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Matthew Rankin’s ‘Universal Language’ advances to next round in Oscars race
TORONTO — Canada’s Oscar submission for best international feature film, the absurdist dramedy “Universal Language,”…
Former Raptors centre Jontay Porter likely to get a prison term: law expert
TORONTO — An expert in gaming law expects former Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter will…
Canadians won’t be taxed on disability benefit under proposed rule change
OTTAWA — The Liberals are planning to introduce legislation to exempt the Canada Disability Benefit…
Border plan promises round-the-clock aerial surveillance, drug detection support
OTTAWA — The RCMP plans to create a new aerial intelligence task force to provide…
Thompson, Howden are golden as Canada dominates ski cross World Cup in Switzerland
AROSA — Marielle Thompson led a Canadian sweep of the women’s podium Tuesday while Reece…
Jets sign Kevin He, making him the first China-born player with an NHL contract
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets signed Kevin He to an entry-level deal Tuesday,…
Potential scenarios for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals
OTTAWA — The Liberal government was thrown into disarray this week when Chrystia Freeland stepped…
Laine scores hat trick, Canadiens hand struggling Sabres 11th straight loss
MONTREAL — Patrik Laine scored his first hat trick with the Montreal Canadiens in a…
Toronto recreational soccer team calls on league to change gender inclusion policy
TORONTO — A recreational soccer team in Toronto says controversy surrounding its league’s gender policy,…
In the news today: Trudeau taking time to reflect: Liberal minister
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Trump takes another shot on Truth Social at Canada becoming 51st state
OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is taking another shot at Canada about becoming part…
A list of the 88 new appointees to the Order of Canada
OTTAWA — Governor General Mary Simon has made 88 new appointments to the Order of…
Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms
Moving Wednesday __ In November, the world’s most powerful democracy elected as its next president…
Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms
In November, the world’s most powerful democracy elected as its next president a man who…
Lion Electric applies to Quebec court for protection from creditors under CCAA
MONTREAL — The Lion Electric Co. has applied to the Superior Court of Quebec for…
Olivia Smith, Nathan Saliba named Canada Soccer Youth Players of the Year
Olivia Smith and Nathan Saliba have been named Canada Soccer’s Young Players of the Year.…
Martone, Schaefer ready for Canada’s world junior stage as NHL draft looms large
Porter Martone and Matthew Schaefer have won together. They’ve also battled on opposite sides. The…
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to produce original TV series for Bell Media
TORONTO — Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are bringing their comedy chops back to Canada…
Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian defensive lineman Lwal Uguak to one-year extension
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian defensive lineman Lwal Uguak to a one-year extension…
Trudeau weighs his options as his path to stay on as prime minister narrows
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is considering his options after Chrystia Freeland’s bombshell resignation…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch to hold coaching seminars across Canada in January
Canada coach Jesse Marsch is hitting the road next month for a series of coaching…
Tim Hortons Field to be rebranded when 10-year naming rights agreement ends
HAMILTON — The home of the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats will soon have a new name.…
Montreal forward Ibrahim Conde looks forward to Friday’s MLS SuperDraft
The University of New Hampshire helped develop star defender Moise Bombito. Now the Wildcats have…
Letters to Santa will be delivered but he ‘won’t have time’ to respond: Canada Post
Canada Post says letters destined for the North Pole will arrive by Christmas Eve as…