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Toronto FC continues search for new striker with Giovinco helping in the hunt
TORONTO — As Toronto FC prepares to shift its pre-season base to Spain at the…
Interim tag removed for Swimming Canada CEO Suzanne Paulins
OTTAWA — Suzanne Paulins has been named chief executive officer of Swimming Canada after serving…
Stars’ Pete DeBoer reflects on win-filled coaching career: ‘Fantastic journey’
Pete DeBoer was the NHL’s youngest coach and unsure how long he would last. The…
‘Tears of joy’ at Gaza ceasefire, but protesting groups in Canada say they won’t stop
Vancouver resident Nasser Najjar said he cried tears of joy after hearing that a ceasefire…
Newly named head coach Robin Fraser’s first-team staff taking shape at Toronto FC
TORONTO — Incumbent goalkeeping coach Simon Eaddy will be returning under new Toronto FC coach…
In the news today: Carney announces bid, bird flu keeping backyard chickens cooped up
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
CMHC says total housing starts in 2024 up 2% from 2023
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the total number of housing starts in…
Vancouver Rise add star Canadian midfielder Quinn to growing roster
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Rise FC has signed a marquee player, adding Canadian midfielder Quinn to…
Canada’s Schmidt wins World Cup ski cross gold, Sherret takes bronze
SCHLADMING — Hannah Schmidt won ski cross gold to lead a two-medal day for Canada…
National Arts Centre Orchestra to tour Japan, South Korea in spring
TORONTO — The National Arts Centre Orchestra will tour through South Korea and Japan this…
This 12-year-old chess prodigy recently became Canada’s youngest international master
TORONTO — Aaron Reeve Mendes says he was just five years old when he started…
Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney
OTTAWA — Mark Carney is a known commodity in Liberal circles. Party organizers have tried…
Accused in NYC terror plot against Jews to face extradition hearing in February
MONTREAL — An extradition hearing has been scheduled for February for a Pakistani national arrested…
‘We will not hesitate’: Canada prepares to hit U.S. with billions in tariffs
WASHINGTON — Ottawa is ready to retaliate if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump slaps Canada with…
Chrystia Freeland, Mark Carney emerge as top contenders in Liberal leadership race
OTTAWA — Less than five weeks after she resigned her cabinet seat over a dispute…
Canada’s India Sherret strikes gold at World Cup ski cross event in Austria
SCHLADMING — India Sherret of Cranbrook, B.C., captured gold Friday, the final day of World…
Midfielder Quinn excited to create opportunities with NSL’s Vancouver Rise
VANCOUVER — Being a trailblazer is nothing new for Canadian midfielder Quinn. Now the Olympic…
Canadian animator and National Film Board pioneer Robert Verrall dies at 97
Canadian animator and director Robert Verrall has died at the age of 97. The National…
Sadovsky leads after short program at Canadian figure skating championship
LAVAL, Que. — Roman Sadovsky won’t dance around it. He knows the Canadian men’s figure…
Victoire forward Boreen takes advantage of first-line opportunity
LAVAL, Que. — With two-time Olympian Laura Stacey out of the Victoire lineup with an…
Universities face ‘across the board’ cuts in wake of international student cap
OTTAWA — Canadian colleges and universities are responding to a cash crunch brought on by…
Extreme cold warnings in effect across Prairies, parts of Ontario and Quebec
Environment Canada issued extreme cold warnings for much of the Prairies and parts of Ontario…
Canadian winger Theo Corbeanu comes full circle with move back to Toronto FC
TORONTO — After stints with England’s Wolves, Sheffield Wednesday, Milton Keynes Dons and Blackpool as…
Liberal leadership race crystallizes as candidates make opening pitches
OTTAWA — The experienced hand who can fix the economy. The tough negotiator who can…