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WNBA and players union agree to 30-day extension for CBA negotiations
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and players union have agreed to a 30-day extension…
Man charged in Penticton Toyota arson awaits verdict
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He is accused of threatening a key witness to the arson and of aggravated assault for allegedly kicking the man in the face with steel-toed boots, causing 13 facial fractures and requiring emergency reconstructive surgery.
Former refugee believes she wouldn’t have been able to stay with proposed border bill
OTTAWA — A trans woman does not believe she would have been able to stay…
West Kelowna warns of door-to-door gutter marketing scheme
“The City of West Kelowna and West Kelowna Fire Rescue have been made aware of false door-to-door marketing that incorrectly claims that the municipality, the fire department, and our fire officials are endorsing or mandating leaf, eave, or gutter guards for homes.”
Vaccine records aren’t up to date for more than half of Ottawa, Toronto students assessed: public health
TORONTO — Public health records for Ottawa and Toronto schools show that among the cohorts…
Royal prerogative: King Charles III banishes Andrew to buttress the House of Windsor’s foundations
No one is bigger than the monarchy. Not even the king’s brother. In the end,…
Photos show Hurricane Melissa’s impact on the Caribbean
People across the northern Caribbean tried to salvage waterlogged belongings, assess damage to their homes…
Forge FC’s Bobby Smyrniotis up for CPL top coach for a seventh straight year
Forge FC’s Bobby Smyrniotis has been nominated for Canadian Premier League coach of the year…
Kipchoge and Hassan to make New York Marathon debuts against strong competition
NEW YORK (AP) — Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan are at different ends of their…
Canadians Fernandez, Mboko to meet in semifinals of Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG — Canadians Leylah Fernandez and Victoria Mboko are set to clash in the…
Poilievre vows to tackle unemployment, cost of housing in address to young Canadians
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressed young Canadians at an event in Toronto tonight,…
Debate over energy costs fuels clear divide in New Jersey and Virginia governor’s races
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — If there’s agreement on anything in the two states with governor’s…
‘It’s home’: Caribbean diaspora from Miami to New York fuels Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — South Florida was spared a direct blow from Hurricane Melissa,…
Birders going ‘cuckoo’ after unexpected sighting in New York City area
A bird sighting on New York’s Long Island has avian enthusiasts flocking to the region…
After free streaming debut, Lilith Fair doc heads to cinemas for limited release
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan’s Lilith Fair documentary is getting a second wind on the big…
TRU faculty loses court challenge of art program cuts
Thompson Rivers University still offers visual arts classes, but there are no degree or certificate programs after last year's cut.
People ‘generally’ support advance MAID requests before decision-making capacity lost: report
TORONTO — A new Health Canada report says people surveyed about medical assistance in dying…
Canada’s Auger-Aliassime rallies past Altmaier to reach Paris Masters quarterfinals
PARIS — Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the Paris Masters quarterfinals Thursday with a 3-6,…
Cirelli’s OT goal lifts Lightning over Stars 2-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Cirelli scored 2:36 into overtime to lift the Tampa Bay…
Josh Hazlewood’s three-wicket haul sets up Australia’s win over India in second T20
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Josh Hazlewood took three wickets for 13 runs to put India…
No. 18 USC’s Jazzy Davidson heads list of potential impact freshmen in women’s college basketball
No. 18 Southern California won’t be lacking star power even as Associated Press 2024-25 player…
Chris Bassitt willing to do whatever it takes for Blue Jays to win World Series
TORONTO — For three years, Chris Bassitt has been hoping for another chance at winning…
Gausman vs. Yamamoto in Game 6 of World Series; Blue Jays hold 3-2 lead over Dodgers
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are a win away from winning their first World…
In the news today: Carney meets Xi on margins of APEC in South Korea
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…