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Olympic champion kayaker Adam van Koeverden steps to helm of Canadian sport
Olympic champion paddler Adam van Koeverden is the latest politician to step into the leadership of sport in Canada. The MP for Burlington North-Milton West in Ontario was appointed Secretary of State...
Jun 02, 2025

The Oilers are not limping into this Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Connor McDavid is fine, and coach Kris Knoblauch expects the best hockey player in the world to be good to go for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. That ...
Jun 02, 2025

South Koreans vote for new president in wake of Yoon's ouster over martial law
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Millions of South Koreans are voting Tuesday for a new president in a snap election triggered by the ouster of Yoon Suk Yeol, a conservative who now faces an explosive trial ...
Jun 02, 2025

Despite pushback, Montreal forges ahead with strict new short-term rental rules
MONTREAL - Montreal is forging ahead with new rules banning many short-term rentals for nine months a year, hoping to alleviate a housing crunch and strike a blow in a lengthy battle against unauthori...
Jun 02, 2025

Former national chief calls for list of demands as PM, premiers talk infrastructure
OTTAWA - The former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for an emergency meeting of chiefs to come up with demands for governments as they seek to fast-track projects they deem ...
Jun 02, 2025

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon begins testimony in sex-assault civil trial
MONTREAL - Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon is beginning his testimony today in his civil trial on allegations of sexual assault. Nine women are suing Rozon for nearly $14 million in damages for ...
Jun 02, 2025

Michael Bradley, David Edgar join Canada as guest coaches during June FIFA window
HALIFAX - Former U.S. and Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley and former Canadian international defender David Edgar have joined Canada as guest coaches under Jesse Marsch during the current FIFA inter...
Jun 02, 2025

Here are some facts about the proposed cull of hundreds of ostriches at B.C. farm
Protesters have been gathered for weeks at an ostrich farm in Edgewood, B.C., where an outbreak of avian flu killed 69 of the birds in December and January. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wants t...
Jun 02, 2025

Bear euthanized in Waterton after acting aggressively towards humans
Parks Canada says it was left with no choice but to put a bear down in one of southern Alberta's national parks.On the evening of Saturday, May 24, officials received reports of a black bear approachi...
Jun 02, 2025

Flying High: Toronto Blue Jays on upswing entering home series against Phillies
TORONTO - A visit by the woeful Athletics came at an ideal time for the Toronto Blue Jays. Canada's lone big-league team was in a tailspin before finding its form last week. Toronto has won five in a ...
Jun 02, 2025