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U Sports, Football Canada both taking time to examine CFL’s proposed changes
U Sports chief executive officer Pierre Arsenault says Canadian universities have the luxury of time…
Kiran Desai is a favorite and US authors make a strong showing on the Booker Prize shortlist
LONDON (AP) — Booker Prize -winning Indian author Kiran Desai is a favorite to win…
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Vasily Podkolzin to three-year contract extension
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year contract extension,…
Week 3 NFL chaos: Blocked kicks, walk-off field goals, and a 336-pound hero
Special teams are sure kicking up a fuss in the young 2025 NFL season. There…
NATO warns Russia it will use all means to defend against airspace breaches after Estonia incursions
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO warned Russia on Tuesday that it would use all means to…
Support for B.C. wineries following last year’s freeze extended another year
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Wineries in B.C. are still recovering from the freeze in 2024 so the government is…
It’s rare to see the Ravens pushed around physically, but that’s what happened against Detroit
BALTIMORE (AP) — By the end of the game, the contrast was too obvious to…
B.C. public service workers expand picket locations again in bid to restart talks
BURNABY — Striking British Columbia public service workers have furthered job action, with the union…
Conspiracy to commit murder charges laid in Vernon trailer park shooting
One of those charged was just 18 years old at the time.
Why you can’t avoid the sound of bird cannons on Okanagan farms
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"If you like the farm view, then you have to hear the farm, too."
Lax gun laws in Brazil and US help arm Brazil’s organized crime, study finds
SAO PAULO (AP) — Gunmen in a car opened fire last November at Sao Paulo’s…
Scarlett Johansson says directorial debut about disappearing Holocaust stories is her story, too
TORONTO — Scarlett Johansson says she’s not one to be nervous when films she stars…
Canada drops 2 appeals of U.S. anti-dumping duties on softwood lumber
OTTAWA — Canada has dropped two legal challenges of United States duties on Canadian softwood…
Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll taking leave of absence for personal reasons
TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll has taken a leave of absence to…
A map showing countries that recognize a Palestinian state and those that plan to
France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Belgium were among 10 nations this week to…
Messi stays silent on Inter Miami contract extension while attending 1v1 soccer finals
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi went to watch some soccer on Friday. He didn’t say…
Canada’s run to Women’s World Cup final surprises some, but not Rugby Canada CEO
Canada’s run to the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup doesn’t come as a…
British judge sentences an asylum-seeker to 12 months in a case that triggered anti-migrant protests
LONDON (AP) — A British judge on Tuesday sentenced an asylum-seeker to 12 months in…
Explaining NATO’s Article 4 after Estonia sought consultations over Russian airspace violation
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO allies on Tuesday held formal consultations at Estonia’s request after the…
Sarah McLachlan cancels musical performance at Lilith Fair doc premiere
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan cancelled musical performances planned for the Sunday premiere of her Lilith…
In the news today: Trump to speak at United Nations, gun control group targeting SKS
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Athletics host the Astros to open 3-game series
Houston Astros (84-72, second in the AL West) vs. Athletics (73-83, fourth in the AL…
Padres try to keep home win streak alive, host the Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers (95-62, first in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (86-71, second in…
Dodgers visit the Diamondbacks to begin 3-game series
Los Angeles Dodgers (88-68, first in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (79-77, third in…