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Brewers snap six-game skid by beating Blue Jays 2-1 with bizarre rally in 8th
MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras hit the only ball out of the infield during a…
Short-handed Senators do enough to beat falling Maple Leafs 3-1
OTTAWA — Despite resting six players, the Ottawa Senators wrapped up their regular season with…
Blackhawks extend GM Kyle Davidson’s contract
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks extended general manager Kyle Davidson’s contract Wednesday without providing…
B.C. tables another First Nation treaty ratification, but overlap concerns persist
VICTORIA — The Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. has reached a major milestone in…
How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Glorianna Davenport looks out at hundreds of acres of protected wetlands…
New discovery solves mystery of the location of Shakespeare’s London house
LONDON (AP) — Fans of William Shakespeare know that the great playwright came from Stratford-upon-Avon,…
Vancouver council approves 250-room floating hotel on downtown waterfront
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s council has approved a 250-room floating hotel on the city’s waterfront that…
Canada pledges $120M in aid for Sudan as brutal civil war enters fourth year
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa is increasing its aid for Sudanese…
Ottawa ‘very seriously’ considering social media ban for kids, minister says
OTTAWA — The federal government is “very seriously” considering introducing a social media ban for…
Arsenal outlasts Sporting Lisbon to set up Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid
It’s back-to-back Champions League semifinals for Arsenal. A 0-0 draw with Sporting Lisbon at the…
What is the Canadian Victoria Cross — the medal that no one has ever received?
OTTAWA — The Canadian Victoria Cross is Canada’s highest military honour. It was created more…
Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US
SEASIDE PARK, N.J. (AP) — A long-lasting weather pattern is poised to blast hot air…
Adrian Del Castillo homers in the 10th inning to lead Diamondbacks to 8-5 win over Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — Adrian Del Castillo hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning…
Vets, MPs call on feds to launch honour review board to award Canadian Victoria Cross
OTTAWA — The federal government is facing mounting calls to establish a military honours review…
Conservative MPs back Poilievre after he says he’ll lead party into next election
OTTAWA — Most Wednesday mornings, a lineup of Conservative MPs stroll past journalists on their…
Finland’s president says Canada is on a pragmatic path amid geopolitical tumult
OTTAWA — Finland’s President Alexander Stubb says Canada is doing the right thing by diversifying…
Fact File: Federal hate crimes legislation does not criminalize quoting the Bible
Multiple social media posts claim that federal legislation amending the Criminal Code to address hate-motivated…
Immigration minister’s office defends strict new timelines for refugee claims
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab’s office is defending new rules that may strike down…
Toronto Tempo sign guard Dara Mabrey to training camp contract
TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo have signed guard Dara Mabrey to a training camp contract,…
Senators sign forward Blake Montgomery to three-year entry-level contract
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed left-winger Blake Montgomery to a three-year entry-level contract,…
Canadian electronic artist Rezz cancels Coachella Weekend 2 set over health concerns
There will be one less Canadian performing at Coachella’s second weekend. Ukrainian-Canadian electronic artist Rezz…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s top diplomatic priority is securing allies’ help to buy and…
Cree baby takes first steps on Parliament Hill in historic ceremony
OTTAWA — Six-month-old Annora Crowe held her parents’ hands as she emerged from a teepee…
Toronto proposes $10 fee for World Cup fan fest after initially promoting free entry
TORONTO — The City of Toronto is proposing a $10 charge for admission to its…