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GM Bobby Webster preaches patience ahead of Toronto Raptors season
TORONTO — Like most Toronto Raptors fans, Bobby Webster is waiting to see how the…
Economic growth in July could give way to stall in August: StatCan
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew in July but any momentum may have been short…
Dan Quinn returns to Atlanta as Commanders look to build on 2-1 start while Falcons hope to regroup
Washington (2-1) at Atlanta (1-2) Sunday, 1 p.m., EDT, CBS BetMGM line: Commanders by 1.…
Baptist college in Georgia removes president after inquiry into whether he ignored sexual abuse
CLEVELAND, Ga. (AP) — A Baptist college in northeast Georgia won’t reinstate its president after…
Hamilton misses F1 tire test to care for his seriously ill dog Roscoe
SCARPERIA E SAN PIERO, Italy (AP) — Lewis Hamilton missed a chance to test Formula…
Montreal-area police urge calm ahead of events in honour of slain teen Nooran Rezayi
LONGUEUIL — Police on Montreal’s South Shore say they have information that this weekend’s events…
Goaltender Reimer returns to Toronto, signs professional tryout with Maple Leafs
TORONTO — Goaltender James Reimer is back with the Toronto Maple Leafs after signing with…
iN VIDEO: Large numbers of dead salmon washing up on Kamloops’ shorelines
“I’ve seen dead fish wash up occasionally but since living here for the past five years have never seen this many all at once.”
Port of Vancouver says record volumes of cargo moved during first half of 2025
VANCOUVER — Record volumes moved through Canada’s biggest port during the first half of this…
What we know about the indictment filed against ex-FBI chief James Comey
President Donald Trump appears to be prodding his administration to seek criminal charges against more…
Concordia University celebrates ‘landmark’ fundraising year amid financial challenges
MONTREAL — The president of Montreal’s Concordia University says the success of the school’s most…
A queer art exhibition in Germany shines a spotlight on marginalized modernist artists
DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — There is an intimate portrait of a lesbian couple, a painting…
NFL to play 3 regular-season games over 5 years in Rio de Janeiro beginning in 2026
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The NFL will play three regular-season games over five years…
Maxwell, Dorris and Jibb reach podium on second-last day at para swimming worlds
SINGAPORE — Reid Maxwell reached the podium for the first time at a world championships…
Wildfire near Peachland grows to 220 hectares
There are 325 properties on evacuation order and 1,114 properties on alert.
Canada, United States to co-host 2027 women’s volleyball world championship
Canada and the United States will co-host the 2027 women’s world volleyball championship. The final…
Hall of Fame trainer Attfield chases 10th career Breeders’ Stakes win with Ciunas
TORONTO — It might not be as prestigious as the Triple Crown but trainer Roger…
FIFA sanctions Malaysia for fielding foreign-born players with fake documents
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has fined the Football Association of Malaysia $438,000 for fake documents…
Chinese student known for pro-Tibet activism overseas is detained while visiting China
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Chinese student who became a vocal advocate for Tibet while living…
Canadiens defenceman Reinbacher out four weeks with broken hand
MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenceman David Reinbacher will be out for four weeks with a…
Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says
LONDON (AP) — Russia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help…
Facing global isolation at UN, a defiant Netanyahu says Israel ‘must finish the job’ against Hamas
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Encircled by critics and protesters at the United Nations, Israeli Prime…
In Ireland, Aaron Rodgers talks Guinness and NFL international growth
MAYNOOTH, Ireland (AP) — Aaron Rodgers was dressed in black, appropriately, to field questions about…
Quebec government lifts planned 2035 ban on gas-powered vehicle sales
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is lifting a ban on the sale of gas-powered cars…