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Gun control group criticizes Ottawa over ‘poor participation’ in firearm buyback
OTTAWA — Gun control advocacy group PolySeSouvient blames “weak political leadership” for what it calls…
Paul Skenes thinking playoffs for Pirates on eve of opener vs. Freddy Peralta and new-look Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — On the eve of opening day, Paul Skenes set forth lofty…
Red Wings sign Jacob Bernard-Docker to a 2-year, $3.2 million extension
DETROIT (AP) — The Red Wings on Wednesday signed defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a two-year…
First Nations call for audit of Human Rights Commission following death of 3-year-old
OTTAWA — A First Nations group is calling on the federal auditor general to investigate…
Joel Embiid returning to 76ers’ lineup after 13-game absence Wednesday against the Bulls
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid will return to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup on Wednesday against…
Alberta, Ottawa reach ‘agreement-in-principle’ on methane emissions
CALGARY — Alberta and Ottawa have reached an “agreement-in-principle” that puts the province in control…
‘North of North’ and ’40 Acres’ lead Canadian Screen Awards nominations
TORONTO — A raunchy Arctic comedy series and a nerve-jangling post-apocalyptic thriller are the leading…
NHL playoff chase in the East is ‘a fight for your life’ down the stretch as postseason looms
NEW YORK (AP) — Connor McDavid called the Pacific Division path to the playoffs “a…
Veteran trainer Roger Attfield announces retirement from thoroughbred racing
TORONTO — Its been quite a run for Roger Attfield. The decorated thoroughbred trainer announced…
Air Canada crash probe being conducted in ‘full co-operation’ with U.S.: Carney
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is working in “full co-operation” with U.S.…
Top seeds Duke, Arizona get solid backing from Proline bettors
Sports bettors were solidly behind top seeds Duke and Arizona in the NCAA men’s basketball…
Five Things: American League champion Blue Jays aim to clear World Series hurdle
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off the 2026 regular season on Friday…
MLB Free Agent Signings List
NEW YORK (AP) — The 146 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former…
MP reveals Tumbler Ridge girl’s heroism, and how she passed on boy’s dying message
VICTORIA — The MP representing Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has described how a 12-year-old girl heroically…
Ottawa says laws that override Charter rights aren’t shielded from legal scrutiny
OTTAWA — Judges must have the legal right to issue non-binding judgments in cases where…
American investors bet big on Indian cricket with two separate billion-dollar deals for IPL teams
NEW DELHI (AP) — American investors are making a big move into Indian cricket, with…
Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England
CANTERBURY, England (AP) — The new archbishop of Canterbury knocked three times on the doors…
Alouettes coach Jason Maas comfortable with Anthony Calvillo taking over play-calling
Jason Maas isn’t worried about fixing something that isn’t broken. The Montreal Alouettes announced earlier…
New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from
NEW YORK (AP) — Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding…
Shapiro: Ross Atkins, John Schneider extensions give Blue Jays leadership stability
TORONTO — It might seem that the Toronto Blue Jays’ decision to extend the contracts…
Carney says Air Canada CEO’s English-only condolences lacked compassion
OTTAWA — Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau was slammed by Prime Minister Mark Carney and…
WNBA expansion team Toronto Tempo adds Olaf Lange as associate head coach
TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo has added two-time WNBA champion Olaf Lange as associate head…
UK bans crypto donations to political parties in bid to curb foreign influence
LONDON (AP) — British political parties will be banned from accepting donations in cryptocurrencies, Prime…
Books by Lyse Doucet and Arundhati Roy make shortlist for Women’s Prize for Nonfiction
LONDON (AP) — Two books about hotels as places of risk and refuge in wartime…