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Lawyer argues Call of Duty maker can’t be held responsible for actions of Uvalde, Texas, shooter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of…
Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TV
CBS says its decision to end Stephen Colbert’s late-night comedy show is financial, not political.…
Coldplay’s jumbotron captures – what exactly? The internet has its theories
LONDON (AP) — It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay…
Lawyer argues Call of Duty maker can’t be held responsible for actions of Uvalde, Texas, shooter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of…
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…
The Chicago Sky are trying to protect their players on social media. Here’s what that means
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chicago Sky co-owner Nadia Rawlinson knew security concerns were serious. The Sky…
Toxic gas leak injures four workers, 80 evacuated, in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY — A release of toxic bromine gas into the air in an industrial area…
Road near Sumas border reopens after train derailment in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD — Southern Railway of British Columbia Limited says a road near the Canada-U.S. border…
B.C.’s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s public service union representing 34,000 members says it’s preparing for a…
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher
OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the…
‘Recession pop’ and new Christian music surge in the US as streaming growth slows
NEW YORK (AP) — Halfway through 2025, a few music trends have become clear, according…
Ex-Raptors exec Masai Ujiri remains focused on humanitarian work as Giants of Africa Festival nears
NEW YORK (AP) — Masai Ujiri’s July is shaping up to be quite the rollercoaster…
Ex-Raptors exec Masai Ujiri remains focused on humanitarian work as Giants of Africa Festival nears
NEW YORK (AP) — Masai Ujiri’s July is shaping up to be quite the rollercoaster…
Rough times for broadcast networks illustrate changing media landscape
NEW YORK (AP) — Two milestones revealed this week illustrate the diminishing power of broadcast…
Senate votes to move ahead with Trump’s request for $9 billion in spending cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump’s request to cancel some…
RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down
RICHMOND — RCMP say they’ve arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly…
Via Rail plans to use refurbished cars to improve service between Halifax-Montreal
HALIFAX — Via Rail wants to use refurbished rail cars to improve service between Halifax…
Former Giants managing general partner, longtime lead Microsoft attorney Bill Neukom dies at 83
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former San Francisco Giants managing general partner Bill Neukom, a bow-tie…
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…
Organizations and companies are partnering to introduce Black students in Detroit to golf
DETROIT (AP) — As a fan, Shaun Horne is all about Detroit’s professional sports teams.…
After success in France, Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles joins Bayern Munich
Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles, who spent the last three seasons with France’s Lyon on…
Hot dog: Oscar Mayer’s Weinermobile fleet set to race during Indy 500’s Carb Day festivities
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis 500 fans can spend Friday afternoon “hot dogging” it as Oscar…
Hybrid power is here: Indianapolis 500 could be dramatically reshaped by jolts of electric juice
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Helio Castroneves felt an immediate difference — a subtle but noticeable uptick…
Proline players backing Edmonton Oilers in conference final rematch with Dallas Stars
The Edmonton Oilers are now Canada’s lone team in the Stanley Cup playoffs. With both…