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World Curling permits firmer foam broom heads despite elite curlers’ concerns
PERTH — The World Curling Federation won’t remove approved broom heads from competition despite recent…
Harris left off Team Einarson’s 2025 Canadian women’s curling championship roster
Four-time Canadian champion Kerri Einarson is sticking with her current lineup for the upcoming Scotties…
Canada Post gets $1-billion loan from federal government amid financial struggles
OTTAWA — The federal government is providing a $1-billion loan to Canada Post to help…
Bill Blair says Canada could hit NATO target in 2 years, but doesn’t commit
OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada could hit its NATO defence spending target…
RCMP, Mounties union says Manitoba, Saskatchewan face severe staffing stresses
Saskatchewan’s top Mountie says a countrywide RCMP internal memo asking front-line officers to come and…
‘You better pray we get elected’: Doug Ford says he will call snap Ontario election
Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to call a snap election Wednesday, seeking an even larger…
Auschwitz survivor says he was alarmed by Elon Musk’s gesture at Trump event
OTTAWA — A 95-year-old Holocaust survivor said Friday it’s scary to see things he never…
B.C. chief wants Oscar-nominated residential school film to be part of curriculum
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — An Oscar-nominated documentary about deaths, abuse and missing children at a…
Vancouver Whitecaps pick up Canadian forward Jayden Nelson from Norwegian club
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired Canadian forward Jayden Nelson ahead of the Major…
What to know about the fatal shooting of a US Border Patrol agent in Vermont
A woman from Washington state has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of…
U.S. speedskating star Jordan Stolz continues dominance, wins 1,500 metres in Calgary
CALGARY — American speedskater star Jordan Stolz continued his World Cup dominance while Canada’s Isabelle…
What to know about the fatal shooting of a US Border Patrol agent in Vermont
A woman from Washington state has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of…
Trump’s sweeping pardon of rioters highlights differences in U.S., Canadian systems
OTTAWA — In one of his first acts upon taking office Monday, U.S. President Donald…
Montreal’s unhoused try out for team Canada ahead of Homeless World Cup tournament
MONTREAL — Fabrice Mugabe passes the ball beyond the opposition defender to Jean-Philippe Duré, who…
After years of secret pain from cancer, Tom Green finds peace in rural Canadian life
At the turn of the millennium, just as he was reaching the peak of his…
‘They love the game’: Canadian who helped grow Kenya Ice Lions ready to retire
The Kenya Ice Lions have hit the big league, and the Canadian who helped make…
Canada’s Crawford wins, Alexander third in World Cup downhill in Kitzbuehel
KITZBUEHEL, Austria (AP) — James Crawford became the first Canadian skier in 42 years to…
Some Century-brand tuna recalled because of undeclared wheat
OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for two kinds…
Palou headed to London after Daytona for mediation in McLaren’s $30 million breach of contract suit
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Three-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou must fly to London following…
B.C. climate activist to be deported Sunday without reprieve from minister
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia climate activist facing deportation from Canada may still be allowed…
Carney secures three more ministerial endorsements
OTTAWA — Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney secured three more endorsements from cabinet on Saturday,…
Trudeau meets with families of victims of deadly 2017 Quebec mosque attack
QUÉBEC — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has met with the families of six men who…
WHL roundup: Leslie leads Giants to big 6-4 win over Rockets
KELOWNA, B.C. — Mazden Leslie scored two power-play goals, Colton Roberts had two assists, and…
Survey says more young Canadians believe the history of the Holocaust is exaggerated
OTTAWA — On Monday the world will mark eight decades since the liberation of Auschwitz,…