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With ‘Mile End Kicks,’ Chandler Levack is out to prove she’s not a one-hit wonder
TORONTO — As a music journalist, Chandler Levack opined about the “sophomore slump” many bands…
Canadian doc-maker Ben Proudfoot wants to preserve Ghanaian records of liberation movement
TORONTO — Two-time Canadian Oscar-winner Ben Proudfoot says key archives tracing the story of Africa’s…
Canada’s game? Survey says yes, NHL outpaces all other pro leagues
More than three-quarters of Canadians consider themselves sports fans, and the NHL remains the most…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for August, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in August. Statistics Canada also…
In the news today: James Smith offers condolences to Hollow Water
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Blue Jays visit the Yankees to open 3-game series
Toronto Blue Jays (81-59, first in the AL East) vs. New York Yankees (78-62, second…
Carney to make announcement in GTA after wrapping up cabinet retreat
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to make an announcement in the Greater…
Ryan Reynolds says his two-year-old helped convince Bill Murray to do John Candy doc
TORONTO — Ryan Reynolds says it was not easy to track down Bill Murray and…
Prime Minister Mark Carney honours John Candy, takes swipe at Trump to open TIFF’s 50th edition
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney opened the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film…
Former MLSE executive David Hopkinson named CEO of England’s Newcastle United
David Hopkinson went from selling tickets at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to becoming its…
Ottawa Redblacks hope to end two-game mini-skid against the B.C. Lions
OTTAWA — Much of the Ottawa Redblacks’ season has been defined by adversity. The CFL…
Champagne says ‘adjustments’ coming to the public service as Ottawa reviews spending
TORONTO — Finance Minister François Philippe Champagne acknowledged Thursday that “adjustments” are coming to the…
Plate champion Mansetti installed as early 2-1 favourite for Prince of Wales Stakes
FORT ERIE — Mansetti and jockey Pietro Moran will take a shot at the OLG…
Head of hard-right U.S. think tank no longer addressing Carney’s cabinet
TORONTO — The head of a controversial right-wing American think tank dropped off the list…
Ontario’s top doctor says province needs to modernize vaccine registry, calls for national schedule
TORONTO — Ontario’s top doctor is calling for a national immunization schedule and registry to…
Proline bettors cash in as Stampeders roll past Elks on Labour Day
The majority of Proline bettors were firmly on the Calgary Stampeders’ bandwagon on Labour Day.…
Tyson Beukeboom to become Canada’s most-capped rugby player at World Cup
Canadian lock Tyson Beukeboom will become Canada’s most-capped rugby player Saturday when she earns cap…
Receiver Polk contributes immediately to Argonauts’ wild Labour Day win in Hamilton
The wild, often unpredictable nature of Canadian football is exactly how Makai Polk remembers it.…
Canadian men take on Romania in first of six remaining friendlies in 2025
Canada takes on Romania on Friday, the first of six remaining games in 2025 that…
The Redeem Team had one goal at the 2008 Olympics. Its final reward awaits in the Hall of Fame
Jerry Colangelo still remembers all the meetings. They were in 2005 and 2006, sit-down sessions,…
In the news today: Day 2 of Carney cabinet retreat, TIFF launches with John Candy doc
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Kerry Carpenter leads Tigers to win over Mets
DETROIT (AP) — Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer and scored twice to help the…
Astros walk their way to 8-7 comeback win over Yankees
HOUSTON (AP) — Taylor Trammell worked a bases-loaded walk to score the go-ahead run as…
Blue Jays tie season-high with five homers in 13-9 win over Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — George Springer had one of Toronto’s five home runs as the Blue…