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Maple Leafs excited by 'different elements' brought by Reaves, Domi and Bertuzzi
TORONTO - Ryan Reaves wasn't going to sign just anywhere. Max Domi, meanwhile, dreamt of pulling on the blue and white jersey since childhood. And Tyler Bertuzzi jumped at the chance to play for anoth...
Sep 22, 2023

Desperation marks Wales and Wallabies pivotal Rugby World Cup match
LYON, France - If Australia or Wales were better than mediocre, their pivotal Rugby World Cup pool match on Sunday in Lyon would be easier to call. The two-time champion Wallabies and three-time semif...
Sep 22, 2023

Canada Post reviewing use of address data following criticism from privacy watchdog
OTTAWA - Canada Post says it is reviewing how it uses data for tailored marketing campaigns after the federal privacy watchdog found the post office was breaking the law by gleaning information from t...
Sep 22, 2023

White House rejects reports of tension with Canada over India interference allegation
WASHINGTON - The White House is pushing back against reports that Canada-U.S. relations are straining under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's seismic allegation that the government of India was involved...
Sep 22, 2023

Ireland-South Africa showdown at Rugby World Cup finally on. England, Georgia eye wins
PARIS (AP) - Top-ranked Ireland's game with No. 2 South Africa on Saturday has the feel of a Rugby World Cup final even though it's only their third match of the pool stage. Neither team will be knock...
Sep 22, 2023

Canada's Marco Arop sets forth into Olympic year following historic 2023 season
Marco Arop catapulted himself to new heights, and just in time heading into an Olympic year. The towering six-foot-four 800-metre runner from Edmonton became the first Canadian to win world championsh...
Sep 22, 2023

Coaldale to host 2024 Southern Alberta Summer Games
COALDALE, AB - The host community for next year's Southern Alberta Summer Games (SASG) has been chosen.Coaldale will host the event, set to take place from July 3-6, 2024, and will feature both indivi...
Sep 22, 2023

Pope visits multicultural Marseille as some in Europe talk of fences and blockades to curb migration
MARSEILLE, France (AP) - Pope Francis arrived Friday in the French port city of Marseille, for centuries a multiethnic and multifaith melting pot, to amplify his call for the Mediterranean to be a pla...
Sep 22, 2023

Canada beats Ukraine 3-1 in women's volleyball Olympic qualifier
NINGBO, China - Alexa Gray had 20 attack points to lead Canada to a 3-1 win over Ukraine on Friday at the women's volleyball Olympic qualification tournament. Gray added one block point and three aces...
Sep 22, 2023

Netanyahu tells UN that Israel is 'at the cusp' of an historic agreement with Saudi Arabia
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is "at the cusp" of a historic breakthrough leading to a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia. In an address to the U.N. Genera...
Sep 22, 2023