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Canadian government not ordering Novavax’s protein-based COVID-19 vaccine this year
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says it is not providing Novavax’s COVID-19…
Office of Alberta Premier Smith responds to her comment about chemtrails
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office says her recent comments about chemtrails don’t mean…
New Brunswick welterweight Christien Savoie beaten on Dana White’s Contender Series
LAS VEGAS — Canadian welterweight Christien (Tiger) Savoie was stopped in the second round by…
Push to map Great Lakes bottom gains momentum amid promises effort will help fishing and shipping
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jennifer Boehme grew up scouting beaches around her home in St.…
Bloc Québécois motion on old age security passes without Liberal support
OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is upping the ante for the Liberals, threatening…
Diaspora members call for more awareness, protections to fight foreign repression
OTTAWA — Members of targeted diasporas in Canada are calling for greater awareness of the…
Ex-Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard concludes his testimony in sexual assault trial
Jacob Hoggard wrapped up his testimony in his sexual assault trial Wednesday after the Crown…
Emily Carr painting purchased for $50 at U.S. barn sale heading to auction
When New York-based art dealer Allen Treibitz went to a barn sale in the Hamptons…
In the news today: Third confidence vote today, foreign interference panel continues
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Swedish investment group adds CCM to its roster as it makes a play for growth
MONTREAL — Swedish private equity firm Altor has signed a deal to buy CCM Hockey,…
Kris Mallette named Team CHL head coach for inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge
TORONTO — Kelowna Rockets bench boss Kris Mallette will be the head coach of Team…
Zack Steffen returns to US national team in Mauricio Pochettino’s first roster
NEW YORK (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino’s first player move as U.S. coach was to bring…
M.G. Vassanji among finalists for Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
TORONTO — Celebrated novelist M.G. Vassanji’s exploration of the emigrant experience is among the finalists…
Ontario considering buying back Highway 407, Premier Doug Ford says
TORONTO — Ontario is considering buying back the tolled Highway 407, possibly in addition to…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch continues to give youth its due ahead of Panama game
Canada coach Jesse Marsch continues to give youth its due, handing Jamie Knight-Lebel, Santiago Lopez…
Ottawa bantamweight Liam Macfadyen no stranger to world of combat sports
TORONTO — Liam (The Celtic Samurai) Macfadyen grew up in combat sports, surrounded by black…
Edmonton’s Wil Bateman continues to grow on Korn Ferry Tour with steady approach
Edmonton’s Wil Bateman has learned to ride the waves of being a professional golfer in…
Israel has a right to defend itself, but wider war must be avoided: Trudeau
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel Wednesday, but said…
Canadian figure skater Sorensen suspended at least 6 years for ‘sexual maltreatment’
Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen has been suspended for at least six years for “sexual…
Quebec premier says Ottawa should forcibly relocate half of asylum seekers
MONTREAL — Premier François Legault has made immigration a major focus of his visit to…
Oasis adds extra Toronto date to North American leg of 2025 reunion tour
TORONTO — Recently reunited British rock group Oasis has expanded its North American tour, adding…
RJ Barrett embracing limelight, defence ahead of first full season with Raptors
MONTREAL — RJ Barrett isn’t concerned the hometown limelight will wear him down. The Toronto…
AWS director wants Canada’s AI legislation to mesh with other countries
TORONTO — Amazon Web Services’ director of global artificial intelligence is encouraging Canada not to…
Skipper Giles Scott is SailGP’s first transfer after sale of Canadian team
SAN DIEGO (AP) — In the first transfer fee deal in SailGP history, two-time Olympic…