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Renaud-Bray group buys art supply retailer DeSerres
MONTREAL — The Renaud-Bray group says it has acquired art supply retailer DeSerres. Financial terms…
NHL season has international flavor with the 4 Nations Face-off as a Winter Olympics appetizer
Nico Hischier grew up in Switzerland dreaming of playing in the Winter Olympics. “I’ve never…
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…
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,…
Canada’s Shapovalov downs Italy’s Sonego in opening round of Shanghai Open
SHANGHAI — Denis Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., defeated Italian Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (5), 7-6…
MacKinnon eager to suit up alongside Crosby at 4 Nations Face-Off: ‘I idolized Sid’
Nathan MacKinnon had lots to contemplate this summer. The Colorado Avalanche were ousted in the…
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…
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…
Los Angeles Kings begin taxpayer-subsidized NHL pre-season road trip in Quebec City
QUÉBEC — The Los Angeles Kings arrived in Quebec City on Wednesday to kick off…
Quebec man, 31, faces second-degree murder charge in fiancée’s killing
SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Que. — A Quebec man has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing…
Figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen suspended at least 6 years for sexual maltreatment
Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen was suspended Wednesday for at least six years for sexual…
Figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen suspended at least 6 years for sexual maltreatment
Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen was suspended Wednesday for at least six years for sexual…
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…
Montreal Alouettes trade Canadian RB Jeshrun Antwi to B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions acquired Canadian running back Jeshrun Antwi from the Montreal Alouettes…
Hoggard sex assault trial: Defence says woman is lying, Crown says she is ‘unshaken’
Defence lawyers for Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard attacked the credibility of his accuser Thursday as…
Senior Mounties say RCMP addressing concerns about lack of interference followup
OTTAWA — The RCMP is working to address the concerns of diaspora community members who…
Mélanie Joly plans to meet with Lebanese minister at Francophonie summit
PARIS — Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday that she’s planning to meet…
Michelin awards star to five-seat sushi counter inside another Vancouver restaurant
VANCOUVER — A five-seat sushi counter located inside another restaurant is the latest Vancouver eatery…
Canada ending its NHL title drought? AP predicts the Stanley Cup champion and top award winners
The NHL season begins in Prague, makes a stop in Finland in November and there…