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Thomas Muller follows in footsteps of Messi, Beckham and Ibrahimovic in MLS
Newly minted Vancouver Whitecap Thomas Muller is the latest global superstar to cross over to…
Ottawa funds $25M for companies to build EV chargers, buy natural gas-powered trucks
OTTAWA — The federal government announced $25 million in funding today for companies to build…
Toronto FC trades Longstaff to CF Montreal for Vilsaint, allocation money
TORONTO — Toronto FC has traded midfielder Matty Longstaff to CF Montreal in exchange for…
Trump warns of ‘severe consequences’ if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit
BERLIN (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that there will be “very severe consequences”…
Increasing the danger: Journalist killing in Gaza sends a chilling message
Israel’s targeted killing of an Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza over the weekend was noteworthy…
Final field of CPKC Women’s Open Mississaugua Golf and Country Club announced
MISSISSAUGA — Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., headlines the final field at next week’s…
Gildan sizes up its basic apparel offerings with US$2.2B deal to buy HanesBrands
Gildan Activewear Inc. has gone from potential takeover target last year to it being the…
Harvard and the Trump administration are nearing a settlement including a $500 million payment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Harvard University and the Trump administration are getting close to an agreement…
Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of possible work stoppage on Saturday
Travellers say they are bracing for uncertainty as Air Canada prepares to gradually suspend flights…
Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine is latest chapter in Alaska’s long history – and tension – with Russia
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — When U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet…
Montreal Alouettes sign quarterback Cameron Dukes, place McLeod Bethel-Thompson on IL
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed quarterback Cameron Dukes and placed McLeod Bethel-Thompson on the…
Bangladeshi officials testify against former British minister Siddiq in corruption trial
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladeshi anti-corruption officials testified in court on Wednesday against former British…
Former justice minister Irwin Cotler calls on Israel to end war, starvation in Gaza
OTTAWA — Former Liberal justice minister Irwin Cotler has joined thousands of Jews calling on…
Thunder’s Lu Dort to have NBA title parade in Montreal next week
MONTREAL — The Larry O’Brien Trophy will be in Montreal next week. Lu Dort, who…
The US-Russia summit marks Putin’s first trip to the West since the war in Ukraine began
For most of his quarter-century rule, President Vladimir Putin visited Paris, London, Vienna and New…
In the news today: Air Canada begins cancelling flights, Google AI summaries concerns
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
New Zealand lawmaker who called opponents spineless over Gaza is ejected from Parliament a 2nd time
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand lawmaker who was thrown out of Parliament…
Blue Jays bring 1-0 series lead over Cubs into game 2
Chicago Cubs (67-51, second in the NL Central) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (70-50, first in…
Former top general says reviewing medals for Afghan vets a ‘no-brainer’ for Carney
OTTAWA — A former top general who led the military during the Afghanistan conflict is…
Atlantic Canada sees more sweltering temperatures, relief expected in Ontario
Extreme heat is expected to ease in many parts of Canada today, while the Atlantic…
Kirby shines as the Mariners beat the Orioles for their 8th straight victory
BALTIMORE (AP) — George Kirby pitched seven three-hit innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the…
Cubs reinstate catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad from the 60-day IL
TORONTO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have reinstated catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad…
China to impose 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola, industry braces for impacts
Canada’s canola industry is urging Ottawa to act as farmers brace for steep losses over…
Clement and Varsho hit homers as Blue Jays kick off homestand with 5-1 win over Cubs
TORONTO — Ernie Clement hit a three-run homer and Jose Berrios threw 5 1/3 effective…