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Non-binary person’s U.S. deportation paused due to risks faced by LGBTQ+ people
OTTAWA — A non-binary American is being allowed to temporarily stay in Canada after deportation…
Toronto Boxing Day killer granted full parole months before Montreal shooting
The man convicted in the 2005 Toronto Boxing Day murder of a 15-year-old was granted…
New ‘Knives Out’ mystery and Clement Virgo thriller ‘Steal Away’ among TIFF premieres
Clement Virgo’s new psychological thriller and Rian Johnson’s latest “Knives Out” mystery will be among…
Hot Docs film festival co-founder Debbie Nightingale dies
Hot Docs film festival co-founder Debbie Nightingale has died at 71. The organization says the…
Toronto’s average temperature rising fastest among Major League Baseball cities
The Blue Jays may be one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball, but…
Track conditions at Exhibition Place presents tire challenge for IndyCar Series race
TORONTO — Even IndyCar Series drivers are annoyed with the road conditions in Toronto. Kyle…
Abdu, Sauvé score in 2-1 Montreal Roses win over AFC Toronto in NSL
TORONTO — Latifah Abdu and Mégane Sauvé each scored a goal to lift Montreal Roses…
AL East-leading Blue Jays use 4-run second inning to beat struggling Justin Verlander and the Giants
TORONTO (AP) — Chris Bassitt and three relievers combined on a shutout, and the Toronto…
Blue Bombers look to avenge lone loss as Stampeders roll into Winnipeg
Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers get another shot at the Calgary Stampeders. Two…
E-scooter injuries are on the rise among both kids and adults, data and doctors say
TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says e-scooter injuries are on the rise…
But all my friends have one: Why some parents say no to kids’ demand for e-scooters
TORONTO — Nainesh Kotak says it doesn’t matter how many of his 11-year-old son’s friends…
Arsenal’s gaudy transfer fee for Canadian forward Olivia Smith buzzes at home
A Canadian player setting a new benchmark in the women’s soccer transfer market floats a…
‘Worrisome’ conditions due to wildfire smoke and heat force camps, daycares to adjust
Summer camps and daycares are being forced to shift their plans amid stifling heat and…
Canadian Una working toward a spot on B.C. Lions’ offensive line
KAMLOOPS — Anu Una has imagined what it would be like to be in the…
Oilers packing for Texas to face Stars on Wednesday in Western Conference final
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers now know their opponent and starting date for the NHL’s…
‘Beyond the crash’: TV series on paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player set to air
AIRDRIE — Ryan Straschnitzki’s life has been an open book since he was seriously injured…
Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday…
PWHL unveils expansion draft, signing rules for newest teams in Vancouver and Seattle
TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s newest expansion teams in Vancouver and Seattle will…
Canada Soccer names preliminary 60-man roster for this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup
Canada has filed its preliminary roster for next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, a 60-man list…
Nicolas Gagnon named set-piece coach for Canadian men’s soccer team
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has added set-piece coach Nicolas Gagnon to his staff. Gagnon most…
Mboko advances to second round of French Open qualifying tournament
PARIS — Rising tennis star Victoria Mboko moved a step closer to qualifying for her…
Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott set for international farewell in Winnipeg hometown
Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott, in her international swansong, leads the Canadian roster for a pair…
Canada invites Manchester United teenager to take part in camp as training player
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has invited 18-year-old Manchester United academy forward Gabriele Biancheri to train…
Pacific Four Series title up for grabs as Canada women wrap up tournament play
Canada takes on Australia in its Pacific Four Series rugby finale Friday at Suncorp Stadium…