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Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says team must ‘win for all’ this season
TORONTO — Darko Rajakovic’s mission has changed heading into his third season as head coach…
B.C. public service workers to rally in Vancouver after contract talks break down
VANCOUVER — The union representing 34,000 public sector workers in British Columbia says members of…
Key players are enduring serious injuries at an alarming rate across the NFL
Even the best quarterbacks look average or worse when they don’t have time to throw.…
Trump hits Canadian lumber producers with additional 10 per cent tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued new tariffs that could add further pressure on Canadian…
Nobel laureate George Smoot, who researched the universe’s origins at UC Berkeley, dies at 80
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Nobel laureate Dr. George Smoot, who conducted groundbreaking research into the…
Bombito returns to Canada’s roster for October men’s soccer friendlies
Canada coach Jesse Marsch is welcoming back a key player for the present and future…
Quebec impresario Gilbert Rozon’s $14M sexual assault civil trial now up to judge
MONTREAL — After 10 long months, the civil trial pitting Quebec impresario Gilbert Rozon against…
Corrective to Sept. 29 story about Gilbert Rozon civil trial
A story published by The Canadian Press on Sept. 29 about a civil trial involving…
Former Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty retires from NHL after 17 seasons
ANN ARBOR — Veteran forward Max Pacioretty, who spent three seasons as captain of the…
Quebec police say two arrested in connection with $1.8 million in stolen vehicles
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say two men have appeared in court in the theft…
About one in three Canadians say country belongs to Indigenous people: poll
OTTAWA — As people across the country gather for the National Day for Truth and…
Rebuilding NHL teams prioritize developing top prospects amid NHL’s rising salary cap
CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to his plans for the Chicago Blackhawks, general manager…
Saliba eyes trophies with Arsenal after signing contract extension
LONDON (AP) — William Saliba became the latest Arsenal player to sign a long-term contract…
Trump returns to ’51st state’ rhetoric in speech to U.S. military officials
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump returned to his talk of annexing Canada during an…
Starmer argues for inclusive patriotism and accuses Farage of trying to divide Britain
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday accused hard-right politician Nigel Farage…
Jets forward Perfetti looks to keep growing after scoring ‘Manitoba Miracle’ goal
WINNIPEG — Cole Perfetti is missing a special piece of hockey memorabilia. The Winnipeg Jets…
Analysis: Redblacks’ trade of Mauldin IV while still in playoff contention perplexing
The Ottawa Redblacks’ decision to deal veteran defensive lineman Lorenzo Mauldin IV is indeed perplexing.…
The Latest: Trump targets ‘the enemy from within’
Although the military is designed to handle foreign threats, President Donald Trump emphasized his vision…
PM Carney welcomes Trump’s peace plan proposal for Israel and Gaza
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump’s “historic new…
Two charged in July death of grizzly bear on Texada Island in B.C.
TEXADA ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Two people have been charged with the killing of…
US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years during partisan standoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger…
Ryder Cup has been getting out of control for years. New York took to it a new level
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Rory McIlroy got so fed up with one American at the…
‘Tried to maintain hope’: NHL stars poised for Olympic return in 2026 after long wait
Sidney Crosby always held out hope. The two-time Olympic gold medallist also tried to keep…
Allison Russell toasts Joni Mitchell at SOCAN Awards, Drake leads with six wins
TORONTO — Allison Russell paid a gentle tribute to her friend and mentor Joni Mitchell…