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‘Unthinkable’: Canadian comedian Mike Ward blasts decision to take Kimmel off air
MONTREAL — Canadian comedian Mike Ward says it’s unthinkable that Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show…
RYDER CUP ’25: Player capsules for the US team
A capsule look at the 12 players on the U.S. team for the Ryder Cup…
Hamilton Tiger-Cats host Edmonton Elks in annual Hall of Fame game
HAMILTON — With the Hamilton Tiger-Cats still processing the death of general manager Ted Goveia,…
In the news today: Alberta to use notwithstanding power in trans laws
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
After injury woes, Dach looks to seize opportunity on Canadiens’ second line
BROSSARD — Kirby Dach knows injuries have made the past two years a nightmare on…
Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre happy to share his life lessons
TORONTO — Georges St-Pierre, who used to hurt people for a living in the UFC,…
National Defence using U.S. cloud services for ‘mission critical’ applications
OTTAWA — Newly released documents show Ottawa has spent almost $1.3 billion on cloud services…
New York Red Bulls look to end road losing streak against CF Montreal
New York Red Bulls (11-12-7, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. CF Montreal (5-16-9, 14th…
Saint Louis City SC faces the San Jose Earthquakes following shutout victory
Saint Louis City SC (6-17-7, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (9-13-8,…
Fraser says request for limits on notwithstanding clause not just about Quebec
OTTAWA — The federal government’s request to Canada’s top court for limits on the notwithstanding…
Alberta to use notwithstanding clause on its three transgender laws: memo
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has directed officials to invoke the Charter’s notwithstanding clause…
Montreal Roses FC clinch NSL playoff berth with 2-0 win over Halifax Tides Fc
LAVAL — Stephanie Hill and Noemi Paquin each scored as Montreal Roses FC clinched a…
Quebec follows Alberta’s move to stop offering COVID vaccine for free to most people
Quebec is now the second province after Alberta to announce it will no longer offer…
Carney taps top aide David Lametti to replace Bob Rae as UN ambassador
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is appointing his principal secretary David Lametti as Canada’s…
Palestine activists criticize Ottawa’s go-slow approach to recognition of statehood
OTTAWA — As Ottawa warns its symbolic recognition of Palestinian statehood next week won’t immediately…
CAQ member booted from cabinet quits party, says she has lost faith in leader Legault
QUÉBEC — A member of the Coalition Avenir Québec recently booted from cabinet has resigned…
Montreal Canadiens forward Laine arrives at camp healthy and confident
BROSSARD — Patrik Laine heard Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis say that we “might”…
Former Argo Bethel-Thompson leads Alouettes into BMO Field on Friday night
TORONTO — A familiar face stands in the way of Wynton McManis and the Toronto…
Think tank calls on Ottawa to abandon single-payer pharmacare model
OTTAWA — A think tank is urging the federal government to abandon plans for a…
Quebec politician to close Facebook page, unable to filter hate-filled posts, spam
MONTREAL — A member of Quebec’s legislature says she will take down her professional Facebook…
Jim Lawson appointed vice chair of Hamilton Sports Group
HAMILTON — Jim Lawson was appointed vice chair of Hamilton Sports Group Partnership (HSG) on…
Alarming rise in misinformation about women’s health on social media,
MONTRÉAL — Harmful diets, false information about intrauterine devices or abortion pills — misinformation and…
CRTC launches hearing on Canadian content obligations for music streamers
OTTAWA — The federal broadcast regulator begins a hearing today to look at which Canadian…
Canada’s Arop qualifies for 800-metre final at world championships
TOKYO — Canada’s Marco Arop left nothing to chance as he raced into the men’s…