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College basketball opens a new season with an influx of international talent
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Dame Sarr was playing in Spain’s top professional league in the…
Marsch says Canada at the World Cup can be even bigger than Blue Jays’ playoff run
Like many Canadians, Jesse Marsch stayed up late to watch the Toronto Blue Jays’ remarkable…
Liberal MP Jaime Battiste fined $600 for breaching elections financing law
OTTAWA — An elections watchdog fined Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste and his financial…
Peachland senior reignites decade-old legal beef with bylaw officer
The 79-year-old once displayed "off‑putting behaviour," but it appeared to be water under the bridge, until it wasn't.
Ticats’ linebacker Stubblefield fondly remembers his time with Montreal Alouettes
HAMILTON — They’ll be the enemy Saturday, but Reggie Stubblefield still has much fondness for…
Unions condemn federal government’s plans to change collective bargaining rules
OTTAWA — Federal public service unions are condemning the government’s proposed amendments to collective bargaining…
Supreme Court agrees to weigh in on Saskatchewan’s school pronoun case
REGINA — The Supreme Court of Canada granted leave Thursday to hear appeals in a…
Pauline Collins, British actress who won cult following for Shirley Valentine, dies at 85
LONDON (AP) — Pauline Collins, the versatile British actress who won a cult following for…
Premier Moe and Gainer Gopher join forces to support CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s premier is teaming up with the province’s largest, most-huggable rodent to cheer…
Looking for more talent, Canada coach Jesse Marsch brings in three new faces to camp
While Jesse Marsch prepares the Canadian men for next year’s World Cup, the search continues…
Mattingly leaves coaching staff of Blue Jays, who exercise manager John Schneider’s contract option
TORONTO (AP) — Don Mattingly is leaving his role as bench coach of the Toronto…
Ottawa’s tax credits to reduce emissions aren’t working as intended, watchdog says
OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government moves to spend billions more on tax…
World Series and rest of Blue Jays’ post-season boosted Toronto hotels, businesses
TORONTO — The World Series may have ended in heartbreak for Toronto Blue Jays and…
Ticats’ Amos feels with home-field advantage comes a huge responsibility to play well
DaShaun Amos and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will definitely have home-field advantage Saturday for the East…
Cubs allow Justin Turner to become free agent, agree to new deal with Colin Rea
CHICAGO (AP) — Infielder Justin Turner became a free agent Thursday after the Chicago Cubs…
Revived Ravens make 1st visit to Minnesota with Lamar Jackson in latest test for Vikings defense
Baltimore (3-5) at Minnesota (4-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Ravens by…
Canadian forward Jonathan David named CONCACAF Men’s Player of the Year
Canadian Jonathan David has been named the 2024-25 CONCACAF Men’s Player of the Year. Rewarded…
Surge in reports of wrongdoing to Quebec anti-corruption police
MONTREAL — Quebec anti-corruption police are reporting a surge of nearly 30 per cent in…
Kelowna RCMP search for Justice, a dog forcefully grabbed by a stranger
“We are hoping to locate Justice to be able to return him to his owner, following this frightening incident.”
Dolphins seek redemption against Bills after costly errors in Week 3 loss
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins were close to beating the Buffalo Bills…
Analysis: Former Argos O’Shea, Steinauer should top club’s head-coaching list
TORONTO — With the Toronto Argonauts looking for a head coach, two very familiar names…
Pochettino views Reyna as `special player,’ recalls him to US team despite limited club playing time
Saying five times that Gio Reyna is “special,” U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino called in the…
Blue Jays extend qualifying offer to star infielder Bo Bichette
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have extended a qualifying offer to star infielder Bo…
No. 6 Oregon enters crucial closing stretch on road against rolling Iowa
No. 6 Oregon enters the home stretch of the regular season needing to win out…