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B.C. World Cup cost estimates spike again, almost triple initial estimates
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government says the cost of hosting World Cup matches in…
Cavaliers’ Altman addresses tough offseason calls that need to be made after Knicks sweep
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Koby Altman’s midseason trade for James Harden was supposed to be…
Carney discussed artificial intelligence with Pope Leo
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney told Pope Leo XIV on Friday that Canada wants…
Supreme Court opts not to change existing rules on trial delays
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says its framework setting limits on delays in…
Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay confirms switch to Parti Québécois
SAINT-HYACINTHE — Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay has confirmed he’ll resign his seat in the…
Champions League glory a ‘bigger destination’ for Arsenal after finally winning Premier League
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Winning the Premier League just isn’t enough. That was the message…
Canada’s Gee-West second in Giro’s brutal queen stage while Vingegaard stays in pink
ALLEGHE, Italy (AP) — Ottawa cyclist Derek Gee-West finished runner-up in the toughest stage of…
Spurs-Thunder will be record-tying 5th Game 7 in the NBA so far in these playoffs
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — It is the year of Game 7. For the fifth time…
A timeline of key events in the case of Kenneth Law, who admitted to aiding suicides
Kenneth Law, an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who later…
Ottawa’s Dabrowski, Brazil’s Stefani advance to doubles third round at French Open
PARIS — Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazil’s Luisa Stefani advanced to the third round of…
Canadian, Ukrainian drone firms forge pact to supply Ukraine’s military
OTTAWA — Drones made in Canada could be headed for the battlefield in Ukraine, thanks…
Arsenal’s shared trophy parade for men’s and women’s teams feted at UEFA event
GENEVA (AP) — When Arsenal parades the club’s trophies won this season through north London…
Greek man allegedly planted ‘camera hidden in a sock’ to spy on journalist critical of Iran’s regime
LONDON (AP) — A Greek national traveled to Britain on behalf of a foreign intelligence…
Bryan Adams, Wyclef Jean and more to headline FIFA countdown concert in Toronto
Bryan Adams is set to kick off the summer of ’26 for the World Cup.…
The vibes in Canada feel much different than the US as the World Cup arrives
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — For Canada, the World Cup is more about the soccer.…
Fact File: No evidence planes are dropping ticks over Ontario
Social media posts shared a rumour originating from an anonymous forum that claimed Ontario pilots…
When Sue Tilley met Lucian Freud, it changed her life. Now a painting of her could fetch $47 million
LONDON (AP) — Sue Tilley was working in an unemployment office when she met the…
Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. This is a photo…
In the news today: Canada-China relations, Kenneth Law to enter plea, Habs vs. Canes
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘My soul is happy again’: ‘Hudson & Rex’ fans claim victory as John Reardon returns
Elaine Byrne was starting to wonder if the $25,000-plus she spent fighting for John Reardon’s…
With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Facing a battlefield stalemate in Ukraine and growing war fatigue among Russians, President Vladimir Putin…
Alex Smalley back in position to win at Colonial after runner-up finish at PGA
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Alex Smalley was right back in a position to win…
Why the B.C. Conservative leadership contest is hinge moment for the NDP too
VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservatives are expected to announce their new leader on Saturday, nearly…
Acuña’s grand slam ignites a 6-run sixth as the Braves rout the Red Sox 10-2
BOSTON (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his fourth career grand slam and Chris Sale…