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Quebec religion wants Health Canada’s blessing to use magic mushrooms in ceremonies
A Quebec-based religion is taking the minister of mental health and addictions to court, claiming…
Montreal’s Roses FC signs French international midfielder and Canadian goalkeeper
Roses FC, Montreal’s entry in the fledgling Northern Super League, has announced veteran French international…
Inequality has broad impacts on the health of Montreal children, report finds
MONTREAL — A new public health report says economic inequality has wide-ranging effects on Montreal…
CF Montreal wants to maintain an underdog mentality in wild-card game against Atlanta
MONTREAL — CF Montreal is well aware of the motivation of being an underdog, so…
Veteran Ticats quarterback Mitchell poised to claim first CFL passing title
HAMILTON — It’s been a season to remember and forget for Bo Levi Mitchell and…
Canadian MLS academy sides face elite opposition at Generation Adidas Cup tournament
There are some familiar names on Toronto FC’s roster for the Generation Adidas Cup, the…
Bouchard must build trust as next CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada CEO, say observers
Quebec television executive Marie-Philippe Bouchard’s appointment as the next president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada comes…
Ottawa remembers reservist killed in Parliament Hill attack one decade later
OTTAWA — Ottawa marked the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack on Parliament Hill Tuesday,…
Legault ‘shocked’ by Montreal teacher scandal, pledges to toughen secularism measures
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault promised on Tuesday to toughen secularism measures in schools,…
Montreal suburb begins controversial deer cull to reduce population in local park
LONGUEUIL, Que. — A Montreal suburb began an operation on Tuesday to kill white-tailed deer…
Schmidt, Ivankovic highlight CHL roster for series against United States U18 team
TORONTO — Vancouver Giants forward Cameron Schmidt and Brampton Steelheads goaltender Jack Ivankovic highlight the…
Quebec government considers abolishing time change, announces consultations
MONTREAL — The Quebec government wants to hear Quebecers’ thoughts about scrapping the twice-yearly time…
Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio making a difference off the pitch as well as on it
TORONTO — Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio is making a difference, 4,175 kilometres away from…
Abdelrazik wipes away tears in court as he recounts time in Sudanese detention
OTTAWA — Abousfian Abdelrazik wiped away tears as he told a court Tuesday about being…
Twenty-two Canadians fill NBA rosters, second most of any country in the league
Canada is the second-most represented country in the NBA for the 11th consecutive season. Twenty-two…
Canada determined, but dented, heading into women’s world hockey championship
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Canada is battle-tough, a bit beat up and leaning on its veterans…
Canadiens closing in on clinching playoff spot, but say the ‘job’s not finished’
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens are closing in on a playoff spot following a six-game…
Atlanta United edges CF Montreal on penalties in MLS wild-card game
MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s season came to a heartbreaking end with a 2-2 (5-4) penalty…
New York Rangers lean on depth for decisive 7-2 win over Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL — On a night when New York’s top line was missing in action, the…
Lightning beat Devils 8-5 ending a two-game skid
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Brandon Hagel had three goals for his second career hat trick,…
Canada’s Fernandez, Andreescu through to quarterfinals at Toray Pan Pacific Open
TOKYO — Canadians Leylah Fernandez and Bianca Andreescu have both moved on to the quarterfinals…
Liberals attempt show of unity after tense caucus meeting with Trudeau
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told his MPs Wednesday that he would reflect on…
Presidents and prime ministers: How cross-border personality clashes could play out
WASHINGTON — President John F. Kennedy stood before Canadian lawmakers elucidating the important relationship between…
Calgary Wild FC women’s pro soccer team announces its leaders
CALGARY — Soccer so foundational to her life, Lara Murphy is putting her skills and…