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Brewers’ Christian Yelich likely to miss at least a month with adductor strain
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least…
Goldeneyes keep slim playoff hopes alive with 4-1 win over Torrent
VANCOUVER — Centre Hanna Miller scored a milestone goal as the Vancouver Goldeneyes kept their…
Blue Jays batter Brewers’ bullpen to win 9-7 in 10 innings as Milwaukee drops 6th straight
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning…
Finnish president talks diplomacy in visit to Ottawa
OTTAWA — Finnish President Alexander Stubb made stops at Rideau Hall and a hockey rink…
Jankowski’s 3rd-period goal lifts Hurricanes past Islanders 2-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Jankowski scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and…
Advocates urge Ottawa to crack down on slave labour, end yearlong watchdog vacancy
OTTAWA — A multi-party group of parliamentarians is urging Ottawa to step up its efforts…
Vancouver mayor Sim moves to launch bid for Major League Baseball expansion team
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s mayor is putting his city’s name in the running for an expansion…
Atletico Madrid withstands Barcelona’s early blitz to reach the Champions League semifinals
MADRID (AP) — Long after the game against Barcelona ended, Atletico Madrid players were back…
Liberals plan to suspend federal fuel excise tax until Labour Day
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals say suspending some taxes on fuel is a “responsible” way…
Carney promises collaboration, substantive debate in majority Parliament
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians can expect Parliament to be more substantive…
Liberals to table spring economic statement on April 28
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals will table their spring economic update on April 28 to…
Severe storms accompanied by tornadoes damage communities from the Plains to the Midwest
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OTTAWA, Kan. (AP) — A day after severe storms damaged communities in the Plains and…
‘It all lies within you’: Chris Pronger talks new book, NHL front-office interest
TORONTO — Chris Pronger realized there was a captive audience. And the Stanley Cup-winning defenceman…
Toronto Tempo sign Canadian guard Kia Nurse ahead of inaugural WNBA season
TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo are bringing Kia Nurse home. The Hamilton native signed with…
Fact File: Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance not limited by catalogue sale
Justin Bieber’s stripped-back performance at the Coachella music festival on Saturday saw the Canadian star…
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says league is looking to play overseas in 2027
NEW YORK (AP) — As the WNBA is racing through free agency, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert…
Fact File: Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance did not skip old songs because of catalogue sale
Justin Bieber’s stripped-back performance at the Coachella music festival on Saturday saw the Canadian star…
Michigan updates air quality alert system as wildfire smoke season approaches
After Canadian wildfires brought extremely poor air quality to Detroit in the summers of 2023…
Maple Leafs sign forward Landon Sim to two-year entry-level contract
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Landon Sim to a two-year entry-level…
Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel on art, their friendship and ‘The Christophers’
NEW YORK (AP) — Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel met like their characters in “The…
Another spring injury setback for All-Star Joel Embiid, and the 76ers’ playoff plans wobble again
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Joel Embiid medical malady update itself is no longer surprising. There…
The NHL playoffs have plenty of fresh blood, and a new Stanley Cup champion will be crowned
The Stanley Cup will have a new home this year after the back-to-back champion Florida…
Here are the finalists for the Donner Prize, the $60K public policy book awards
TORONTO — Followups to two Canadian bestsellers have made the short list for this year’s…
Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting
NEW YORK (AP) — Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No.…