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QMJHL Roundup: Wildcats pull out 3-2 overtime win over Eagles after late dramatics
CAPE BRETON — Rian Chudzinski scored the shootout winner to lift the Moncton Wildcats to…
At annual legislative conference, Black lawmakers confront Trump-era cuts and civil rights setbacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Black Caucus kicked off its annual legislative conference this week,…
From breakups to babies, Mae Martin says real-life chaos shaped Netflix’s ‘Wayward’
TORONTO — Mae Martin’s “Wayward” explores a small town riddled with dark secrets, but the…
Miller makes 40 saves for the shutout as Greyhounds blank Petes 3-0
PETERBOROUGH — Landon Miller made 40 saves for the shutout as the Sault Ste. Marie…
Canada, England face off in heavyweight final at Women’s Rugby World Cup
Canada puts its fast-paced, physical brand of rugby up against a well-oiled winning machine in…
Man charged in 1973 killing of woman in Connecticut after confessing to detectives, warrant says
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A man with a lengthy criminal history has been charged with…
Curling hub network expands to B.C., Saskatchewan, Ontario, another in Alberta
Curling Canada is expanding regional high-performance training hubs to Victoria, Okotoks, Alta., Moose Jaw, Sask.,…
Wilson, Aces to face the Fever
Las Vegas Aces (30-14, 16-8 Western Conference) at Indiana Fever (24-20, 13-8 Eastern Conference) Indianapolis;…
Former N.S. sailing team member alleges sex assault ignored by sport governing bodies
HALIFAX — A former member of Nova Scotia’s Olympic sailing training program is suing the…
College football picks: Punts trending toward record low as coaches get more aggressive on 4th down
As the clock was winding down in a second straight game during which Archie Wilson…
Two soccer players in Australia given good-behavior bonds for match-fixing
SYDNEY (AP) — Two former A-League soccer players were given the equivalent of a good-behavior…
Canada won’t split its submarine contract between suppliers: Carney
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada won’t split its submarine contract…
A doomsday prediction about the Rapture is spreading on TikTok
The Rapture is near — at least according to an apocalyptic prophecy by one South…
Next phase of government’s assault-style firearm buyback to begin in Nova Scotia
OTTAWA — The federal government plans to begin a buyback of assault-style firearms from individual…
Navy commander says he wants a ‘Canadian from the core’ corvette fleet
OTTAWA — The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy says Ottawa is working to narrow…
Canada’s run to Women’s World Cup final surprises some, but not Rugby Canada CEO
Canada’s run to the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup doesn’t come as a…
Police lack resources to enforce gun buyback, minister suggests in recorded exchange
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree suggested recently that an acquaintance shouldn’t worry about…
Spouse of Nova Scotia mass shooter to publish memoir about domestic violence
TORONTO — Lisa Banfield, the spouse of the man who perpetrated the Portapique, N.S., mass…
Kelsey Mitchell scores 34 points, leads Fever to Game 1 upset win over Aces, 89-73
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored a playoff-career high 34 points and the Indiana…
Fever take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Aces
Indiana Fever (24-20, 13-8 Eastern Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (30-14, 16-8 Western Conference) Las…
Mitchell drops 34 as Fever stun Aces in Game 1, 89-73
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored a playoff-career high 34 points and the Indiana…
NSL-leading AFC Toronto plays to 1-1 draw against Halifax Tides FC
TORONTO — Esther Okoronkwo scored the tying goal in the 38th minute as AFC Toronto…
Relays in the rain! Sha’Carri, Sydney, Noah anchor wins on a big closing day for Americans at worlds
TOKYO (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson saved the day in her relay. Noah Lyles and Sydney…
OHL roundup: Malhotra leads Bulldogs to 5-1 win over Petes
BRANTFORD — Caleb Malhotra had a goal and assist in a four-goal first period and…