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Outgoing antisemitism envoy calls out business, religious leaders for lack of action
OTTAWA - Ottawa's outgoing envoy for tackling antisemitism is accusing Canada's business sector and civil society of failing to call out a rising tide of hate against Jews and other minorities. In an ...
Jul 23, 2025
Alberta pays out $143 million to company over coal policy reversal
Alberta is paying out more than $140 million to end one of five lawsuits launched against it over its coal mining policies.A notice published online by Atrum Coal says the company has agreed to end it...
Jul 23, 2025
Italian sprinter Milan takes 2nd stage win at Tour de France, Pogačar maintains overall lead
VALENCE, France (AP) - Sprint specialist Jonathan Milan timed his break to perfection to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France after a crash in the last kilometer derailed rivals' hopes on Wednesda...
Jul 23, 2025
CFL hopefuls heading to Edmonton in 2026 for national combine
TORONTO - The CFL will hold its 2026 national combine in Edmonton. The event, where general managers, coaches and scouts evaluate incoming talent, will be held March 27-29, the CFL announced Wednesday...
Jul 23, 2025
Rogers looks for cost savings in sports portfolio after becoming MLSE majority owner
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. hopes to find "revenue and cost synergies" in its expanded portfolio of sports assets after becoming the majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. T...
Jul 23, 2025
Families of the Idaho students Bryan Kohberger stabbed to death are set to see him sentenced
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A judge is expected to order Bryan Kohberger to serve four life sentences without parole this week for the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students nearly three ...
Jul 23, 2025
‘Biggest sport no one’s heard of:’ Walking soccer gains ground in Canada
TORONTO - Kerrin Hands calls walking soccer "the biggest sport no one's heard of." Hands, who runs the Toronto Walking Soccer Club, was initially skeptical about the appeal of a no-running version of ...
Jul 23, 2025
Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump announced more trade deals this week as his deadline for Canada and the United States to negotiate a new economic and security partnership draws closer. Trump ...
Jul 23, 2025
As losses pile up, CF Montréal pledges rebuild in open letter to fans
MONTREAL - As CF Montreal languishes at the bottom of the Major League Soccer standings, the club says it is entering a rebuild. Montreal has a 3-15-6 record in MLS play - for 15 points in 24 games - ...
Jul 23, 2025
The UN's top court delivers landmark decision on tackling climate change
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The top United Nations court has opened a hearing to deliver an advisory opinion in a landmark case about nations' obligations to tackle climate change and consequences t...
Jul 23, 2025