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Montreal Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, Arber’s brother, from AHL Laval
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of bruising defenceman…
Florian Xhekaj recalled by Canadiens, could join brother in lineup for NHL debut against Leafs
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the fiesty younger brother of…
Canadian Premier League says it won’t follow Major League Soccer on schedule change
TORONTO — Despite the worldwide attention the Canadian Premier League garnered for its snowy championship…
Saab CEO says plan to build Gripen jets in Canada depends on Ottawa making an order
OTTAWA — Saab’s CEO is making it clear that his company’s decision on whether to…
Expert report calls on Ottawa to fund essential medicines, enshrine pharmacare in law
OTTAWA — Canada should create a pharmacare system that offers free access to essential medicines…
New York Liberty hire Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach, AP source says
The New York Liberty hired Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco to replace Sandy Brondello…
Kelsie Whitmore is top pick, Mo’ne Davis selected 10th in 1st Women’s Pro Baseball League draft
Pitcher and outfielder Kelsie Whitmore is returning to familiar surroundings after being selected by San…
Oakland’s new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Last week, Oakland’s new mayor found herself consoling the friends and…
Prisoners can appear before judge to challenge security classification: Supreme Court
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a federal prisoner can challenge a refusal…
Canada Wolverines take on Jamaica in rare rugby league international test match
Rhys Jacks is in for a busy day Saturday. The 35-year-old halfback will coach the…
‘It’s going to take my breath away’: Vancouver Goldeneyes relish history-making game
VANCOUVER — Ashton Bell couldn’t sleep Thursday night. The anticipation and excitement of writing the…
Canada Post says another bailout needed as it continues to bleed cash
After starting the year with a $1-billion federal loan, Canada Post says it will need…
Coach Casey Stoney to miss Canada games in Japan due to family illness
The ninth-ranked Canadian women will be without coach Casey Stoney when they close out their…
Vancouver Goldeneyes name defender Ashton Bell first-ever captain
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Goldeneyes have named Ashton Bell the team’s first ever captain. The…
Canadian workers’ free speech fears persist two years after Israel-Hamas war began
During the Israel-Hamas war, a Canadian paramedic was fired, a teacher was put on extended…
Carney in South Africa as concerns grow over U.S. boycott of G20
JOHANNESBURG — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in South Africa for a G20 summit overshadowed…
Canadians contend for podium across all disciplines at Finlandia Trophy
HELSINKI — Canadian figure skaters are in position to reach the podium in every discipline…
Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough and Yankees finalize $2.5 million, 1-year contract
NEW YORK (AP) — Side-arming left-hander Ryan Yarbrough and the New York Yankees finalized their…
Yarde challenges Benavidez for light-heavy title in Riyadh and Norman Jr faces Haney
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — London native Anthony Yarde gets a third shot at a…
Lawsuit claims Tennessee’s new school voucher program violates the state constitution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A group of public school students’ parents and taxpayers has filed…
Stadium project for Birmingham is like ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ supersized
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Think “Welcome to Wrexham” only supersized. Birmingham City — a second-tier…
UK politician sentenced to over 10 years for accepting bribes to make pro-Russia statements
LONDON (AP) — A hard-right British politician and former ally of Reform U.K. leader Nigel…
Carney wraps United Arab Emirates visit with pledge of $70B investment in Canada
ABU DHABI — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is working on a $1-billion project…
Ontario Hockey League suspends Brampton’s Dragusica for season over slash to head
TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League has suspended Brampton Steelheads defenceman Luke Dragusica for the…