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Mike Weir impresses at RBC Canadian Open with solid showing
TORONTO - Mike Weir turned back the clock at this year's RBC Canadian Open. He also continued to have a keen eye on the country's heavy hitters with a big event looming large. The 53-year-old from Bri...
Jun 11, 2023

Ashleigh Buhai closes with 65 to win ShopRite LPGA Classic
GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) - Ashleigh Buhai seized the lead early with four birdies in her first five holes, closed with a short birdie for a 6-under 65 and held off Hyo Joo Kim for a one-shot victory in the...
Jun 11, 2023

San Diego Legion scores 43 points in second half to thump Toronto Arrows 50-17
TORONTO - The league-leading San Diego Legion scored 43 unanswered points in the second half to thump the Toronto Arrows 50-17 Sunday, extending their record win streak to 12 in Major League Rugby pla...
Jun 11, 2023

10 killed in Australia after wedding bus rolls, according to police and media reports
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Ten people were killed in Australia when a bus carrying a group of about 40 returning wedding guests rolled overnight in the heart of wine country, according to police and m...
Jun 11, 2023

New Canada Post stamp honours first Indigenous woman to lead a Canadian government
ULUKHAKTOK, N.W.T. - The first Indigenous woman to lead a provincial or territorial government in Canada is being honoured with a new stamp. Canada Post says it has unveiled a stamp in honour of Nelli...
Jun 11, 2023

Biggio's homer leads Blue Jays in 7-6 comeback win over Twins, avoid series sweep
TORONTO - Cavan Biggio's three-run homer in the eighth inning completed a 7-6 comeback win for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The Blue Jays (37-30) overcame a five-run de...
Jun 11, 2023

Tories to work with NDP, Bloc to set terms on potential foreign interference inquiry
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are willing to work with other opposition parties to set the terms of reference for a possible inquiry on foreign interference and plan to get the process started in...
Jun 11, 2023

Crosses from New Zealand shipwreck sent to Quebec in honour of 19th-century Patriot
MONTREAL - A pair of wooden crosses made from a shipwreck in New Zealand have been sent to Quebec to honour the 185-year-old wish of a francophone man who rebelled against British rule. Franois-Xavier...
Jun 11, 2023

Quebec now taking the offensive against forest fires: natural resources minister
MONTREAL - The number of out of control forest fires in Quebec has declined as firefighters begin to take the offensive instead of just reacting to the blazes, the province's natural resources ministe...
Jun 11, 2023

Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final
PARIS (AP) - Novak Djokovic won his men's-record 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday with a 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-5 victory over Casper Ruud in the French Open final. Djokovic, a 36-year-old from Serbia, broke ...
Jun 11, 2023