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NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
NEW YORK (AP) — The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player…
Aaron Rodgers isn’t looking for ‘revenge’ when the Steelers face the Packers, just a victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers knew this game might be coming five years ago. Maybe…
Quebec government to ban religious symbols in daycares
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it will ban religious symbols for daycare workers in…
Some furloughed workers will return to manage health insurance open enrollment as shutdown drags on
NEW YORK (AP) — The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services will temporarily bring all…
Montreal transit agency seeks mediation with bus, metro drivers to avoid more strikes
MONTREAL — Montreal’s public transit agency has asked the provincial government to appoint a mediator…
Anand says Canada is in a ‘strategic partnership’ with China
OTTAWA — Just three years after Canada called China a “disruptive global power,” Foreign Affairs…
As federal agents ramp up Chicago immigration crackdown, more elected officials caught in crosshairs
CHICAGO (AP) — Hoan Huynh was going door-to-door informing businesses of ramped up immigration enforcement…
Premier Smith affirms Alberta’s 2050 net zero goal in testy committee appearance
OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reiterated her province’s commitment to becoming a carbon neutral…
After disappointing finish to banner season, ample roster decisions await hungry Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — A freshly shaven Dan Wilson, who shed his playoff mustache after the…
Kamloops doctors refused ‘generous offer’ before resignation: Interior Health
Negotiations may not be finished, but Interior Health is still looking for replacements to take over by early 2026.
Liberals table crime bill to restrict access to bail, impose tougher sentences
OTTAWA — The Liberal government tabled legislation Thursday morning, trying to make it harder to…
Nova Scotia to learn from Ontario’s nuclear efforts as part of new agreement
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his government will learn from Ontario’s nuclear…
Quebecers pay millions each year for health care in other provinces
MONTREAL — Quebec residents paid more than $10 million out of pocket to receive health…
Trey Yesavage and Roki Sasaki just arrived in the majors. They’ve been postseason stars anyway
NEW YORK (AP) — Trey Yesavage and Roki Sasaki are barely babes in the woods…
Bucs look to prolong recent dominance of NFC South rival Saints
Tampa Bay (5-2) at New Orleans (1-6) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds:…
Federal, Ontario governments contributing $3B to small nuclear reactor project
The federal and Ontario governments are putting a total of $3 billion toward a project…
The college-to-pro move for coaches has a mixed history, from Jerry Tarkanian to Jimmy Johnson
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tony Vitello’s ascension from college coach to manager in the pros…
Hamilton Tiger-Cats can clinch first in East Division with win over Ottawa Redblacks
HAMILTON — The CFL post-season is starting early for Ante Milanovic-Litre. The veteran Canadian fullback…
Vance calls Israel’s parliament vote on West Bank annexation an ‘insult’
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday criticized a symbolic vote in…
The Latest: Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who created the world’s largest cryptocurrency…
CIRB rules against Canada Post union’s challenge to back-to-work order
OTTAWA — The Canada Industrial Relations Board has ruled against the union at Canada Post…
Fatal halfway-house shooting by Surrey officers justified, B.C. police watchdog rules
SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog says two Surrey officers’ use of force was “justified…
Wegner is World Series umpire crew chief. Hamari, Johnson, Little, Tumpane make Fall Classic debuts
TORONTO (AP) — Mark Wegner will be the World Series umpire crew chief for the…
Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov advance to Swiss Indoors quarterfinals
BASEL — Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov advanced to the quarterfinals with straight-set wins…