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Canadian men's bid for rugby sevens promotion runs into World Rugby roadblock
World Rugby has announced a change in format to its rugby sevens competition on the eve of the season finale this weekend in Carson, Calif., a move that delays the Canadian men's bid to earn promotion...
May 01, 2025

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelan migrants
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to strip temporary legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to being deported. The Justice D...
May 01, 2025

Terrebonne riding flips from the Liberals back to the Bloc after validation process
OTTAWA - The federal riding of Terrebonne in Quebec has gone from the Liberals' win column back to the Bloc Qubcois after a post-election vote validation process. Bloc candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desg...
May 01, 2025

Police in Richmond, B.C., seek witnesses of alleged attempted kidnapping
RICHMOND - Police in Richmond, B.C., say they're looking for witnesses after an alleged attempted kidnapping involving a vehicle that was later found on fire. RCMP say a female victim reported Monday ...
May 01, 2025

Young, talented Canadiens excited about bright future after playoff exit
WASHINGTON - Martin St. Louis's excitement for what lies ahead far outweighs any feeling of despair. "The pain that you feel right now is normal," Montreal's head coach said after the Canadiens' early...
May 01, 2025

Diallo’s breakthrough run ends with quarterfinal loss to Musetti at Madrid Open
MADRID - Montreal's Gabriel Diallo's impressive run at the 2025 Madrid Open ended in the quarterfinals Thursday with a 6-4, 6-3 loss to Italy's Lorenzo Musetti. Diallo, known for his powerful serve, c...
May 01, 2025

Court gives green light to part of '60s Scoop' class action
OTTAWA - The Federal Court has rejected the federal government's motion to dismiss a claim for monetary relief in a class-action lawsuit brought by non-status individuals and Mtis who were involved in...
May 01, 2025

Canadian women take on the U.S. as they start their journey toward Rugby World Cup
The Canadian women open defence of their Pacific Four Series title against the U.S. in Kansas City on Friday, the first step on their journey to the Rugby World Cup in England this summer. The America...
May 01, 2025

Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl adds to banner season as Hart Trophy finalist
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl is on the verge of rarefied territory as a Hart Trophy finalist. The winner of the NHL award judged "most valuable to his team" in 2020 can become the third Oiler with multip...
May 01, 2025

Scotland edges Canada in extra end in curling mixed doubles round-robin finale
FREDERICTON - Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant will head into the playoffs of the world mixed doubles curling championship as the third-ranked team in Group A after losing 8-7 in an extra e...
May 01, 2025