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University of Alberta’s Abby Guezen, Ryder Rattee sweep U Sports awards
CALGARY — The University of Alberta swept the U Sports awards with volleyball player Abby…
Athletics right-hander Gunnar Hoglund undergoes hip surgery and won’t pitch this season
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Athletics right-hander Gunnar Hoglund won’t pitch this season as he…
PBO says Canadian governments set to spend $1 billion to host World Cup
OTTAWA — Canada will spend just over $1 billion to host the World Cup this…
NBA All-Rookie 1st team: Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe, Harper and Coward
NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas’ Cooper Flagg, Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel and Philadelphia’s VJ Edgecombe were…
Blue Jays right-hander José Berríos undergoes Tommy John surgery
NEW YORK (AP) — José Berríos underwent a full Tommy John surgery on his right…
Generic semaglutide to hit Canadian pharmacies this week at a fraction of the cost of Ozempic
TORONTO — Two generic versions of Ozempic are set to start arriving in Canadian pharmacies…
Fans disappointed over ticket, hotel costs during World Cup in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Chris Van Brockhoven booked his trip to Vancouver last summer in the hopes…
Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A’s
BOSTON (AP) — At Harvard University, earning straight A’s is about to get harder. Harvard’s…
Anand says joining SAFE defence borrowing pact will help Canadian firms compete
OTTAWA — The European Parliament formally welcomed Canada into the defence borrowing and procurement agreement…
Jays’ Berrios expected to miss at least 12 months after undergoing elbow surgery
NEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will miss the rest of the…
Global Affairs numbers show disproportionate level of cuts to staff based overseas
OTTAWA — Canada’s foreign service cuts are disproportionately affecting positions based abroad, with those rotational…
Arbitrator awards former CFL player Bruce $25,000 in damages
Former CFL player Arland Bruce III was awarded $25,000 in damages by an arbitrator earlier…
Top military commander Gen. Carignan nominated for senior advisory role in NATO
OTTAWA — The federal government is nominating Gen. Jennie Carignan, the head of Canada’s military,…
Conservative MP Michael Chong meets with Taiwan president as China dials up pressure
OTTAWA — Conservative MP Michael Chong said his meeting with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on…
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…
Washington Capitals re-sign Timothy Liljegren to a 2-year, $6.5 million contract
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals re-signed defenseman Timothy Liljegren to a two-year contract…
Alex Newhook fans turn N.L. bars into ‘mini Bell Centres’ during Habs playoff games
ST. JOHN’S — Hockey fans in Alex Newhook’s home province have gathered in bars and…
Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s national security minister drew a sharp rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin…
Carney lays out pipeline conditions before talks with Eby on B.C.’s priorities
VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier David Eby have agreed to…
Bettor wins $30,000 on parlay placed on Spurs playoff win over Thunder
The San Antonio Spurs handed the Oklahoma City Thunder their first playoff loss of the…
Government looking to give boost to high-wage workers in express entry system
OTTAWA — Ottawa is looking at overhauling the express entry system to make it easier…
Carney calls Israel’s treatment of flotilla ‘abominable,’ as Ottawa summons envoy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney called Israel’s treatment of people aboard an intercepted flotilla…
Canada’s Galarneau moves on to third round of French Open qualifying
PARIS — Canada’s Alexis Galarneau is on the cusp of his first French Open main-draw…
Defensive co-ordinator Greg Quick in third stint with Toronto Argonauts
GUELPH — Greg Quick is the definition of a football lifer. He played centre at…