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Time running out for Canadians seeking visas for family in Gaza
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Time is running out for Canadians hoping a federal visa program will provide an escape route for Palestinian family members trapped in Gaza, leaving some still grappling with the co...
Feb 28, 2025
Canada's wheelchair curling team seeks world championship as Paralympic Games loom
THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Douglas Dean will wear the Maple Leaf for the first time at the world wheelchair curling championship. The 60-year-old from Thunder Bay, Ont., is also the first curler from Norther...
Feb 28, 2025
Vancouver FC sells 20-year-old midfielder James Cameron to MLS's Colorado Rapids
Vancouver FC has sold 20-year-old midfielder James Cameron to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. It's the Canadian Premier League side's second major off-season transfer following the Jan. 31...
Feb 28, 2025
Pope had a bronchial spasm and his prognosis remains guarded, Vatican says
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm Friday that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but he responded well and remained conscious and aler...
Feb 28, 2025
Canada rugby sevens captain Piper Logan out for season with knee injury
Canada rugby sevens captain Piper Logan will miss the rest of the HSBC SVNS season after tearing the posterior and medial cruciate ligaments in her knee on the weekend in Vancouver The 23-year-old fro...
Feb 28, 2025
Quebec replaces digital technology minister who resigned over auto board scandal
QUBEC - Quebec's premier has replaced his cybersecurity and digital technology minister after a scandal with the auto insurance board's online platform forced the resignation of ric Caire. Premier Fra...
Feb 28, 2025
Captain Nicholas Kirton leads the way as Canada beats Zimbabwe 'A' in one-day cricket
HARARE - Captain Nicholas Kirton scored 84 runs and opener Yuvraj Samra added 80 to help Canada beat Zimbabwe 'A' by four wickets in a one-day cricket international Friday. Zimbabwe "A' won the first ...
Feb 28, 2025
Zelenskyy meets Trump at White House and seeks security assurances against future Russian aggression
WASHINGTON (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Friday with President Donald Trump at a pivotal moment for his country, as he tries to persuade the White House to provide some form of U....
Feb 28, 2025
Canadian rider Derek Gee wins O Gran Camino time trial, moves into first overall
PEREIRO DE AGUIAR - Canadian Derek Gee won Friday's individual time trial to move into first place overall at the O Gran Camino cycling race in Spain. The 27-year-old from Ottawa, riding for the Israe...
Feb 28, 2025
Gilles Villeneuve museum to shut temporarily amid lawsuit by late driver's family
MONTREAL - The museum named in honour of Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve is temporarily shutting down amid a legal battle with the late driver's family over his memorabilia. The museum's gene...
Feb 28, 2025