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Tory leadership hopefuls say it's time for unity. Here's what some say that means
OTTAWA - When three Conservative leadership hopefuls met this past week for a debate, the same word kept getting repeated. Unity. Or more precisely, the need for it. In a contest largely seen as a bat...
Aug 07, 2022

Northern Quebec circuit court should be adapted to local conditions: report
MONTREAL - The justice system in Quebec's northern Nunavik region should be better adapted to local culture and have a more permanent presence in the area, according to a new report. Jean-Claude Latra...
Aug 07, 2022

Rourke reaches new heights as B.C. Lions rout struggling Edmonton Elks 46-14
VANCOUVER - Nathan Rourke threw for an eye-popping 477 yards Saturday, leading the B.C. Lions to a 46-14 dismantling of the Edmonton Elks. The rookie CFL quarterback completed 34 of 37 attempts with f...
Aug 06, 2022

Israeli airstrike kills 2nd top Islamic Jihad commander
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group said an Israeli airstrike late Saturday killed its top commander for the southern Gaza Strip, a day after Israel killed the Ir...
Aug 06, 2022

Twins top Blue Jays 7-3 behind clutch Polanco, strong bullpen
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jorge Polanco had a pair of two-out RBIs and Jose Miranda homered for the Minnesota Twins, who beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 behind a stellar bullpen performance on Saturday night....
Aug 06, 2022

Toronto FC gets two goals from Osorio, two from Italy in 4-3 win over Nashville
NASHVILLE - Jonathan Osorio scored twice and Italians Federico Bernardeschi and Lorenzo Insigne added goals as Toronto FC hung on to defeat Nashville SC 4-3 Saturday for its first road win of the MLS ...
Aug 06, 2022

Toronto Argonauts rally for 34-20 home victory over Hamilton Tiger-Cats
TORONTO - Benoit Marion returned a blocked punt 24 yards for the go-ahead touchdown to rally the Toronto Argonauts to a wild 34-20 home win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday night. After Trevor...
Aug 06, 2022

Miami scores late to net 2-2 draw with CF Montreal
MONTREAL - CF Montreal let two valuable points slip late against Inter Miami on Saturday evening, settling for a 2-2 draw at Stade Saputo. Romell Quioto scored his 10th and 11th goals of the Major Lea...
Aug 06, 2022

Canada's Marina Stakusic on to next round of qualifying at National Bank Open
TORONTO - Canada's Marina Stakusic has advanced to the next round of the National Bank Open's qualifying tournament. Stakusic, from Mississauga, Ont., beat China's Xinyu Wang 6-1 in the first round wh...
Aug 06, 2022

Stampeders coach Dave Dickenson released from COVID-19 protocol
Calgary Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson was released from COVID-19 protocols Saturday after his team defeated the Ottawa Redblacks without him. Dickenson didn't travel with the Stampeders to Otta...
Aug 06, 2022