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Mae Martin calls TIFF-bound Netflix show ‘Wayward’ deeply personal and proudly local
TORONTO — Toronto comedian Mae Martin says their new Netflix limited series “Wayward” hits especially…
Prince Harry visits late queen’s grave as UK trip fuels speculation about meeting with King Charles
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry arrived in the U.K. on Monday for a visit to…
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…
Emotional exits from the Women’s Rugby World Cup: ‘I wish there were more games’
LONDON (AP) — Sui Tauaua-Pauaraisa tried to dry her teary eyes with her hands. Samoa…
Indiana hosts Minnesota after Hiedeman’s 24-point game
Minnesota Lynx (33-9, 19-4 Western Conference) at Indiana Fever (23-20, 13-8 Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Tuesday,…
Canada finishes in 11th place at 2025 world black bass competition
Canada completed the ’25 world black bass fishing tournament in 11th place. The Canadian squad…
White House’s review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwide
High school history teacher Katharina Matro often pulls materials from the Smithsonian Institution website as…
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Felix Auger-Aliassime has withdrawn from Canada’s upcoming Davis Cup tie due to fatigue, Tennis Canada…
Sydney Sweeney lands a knockout at TIFF with ‘Christy,’ stoking Oscar buzz
TORONTO (AP) — Sydney Sweeney came to the Toronto International Film Festival wanting to talk…
Shark kills beachgoer near Sydney
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — A shark fatally mauled a man in his 50s at a…
Washington faces Indiana on home losing streak
Indiana Fever (22-20, 12-8 Eastern Conference) at Washington Mystics (16-26, 8-10 Eastern Conference) Baltimore; Sunday,…
Canadian team drops to ninth at world black bass competition
The bite slowed down for Canadians Dave Chong and Ben Stokdijk. Chong, of Aurora, Ont.,…
Two DC teens arrested in congressional intern’s fatal shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two teenagers were arrested Friday on murder charges in the killing of…
Neurosurgeon says there are ‘rays of hope’ for girl critically hurt in Minneapolis church shooting
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — There are “rays of hope” for a 12-year-old girl critically injured in…
Carney pledges $370M in incentives for canola sector
Ottawa has announced $370 million in new support for Canadian canola producers facing massive tariffs…
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…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for August, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in August. Here are the…
Duchess of Kent, known for devotion to music and consoling Wimbledon losers, dies at 92
LONDON (AP) — The Duchess of Kent, who famously broke royal protocol to hug a…
Australian friends claim world record for longest beach touch rugby game
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A band of leg-sore Australian friends are claiming a new world…
Wallabies seek Rugby Championship redemption after last year’s record loss in Argentina
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — An embarrassing loss a year ago in Santa Fe inspired a…
Prime Minister Mark Carney honours John Candy, takes swipe at Trump to open TIFF’s 50th edition
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney opened the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film…