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The Latest: Hamas says it will study Trump’s peace plan before responding
Hamas said Tuesday it will discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza within…
Here are some effects of a government shutdown if Congress, Trump don’t reach a deal
The federal government is nearing a partial shutdown, with a range of effects on public…
Ski jumper Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes takes to the air again for Canada
CALGARY — Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes has returned to ski jumping after a hiatus of two and…
Canadian energy minister, Alberta premier disappointed with Imperial Oil job cuts
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Imperial Oil’s “very disappointing” plan to lay off roughly 20…
Quebec premier outlines new economic vision in speech to legislature
QUÉBEC — In an attempt to revive his party’s political fortunes, Quebec Premier François Legault…
Newly formed extortion task force investigating Surrey, B.C., shooting
SURREY — British Columbia’s new provincial extortion force is investigating after a Metro Vancouver business…
Dabo Swinney relishes the chance to face Bill Belichick despite a matchup that has lost its luster
The coaching clash between Bill Belichick and Dabo Swinney may have lost its luster with…
Top draft pick Cooper Flagg flying at Dallas Mavericks training camp
BURNABY — When Cooper Flagg stepped on the court Tuesday, he found himself shooting baskets…
Hundreds gather in Montreal to reflect on Canada’s legacy of residential schools
MONTREAL — Fay-Lisa Gagné, who hails from Muskowekwan First Nation in Saskatchewan, has complicated feelings…
Phillies gear up for playoffs with a new mantra ahead of the NL Division Series
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rob Thomson punctuated the Phillies’ postseason clinchers over the last three years…
Broncos find winning formula: A run-first offense and a dominant defense
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos found an identity in Week 4, unveiling a run-first…
Anand taking two different approaches to building ‘bridges’ with China, India
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is off to India and China in the…
Trump says a U.S. government shutdown is ‘likely’ — here’s what could happen
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a federal government shutdown is “likely,”…
Trump administration targets Minnesota in latest sanctuary policy lawsuit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Minnesota, its two largest cities…
Canadian women’s flag football team to face U.S. at halftime of Bills-Patriots game
Canadian the United States will square off in a women’s flag football exhibition this weekend.…
Prolonged drought stunts the renowned wild blueberry crop in the Maritimes
HALIFAX — This summer’s prolonged drought across Atlantic Canada has had a costly impact on…
Roster depth a hallmark for American League East Division champion Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO — Just a few days ago, Blue Jays reliever Justin Bruihl was among a…
Minnesota Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest deal in NHL history: $136 million over 8 years
Over the quarter-century that covers the Minnesota Wild’s modest existence in the NHL, Kirill Kaprizov…
One man dead after early-morning shooting in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver are investigating a fatal shooting in the city’s Strathcona neighbourhood.…
Quebec Chinese community members want answers after RCMP ends ‘police station’ probe
MONTREAL — Chinese Montrealers say they have been left with many questions after the RCMP…
Home Run: Toronto Blue Jays’ season finale a ratings hit for Sportsnet
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays’ regular-season finale — a 13-4 rout that clinched the…
Blue Jays restrict tickets within Canada, Yankees face heat for restricting road fans
It won’t be just Blue Jays fans who can’t attend road games for the American…
South Carolina prosecutor seeks death penalty in murder case after Biden reduced sentence to life
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A local prosecutor in South Carolina said Tuesday he will seek…
Grand jury to hear case against man accused of setting Virginia city councilman on fire over affair
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — Steven Seiple remembers Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler’s screams. “I remember…