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Ontario civil servants can work remotely on some World Cup Toronto game days: gov’t
TORONTO — Ontario’s Treasury Board says public service employees may be allowed to work remotely…
Here are the six artists shortlisted for the $100,000 Sobey Art Award
Multidisciplinary artist Melaw Nakehk’o, who co-founded the collective Dene Nahjo, has been shortlisted for the…
McFadden praises return of fellow DBs Amos and Priester to Argonauts defence
GUELPH — The band is back together, and Tarvarus McFadden couldn’t be happier. Veteran defensive…
Drake breaks Michael Jackson’s Hot 100 record for most No. 1s by a solo male artist
Drake might officially be the new king of pop. The Toronto rap star has shattered…
Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano out of shadow of big-city neighbors in Conference League final
There’s an ironic prize on offer if Crystal Palace can beat Rayo Vallecano in the…
Women’s soccer star Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 seasons
MADRID (AP) — Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, who has helped women’s soccer grow…
New CBC lineup includes Samantha Bee scripted comedy, P.K. Subban hockey drama
TORONTO — CBC’s new TV lineup includes a workplace comedy starring Samantha Bee, a medical…
PWHL expansion upends the job market for coaches and GMs as Hockey Canada starts search
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that general manager Gina Kingsbury will not…
Hockey Canada starts search for new women’s team general manager, coach
CALGARY — The Canadian women’s hockey team is in search of a new general manager…
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh signs with Octagon athlete agency
PORTLAND — Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh has joined the Octagon agency. The triple gold medallist…
Ticats sign star receiver Kenny Lawler to extension through 2028 season
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed star wide receiver Kenny Lawler to a contract…
Justin Bieber sets American Music Awards record with fifth best male pop artist win
Justin Bieber set a new American Music Awards record on Monday night, becoming the first…
Hurricanes rediscover identity to take third-round series lead over Canadiens
MONTREAL — The Carolina Hurricanes looked rusty, rattled and uncharacteristically disjointed following a historically long…
In the news today: Tumbler Ridge memo, Western premiers meeting ends, Stratford adieu
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Daniel Harding, British conductor and pilot, to follow Dudamel as LA Philharmonic music director
Looking to take off into a new era after nearly two decades under charismatic Gustavo…
Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv warned to brace for possible major barrage
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired more than 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at…
After 39 years, Antoni Cimolino prepares to take his final bow at Stratford
STRATFORD, ONTARIO, CANADA — Antoni Cimolino is ending his tenure at the helm of Canada’s…
Svechnikov scores in OT as Hurricanes beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 3 of East final
MONTREAL (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored at 14:06 of overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated…
Svechnikov scores in OT, Hurricanes beat Canadiens 3-2 to take 2-1 series lead
MONTREAL — Jakub Dobes stretched and contorted to keep his team in the fight. Breakaway…
Astros starter Tatsuya Imai and 2 relievers throw combined no-hitter against Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber…
Astros starter Tatsuya Imai and 2 relievers throw combined no-hitter against Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Houston Astros have pitched several combined no-hitters — even one…
Cavaliers overwhelmed in Game 4 by Knicks, who sweep series and send Cleveland into uncertain summer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers finally got past the second round and…
Astros throw a combined no-hitter in their 9-0 win over the Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tatsuya Imai combined with relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa on…
Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings
PARIS (AP) — Europe is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records, including…