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Princess of Wales pulls out of engagement at Royal Ascot
LONDON (AP) - The Princess of Wales canceled plans to attend Royal Ascot on Wednesday as she continues to balance the demands of her public duties against the realities of her recovery from cancer. Ka...
Jun 18, 2025
Future of Sport in Canada Commission seeking public feedback
A public survey put out by the Future of Sport in Canada Commission is seeking feedback from Canadians.The Commission is looking for "experiences and perspectives" regarding Canada's sports system. An...
Jun 18, 2025
Hurricane Erick forms off Mexico's Pacific coast and threatens to bring flooding and mudslides
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Hurricane Erick formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean on a forecast track to bring heavy rain, strong winds, storm surge and possible mudslides to southern coastal Mexico, the U.S. ...
Jun 18, 2025
In the news today: G7 success for Carney, Oilers lose cup final to Panthers again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney guided G7 in 'diplomatic Rockies': expert Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a successful performanc...
Jun 18, 2025
LGBTQ refugee group says number of requests for help has increased
OTTAWA - An organization that helps LGBTQ+ people file refugee claims says it has seen a spike in pleas for assistance from around the world since 2020. Devon Matthews, program head with Rainbow Railr...
Jun 18, 2025
Carney guided the G7 through the 'diplomatic Rockies,' says expert
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a successful performance hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., say some world leaders and foreign policy experts commenting on his perceived pragma...
Jun 18, 2025
Canucks grab 2-1 lead in Calder Cup final with 6-1 win over Checkers
ABBOTSFORD - Linus Karlsson had two goals and an assist in the third period to snap a 1-1 deadlock and the Abbotsford Canucks went on to defeat the visiting Charlotte Checkers 6-1 on Tuesday night to ...
Jun 17, 2025
Buchanan's brace lifts Canada to 6-0 Gold Cup win over Honduras
VANCOUVER - Tajon Buchanan notched a brace and Canada opened its Gold Cup run with a decisive 6-0 victory over Honduras at B.C. Place on Tuesday. Local product Niko Sigur got the 30th-ranked Canadians...
Jun 17, 2025
Barger hits walkoff homer to give Blue Jays a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks
TORONTO - Like a golfer admiring a drive, Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushed a home run on Tuesday and couldn't help but hold the pose for an extra second to watch the ball fly over the w...
Jun 17, 2025
Panthers beat Oilers, again, to repeat as Stanley Cup champions
SUNRISE - Canada may be the home of hockey, but the Stanley Cup is maintaining its residence in the Sunshine State. For the second straight season, the Florida Panthers have extended Canada's Cup drou...
Jun 17, 2025