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Children’s book author Robert Munsch says he has chosen medical assistance in dying
TORONTO — Children’s book author Robert Munsch says he has chosen a medically assisted death…
Under-resourced sanctions regime leaves Ottawa in the dark: internal review
OTTAWA — The federal government’s enthusiasm for laying sanctions on thousands of foreigners has made…
Del Toro says ‘Frankenstein’ is alive thanks to decades of Toronto film crew loyalty
TORONTO — After enduring what he calls “the worst shoot of my life” in the…
Nisga’a Nation can help convince other nations for LNG export site off coast: Eby
British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is “counting” on the Nisga’a First Nation…
Federal ‘clerical error’ puts N.S. mom and daughter’s legal status at risk
HALIFAX — Since the school year began, Diana Calderón has spent most weekday afternoons driving…
Ottawa mayor promises to end youth homelessness in the city within five years
OTTAWA — Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he wants to end youth homelessness in the…
Israeli military begins its ground offensive in Gaza City as thousands of Palestinians flee
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel launched its offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, vowing to overwhelm…
NDP seeking to scrap labour code section that lets Ottawa shut down strikes
OTTAWA — NDP MP and labour critic Alexandre Boulerice said Tuesday his party plans to…
Ottawa extends taxpayers’ ombudsman’s term for another 2 years
OTTAWA — The federal government is keeping the taxpayers’ ombudsman in his role for another…
Men arrested over drone flights near Windsor Castle before Trump’s visit
LONDON (AP) — Authorities in Britain arrested two men Tuesday for flying drones near Windsor…
AFN chiefs warn federal budget cuts will hurt First Nations
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs are warning Ottawa that any cuts to federal funding for…
Flyers GM Danny Briere says Carter Hart won’t return to team after acquittal on assault charges
VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere said Tuesday the agent for…
Flyers GM Danny Briere says Carter Hart won’t return to team after acquittal on assault charges
VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere said Tuesday the agent for…
McLaughlin-Levrone threatening long-time world 400m record after breaking US time
TOKYO (AP) — One record down, and maybe one more to go for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.…
Teen track star Cooper Lutkenhaus falls short at world champs, keeps head high after breakout year
The 16-year-old middle-distance runner just didn’t have it. Not on this night. His kick, the…
Katzberg sets new competition record, defends men’s hammer throw world title in Tokyo
TOKYO — Ethan Katzberg looked like he might be in for a fight to defend…
John Lithgow to return to Broadway in a Roald Dahl play that’s not for kids
NEW YORK (AP) — John Lithgow is returning to Broadway in a play that might…
Here’s a list of August inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in August, Statistics Canada says.…
Canadian stars to align for unofficial Neil Young 80th birthday fundraiser concert
TORONTO — More than a dozen Canadian musicians plan to mark Neil Young’s 80th birthday…
In the news today: MPs trade jabs as House of Commons returns
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Blue Jays take 5-game win streak into game against the Rays
Toronto Blue Jays (88-62, first in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (73-77, fourth…
Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was shot provided less security than other venues as he toured nation
OREM, Utah (AP) — Less than two weeks before Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah, a…
Cole’s homer powers Astros past Rangers 6-3
HOUSTON (AP) — Zach Cole homered and drove in three runs after replacing injured slugger…
Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette seeks second opinion on injured knee and could return at DH
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette sought a second opinion Monday…