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Ottawa Charge bring ‘relentless’ identity to nation’s capital in second PWHL season
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge have a revitalized roster, a new identity and a redefined…
No ‘Taylgate’ party for Vancouver, with BC Place to be fenced off for Swift shows
VANCOUVER — Ticketless Taylor Swift fans hoping for a “Taylgate” party in Vancouver are out…
Future of Sport in Canada commissioner invites more voices to consultations
CALGARY — The woman at the helm of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission…
Canadian women expect physical challenge from Iceland in soccer friendly in Spain
Interim coach Cindy Tye is expecting a stiff challenge Friday when the sixth-ranked Canadians take…
Report on hazing in sports shows disconnect between policy and reality
TORONTO — A new study finds there’s a disconnect between how hazing on sports teams…
Montreal shopping mall playing ‘Baby Shark’ song to prevent unhoused from loitering
MONTREAL — A shopping mall and office complex in downtown Montreal is being criticized for…
LGBTQ+ Africans look to Canada for help as anti-gay laws expand
MOMBASA — Astraeus O’Levin is tired of strangers telling her they want to kill her.…
PWHL opens 2nd season looking to build on 1st-year success with new faces, logos and expansion plans
TORONTO (AP) — Nothing will replace the special moments and many firsts — first game,…
Former All-Star closer Fernando Rodney signs with Hamilton of Ontario’s Intercounty Baseball League
TORONTO (AP) — Former All-Star closer Fernando Rodney has signed to pitch for the Hamilton…
Newfoundland’s LGBTQ+ bar paid drag queens $37.50. Tara Nova called them out.
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — If the screaming crowd in the twinkling Majestic Theatre in downtown…
Trudeau noncommittal on expanding rebate beyond ‘working Canadians’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not appear willing Friday to budge on his…
MLB had 2 positives tests among 11,609 urine and blood samples for drugs in last year
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball had just two positive tests for performance-enhancing drugs…
Canada pledges $50M for Palestinian humanitarian needs ahead of Gaza aid conference
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is announcing $50 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in…
Poulin hungry for championship glory as Montreal Victoire enter second PWHL season
MONTREAL — Marie-Philip Poulin’s trophy chest is brimming with awards and medals, but there’s one…
Scepters prepare to enter second PWHL season without MVP and top scorer Spooner
TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres have new jerseys, a fresh roster, a new home rink…
John Herdman resigns as head coach of Toronto FC amid drone-spying scandal
TORONTO — In the end, John Herdman saw the writing on the wall and walked…
Toronto Sceptres open PWHL season with 3-1 comeback win over Boston Fleet
TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres produced their version of Miller Time in the Professional Women’s…
Marie-Philip Poulin plays hero again in Victoire’s season-opening PWHL win
LAVAL, Que. — Marie-Philip Poulin played hero yet again Saturday night after some trial and…
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Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe…
Negotiations between Canada Post, union still on hold
TORONTO — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says a new framework for negotiations that…
Alexander, Crawford lead deep Canadian men’s downhill ski team into season
CALGARY — The Canadian men’s downhill ski team opens an important racing season intent on…
Vancouver transit braces for Swift impact as parking cost spikes to $150
VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver’s transit operator is rolling out expanded and extended services to cope…
Canadian women set for South Korea friendly, the final test of a tumultuous 2024
Interim Canada coach Cindy Tye expects South Korea to provide a different look than Iceland…
Lighting designer Sonoyo Nishikawa wins Siminovitch Prize
TORONTO — Lighting designer Sonoyo Nishikawa has won Canada’s largest theatre prize. The Siminovitch Prize…