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Spouse of Nova Scotia mass shooter to publish memoir about domestic violence
TORONTO — Lisa Banfield, the spouse of the man who perpetrated the Portapique, N.S., mass…
Defense in Vatican ‘trial of the century’ asks prosecutor to recuse himself for questionable conduct
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Defense lawyers in the Holy See’s “trial of the century” asked…
Montreal transit strike begins, could disrupt service for two weeks
MONTREAL — A transit strike kicked off Monday morning that could disrupt bus and subway…
Mary Jibb wins Canada’s first gold in para swim worlds debut
SINGAPORE — Mary Jibb has won Canada’s first gold of the world para swimming championships.…
Fact File: Fake stories about hockey stars tied to foreign clickbait network
A new NHL season is just around the corner, but hockey fans looking for updates…
Army identifies 4 soldiers killed in military helicopter crash in Washington state
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The Army has released the names of four soldiers killed Wednesday…
Kelsey Mitchell scores 34 points, leads Fever to Game 1 upset win over Aces, 89-73
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored a playoff-career high 34 points and the Indiana…
Blue Jays playoff tickets go on sale Thursday with American League seeding still TBD
TORONTO — Tickets for the Toronto Blue Jays’ post-season will go on sale Thursday. Toronto…
Canadian ski jumper Loutitt to undergo knee surgery, will miss 2026 Winter Games
CALGARY — Canadian ski jumper Alex Loutitt will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics after sustaining…
Canadian forward Sophie de Goede nominated for Women’s World Rugby Player of the Year
Canadian forward Sophie de Goede, who has been an impact player at the Women’s World…
Ontario wants return of mandatory minimum sentences, ‘three-strikes’ bail rule
Ontario is asking Ottawa for a series of specific measures to tighten bail and sentencing…
JONESIE: Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas just can’t help himself
"I can’t think of a politician more in need of a scandal, something to remind people he exists.
The same, old, typical hypocrisy won’t cut it."
Marvel star Tatiana Maslany calls for Disney boycott after Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Disney might not like her when she’s angry. “She-Hulk” star Tatiana Maslany is urging fans…
In the news today: Carney to meet other leaders at United Nations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
How Israel could retaliate against the growing push for recognition of a Palestinian state
France and Saudi Arabia hope to use this year’s gathering of world leaders at the…
Baseball’s final week should be even wilder than expected. You can thank the state of Ohio for that
From the shore of Lake Erie to the Kentucky border, baseball’s regular season is set…
Padres host the Brewers in first of 3-game series
Milwaukee Brewers (95-61, first in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (85-71, second in…
Montreal says new housing fund will help create 6,300 non-market units in 10 years
MONTREAL — A Montreal homeless shelter says it’s nearly doubling the number of apartments it…
Supreme Court considering $2-million dispute between Kanesatake and Quebec lawyer
MONTREAL — Canada’s top court is currently weighing a $2-million dispute that has embroiled a…
Fever take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Aces
Indiana Fever (24-20, 13-8 Eastern Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (30-14, 16-8 Western Conference) Las…
Lewis Hamilton’s wait for a Ferrari podium drags on after Sainz’s GP success for Williams
The list of Grand Prix podium finishers in 2025 now includes Carlos Sainz, Jr. It…
Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk’s faith and his mark on the conservative movement
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero”…
Baker Mayfield leads undefeated Buccaneers to another thrilling victory, 29-27 over winless Jets
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers to another thrilling finish, ensuring Tampa…
Canada, major fossil-fuel producers widen gap between output and climate targets: report
Canada and other major fossil fuel-producing countries are derailing the world’s chance to hit key…