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Protests outside, silence inside as Canada faces Israel in an empty arena
HALIFAX — It was a surreal scene in Halifax on Friday as Canada kicked off…
Back from injury, Canada forward Sophie de Goede making her mark at Rugby World Cup
After being sidelined 13 months with a knee injury, Canada’s Sophie de Goede is making…
Diallo, Canada ready for key Davis Cup tie against Israel in empty Halifax venue
HALIFAX — With Canada’s Davis Cup tennis team suddenly caught up in the fallout from…
Orange Crush: 20 years after Trials win, Gushue goes for same look in Halifax return
Of the many memories that remain from Brad Gushue’s surprise win at the 2005 Olympic…
Halifax activists urge CBC to cancel livestream of Canada vs. Israel tennis matches
HALIFAX — Halifax activists are calling on the CBC to cancel its planned livestream of…
St. Louis Blues prospect Zach Dean placed in NHL/NHLPA assistance program
TORONTO — St. Louis Blues prospect Zach Dean has entered the NHL and NHL Players’…
Davis Cup tie between Canada and Israel in Halifax closed to fans for security reasons
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — The Davis Cup World Group tie between Canada and Israel…
Poilievre calls on Liberals to enact Conservative election pledges on housing
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to adopt Conservative plans to…
Davis Cup tie between Canada and Israel in Halifax closed to fans
HALIFAX — The Davis Cup World Group I tie between Canada and Israel will be…
Northern Super League expanding in 2027 with ownership interest from abroad
TORONTO — The Northern Super League is looking at adding a seventh team in 2027,…
Montreal-based human rights group asks city officials to bar Israel-Premier Tech from cycling race
MONTREAL (AP) — A Montreal-based human rights group has asked Mayor Valérie Plante to bar…
Montreal group urges city to bar Israel cycling team from Grand Prix
MONTREAL — A Montreal-based human rights group has asked Mayor Valérie Plante to bar the…
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
Saturday’s Scoreboard CFL Edmonton 31 Calgary 19 Saskatchewan 21 Winnipeg 13 Hamilton 26 Montreal 9…
NSL roundup: League-leading AFC Toronto defeats lowly Halifax Tides 1-0
HALIFAX — Esther Okoronkwo scored in the 35th minute as AFC Toronto picked up its…
Auger-Aliassime withdraws from Davis Cup tie citing fatigue after U.S. Open run
Felix Auger-Aliassime has withdrawn from Canada’s upcoming Davis Cup tie due to fatigue, Tennis Canada…
Canada’s game? Survey says yes, NHL outpaces all other pro leagues
More than three-quarters of Canadians consider themselves sports fans, and the NHL remains the most…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for August, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in August. Statistics Canada also…
Scoring change moves Atletico Ottawa forward Sam Salter into CPL record book
OTTAWA — A scoring change has moved Atletico Ottawa striker Sam Salter into the Canadian…
Tyson Beukeboom to become Canada’s most-capped rugby player at World Cup
Canadian lock Tyson Beukeboom will become Canada’s most-capped rugby player Saturday when she earns cap…
Senators come together early with sights set on improving on last season’s showing
OTTAWA — Training camp doesn’t get underway for another two weeks, but Ottawa Senators captain…
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod announces retirement in wake of season-ending injury
Erin McLeod, the oldest player in the Northern Super League, has announced her retirement in…
NSL roundup: AFC Toronto snaps two-game winless skid with 2-0 win over Calgary Wild
TORONTO — Zoe Burns scored her first two goals of the season in leading Northern…
Toronto FC reserve team coach working hard to move young talent up the soccer ladder
TORONTO — Gianni Cimini watched with pride when Malik Henry, newly promoted to the first…
Sports scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 29, 2025
Friday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague Milwaukee 7 Toronto 2 Pittsburgh 4 Boston 2 Tampa Bay 4…