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Arrows down Old Glory DC for first Major League Rugby win in Toronto since June 2019
TORONTO - The depleted Toronto Arrows ran in four tries and held off a late rally to down winless Old Glory DC 32-27 in Major League Rugby play Saturday. Toronto, which was missing 14 players through ...
Apr 09, 2022
Toronto sailor Sarah Douglas wins World Cup gold in Spain
CALES DE MALLORCA, Spain - Canadian sailor Sarah Douglas won gold in laser radial at the World Sailing Hempel World Cup on Saturday. The 28-year-old from Toronto had built up a hefty 25-point lead on ...
Apr 09, 2022
The AP Interview: Zelenskyy seeks peace despite atrocities
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that he is committed to pressing for peace despite Russian attacks on civilians that have stunned the world, and he renewed h...
Apr 09, 2022
Put Guh and Zhoo back in Gushue, says Canadian skip after years of mispronunciation
LAS VEGAS - Fire up a memo for the curling arena host and let the television broadcasters know too. The surname of one of Canada's top curlers has been mispronounced for years. Announcers have used th...
Apr 09, 2022
Power expected to return across southwest Saturday night
The lights are almost completely back on throughout the southwest.That part of Saskatchewan has dealt with power outages since Tuesday's storm ripped out power lines.Since then, SaskPower has made pro...
Apr 09, 2022
Ottawa marks the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Ottawa held celebrations on Saturday to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which stands as one of Canada's most decisive military victories. Confederation Square became sil...
Apr 09, 2022
Jordan Palace says king to receive spine surgery in Germany
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - Jordan's monarch is traveling to Germany Sunday for a spine surgery, Jordan's palace announced Saturday. King Abdullah II, 60, will undergo a surgery to treat "a herniated disc in...
Apr 09, 2022
Toronto businesses hopeful as sports fans return for first time since pandemic
TORONTO - Downtown Toronto businesses are buzzing with anticipation as the city's three main sports franchises welcome thousands of fans to games for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Af...
Apr 09, 2022
Federal government announces measures to assist Ukrainians seeking to come to Canada
OTTAWA - The federal government is exempting more Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion from providing biometrics before coming to Canada. It's one of a number of measures the government announced toda...
Apr 09, 2022
Leclerc takes pole position for F1 Australian Grand Prix, Canadians collide
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - A Ferrari versus Red Bull battle is shaping up as the likely scenario on Sunday at the first Australian Grand Prix since the pandemic began in 2020. Charles Leclerc claimed...
Apr 09, 2022