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Cubs agree to minor league contracts with outfielder Chas McCormick and reliever Trent Thornton
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs agreed to minor league contracts Wednesday with outfielder Chas…
‘Borderline friendly’: Premiers of Alberta and B.C. meet with Carney, talk pipeline
OTTAWA — The potential pipeline to the West Coast was one of multiple topics discussed…
Canadian companies criticized over ties to U.S. immigration enforcement
OTTAWA — Canadian companies are coming under fire over their ties to U.S. Immigration and…
Actor Rose Byrne named Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Rose Byrne, fresh off her Golden Globe Award win and Oscar…
Inuit call for a larger role in Canada’s Arctic defence surge
OTTAWA — The leader of the national organization representing Inuit says the federal government must…
Cody Bellinger is excited to rejoin the New York Yankees after a lengthy free agency
NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger listened to pitches from other teams during his second…
Federal money for Arctic projects should go to the territories: N.W.T. premier
OTTAWA — Federal money meant for Arctic projects and programs should go to the territories,…
Liberal MP proposes sweeping changes to Divorce Act
OTTAWA — A Liberal MP is pushing for changes to the Divorce Act to give…
Ottawa remains open to deal with Meta to restore news to Facebook, Instagram
OTTAWA — Canada continues to be open to a deal to bring news back to…
Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs reflects on his career as he embarks on his last, and 41st, season
SEATTLE (AP) — As Seattle Mariners chairman John Stanton spoke fondly of Rick Rizzs on…
After stellar college career, Canadian forward Marcus Caldeira signs with Minnesota
GOLDEN VALLEY — Canadian forward Marcus Caldeira, who scored 42 goals for West Virginia University…
Brooke Henderson, sister Brittany Sepanik going to make season-opening event special
Brooke Henderson has had her sister Brittany Sepanik as her caddie for almost the entirety…
Montreal-area public transit agency Exo cutting jobs amid sector-wide budget crunch
MONTREAL — Montreal-area transit service Exo is cutting dozens of jobs and is warning of…
Brewers sign veteran catcher Reese McGuire to minor league deal with camp invitation
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Veteran catcher Reese McGuire has signed a minor league contract with the…
Food inspection agency to cut more than 1,300 jobs, says union
OTTAWA — The union representing employees at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said staff have…
New Canada Post stamps honour Black Canadian hip-hop icons
TORONTO — Maestro Fresh Wes was among the stars witnessing the unveiling of Canada Post…
Assailant convicted after Barron Trump calls London police to report crime he saw on video
LONDON (AP) — The crime was in London, the suspect was Russian and the witness…
Rwanda sues the UK over controversial migrant deal
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwanda has said it is suing the United Kingdom to seek…
River Plate to build roof and expand Monumental Stadium to over 100,000 seats for 2030 World Cup
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Argentine club River Plate plans to build a roof…
Fact File: Canadian café caught in false claim about refusing straight patrons
Recent social media posts claimed a café in “Manchester” owned by a transgender man and…
Al-Maliki is defiant after Trump threatens to withdraw US support for Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki expressed defiance Wednesday after U.S. President…
World Cup Trophy set to tour Canada in April, May ahead of summer soccer showcase
The World Cup Trophy is coming to Canada, ahead of this summer’s soccer showcase. The…
Traoré joins West Ham and says movie taught him about passion of the club’s fans
LONDON (AP) — Spain winger Adama Traoré switched London clubs on Wednesday by joining West…
Humber professor’s Grammy-nominated album is a 360-degree love letter to Toronto
TORONTO — For years, Justin Gray has been imagining music that, for the listener, feels…