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Fact File: Most older immigrants don’t get OAS upon arrival, contrary to online claim
Attacks on immigrants to Canada continue to proliferate online, with the latest volley coming from…
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey apologizes for handling of doc about Oct. 7 rescue mission
TORONTO — The CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival kicked off an event that’s…
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez ousted from Monterey Open
MONTERREY — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez has been eliminated from the Monterey Open after falling 6-2,…
Work begins in Finland on a new Canadian icebreaker for Arctic defense
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Dignitaries at a steel-cutting ceremony Wednesday in Finland marked the start…
After Air Canada strike, Section 107 of labour code is ‘dead,’ says union leader
OTTAWA — A rare show of defiance by Air Canada flight attendants in the face…
Middleweight contenders de Ridder, Hernandez headline October UFC show in Vancouver
Reinier (The Dutch Knight) de Ridder, ranked fifth among UFC middleweight contenders, will face No.…
Thunder’s Luguentz Dort honoured at Montreal City Hall after winning NBA championship
MONTREAL — After reaching the pinnacle of the NBA with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luguentz…
Canada’s Gabriel Diallo loses in third round at Winston-Salem Open
WINSTON-SALEM — Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo was eliminated in the third round of the Winston-Salem Open…
RCMP arrest minor in Montreal on terror-related charges
MONTREAL — A minor was arrested in Montreal on terrorism-related charges involving the Islamic State,…
CF Montreal trades defender Joel Waterman to Chicago Fire FC for GAM
MONTREAL — Four weeks after pledging a rebuild in an open letter to fans, CF…
Canada Games challenged by Air Canada strike, families stuck in St. John’s
For Canada Games Council CEO Kelly-Ann Paul, the timing of Air Canada’s strike was nothing…
Fourth-stringer James Morgan ‘ready to go’ as Alouettes’ QB shuffle continues
MONTREAL — Nearly one year after being released from the practice roster, James Morgan is…
Calgary Stampeders can sweep season series versus Saskatchewan Roughriders with win
It’s the lone blemish on the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ season to date. Saskatchewan (8-1) visits Calgary…
Valérie Plante says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney share the same priorities
MONTRÉAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney are aligned…
Hamilton’s Sharp teeing up at Women’s Open a 20th time as youth movement sweeps in
MISSISSAUGA — Alena Sharp isn’t done just yet. The 44-year-old is playing in her 20th…
Quebec government renews promise to make changes to contentious forestry reform bill
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will find solutions and defuse rising tension over…
Calgary Wild FC captain Meggie Dougherty Howard signs through 2028
CALGARY — Calgary Wild FC has extended the contract of captain Meggie Dougherty Howard to…
Hurricanes’ DL Mesidor first on CFL Scouting Bureau’s fall top-20 draft list
TORONTO — Defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor of the Miami Hurricanes was ranked No. 1 on…
Toronto FC sells Honduran midfielder Deybi Flores to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Najma SC
TORONTO — Toronto FC continued its rebuild Wednesday, selling defensive midfielder Deybi Flores to Al-Najma…
Police investigating after body found on roof of hospital in Montreal suburb
MONTREAL — Police in Montreal’s northern suburb are investigating after a man in his 40s…
Basketball’s loss is rugby’s gain as Alex Tessier leads Canada at Rugby World Cup
A basketball player growing up in Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, Que., 125 kilometres northeast of Montreal, Alex Tessier…
In the news today: Air Canada flying again; Canada Post, workers pick up negotiations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke returning to rarefied form
SURREY — James Butler isn’t surprised when he watches Nathan Rourke successfully lob a 49-yard…
Plane, bus or a 45-hour drive? Travellers seek solutions after Air Canada strike ends
Noha Zaher and Ibraheem Sabry still hadn’t made it home to Ottawa despite enduring nearly…