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Joni Mitchell to get lifetime achievement Juno, Nelly Furtado joins Hall of Fame
TORONTO — Joni Mitchell’s incredible impact on music will be celebrated at the Juno Awards…
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball…
Budget watchdog calls for more transparency after Liberals shift fiscal anchors
OTTAWA — Ottawa is not planning to set up an independent body to scrutinize the…
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy,…
Brandon Nimmo thought he’d be a Met for life before trade to Rangers for Marcus Semien
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Nimmo always thought he might be like David Wright and…
U.S. directs its embassies in Western nations to scrutinize ‘mass migration’
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has directed its embassies in Canada and other Western…
Champions League leaders Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet in London looking to extend perfect start
MADRID (AP) — It will be a battle between the top two teams in the…
First Nation looks to develop ‘wealth fund’ for major projects investments
OTTAWA — A First Nation in Ontario is looking to create what it’s calling a…
Mitchell steps in to guide Canada’s men’s basketball team for World Cup qualifiers
TORONTO — Nathaniel Mitchell will return as head coach of the Canadian men’s senior basketball…
Lions to host Elks, Stampeders in Kelowna, B.C., as Vancouver hosts FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions will face the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders in Kelowna,…
Ottawa announces $35 million for 30 oral health training programs across Canada
MONTREAL — The federal government has announced more than $35 million over three years to…
Carissa Norsten named captain of Canadian women’s rugby sevens side
Carissa Norsten, named U-Sports’ women’s rugby player of the year last month, will captain Canada…
Michigan veterinarian who refused to return ailing dog to homeless man to spend 10 days in jail
A Michigan veterinarian was sentenced to 10 days in jail Monday for refusing to return…
Cousins’ play gives Falcons a glimmer of hope their season can be salvaged
ATLANTA (AP) — As Kirk Cousins showed he has more left in his career, the…
6 notable songs from Jimmy Cliff, the reggae star who has died at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — The story of Jimmy Cliff, who has died at age 81,…
Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings
SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings for…
Ja’Kobe Walter’s improved shooting an asset off the Toronto Raptors’ bench
TORONTO — When Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic calls on Ja’Kobe Walter to sub…
Maryland Terrapins and the UNLV Rebels play in Las Vegas, Nevada
UNLV Rebels (3-2) vs. Maryland Terrapins (4-1) Las Vegas; Tuesday, 12 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:…
In the news today: Joly heads to South Korea to meet with Hanwha
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Toronto takes home win streak into matchup with Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers (12-6, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (12-5, second in the…
Johnson leads Hawks to 113-110 win over Hornets, extending Charlotte’s skid to six
ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 28 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds and the…
Winthrop knocks off Jackson State 80-62
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Logan Duncomb scored 14 points as Winthrop beat Jackson State 80-62…
UK leader suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
LONDON (AP) — Pressure is increasing for the former Prince Andrew to give evidence to…
Skrlik upsets Homan in extra ends for first win at Canadian Olympic curling trials
HALIFAX — Calgary’s Kayla Skrlik earned the biggest first win of the 2025 Montana’s Canadian…