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Richie Laryea to miss Toronto FC's game at FC Cincinnati due to hamstring injury
TORONTO - Fullback-wingback Richie Laryea, injured early in last weekend's 4-2 loss in Orlando, will not make the trip with Toronto FC for Saturday's game at FC Cincinnati. Toronto coach Robin Fraser ...
Mar 06, 2025
Ontario's Mooibroek, Nova Scotia's Purcell to face off for Brier playoff spot
KELOWNA, B.C. - Ontario's Sam Mooibroek and Nova Scotia's Owen Purcell will meet for a playoff spot at the Montana's Brier after the skips were victorious in Thursday's early draw. Mooibroek rebounded...
Mar 06, 2025
Quebec, Ontario mayors excluded from White House meeting, diplomatic protocol cited
MONTREAL - Montreal Mayor Valrie Plante and St. Catharine's, Ont., Mayor Mat Siscoe have been denied accreditation for a meeting at the White House on Friday amid the trade war between Canada and the ...
Mar 06, 2025
Reports: Toronto Maple Leafs place forward Ryan Reaves on waivers
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have waived forward Ryan Reaves, according to multiple media reports. The six-foot-two, 225-pound right-wing from Winnipeg has two assists in 35 games this season. Re...
Mar 06, 2025
EU leaders back new defense spending plans after Trump signals that Europe must fend for itself
BRUSSELS (AP) - European Union leaders on Thursday backed new defense spending plans aimed at freeing up billions of euros for the continent's security after the Trump administration signaled that Eur...
Mar 06, 2025
Western Canada Lottery Corporation offers fraud prevention tips
March is here, and it's not just about the start of spring - it's also Fraud Prevention Month! Officials with Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) would like to remind players that you can only w...
Mar 06, 2025
Pope Francis remains so stable that Vatican says next update will be provided Saturday
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis remained in stable condition Thursday with no new respiratory crises or fever and worked from the hospital as he recovered from double pneumonia, the Vatican said. Given the s...
Mar 06, 2025
Canadians should expect AI-enabled foreign meddling in election: cybersecurity centre
OTTAWA - The federal cybersecurity centre says China, Russia and Iran are very likely to use tools enabled by artificial intelligence in attempts to meddle in the coming general election campaign. In ...
Mar 06, 2025
Former Canadian Olympic athlete added to FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives list
TORONTO - A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder wanted in the U.S. on multiple charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking ring has been added to the FBI's list o...
Mar 06, 2025
Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding
OTTAWA - The Liberals have released their long-promised Africa strategy, without the funding and media blitz that accompanied their plan for Asia. The strategy calls for an increased focus on trade an...
Mar 06, 2025