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Florian Xhekaj recalled by Canadiens, could join brother in lineup for NHL debut against Leafs
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the fiesty younger brother of…
Class-action lawsuit in plant-based milk recall settled at $6.5M
TORONTO — Canadians who bought or drank recalled plant-based milk linked to a listeria outbreak…
Canadian Premier League says it won’t follow Major League Soccer on schedule change
TORONTO — Despite the worldwide attention the Canadian Premier League garnered for its snowy championship…
Saab CEO says plan to build Gripen jets in Canada depends on Ottawa making an order
OTTAWA — Saab’s CEO is making it clear that his company’s decision on whether to…
Sam Darnold and the Seahawks look to rebound against struggling Titans
Seattle (7-3) at Tennessee (1-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Seahawks by…
Expert report calls on Ottawa to fund essential medicines, enshrine pharmacare in law
OTTAWA — Canada should create a pharmacare system that offers free access to essential medicines…
Immigration minister extends pause on new private refugee sponsorships to 2027
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab has extended the pause on new applications through the…
New York Liberty hire Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach, AP source says
The New York Liberty hired Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco to replace Sandy Brondello…
How crypto raiders tortured B.C. family with waterboarding, sex assault, in $2M heist
PORT COQUITLAM — When a woman answered a knock at the door of her home…
iN PHOTOS: Wildlife caught on camera being funny in Kamloops, Okanagan
Wildlife never fails to delight and entertain.
iN NUMBERS: Kelowna and Kamloops residents frustrated by petty crime
Crime rates are down in both cities, but people are still frustrated.
Quebec Liberals want media to release names in anonymous text-message exchanges
QUÉBEC — Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez says his party will send a formal legal…
After two years of paying the bills, Canadian Premier League pulls the plug on Valour
After two years of financing Valour FC, the Canadian Premier League has called time on…
Kelsie Whitmore is top pick, Mo’ne Davis selected 10th in 1st Women’s Pro Baseball League draft
Pitcher and outfielder Kelsie Whitmore is returning to familiar surroundings after being selected by San…
Cargo unloaded from sinking barge off B.C. coast as planning starts for move south
BELLA BELLA — The local First Nation in the vicinity of a sinking barge off…
Oakland’s new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Last week, Oakland’s new mayor found herself consoling the friends and…
Prisoners can appear before judge to challenge security classification: Supreme Court
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a federal prisoner can challenge a refusal…
Canada Wolverines take on Jamaica in rare rugby league international test match
Rhys Jacks is in for a busy day Saturday. The 35-year-old halfback will coach the…
Grizzly attack on B.C. elementary class is latest in series of encounters
A grizzly bear attack on a group of elementary school students in Bella Coola, B.C.,…
Flames rookie Honzek out six months after surgery for upper-body injury
CALGARY — Calgary Flames rookie Sam Honzek will miss six months after undergoing surgery for…
‘It’s going to take my breath away’: Vancouver Goldeneyes relish history-making game
VANCOUVER — Ashton Bell couldn’t sleep Thursday night. The anticipation and excitement of writing the…
Canada Post says another bailout needed as it continues to bleed cash
After starting the year with a $1-billion federal loan, Canada Post says it will need…
Coach Casey Stoney to miss Canada games in Japan due to family illness
The ninth-ranked Canadian women will be without coach Casey Stoney when they close out their…
Matthews and Knies ‘doubtful’ for Maple Leafs’ matchup against Canadiens on Saturday
TORONTO — Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube doesn’t expect reinforcements in time for the…