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Tensions flare inside and outside TIFF theatre showing Oct. 7 documentary
TORONTO — Tensions flared both inside and outside a Toronto International Film Festival screening of…
‘Culture of skepticism’: B.C. election report cites weather manipulation claims
VICTORIA — A recent report on British Columbia’s 2024 election found no evidence of foreign…
Quebec premier shuffles cabinet, promises ‘shock treatment’ in year before election
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault, one year away from the general election and deeply…
Suspect in horrific double homicide of elderly NYC couple apprehended
NEW YORK (AP) — A suspect in the killing of a New York City couple…
Carney plans to announce the first series of major projects on Thursday
EDMONTON — The first major industrial projects under the federal government’s strategy to reduce Canada’s…
World Cup ticket draw off to frustrating start, but plenty of time left in pre-sale
It was clear would-be ticket-buyers were going to need a big dose of luck to…
Anthony Rizzo will retire as a Chicago Cub and become a team ambassador
CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo will officially retire as a member of the Chicago Cubs…
The Latest: EU leader calls for sanctions against Israel as airstrikes kill dozens in Yemen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she will seek sanctions and a…
Scottie Scheffler leads a Ryder Cup crew in Napa
Scottie Scheffler was on the tee with three other Ryder Cup teammates during a practice…
Zohran Mamdani has a new goal as he runs for NYC mayor: cheaper World Cup tickets
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic…
The Latest: Trump’s emergency order over DC is expiring
Congress did not extend President Donald Trump’s Aug. 11 order that federalized the city’s police…
Qatar digs through the rubble of Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Doha
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatari security forces deployed Wednesday around the site of an Israeli…
Astros put RHP Luis Garcia on 15-day IL, recall Nick Hernandez from Triple-A
TORONTO (AP) — The Houston Astros placed Luis Garcia on the 15-day injured list Wednesday…
An activist flotilla on a mission to Gaza says it was attacked again in Tunisia
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — An international activist flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of…
Trump offers ambiguous initial response to Russian drone incursion into Poland’s airspace
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered an ambiguous initial response to Russia’s…
Olympic silver medalist Ben Proud moves to no-drug-testing Enhanced Games
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ben Proud, who won a silver medal at last year’s Paris…
The Latest: Trump’s emergency order over DC is expiring
Congress did not extend President Donald Trump’s Aug. 11 order that federalized the city’s police…
Citing illness, Canadian rider Mike Woods pulls out of his swansong race in Montreal
Citing illness, Canadian rider Mike Woods has pulled out of Sunday’s Grand Prix Cycliste de…
Saint Joseph’s basketball promotes Steve Donahue to head coach
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saint Joseph’s basketball has promoted Steve Donahue to head coach after Billy…
PM Carney calls for heightened pressure on Russia after drone incursion into Poland
OTTAWA — Canada’s defence minister won’t say whether Canada played a role in taking down…
NBA’s ‘heave rule’ will allow deep end-of-quarter shots without hurting player shooting percentages
NEW YORK (AP) — NBA players can now fire up those end-of-quarter heaves from deep…
Study estimates 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke caused 82,000 premature deaths globally
VANCOUVER — Smoke from record-breaking Canadian wildfires in 2023 caused an estimated 5,400 acute deaths…
David Bowie archive opens in London chronicling five decades of icon’s restless creativity
LONDON (AP) — When David Bowie died in 2016, he left a vast musical legacy…
Rangers 2B Marcus Semien still hopes to play again this season after foot injury
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien is still hopeful of playing again this season for…