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‘A part of something:’ The mental health benefits of being a Blue Jays fan
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have given Robert Stanton something to look forward to…
Rubio tours US-led center in Israel overseeing the ceasefire in Gaza
KIRYAT GAT, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday toured a…
Business sector not sounding alarm after Trump ends trade talks over ad campaign
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s sudden termination of trade talks with Canada over an…
New Interior Health CEO under fire as psychiatrists resign from Vernon hospital
“This has not been a strong start for the new Interior Health CEO."
Humpback whale Astroboy is untangled from 140 metres of rope off Vancouver Island
NANAIMO — Fisheries Department officers training for marine mammal rescues in the waters off Nanaimo,…
Kelowna workshop to help newcomers navigate AI in the workplace
“As an immigrant myself, I understand the challenges of adapting to a new country and navigating the job market.”
Vancouver health authority sued over death of Canadian senator’s son
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Coastal Health authority is being sued over the death of a…
Attorney says electrocardiogram at Tennessee execution was active after inmate was pronounced dead
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An electrocardiogram monitoring the heart of a Tennessee inmate executed by…
Sports betting is a booming business. The FBI’s NBA probe is putting it in the spotlight
NEW YORK (AP) — The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than…
‘It’s going to be a hell of a series’: Jays fan Geddy Lee stoked for World Series
TORONTO — Geddy Lee is holding onto cautious optimism as the Toronto Blue Jays head…
Men sentenced over London arson attack masterminded by Russia as part of a wider sabotage campaign
LONDON (AP) — A British judge on Friday sentenced five men for their roles in…
How Hispanics’ views of Trump have changed since January, according to a new AP-NORC poll
President Donald Trump’s favorability has fallen among Hispanic adults since the beginning of the year,…
Halifax Wanderers part way with coach Patrice Gheisar after CPL playoff loss
HALIFAX — Halifax Wanderers have parted ways with coach Patrice Gheisar after the club’s penalty…
What did Reagan actually say about tariffs? Read the transcript of his 1987 address
The latest storm in Canada’s tense trade negotiations with the United States erupted over an…
Jays look to past World Series glory with Gaston, Carter, set to throw first pitches
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will be channelling their past World Series triumphs when…
Samara Joy reflects on her Grammy wins and the creative journey behind ‘Portrait’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Samara Joy’s voice has the ability to transform listeners to the…
Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov withdraw in Basel quarterfinals
BASEL — Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov both withdrew from their quarterfinal matches on…
These artisans are threading their Blue Jays fandom into their work
TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays head into their first World Series run since…
Statistics Canada to delay publishing trade data amid U.S. government shutdown
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says it will delay publishing international trade data because of the…
Canadian Drew Fischer named MLS’s top referee for a second year in a row
NEW YORK — Canadian Drew Fischer has been named MLS Referee of the Year for…
Prime Minister Carney’s first trip to Asia starts this week with ASEAN, APEC summits
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney left Canada Friday morning on his first trip to…
Colombian man to serve minimum 42 years in UK prison for grisly double murder
LONDON (AP) — A 35-year-old Colombian man was sentenced Friday to a life sentence with…
McGregor’s hat trick powers Canada past Italy and into Para Hockey Cup final
OSTRAVA — Canada advanced to the gold-medal game at the International Para Hockey Cup with…
Canada Ravens look to bounce back from Fiji loss when they face Ireland on Sunday
TORONTO — The Canada Ravens have to put aside their disappointment at missing out on…