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Mass cybersecurity breach of learning platform hits Canadian post-secondary schools
Multiple post-secondary institutions across Canada say they’ve been impacted by a cyberattack targeting an education…
WNBA expansion team Portland Fire uses training concept that emphasizes creativity, problem-solving
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As the expansion Portland Fire prepared for their first WNBA season,…
Feds greenlight $673 million to keep Canada Post afloat this year
OTTAWA — The federal government is handing hundreds of millions of dollars to Canada Post…
Canada captain Davies sustains hamstring injury weeks before World Cup
MUNICH — Canada men’s soccer captain Alphonso Davies sustained a left hamstring injury in Bayern…
Hantavirus questions and answers with Ontario’s chief medical officer of health
TORONTO — Two Ontario residents are isolating at home in their rural community after disembarking…
MLB’s rookie class is making an impressive impact in early season games
PHOENIX (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin stepped to the plate on Tuesday night…
Quebec politicians say Montreal is ‘logical’ choice to headquarter new defence bank
MONTREAL — A group of Quebec politicians are pitching Montreal as the “logical” choice to…
Carlos Rodón’s elbow pain hindered his life. The Yankees’ All-Star took time, and is ready to return
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Rodón remembered back to last year. “I couldn’t really bend…
Canada loses 18,000 jobs in April, unemployment rate rises to 6.9%
OTTAWA — Canada’s economy took an unexpected hit on the job market in April, while…
Sharks star Celebrini headlines Canada’s roster for world hockey championship
CALGARY — Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks headlines Canada’s roster for the world…
Broken Social Scene return older, wiser and slightly more broken
TORONTO — More than two decades after Broken Social Scene founders Kevin Drew and Brendan…
Inter forward Bonny cleared for World Cup with Ivory Coast after switch from France
ZURICH (AP) — Inter Milan forward Ange-Yoan Bonny’s switch of eligibility ahead of the World…
Dutch Princess Margriet visiting birthplace, attending tulip festival while in Ottawa
OTTAWA — Princess Margriet of the Netherlands is in Ottawa this week, where she plans…
Man pleads not guilty to charge of threatening behavior toward ex-Prince Andrew
LONDON (AP) — A man pleaded not guilty Friday to using threatening, abusive or insulting…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Here are the…
American investors surging into English rugby after structural switch to US-style franchise model
American investment companies are turning their targets toward some of England’s top rugby clubs amid…
Canada star Alphonso Davies injures hamstring with a month to go before World Cup
MUNICH (AP) — Canada left back Alphonso Davies has injured his hamstring with just over…
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
LONDON (AP) — The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal…
Family of imprisoned Chinese journalist pleads for his release over health concerns
BANGKOK (AP) — Family members and activists have called for the release of imprisoned Chinese…
Rookie tight end Dante Daniels turns childhood struggles into CFL dream
WINNIPEG — Dante Daniels is the first to admit he was an emotional kid. He…
The WNBA’s 30th season begins with $1M salaries, 2 new teams and new coaches
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is set to tip off its 30th season Friday…
In the news today: Hantavirus cruise ship, Air Canada flights, Playoffs ER stats
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Toronto Tempo set for historic first regular-season WNBA game
TORONTO — History will be made tonight when the Toronto Tempo host the Washington Mystics…