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International study permit data an ‘earthquake’ for Canadian university finances
A dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year is quickly becoming an existential…
Doug Ford pledges $22 billion in stimulus package if re-elected as Ontario premier
Two of Ontario’s main party leaders focused their attention south of the border Friday with…
StatCan estimates GDP rebounded at year-end but uncertainties mount for economy
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy contracted in November, but preliminary estimates point to a rebound…
Canadian midfielder Victoria Pickett joins AFC Toronto on season-long loan
TORONTO — AFC Toronto added an important midfield piece Friday, acquiring Canadian international Victoria Pickett…
The Canada Super 60 League, a new cricket competition, set to launch in July
TORONTO — A new cricket league is set to launch in the Toronto area in…
Here’s the latest as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian…
How Beyonce, Charli XCX and Taylor Swift could help Canadians win big at the Grammys
Female pop stars are taking the Grammy Awards by storm this year, and as they…
The Weeknd releases new album and announces North America stadium tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fresh off the release of a new album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,”…
Free agent pitcher Jeison Pena and Colorado pitcher Ulises Reyes suspended for positive drug tests
NEW YORK (AP) — Free agent pitcher Jeison Pena was suspended for 80 games on…
Captains Crosby for Canada and Matthews for the US shoulder big tasks in the 4 Nations Face-Off
Fifteen years after he scored the “Golden Goal” to deliver Canada an Olympic championship on…
Former TFC 2 attacker Julian Altobeli moves to Canadian Premier League with York
Attacking midfielder Julian Altobelli, who led Toronto FC 2 in scoring last season with 11…
Poised to lead Canada at 4 Nations, Crosby eyeing Olympic return in 2026
Sidney Crosby has a lot on his plate. The 37-year-old superstar is trying to drag…
Judge grants temporary reprieve to hundreds of B.C. ostriches facing avian flu cull
TORONTO — A federal judge has granted a temporary reprieve to about 400 ostriches that…
Snap election doesn’t leave Ontario vulnerable amid trade war, Doug Ford insists
Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford insists Ontario is not vulnerable during a snap election campaign…
Marielle Thompson’s ski cross gold highlights three-medal day for Canada
VEYSONNAZ — Marielle Thompson’s ski cross gold highlighted a three-medal day for Canada at a…
Finland names Jokiharju and Vaakanainen as 4 Nations replacements for Heiskanen and Hakanpää
Finland is adding defensemen Henri Jokiharju of the Buffalo Sabres and Urho Vaakanainen of the…
Key questions ahead of Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods
TORONTO — U.S. President Donald Trump is going to hit Canadian goods with 25 per…
Turnbull, Gosling break through for Toronto Sceptres before international break
TORONTO — Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull and her rookie teammate Julia Gosling picked a…
Blayre Turnbull’s three-point outing leads Sceptres past Charge in PWHL
TORONTO — Captain Blayre Turnbull scored twice and set up rookie Julia Gosling for her…
NHL roundup: Jets trip Caps 5-4 in OT, overshadow Ovechkin goal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18…
Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, outlines response plan
OTTAWA — Ottawa is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on hundreds of goods originating in…
Ontario, Quebec and B.C. among provinces pulling U.S. booze from provincial retailers
Canadian alcohol producers are cheering decisions from several provinces to yank U.S. booze from provincial…
Fans at Raptors game continue trend of booing US national anthem at pro sporting events in Canada
TORONTO (AP) — Fans at a Toronto Raptors game continued an emerging trend Sunday of…
Poulin, Desbien earn league-leading Montréal Victoire a 2-1 win over New York Sirens
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Marie-Philip Poulin scored two goals, Ann-Renée Desbiens made 23 saves on…