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Canada's shifting stance on Palestinian statehood, explained
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday his government intends to recognize a Palestinian state. Here's a closer look at why that's happening and what it all means. Is Palestine a coun...
Jul 31, 2025
Michelsen ousts third-seeded Musetti at National Bank Open in Toronto
TORONTO - Alex Michelsen of the United States upset third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in the third round of men's singles at the National Bank Open on Thursday. Michelsen, the tournament's 26th se...
Jul 31, 2025
Toronto Public Health reports its 1st human case of West Nile virus this year
TORONTO - Toronto Public Health is reporting its first laboratory-confirmed case of West Nile virus in a human in 2025. The agency says the person is an adult and was infected in Canada. The virus is ...
Jul 31, 2025
Police chief disappointed at alleged drug deals from chair outside consumption site
VICTORIA - Victoria's police chief says he called senior leadership at the Island Health authority to express disappointment at the handling of a suspected cocaine dealer who police say sold drugs fro...
Jul 31, 2025
CFL fines Saskatchewan's Campbell for hit on Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo
TORONTO - The CFL has fined Saskatchewan defensive back Tevaughn Campbell for a high hit on Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo. Campbell smashed into a sliding Fajardo early in the fourth quarter ...
Jul 31, 2025
Canada, NATO allies warn of 'growing number' of state threats from Iran
OTTAWA - Canada and several of its NATO allies have released a joint statement condemning a "growing number" of state threats from Iranian intelligence services. The joint statement released Thursday ...
Jul 31, 2025
Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade with the Twins, AP source says
HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Correa is returning to Houston, giving the Astros a huge - and familiar - boost after they reacquired the shortstop from the Minnesota Twins just before Thursday's trade deadline...
Jul 31, 2025
Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade with the Twins, AP source says
HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Correa is returning to Houston, giving the Astros a huge - and familiar - boost after they reacquired the shortstop from the Minnesota Twins just before Thursday's trade deadline...
Jul 31, 2025
Troy Ryan confirmed to return to Canadian women's hockey team's Olympic bench
CALGARY - Troy Ryan has been tasked with coaching the Canadian women's hockey team to another Olympic gold medal in 2026 in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Ryan was behind the bench in Beijing in 2022 when the ...
Jul 31, 2025
Carney's pledge that Canada would recognize Palestinian state gets mixed reactions
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Mark Carney's commitment that Canada would recognize a Palestinian state is prompting mixed reactions from Canadians with family in the Middle East. Omar Mansour from Victori...
Jul 31, 2025