on the new practice court.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 14, 2026.

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Two people have been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of a 45-year-old Burnaby man whose remains were found earlier this month in Mission, B.C.

The RCMP’s integrated homicide investigation team (IHIT) says 48-year-old Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi of Maple Ridge and 45-year-old Arezou Soltani of North Vancouver were arrested Friday in connection with the death of Masood Masjoody.

Masjoody was reported missing on Feb. 2 after neighbours raised concerns about his disappearance.

Initial investigation by the Burnaby RCMP determined that Masjoody’s disappearance was out of character and involved criminality, prompting IHIT to take over the investigation.

Police say Masjoody’s remains were found on March 6 in Mission following extensive search efforts.

In a press conference on Saturday, IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Freda Fong said investigators believe the killing was targeted.

“While the motive is still under investigation, we can say the victim and the two accused were known to each other and that this was a targeted incident,” Fong said.

Investigators say public records show the accused and the victim had ongoing civil disputes and exchanges on social media, though police say it is still unclear whether those played a role in the killing.

Police say neither of the accused had a criminal record in Canada and had limited prior interactions with police.

The BC Prosecution Service approved one count of first-degree murder each against Ahmadzadeh Razavi and Soltani.

The suspects were arrested on Friday and remain in custody. They are expected to appear in court on Monday.

Investigators say the case has generated significant concern within the Iranian community.

“We understand this case has impacted the Iranian community and understandably so,” RCMP said in a release, thanking members of the public who came forward with information.

Police say the investigation remains ongoing.

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Two individuals are dead following a fatal shooting in Winnipeg’s North End earlier this week, according to police.

Officers responded to a report of gunfire around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday in the 300 block of Boyd Avenue.

Police say two injured individuals were found at the scene and taken to hospital in critical condition.

A man in his 30s and a teenage boy later died from their injuries.

No arrests have been made.

The Winnipeg Police Service homicide unit is currently investigating and asking for the public’s help.

Anyone with information, including CCTV, cellphone or dashcam video from the area around the time of the shooting, is asked to contact authorities.

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CORTINA D’AMPEZZO – 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.

Canada won three straight gold medals since the event’s inception at the Games in 2006 before settling for bronze at the last two Paralympics. China had won gold in the event at those two Games.

The Canadian rink of skip Mark Ideson, third/vice-skip Jon Thurston, second Ina Forrest, lead Collinda Joseph, fifth Gilbert Dash completed their run going undefeated across 11 games.

It didn’t come easy as it was a back-and-forth game that saw China tie the score at 3-3 in the seventh to make for a do-or-die eighth and final end.

The Canadians secured the third gold medal of the Paralympics for their country.

Michaela Gosselin also scored Canada a bronze in the women’s standing slalom Para alpine skiing event.

The 25-year-old from Collingwood, Ont., finished with a total time of one minute 29.19 seconds across two runs.

Russia’s Varvara Voronchikhina (1:26.95) and China’s Zhu Wenjing (1:28.44) earned gold and silver, respectively.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 14, 2026.

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The Al-Quds Day protest continued in downtown Toronto on Saturday afternoon after a judge dismissed Ontario’s bid to block the demonstration.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was “extremely disappointed” by the court’s decision to allow the protest to proceed.

Al-Quds Day is described by organizers as an annual demonstration showing support for Palestinians. Social media posts promoting the rally also said the event included calls for “no war in Iran and Lebanon.”

The rally drew counter-protesters as the day unfolded, with opposing groups gathering in the downtown core and exchanging chants and opinions.

Toronto police deployed hundreds of officers to ensure the safety and security of everyone present.

Lawyers representing the province were in court, asking a judge to block the demonstration after Premier Doug Ford condemned the demonstration as “hateful”.

But less than an hour before the protest was scheduled to begin, Justice Robert Centa ruled the province did not meet the legal test required to prevent the protest from going ahead.

“The application for an interim interlocutory injunction is dismissed,” he ruled, adding there was insufficient evidence that the protest would lead to significant criminal activity or that police could not maintain the peace.

“The right to assemble and speak freely must be maintained in times of global conflict,” Centa added.

Police closed several streets in downtown Toronto as the protest moves through Toronto’s University Avenue, but roads have since reopened.

Toronto police said officers were on the ground monitoring the demonstration and would enforce the law if necessary.

“The rights to assembly and free expression are fundamental here in Canada, but there are laws that must be adhered to, and we will enforce them,” police said.

“Officers are on the ground today to uphold the right to demonstrate lawfully while holding those who engage in criminal activity accountable.”

Stephen Ellis, legal counsel for the Al-Quds Day demonstration, said the rally was meant to give participants a chance to speak out against war in the Middle East.

“This day is very, very important. Right now the Middle East is on fire, in Iran, in Lebanon, in Palestine, so being able to express ourselves against war is really important,” Ellis said.

Meanwhile, in a post on social media, Ford described Al-Quds Day as “a venue for antisemitism, hatred, intimidation and the glorification of terrorism.”

“I won’t stop working to put an end to the hatred and division that runs too rampant on Canada’s streets,” Ford wrote.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association, however, said Ford’s move seeking to shut down a protest before it begins is “an extraordinary and dangerous step” and warned it threatens Charter-protected freedoms.

– With files from The Canadian Press

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Toronto police have identified the woman found dead inside a home earlier this week as Xian Wei Shao, age 60.

The Toronto resident is the city’s fourth homicide victim of this year.

Shao’s body was discovered around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday when police were called to a home in the area of Threadneedle Crescent and Cresthaven Drive.

Officers on scene deemed the circumstance of her death suspicious.

Police have released a photograph of Shao and the investigation continues.

More to come…

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MONTREAL – Brendan Gallagher, the longest-serving player on the Montreal Canadiens, will be a healthy scratch Saturday against the San Jose Sharks.

Head coach Martin St. Louis announced following the team’s morning skate that Gallagher would sit out with winger Cole Caufield, who missed Wednesday’s 3-2 win in Ottawa with an illness, returning to the lineup.

Alexandre Texier drew in for Caufield after five games as a healthy scratch and scored a goal Wednesday. He’ll line up in Gallagher’s usual slot next to Phillip Danault and Josh Anderson on the fourth line.

A heart-and-soul player, Gallagher has played his entire 14-year and 898-game NHL career with the Canadiens since the franchise drafted him in the fifth round at the 2010 draft.

This season, the 33-year-old from Edmonton has six goals and 14 assists through 64 games while averaging a career low 12 minutes 39 seconds of ice time.

Gallagher, who wears an “A” on his sweater, has not been a healthy scratch since suiting up in his first NHL game Jan. 22, 2013. St. Louis said the veteran winger would return to the lineup Sunday, when the Canadiens host the Anaheim Ducks.

Montreal (36-18-10) sits third in the Atlantic Division heading into Saturday’s games.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 14, 2026.

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Ontario’s public safety regulator has laid charges against a trampoline park operator in Scarborough, alleging the company was running a zipline without authorization at the time of an accident that sent an 11-year-old boy to hospital.

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) further alleges that KVPM Realty Ltd., the operator of Aerosports Trampoline Park, provided false information to an inspector and operated the device in an unsafe manner.

The charges have been filed in Ontario’s Court of Justice

A video taken by the boy’s mother that circulated on social media last month appears to show a child riding the zipline in January before falling from a significant height moments later.

The boy, who was wearing a helmet, was treated on scene by EMS and taken to Sick Kids hospital.

Under Ontario law, operators must obtain permits from the regulator before the public can use amusement devices such as ziplines. TSSA said its records showed no zipline had been approved for the facility and the device was shut down during an inspection following the incident.

The regulator also alleges that a park representative told a TSSA inspector there was no zipline at the facility during a visit in December to inspect a pair of licenced go-kart tracks.

“Devices operated without TSSA’s knowledge or authorization can pose a serious risk to the public, and we will pursue all necessary regulatory actions to uphold safety requirements,”said Kelly Hart, the agency’s vice-president of operations.

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Police in Regina are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 11-year-old boy who hasn’t been seen since Friday afternoon.

Athan Knipfel-Severight was last seen at around 4:30 p.m. on March 13 in the 1600 block of Rae Street, according to the Regina Police Service

He is described as about 4’9” tall and 80 pounds, with short light brown hair and brown eyes.

Police believe he was wearing a black and blue winter jacket, a black Nike sweater, black jeans and brown runners when he disappeared.

Authorities say there is no evidence he has come to harm, but he is considered at risk because of his age and there are concerns for his well-being.

Anyone with information that could help locate him is asked to contact the Regina Police Service.

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