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Omar El Akkad, Miriam Toews shortlisted for Writers’ Trust non-fiction prize
TORONTO — CanLit heavyweights Miriam Toews and Omar El Akkad are finalists for one of…
Jays lose Bichette but win thriller over Astros to take three-game lead in AL East
TORONTO — Tyler Heineman was still buzzing around the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse more than…
Australia to spend $1.1 billion on stealthy, long-range underwater attack drones
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia will spend 1.7 billion Australian dollars ($1.1 billion) on building…
Aaron Judge hits 359th career homer, passing Hall of Famer Yogi Berra for 5th in Yankees history
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 359th career home run in…
Astros RHP Luis Garcia exits start against Blue Jays in 2nd inning because of sore right elbow
TORONTO (AP) — Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia exited Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Toronto…
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Israeli strike in Qatar targets Hamas leaders as they weigh Gaza ceasefire proposal DOHA, Qatar…
Pelley: MLSE explored all options before having Argos play 3 home games abroad in ’26
TORONTO — Keith Pelley says Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment examined all options before deciding…
Safety board investigates after second train derailment in B.C. within a week
CALGARY — The Transportation Safety Board is investigating a derailment in British Columbia involving a…
Trump dines at a restaurant near the White House to promote his federal law enforcement surge in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump had dinner Tuesday night at a seafood restaurant near…
Trump tries to soothe Qatar after Israeli strikes but stops short for now of decrying another ally
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was trying to walk a delicate line following Israel’s…
Davis Cup tie between Canada and Israel in Halifax closed to fans for security reasons
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — The Davis Cup World Group tie between Canada and Israel…
Heineman drives in winning run in 10th inning as Blue Jays rally to beat Astros
TORONTO (AP) — Tyler Heineman drove in the winning run in the 10th inning and…
Bolivia beats Brazil 1-0 to advance to World Cup playoff from South American qualifying
EL ALTO, Bolivia (AP) — Miguel Terceros scored from a penalty in the first half…
The Latest: Chief Justice Roberts allows Trump’s foreign aid freeze that threatens nearly $5 billion
Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday temporarily kept in place the Trump administration’s decision to…
Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles secures Democratic nomination despite political fallout of train killing
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Democratic mayor secured a comfortable win in a primary election…
Chicagoans change routines as immigration crackdown looms. Some carry passports and avoid stores
CHICAGO (AP) — The streets in some of Chicago’s liveliest neighborhoods are quiet these days.…
The Latest: Chief Justice Roberts allows Trump’s foreign aid freeze that threatens nearly $5 billion
Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday temporarily kept in place the Trump administration’s decision to…
Stakusic, Marino win opening-round singles matches at Guadalajara Open
GUADALAJARA — Canadian wild card Marina Stakusic survived a wild opening-round women’s singles match to…
Macron appoints Defense Minister Lecornu as France’s latest prime minister
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as…
Eby doubles down on foreign worker program criticism as B.C. approvals drop sharply
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is doubling down on his criticism of the…
Kamloops eyes massive transit expansion as TRU enrolment falls
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"I think we have to be nimble. TRU is very concerned about the drop in students."
Runaway Again wins Prince of Wales Stakes to spoil Mansetti’s Triple Crown bid
FORT ERIE — Ryan Munger and Runaway Again played the role of spoiler to perfection…
‘Holy Spirit was leading me’: Vancouver Chinatown stabbing suspect Donnelly testifies
VANCOUVER — The man accused of stabbing three people at a Vancouver Chinatown festival in…
BCGEU workers in Kelowna join province-wide strike
“We're going to keep escalating until this government figures it out, comes back to the table with a proper wage increase.”