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'Absurd and surreal': Ukrainians in Alberta town hurt by Trump's comments on war
VEGREVILLE, Alta. - Yuliia Kalutska doesn't have the will to talk about plans for her future. She says it's because of rebukes this week of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by U.S. President Do...
Feb 22, 2025

Canadian fans irked by Wayne Gretzky's affiliations with Trump amid tensions
The Canadian hockey legend known as "The Great One" is facing heightened criticism over his political affiliations as tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to fester. President Donald Trump ha...
Feb 22, 2025

Operation snowfall: A look at how Montreal is cleaning up after back-to-back storms
MONTREAL - In Montreal's southwest, by the Lachine Canal, trucks come and go like clockwork, dumping loads of snow as blowers the size of tanks send it cascading in the air onto a 10-storey-high bank....
Feb 22, 2025

Ontario votes 2025: Party leaders fan out on last weekend of election campaign
It's the final weekend of the provincial election campaign before Ontarians head to the polls next Thursday. Ontario's main party leaders are fanning out across the province today, with Progressive Co...
Feb 22, 2025

After 'hardest year' of her life, Canada's Hosking lands halfpipe bronze in Calgary
CALGARY - Bouncing back from a concussion that sidelined her for more than a year, Elizabeth Hosking served notice Friday of her intention to compete for a medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olymp...
Feb 21, 2025

Family confirms body handed over by militants overnight was Israeli mother Shiri Bibas
JERUSALEM (AP) - A body released by Palestinian militants overnight was confirmed to be Shiri Bibas, the Israeli mother whose two young sons also died in captivity, her family said. Hamas had said Bib...
Feb 21, 2025

Slow start, no Jakob Poeltl costs Toronto Raptors in 120-111 overtime loss
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors were missing two things against the Miami Heat: a solid effort in the first quarter and Jakob Poeltl. RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., scored 23 of his 29 points after ha...
Feb 21, 2025

Tyler Herro helps Heat fend off Raptors 120-111 in overtime victory
TORONTO - Tyler Herro led all scorers with 28 points as the Miami Heat recovered from a second-half collapse to beat the Toronto Raptors 120-111 in overtime on Friday. Herro added seven assists as Mia...
Feb 21, 2025

Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri-City News set to close in B.C.
Glacier Media has announced the upcoming closure of three Metro Vancouver community news websites. A statement posted online says Burnaby Now and the New Westminster Record will close no later than Ap...
Feb 21, 2025

Battle of the Biscuit proceeds with exuberant celebrations, Team Canada inspiration, community support
KAMLOOPS -- The Battle of the Biscuit is underway.Sixteen teams from across the province are taking part in the under-11 tournament, including five from the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association. It's one...
Feb 21, 2025