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Cambridge Dictionary adds ‘skibidi’ and ‘tradwife’ among 6,000 new words
LONDON (AP) — What the skibidi is happening to the English language? “Skibidi,” pronounced SKIH-bih-dee,…
Maine police officer arrested by ICE agrees to voluntarily leave the country
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — A Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities has…
Canada leading the way when it comes to applications to volunteer at 2026 World Cup
Canada is leading the way when it comes to volunteering to work at the 2026…
Carney, Ford shift focus to what ‘we can control’ amid U.S. trade uncertainty
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford put the focus on…
Wildfire season’s ‘not slowing down’: emergency management minister
OTTAWA — Western provinces and the East Coast should remain on alert for the possibility…
Olympian Moh Ahmed joins call to cancel Canada’s Davis Cup tie with Israel in Halifax
Four-time Olympian Moh Ahmed is one of 413 Canadian signatories calling on Tennis Canada to…
Toronto Raptors put general manager Bobby Webster in control of basketball operations
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors’ search for a new team president is over — they…
With the Ottawa Treaty under threat, an expert warns landmines won’t keep Europe safe
OTTAWA — An expert who has disposed of bombs in some of the world’s most…
The story behind Devo’s ‘Whip It’ and their misunderstood legacy
NEW YORK (AP) — You know the band Devo, right? The guys with the funny…
Indigenous leaders on Trans Mountain lessons as Building Canada Act moves forward
OTTAWA — Two former Indigenous leaders on both sides of the debate over the Trans…
Meyer Shank Racing extends Marcus Armstrong’s contract after a strong season
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Meyer Shank Racing on Monday announced a contract extension for driver Marcus…
Doctors are seeing more non-smokers, especially women, with later-stage lung cancer
TORONTO — Katie Hulan’s family doctor thought she might have asthma. Her cough, which had…
After ‘venting’ his frustration, Lewis Hamilton could come back stronger from F1’s mid-season break
Lewis Hamilton’s dream of an eighth Formula 1 title with Ferrari is spinning off track.…
Michigan QB Bryce Underwood tops list of freshmen who could make immediate impact
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, the nation’s No. 1 recruit in his class, has spent months…
In the news today: Flight attendant strike set to continue
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Pirates start 3-game series with the Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays (73-52, first in the AL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (52-73, fifth in…
Air Canada cancels plan to resume flights Sunday as union defies back-to-work order
Air Canada cancelled hundreds of additional flights on Sunday after the union representing its flight…
Dabrowski, Routliffe win Cincinnati Open women’s doubles championship
MASON — Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand won the Cincinnati…
Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025
Sunday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Texas 10 Toronto 4 Baltimore 12 Houston 0 Kansas City…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Putin agrees that US, Europe could offer NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine, Trump envoy says…
Rise surprise AFC Toronto with 1-0 NSL road win
TORONTO — Jessica De Filippo pounced on a misplayed ball in the first minute of…
Canada’s Wilkerson, Humana-Paredes golden again at Montreal beach volleyball event
MONTREAL — Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes are golden again on home sand. The Paris…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Clutch performances by Betts and Vesia help Dodgers sweep Padres for first time since 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia gave up the tying run…