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Carlo Acutis, the saint next door: A teen computer whiz becomes a millennial saint
CHICAGO (AP) — At a Catholic school in Pope Leo XIV’s hometown, fifth graders read…
Bondi says human smuggling across the border with Canada is getting worse
TAMPA — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday human smuggling across the border with…
Ryan Reynolds says his two-year-old helped convince Bill Murray to do John Candy doc
TORONTO — Ryan Reynolds says it was not easy to track down Bill Murray and…
Prime Minister Mark Carney honours John Candy, takes swipe at Trump to open TIFF’s 50th edition
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney opened the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film…
Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after war ends
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that 26 of Ukraine’s allies…
Canadians Chong, Stokdijk top team event at world black bass championship
It was a very solid start to the 2025 world black bass tournament for Canadians…
Eby says temporary foreign worker program should be scrapped or reformed
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said the temporary foreign worker program should “be…
Two Canadians likely dead after Lisbon streetcar crash, police say
OTTAWA — Local police say there’s a “high possibility” that two Canadians are dead after…
Scoring change moves Atletico Ottawa forward Sam Salter into CPL record book
OTTAWA — A scoring change has moved Atletico Ottawa striker Sam Salter into the Canadian…
Former MLSE executive David Hopkinson named CEO of England’s Newcastle United
David Hopkinson went from selling tickets at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to becoming its…
Ottawa Redblacks hope to end two-game mini-skid against the B.C. Lions
OTTAWA — Much of the Ottawa Redblacks’ season has been defined by adversity. The CFL…
States and developer sue the Trump administration for halting work on New England offshore wind farm
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Connecticut, Rhode Island and the developer of an offshore wind farm…
Champagne says ‘adjustments’ coming to the public service as Ottawa reviews spending
TORONTO — Finance Minister François Philippe Champagne acknowledged Thursday that “adjustments” are coming to the…
What could drought-stricken forests mean for Canada’s fall foliage?
Drought-stricken parts of Canada could be in for some underwhelming fall foliage if stressed trees…
Defending NFC South champion Bucs looking to end Falcons’ recent edge in rivalry in opener
Tampa Bay (10-8) at Atlanta (8-9) Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Buccaneers by…
Plate champion Mansetti installed as early 2-1 favourite for Prince of Wales Stakes
FORT ERIE — Mansetti and jockey Pietro Moran will take a shot at the OLG…
Veteran winger Junior Hoilett back in camp with Canada, adding experience and quality
With 65 international caps and a wealth of club experience, Junior Hoilett brings a lot…
Citing U.S. loophole, NDP pitches tighter arms controls on Israel
OTTAWA — NDP MP Jenny Kwan says she will ask Parliament to close a loophole…
Chip Ganassi Racing’s 17th title: A record-breaking journey
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chip Ganassi has only one business — he’s not a car…
Carney sending MP Blois to China to help Saskatchewan push back on canola tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s parliamentary secretary will go to China to join Saskatchewan’s efforts to…
Canada’s Dabrowski and Routliffe return to women’s doubles final at U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe are back in the U.S. Open women’s…
Head of hard-right U.S. think tank no longer addressing Carney’s cabinet
TORONTO — The head of a controversial right-wing American think tank dropped off the list…
Ontario’s top doctor says province needs to modernize vaccine registry, calls for national schedule
TORONTO — Ontario’s top doctor is calling for a national immunization schedule and registry to…
Chiefs vote down major projects resolutions, say AFN shouldn’t negotiate for them
WINNIPEG — First Nations chiefs voted down a resolution at their national assembly on Thursday…