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American defender Croix Soto looks to help build new Canadian league with AFC Toronto
TORONTO — After NWSL stops in North Carolina, Kansas City and Houston, defender Croix Soto…
Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year…
Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Vanni Sartini after three-plus seasons in charge
VANCOUVER — Head coach Vanni Sartini paid the price Monday for the Vancouver Whitecaps’ mediocre…
Trump’s 25% per cent tariff would lead to pain on both sides of border, leaders say
TORONTO — Canadian business leaders say Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent…
Womenswear retail firm Groupe Dynamite closes oversubscribed IPO
Groupe Dynamite Inc. says it has closed its initial public offering. The Montreal-based firm behind…
Trudeau, premiers to meet Wednesday after Trump trade threat
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for a united front ahead of an emergency…
Making ‘Queer’ required openness. Daniel Craig was ready
NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Craig is sitting in the restaurant of the Carlyle Hotel…
Economic impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157 M
VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift will bring an estimated $157-million economic impact to the city next…
PWHL New York Sirens’ trajectory points up with addition of rookie star Sarah Fillier and new home
Soon after the final refrains of Frank Sinatra’s iconic “New York, New York” finished playing…
Golf Canada appoints Claire Welsh as CPKC Women’s Open’s new tournament director
Claire Welsh is taking the reins of Canada’s travelling golf championship, and she looks forward…
‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — People in Nunavut and northern Labrador have been writing to Canadian…
Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps lead Canadian contingent into Grand Prix final
OTTAWA — Reigning pairs world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps will lead Canada’s contingent…
PWHL continues quest to transform women’s pro hockey in Season 2
Less scrambling and more planning has gone into the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s second season…
‘We, the Data’ book on mass surveillance wins Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
TORONTO — Wendy H. Wong has won the Balsillie Prize for Public Policy for her…
Canadiens post lowest shot total in nearly 15 years in 3-2 OT loss to Utah
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens played a tight-checking game in a 3-2 overtime loss to…
Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs
OTTAWA — Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the face of…
Minnesota Frost rookie Claire Thompson trades stethoscope for hockey stick to resume playing career
It didn’t take long for Claire Thompson’s Minnesota Frost teammates to conjure up a nickname…
Ukrainian girls’ team finds hockey haven at Wickenheiser festival
CALGARY — A Ukrainian girls’ hockey team is in Canada for a few days of…
Intact Financial signs partnership deal with women’s pro hockey league
TORONTO — Property and casualty insurance company Intact Financial Corp. has signed a multi-year partnership…
988 suicide helpline takes more than 300K calls, texts in its first year
TORONTO — Slinder Bhatti remembers what a crisis helpline did for her many years ago.…
Alouettes sign quarterback Davis Alexander to three-year contract
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed quarterback Davis Alexander to a three-year contract, a…
Kelowna, B.C., to host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026
TORONTO — The Western Hockey League’s Kelowna Rockets will host the Memorial Cup in the…
Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the LA Angels finalize a $63 million, 3-year contract
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels are rebuilding from the worst season in…
Dodgers shortstop Jose Hernandez suspended for 2025 ACL season under minor league drug program
NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Jose D. Hernandez was suspended for next…