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WNBA and players’ union meet for 3 hours to try to push forward stalled CBA negotiations
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and the players’ union met for a few hours…
Ottawa’s plan for GST relief set to cost $12.4 billion over 6 years, PBO says
OTTAWA — The government’s budget watchdog said Monday it expects the federal government’s plan to…
‘We’re not defined by our past’: Expectations high as Vancouver FC kicks off season
Vancouver FC are beginning their 2026 campaign with a monumental task — slaying a giant.…
Libraries are offering unlimited ‘Heated Rivalry’ audiobook downloads. Here’s how it works
TORONTO — The Toronto Public Library is the latest institution to make the “Heated Rivalry”…
Blue Jays legend Joe Carter to be honoured with statue outside Rogers Centre
TORONTO — One of the greatest moments in Toronto Blue Jays history will be immortalized…
Canadians sitting on $2 billion in uncashed federal cheques: documents
OTTAWA — Canadians have left more than $2 billion on the table by not cashing…
Cirkut’s big night, Bieber’s bare return and calls against ICE define the 2026 Grammys
It was a night of magic for Canadian hitmaker Henry Walter, and one of disillusionment…
Russian cargo ship captain is found guilty over North Sea tanker crash death
LONDON (AP) — A Russian captain of a cargo ship was found guilty Monday of…
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy…
2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests
A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they…
Groundhog Day 2026: Willie in Ontario, Fred in Quebec predict early spring’s arrival
Canada’s famous prognosticating rodents are predicting an early spring. Wiarton Willie in Ontario’s Bruce County…
The Grammys had lots of Mars, Carpenter soaring and a near-naked Bieber. Here are some key moments
He was the only one sitting when it was over, rubbing his eyes in disbelief.…
NFL inks new multiyear deal to play regular-season games at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
MADRID (AP) — The NFL will be back in Madrid for 2026 and beyond. The…
From southern India to Canada’s far north: New archbishop serves Indigenous Catholics
As a teenager in southern India, Susai Jesu led 4:30 a.m. prayer services in his…
Coach Rajakovic says all-star Barnes ‘just does it all’ for Raptors
TORONTO — Scottie Barnes’ emotions ran the gamut after being named to his second NBA…
In the news today: Frank Stronach trial, Ontario nuclear, Groundhog Day, Grammy wins
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
What to expect as businessman Frank Stronach stands trial on sexual assault charges
TORONTO — The man long touted as one of Canada’s great success stories is set…
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray earns first All-Star berth in ninth NBA season
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic will finally see a familiar face at the NBA All-Star…
Pistons hand Nets 130-77 loss in most lopsided win in team history
DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to…
LeBron’s All-Star streak at 22 years. Duren, Powell, Johnson, Murray, Holmgren, Avdija 1st-timers
LeBron James is an All-Star again, extending his record streak of selections. James was a…
The Latest: Bad Bunny makes Grammy Awards history with album of the year win
Bad Bunny’s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” became the first all-Spanish-language album to win album of…
‘Where I fell in love with hockey’: NHLers look back at their outdoor rink memories
Victor Hedman remembers rushing home from school and scarfing down whatever food he could find.…
Wembanyama fuels early surge in late start as Spurs overcome travel woes to beat Magic
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 25 points, eight rebounds and five blocks and…
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Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’…