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Chargers take Miami defensive end Akheem Mesidor at No. 22 in NFL draft
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers selected defensive end Akheem Mesidor of…
Saints draft Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson 8th overall
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints selected Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson with…
NHL commissioner holds court in nation’s capital before Senators-Hurricanes game
OTTAWA — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman provided context Thursday on why the league modified the…
Torkelson walk-off homer lifts Tigers over Brewers 5-4
Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run and Riley Greene had two hits, including a…
Hurricanes beat the Senators 2-1 to take a 3-0 series lead
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Jackson Blake broke a tie late in the second period, Frederik…
Expansion Goldeneyes grateful for PWHL’s first season in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — For Hannah Miller, playing professional hockey in her hometown of Vancouver has been…
Quickley sidelined for third straight game with Raptors down 2-0 to Cavs
TORONTO — Immanuel Quickley will miss his third game of the Toronto Raptors’ first-round playoff…
U.S. liquor stays off shelves, because British Columbians are irate over tariffs: Eby
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his province will keep U.S. liquor off…
Canada’s top envoy to Washington apologizes for sending English-only invitation
WASHINGTON — Canada’s top envoy to Washington apologized Thursday for sending an English-only invitation to…
Parliamentary committee on assisted dying has gone ‘off the rails,’ expert warns
OTTAWA — An expert in Canada’s assisted dying laws is warning that the committee of…
Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, authorities say
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities say a former North Carolina law enforcement officer planned to…
Police ask people enjoying remnants of Drake’s ‘Iceman’ tower to be careful
TORONTO — Toronto police say people climbing and playing in the ice blocks of Drake’s…
Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Millions more Americans might qualify for dual Canadian citizenship under…
Youth pleads not guilty to terrorism charges in alleged plot to attack Jewish people
OTTAWA — A youth has pleaded not guilty to three terrorism-related charges stemming from his…
‘Alberta Time’: Bill tabled to ditch clock changes, keep daylight time all year
EDMONTON — Alberta took the first formal step Thursday toward ending more than a half-century…
‘We finished the foundation’: Northern Soccer League looks to build on first season
For those at the forefront of Canada’s first women’s professional soccer league, the goalposts are…
Carney says tariffs ‘more than irritants’ as U.S. officials complain about booze ban
OTTAWA — Canada is not just sitting back “taking notes” or “instructions” from the Americans…
Anand argues pursuit of new trade ties not coming at expense of aid, human rights
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is rejecting claims that her government is prioritizing…
Spencer Torkelson hits walk-off home run to give Tigers 5-4 win over Brewers
DETROIT (AP) — Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run and Riley Greene had two…
Vermont prosecutor declines to charge six protesters arrested at South Burlington ICE raid
The Chittenden County state’s attorney said Wednesday she will not charge six protesters arrested during…
Canada’s Fernandez cruises to straight-set win in Madrid Open opener
MADRID — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez kicked off her Madrid Open campaign Thursday with a straight-sets…
Housing minister says Liberal ridings aren’t favoured for funding after Gladu comment
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OTTAWA — Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says Ottawa is not prioritizing infrastructure funding in Liberal…
Tyler Kleven to return on defence for Senators in Game 3 against Hurricanes
OTTAWA — Tyler Kleven manoeuvred through a crowded locker room past cameras and microphones. The…
Vancouver Rise aiming higher after winning first-ever NSL championship
VANCOUVER — Even after being crowned champions, the Vancouver Rise believe there’s room for growth.…