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Canada’s Leylah Fernandez eliminated in fourth round at National Bank Open
TORONTO — Canadian hopes were dashed Sunday at the National Bank Open. The weeklong buzz…
Porter Airline flight cancelled due to child refusing to fasten seatbelt
VICTORIA — Porter Airlines says a flight was cancelled after a child refused to buckle…
Does Wealthsimple want to add sports, politics to its new prediction markets product?
TORONTO — Wealthsimple’s newest product has given armchair economists and Canadians convinced they can predict…
Despite early hurdles, NBO Toronto on track with star power, Fernandez and Eala buzz
TORONTO — Things were looking up after an inauspicious start at the National Bank Open…
Old military transport aircraft to get new lease on life as waterbombers
OTTAWA — The federal government said Friday it is selling 10 of its used CC-130H…
Canada’s Fernandez upsets Andreeva in third-round match at NBO Toronto
TORONTO — A down season is showing signs of life for Canada’s Leylah Fernandez. The…
QB Nathan Rourke returns from shoulder injury to start for B.C. Lions against Ticats
VANCOUVER — Quarterback Nathan Rourke will return to the B.C. Lions lineup and start in…
Niewiadoma-Phinney wins Mont Ventoux stage to take overall lead on Women’s Tour de France
MONT VENTOUX, France (AP) — Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney launched a decisive attack up Mont Ventoux to…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for July, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.4 per cent in July. Statistics Canada also…
Le Court-Pienaar wins Stage 6 of Women’s Tour de France, Reusser retains the overall lead
TOURNON-SUR-RHONE, France (AP) — Mauritian rider Kim Le Court-Pienaar won the sixth stage of the…
Climate change created conditions for Canada fires, scientists say, as Trump blames mismanagement
Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada’s massive…
Elizabeth May says Greens can win byelection by campaigning on PM’s climate record
OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says she thinks the Greens can pull off…
Former champ Bianca Andreescu to open latest NBO quest under the lights Sunday
TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu is back where she reached a high point. The 26-year-old also…
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez faces tough draw at National Bank Open
TORONTO — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez will face a tough test if she advances at the…
Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime enters hometown National Bank Open as a favourite
MONTREAL — Félix Auger-Aliassime’s path to a long-awaited ATP Masters 1000 title has arguably never…
Félix Dolci leads six-gold day for Canada at Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW — Gymnast Félix Dolci captured two titles to lead another stellar day for Canada…
Eby defends minister’s criticism on LNG expansion citing ‘big tent’
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he helped a cabinet minister write her statement denouncing…
Katzberg wins hammer throw, Canada claims six gymnastics medals at Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW — Hammer throw champion Ethan Katzberg added another major title to his collection while…
Canada’s Liendo wins 100 fly gold, Black takes gymnastics title at Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW — Toronto swimmer Joshua Liendo and Halifax gymnast Ellie Black added gold medals to…
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US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes CAIRO (AP)…
Kohles grabs first-round lead at 3M Open with a 62, Scheffler 3 shots back
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Ben Kohles eagled the final hole for a 9-under 62 and…
Carney says ‘everything’s on the table’ for tariff retaliation against United States
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prime Minister Mark Carney says “everything’s on the table” if Canada can’t secure…
Einarson, Dunstone among teams to pre-qualify for Canadian Curling Championships
Reigning champions Kerri Einarson and Matt Dunstone are among the six teams to pre-qualify for…
Premiers back urgent, intense Canada-U.S. trade talks as higher tariffs loom
CHARLOTTETOWN — Several premiers came out of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on…