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Jays slugger to start at first base, bat fifth for American League at all-star game
ATLANTA — Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will start at first base and…
FIFA says applications for first World Cup ticket draw will open Sept. 10
TORONTO — Soccer fans looking to take in the 2026 World Cup will be able…
Veteran quarterback Chad Kelly to miss another start for the Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO — Chad Kelly’s season debut with the Toronto Argonauts will have to wait another…
Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks
While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke,…
2026 World Cup’s contingency plans for wildfire smoke risks remain unclear
TORONTO (AP) — The 2026 World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United…
‘Horrendous’ air quality in Toronto as wildfire smoke blankets several provinces
TORONTO — Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality…
Here’s a list of June inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says.…
In the news today: Tariffs and wildfire headline meeting with P.M. Carney
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Immigration minister won’t say if Canada considering barring British, Irish rappers
OTTAWA — A prominent Jewish organization is pushing for Canada to deny entry to two…
TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order
OTTAWA — The CEO of TikTok is asking Industry Minister Mélanie Joly for an urgent…
On brink of elimination, underdog Canadiens unfazed with backs against the wall
MONTREAL — Brendan Gallagher has a history of turning the tables when his back is…
A look at the rivalry between Toronto FC and CF Montreal over the years
Toronto FC and CF Montreal, who meet Wednesday in the preliminary round of the Telus…
Struggling Toronto FC, CF Montreal look to cup competition to help kick-start season
TORONTO — Toronto FC and CF Montreal have won the Telus Canadian Championship a combined…
Canadiens lean on ‘clutch’ captain Nick Suzuki to step up in big moments
MONTREAL — Nick Suzuki leads quietly, but his presence is loudest when the Montreal Canadiens…
Seattle joins Vancouver into PWHL, second expansion franchise revealed
Seattle joins Vancouver as the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s expansion teams next season. The PWHL…
PWHL announces Seattle for 2nd expansion franchise, plans to add 2 more by 2026-27, AP source says
The PWHL is expanding to eight teams next season by adding Seattle as its second…
CF Montreal defeats Toronto FC in a penalty shootout in Telus Canadian Championship
TORONTO — CF Montreal recorded its first win of the season in dramatic fashion Wednesday,…
NBA House to be set up in Calgary for league finals June 5-8
CALGARY — NBA House, an immersive basketball experience and fan event, will return to Canada…
Canada Basketball names B.C.’s Gordie Herbert next men’s head coach
TORONTO — Gordie Herbert will take over as head coach of the senior men’s national…
Tyler Mazereeuw named Canadian Elite Basketball League president
TORONTO — Tyler Mazereeuw has been named the new president of the Canadian Elite Basketball…
CFL reaches Grey Cup sponorship agreement with Bud Light Canada
TORONTO — The Grey Cup is still over seven months away but the CFL has…
De Grasse finds motivation in future uncertainty, turns focus to biopic
Andre De Grasse says he’s found new motivation — and a new creative outlet —…
Canada finishes sixth at mixed doubles curling worlds, but Olympic spot clinched
FREDERICTON — Canada’s mixed doubles team of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant are returning to…
Toronto, Montreal to open PWHL playoffs next week; opponents TBA
TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres and Montreal Victoire will host the opening games of the…