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Champagnie among Raptors bubble players who have one game left to make an impression
TORONTO - An untimely hamstring injury will keep Montreal native Chris Boucher out of the Toronto Raptors' lineup when they play Boston in Boucher's hometown on Friday. "Just wanted to make that clear...
Oct 12, 2022

Quebec parties to be sworn in next week, Legault to unveil cabinet on Oct. 20
QUEBEC - Newly re-elected Quebec Premier Franois Legault will present his new cabinet on Thursday, Oct. 20. Thus far, Legault has only confirmed that Christian Dub will remain health minister. Legault...
Oct 12, 2022

Five Things: An interesting off-season awaits for Blue Jays as team looks to improve
The post-season ended shortly after it began for the Toronto Blue Jays. The Seattle Mariners shut out the Blue Jays in Game 1 last Friday and came back from a seven-run deficit in a 10-9 victory a day...
Oct 12, 2022

Ex-NBA player Ben Gordon charged with assaulting son, police
NEW YORK (AP) - Former NBA player Ben Gordon is facing assault charges for allegedly punching his son at a New York airport. The alleged assault occurred Monday evening at LaGuardia Airport. According...
Oct 12, 2022

Toronto Argonauts look for first victory in Edmonton since 2013 season
They've been eliminated from CFL playoff contention but the Edmonton Elks face a solid opportunity to snap their dubious home losing streak. Edmonton (4-12) hosts the Toronto Argonauts (9-6) on Saturd...
Oct 12, 2022

Halifax to 'go ahead' with hosting world junior hockey championships, says mayor
HALIFAX - The Halifax Regional Council says it will go ahead with hosting the IIHF World Junior Championship in Halifax and Moncton later this year. Mayor Mike Savage told a special council meeting la...
Oct 12, 2022

Tories maintain slight lead over Liberals in new poll, but with smaller gap
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals have gained back some support after the Conservatives enjoyed a surge when Pierre Poilievre became leader. The data released today...
Oct 12, 2022

Ex-NBA player Ben Gordon charged with assaulting son, police
NEW YORK (AP) - Former NBA player Ben Gordon is facing assault charges for allegedly punching his son at a New York airport. The alleged assault occurred Monday evening at LaGuardia Airport. According...
Oct 12, 2022

Indiana Supreme Court keeps state abortion ban on hold
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Wednesday that prevents the state from enforcing a Republican-backed abortion ban while it considers whether it violates the state constit...
Oct 12, 2022

Pickleball, Colbert, other stars team up for charity special
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The pickleball craze is getting the Stephen Colbert treatment, with charity the winner. Colbert will host CBS' "Pickled," described as a sports-comedy special centered on a celebrit...
Oct 12, 2022