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Details of gun buyback program coming soon, minister says
OTTAWA — Details of the Liberal government’s gun buyback program will be released over the…
Canada says Israel’s ‘horrific’ Gaza City offensive puts hostages in greater danger
OTTAWA — Ottawa is calling Israel’s latest ground offensive in Gaza City “horrific” and says…
Vancouver Canucks players already buying into new coach’s system: Rutherford
VANCOUVER — Jim Rutherford doesn’t want to talk about last season any more. Between personnel…
One arrest following suspicious death in Kelowna home
"We believe this is an isolated matter and there is no increased risk to public safety.”
‘He made his decision’: Leafs begin post-Marner era after star winger’s departure
TORONTO — Auston Matthews answered a call he probably knew was coming. His friend and…
Carney argues his government still has fiscal anchors after PBO raises concerns
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted Wednesday his government does have fiscal anchors after…
Pentagon says troops can only be exempt from shaving their facial hair for a year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that troops who need an exemption…
Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur has Île Bizard bridge named in his honour
MONTREAL — After having a highway named in his honour two years ago, the “Démon…
Ontario premier urges Carney to maintain tariff on Chinese EVs despite canola levy
OTTAWA — Canada needs to maintain its 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles,…
NBA and UK government collaborate to expand recreational basketball in England
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government and NBA have teamed up to expand recreational basketball…
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point…
Canada-Venezuela friendly in November may have to shift from Fort Lauderdale
Canada Soccer is waiting on answers after a cancellation notice was sent to ticket-holders for…
Ex-swim instructor at N.S. youth corrections facility facing 66 sex-related charges
HALIFAX — A 75-year-old former swim instructor is facing dozens of charges related to alleged…
Questions loom over all seven Canadian NHL teams as training camps begin
The start of a new NHL season brings renewed hope, with a healthy serving of…
‘Rogers v. Rogers’ shortlisted for National Business Book Award
TORONTO — Alexandra Posadzki’s behind-the-scenes look at the power struggle at Rogers Communications Inc. is…
First-year Argo Doege to start important home contest versus Montreal Alouettes
TORONTO — Jarret Doege will be the Toronto Argonauts’ starting quarterback when they host the…
Veteran kicker Hajrullahu making clutch contribution for Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO — In the roller-coaster that’s been the Toronto Argonauts’ 2025 season, kicker Lirim Hajrullahu…
The Latest: Trump enjoys UK royal pageantry as critics warn of a ‘dangerous moment’ in US
As President Donald Trump enjoys a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom aimed at…
Edmonton Oilers GM Bowman still waiting on McDavid as camp opens; won’t pursue Hart
EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is taking Connor McDavid at face value.…
Police say accused man in fatal Vancouver triple-stabbing was one victim’s ex-spouse
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver have confirmed that one of three victims in a fatal…
NHL training camps open with Oilers’ Connor McDavid unsigned and Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk out
Connor McDavid doesn’t have a contract beyond this season, the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers start…
BC teacher who made 1,000 calls to student loses licence
Many of the calls lasted more 90 minutes.
Canada to face Poland in elimination round after loss to Turkey at volleyball worlds
QUEZON CITY — Canada was dealt its first defeat at the world men’s volleyball championship…
Trump’s second state visit to the UK meets with protests and arrests
LONDON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump received a royal reception at Windsor Castle on…