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Veteran Ticats quarterback Mitchell poised to claim first CFL passing title
HAMILTON — It’s been a season to remember and forget for Bo Levi Mitchell and…
Canadian MLS academy sides face elite opposition at Generation Adidas Cup tournament
There are some familiar names on Toronto FC’s roster for the Generation Adidas Cup, the…
Youth arrested after alleged threat of school shooting in Richmond, B.C., police say
RICHMOND, B.C. — Police say a youth has been arrested after a report of online…
Twenty-two Canadians fill NBA rosters, second most of any country in the league
Canada is the second-most represented country in the NBA for the 11th consecutive season. Twenty-two…
Lightning beat Devils 8-5 ending a two-game skid
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Brandon Hagel had three goals for his second career hat trick,…
Journeyman Kirkland ‘absolutely living the dream’ with Calgary Flames
CALGARY — As the Calgary Flames continue to defy expectations, delivering their latest victory on…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Oct. 18 The Washington…
Blue Bombers can clinch first in West with win, tie against Alouettes
Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers head into their regular-season finale with the ability…
Quick Quotes: What Liberal MPs have to say as the caucus debates Trudeau’s future
OTTAWA — Here are some notable quotes from Liberal members of Parliament as they headed…
Riders’ Milligan earns three CFL individual award nominations
TORONTO — Rolan Milligan Jr. has put together quite a 2024 season. The Saskatchewan Roughriders…
Police watchdog called after fatal shooting in Penticton, B.C.
PENTICTON, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia’s southern Interior say they’ve notified the provincial police…
Search of Manitoba landfill for remains of slain First Nations women on track: Kinew
WINNIPEG — The effort to find the remains of two slain First Nations women believed…
Groups say Jewish students, staff at University of B.C. face hostile environment
VANCOUVER — A coalition of Jewish organizations says it is “deeply alarmed” by a rising…
Vancouver begins process of closing homeless encampment at Crab Park
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s park board says it has begun the process of closing the homeless…
5 million adults without primary care, surgeries returning to normal: CIHI report
TORONTO — Eight-three per cent of adults in this country have a regular primary-care provider,…
‘Just horrible’: Manitoba man who killed partner, 2 children sentenced to life
WINNIPEG — A woman told court Thursday that years of counselling and medications have failed…
Future of Sport in Canada Commission to hold cross-country hearings in nine cities
The Future of Sport in Canada Commission starts tackling the country’s safe-sport crisis later this…
Golf carts to ride roads in seven Alberta municipalities under pilot program
Alberta golfers squeaking out their last rounds before winter hits might not have to put…
Coroner reports sharp spike in women and girls dying from illicit drugs in B.C.
VICTORIA — Illicit drug deaths are down slightly in British Columbia from the same period…
World champions St. Germain, Crawford headline Alpine Canada’s 2024-25 team
CALGARY — World champions Laurence St. Germain and James Crawford headline Canada’s alpine ski team…
Buoyed by squash’s Olympic inclusion and date change, Canadian Women’s Open on rise
TORONTO — When Squash Canada CEO Jamie Nicholls thinks about the impact Pro Squash Association…
Different Stakes: Bombers look to clinch West title against East-champion Alouettes
MONTREAL — Saturday’s regular-season finale between the Montreal Alouettes and Winnipeg Blue Bombers is a…
Calgary Wild announce Muhtaj first player signing, NHL player Morrissey club investor
CALGARY — Calgary Wild FC has named Afghan-Canadian midfielder Farkhunda Muhtaj its first player signing…
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal Metro Vancouver school stabbing
SURREY, B.C. — A man charged in the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old in the…