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Hockey Canada summit to tackle sexism, gender-based violence, homophobia, transphobia
You can play the game hard and also be respectful of differences is the message…
Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General’s Literary Awards
When Niigaan Sinclair pitched his collection of articles to a Toronto publisher, he was told…
Unions challenging government intervention in major rail, ports labour disputes
Three unions are now challenging the federal government’s recent decisions to intervene in major labour…
‘Serious risks’: Researchers join push against importing monkeys for drug testing
Dozens of researchers across Canada, including renowned environmentalist David Suzuki, have joined a growing chorus…
Spy service officer denies threatening Montreal man who was later imprisoned in Sudan
OTTAWA — A Canadian Security Intelligence Service official has denied threatening a Montreal man who…
Defender Alistair Johnston thriving at Celtic and about to hit milestone with Canada
Alistair Johnston is thriving at Celtic, even if he has had to learn how to…
With Kelly out, ground game to take on added significance for Argos in Grey Cup
VANCOUVER — Ka’Deem Carey, Deonta McMahon and Canadian Daniel Adeboboye have all been key figures…
Police ID body in Montreal park as abducted crypto influencer missing since June
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say a body found in a nature park last month…
Quebec’s police watchdog investigating after person seriously injured in Montreal
MONTREAL — Quebec’s independent police watchdog has launched an investigation after a person was seriously…
Quarterback Bryan Scott rejoins Toronto Argonauts at most opportune time
VANCOUVER — Timing is everything for Bryan Scott. The 29-year-old American rejoined the Toronto Argonauts…
Argos returner Grant says ‘nothing personal’ about playing his old team in Grey Cup
VANCOUVER — With a smile, and a shake of his head, Janarion Grant says there’s…
Rent inflation to slow in the next few years, Desjardins predicts
OTTAWA — The rate at which Canadian rental prices are increasing should slow in the…
Energy experts think Donald Trump will make tariff exemptions for Canadian oil
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to slap an across-the-board tariff of at least 10…
Rise in asylum seekers to Canada as migrants’ protected status set to expire in U.S.
MONTREAL — There has been a steady rise in the number of people seeking asylum…
Train derailment and spill near Montreal leads to confinement order
LONGUEUIL, Que. — People in a part of Longueuil, Que., were being asked to stay…
Quebec orders audits at 17 schools over alleged behaviour ‘contrary to Quebec values’
MONTREAL — Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville says his department will investigate complaints involving 17…
Canadian kicker Lirim Hajrullahu enjoys stellar return to CFL with Toronto Argonauts
VANCOUVER — It’s a mouthful, but Lirim Hajrullahu’s name comes with a compelling story. The…
Indochino CEO Green named chair, becomes co-owner of Canadian Elite Basketball League
TORONTO — It was an easy decision for Drew Green to become involved with the…
The Latest: Taylor Swift embraces Canadian fans after kicking off Toronto tour dates
TORONTO — Pop superstar Taylor Swift kicked off the first of six shows in Toronto…
PWHL excitement remains high for Montreal Victoire heading into Year 2
MONTREAL — The hype hasn’t faded for the Montreal Victoire heading into a second Professional…
CBC, TSN/RDS return, Prime comes aboard as PWHL announces Canadian broadcast schedule
TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League says all 90 games of its upcoming second…
Anti-abortion activists challenge Quebec law forcing demonstrators to keep distance
MONTREAL — A Superior Court judge heard final arguments Thursday in a constitutional challenge of…
Arbuckle to make first-ever Grey Cup start when Argos face Bombers on Sunday
VANCOUVER — Nick Arbuckle thought his football career was over. The journeyman quarterback was a…
Riders’ Milligan named CFL’s top defensive player
VANCOUVER — Defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. of the Saskatchewan Roughriders captured the CFL’s outstanding…