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Branch of Montreal light-rail network to open in November, the other delayed to 2026
MONTREAL — Two new lines for Montreal’s fully automated light-rail network, known as the REM,…
Bears visit Raiders with both teams seeking second win of the season
Chicago (1-2) at Las Vegas (1-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Bears…
Budget watchdog sounds alarm about Ottawa’s ‘unsustainable’ fiscal path
OTTAWA — “Stupefying,” “shocking” and “unsustainable” — those were just some of the words Ottawa’s…
Philpot twins set for second CFL matchup as Alouettes host Stampeders
MONTREAL — Colleen Purcell is torn over who to cheer for — quite literally. The…
Trump hosts Turkey’s Erdogan as the US considers lifting a ban on F-35 sales to the NATO ally
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at…
In a disappointing year, the Orioles finished up their home schedule on a high note
BALTIMORE (AP) — Amid a surprisingly dismal season at Camden Yards, there were still some…
TSB to send investigators to site of plane accident in Lillooet, B.C.
RICHMOND — The Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a crash involving a small plane…
Bengals coming off crushing blowout and Broncos have lost consecutive games on walk-off field goals
Cincinnati (2-1) at Denver (1-2) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ABC. BetMGM NFL odds: Broncos by…
Beavers’ 9th-inning homer gives Orioles 6-5 win, assures Rays 2nd straight losing season
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dylan Beavers homered on the first pitch of the bottom of the…
iN NUMBERS: Comparing Kamloops, Okanagan bureaucrat salaries
If they want the best candidates, governments and schools have to compete and the going rate isn't cheap.
Former MPs launch volunteer effort to renew NDP ahead of leadership race
OTTAWA — Two former New Democrat MPs who lost their seats in the April election…
iN PHOTOS: Fall fun for families in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are pumpkin patches, sunflowers and corn mazes to enjoy.
Fact File: COVID-19 fuelled drop in life expectancy, contrary to podcast claims
In September, a clip from a January 2024 episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast…
Canada-England: Rugby’s version of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object.
No. 1 England plays No. 2 Canada in Saturday’s championship game at the Women’s Rugby…
Cybersecurity centre warns of ‘sophisticated’ threat targeting Cisco equipment
OTTAWA — The federal cybersecurity centre is urging Canadian organizations to “take immediate action” against…
Police arrest teen for threats after 15-year-old killed by officer in Montreal area
MONTREAL — A 15-year-old teen who was shot and killed by police on Montreal’s South…
Meet Maple the Moose, Canada’s mascot for the FIFA 2026 World Cup
Move over Bullwinkle. Maple the Moose is here. FIFA announced Thursday that Maple, a red-clad…
Vikings and Steelers clash in Dublin for first NFL regular-season game in Ireland
Minnesota (2-1) vs. Pittsburgh (2-1) in Dublin, Ireland Sunday 9:30 a.m. EDT, NFL Network BetMGM…
Former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar dies after sustaining brain injury during soccer game
CHICHESTER, England (AP) — Former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar has died after sustaining a…
Ontario plans to ban speed cameras; Ford frames move as affordability measure
Ontario will introduce legislation next month to ban the use of speed cameras across the…
2026 World Cup mascots include bald eagle Clutch, jaguar Zayu and moose Maple
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Next year’s World Cup will have three mascots, a bald…
Photo Gallery: Ostrich farm granted stay on cull
The mother and daughter at the centre of a movement to save their flock of…
‘Palestinians will not leave,’ their president tells world leaders at UN in defiant, virtual speech
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Speaking over video after the United States denied his visa, the…
Vatican prosecutors suffer embarrassing loss as tribunal says their appeal is inadmissible
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican appeals tribunal put an end Thursday to prosecutors’ efforts…