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EU summit aims for new Russia sanctions and a plan to use Moscow’s assets to help Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders meeting at a summit Thursday are aiming to greenlight…
Mike Matheson scores in overtime to lift the Canadiens past the Flames, 2-1
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Mike Matheson scored on a one-timer off Ivan Demidov’s crossing pass…
Canada’s Brad Jacobs stays unbeaten in Pan Continental Curling Championship
VIRGINIA — Canada’s Brad Jacobs improved to 4-0 at the Pan Continental Curling Championships with…
Raptors set team scoring record for season-opener in 138-118 win over Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 25 points and Brandon Ingram added 16 points and…
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Trump levies new sanctions on Russian oil giants in a push on Putin to end…
Tropical Storm Melissa dumps heavy rain on Haiti and the Dominican Republic
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain on parts of…
Raptors set team scoring record for season opener in 138-118 win over Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 25 points and Brandon Ingram added 16 points and…
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 37 points as Bucks open their season with 133-120 win over Wizards
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and 14 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks…
Colten Ellis stops 27 shots in NHL debut as Sabres beat Red Wings 4-2
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Quinn had a goal and two assists, Colten Ellis stopped…
Carney vows budget will spur ‘unprecedented’ investment, but warns of ‘sacrifices’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised the nation Wednesday evening the fall budget will…
OHL Roundup: Hammond strikes twice for Erie Otters in 5-2 win over Soo Greyhounds
SAULT STE. MARIE — Brett Hammond scored twice and Dylan Edwards contributed a goal and…
NDP leadership contenders pitch their vision to party membership at first forum
OTTAWA — The five official candidates for the federal NDP leadership met for the first…
Brandon Miller scores 25 in return as Hornets beat Nets 136-117 in season opener
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Miller scored 25 points in his first game since Jan.…
Selena Sturmay surges in Olympic curling pre-trials with a double-win day
WOLFVILLE — Selena Sturmay’s team surged to the top of the women’s leaderboard Wednesday in…
Immigrant rights group calls for removing pregnant women from detention
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Women taken into custody by U.S. immigration agents while pregnant…
‘My job is not done yet’: Vancouver Whitecaps star Thomas Muller eager for playoffs
VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller thought he’d made a good choice when he signed with the…
Trump levies new sanctions on Russian oil giants in a push on Putin to end Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration announced Wednesday new “massive sanctions” against Russia’s oil…
Blue Jays great Joe Carter cheering on 2025 team in World Series vs. the L.A. Dodgers
Joe Carter was just like Toronto Blue Jays fans across Canada on Monday night, watching…
MLB postseason seeing increased audiences in the U.S., Canada and Japan
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is having its most-viewed postseason in the U.S.…
Sandy Brondello to become first coach of Toronto Tempo, AP source says
Sandy Brondello is set to become the first coach of the Toronto Tempo, a person…
Strong winds, heavy rain and high river levels predicted for coastal and central B.C.
VICTORIA — Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for much of coastal and central…
Officials warn against misinformation as B.C. rolls out influenza, COVID-19 vaccines
British Columbia’s health minister says she is concerned about a “growing amount of misinformation and…
Kamloops liquor store fined after selling six-pack to teen in sting operation
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The store tried to argue it had policies in place to stop it happening.
Regional district warns of AI misinformation after North Thompson dam scare
"You can tell it was AI-generated. Like, there was water coming out of the dam higher than the level of the lake. It just didn't make sense, but, a year from now, are we going to be able to differentiate?"