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Universal Epic Universe is the theme park resort’s biggest bang yet in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros. to Frankenstein’s monster, Universal…
Jacob Elordi talks weight loss and on-screen romance for ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’
BERLIN (AP) — Jacob Elordi is gearing up for another busy year. He’ll soon be…
Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to strike down a key element of the…
AFC Toronto looks to turns nerves into excitement for opening NSL game at BMO Field
TORONTO — After 10 weeks of training, AFC Toronto should be well-drilled for its opening…
‘Crown jewel’: HBC’s charter among the art and artifacts it seeks to auction off
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay has asked a court to allow it to put the royal…
David Cronenberg channels his own grief over wife’s death in ‘The Shrouds’
TORONTO — David Cronenberg has confronted death on screen his entire career. But at 82,…
Boston Marathon and city insist all are welcome. But some runners say politics will keep them home
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon and Mayor Michelle Wu insisted on Friday that international…
Opening week of Northern Super League gets positive reviews but more hard work awaits
TORONTO — Week 1 of the Northern Super League is done, to positive reviews. Now…
‘You, sir, are not a change’: Party leaders target Carney in final election debate
MONTREAL — Liberal Leader Mark Carney spent his first English election debate presenting himself as…
Canada’s Watts cleared to play in women’s world hockey championship final
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Canadian women’s hockey team forward Daryl Watts has been cleared to play…
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a person must wait seven years after…
‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer asks for stay of proceedings after guilty verdict
OTTAWA — “Freedom Convoy” organizer Chris Barber has asked for a stay of proceedings, two…
U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities
VANCOUVER — The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs…
Robbie Robertson’s friendship with Martin Scorsese explored in upcoming memoir
TORONTO — Late musician Robbie Robertson will share memories of his enduring friendship with filmmaker…
Frank Stronach committed to stand trial after preliminary inquiry into two charges
TORONTO — An Ontario court has committed billionaire businessman Frank Stronach to stand trial on…
Records for Poulin, Desbiens as Canada downs Finland 8-1 in world hockey semifinal
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin and goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens rewrote some women’s world…
Sarah McLachlan plots rescheduled ‘Fumbling Towards Ecstasy’ anniversary tour
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan is resurrecting her “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy” anniversary tour. Nearly half a…
Gender-based violence spikes five years after Nova Scotia mass shooting
HALIFAX — The worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history began almost five years ago,…
Quebec’s move to cut gasoline floor price won’t be felt at the pumps, experts say
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has made a move it hopes will lower the price…
In the news today: Federal leaders debate round 2, fewer Canadians heading stateside
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada captures 56-0 exhibition senior men’s football win over Italy
CAGLIARI — Max Nixon scored touchdowns on an interception return and blocked punt recovery as…
Canada, U.S. to write another chapter in their hockey rivalry in clash for world gold
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Canada and the United States clash for women’s world hockey championship gold…
Canadiens finally clinch for playoffs after anxious week: ‘Makes it feel better’
MONTREAL — Kaiden Guhle watched with tremendous stress as the Columbus Blue Jackets rolled to…
Carney, Poilievre align on pipelines as Trump and trade loom over French debate
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre aligned on support for…