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Swords scores 17 as Canada beats Japan at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup quarterfinals
BRNO - Syla Swords had a game-high 17 points and Canada advanced to the semifinals of the FIBA Under-19 Women's World Cup with an 85-65 win over Japan on Friday. Swords, who has emerged as one of the ...
Jul 18, 2025
Quebec City region received 75 millimetres of rain in less than two hours on Thursday
QUBEC - Up to 75 millimetres of rain fell over two hours in parts of the Quebec City area on Thursday when severe thunderstorms swept across southern Quebec. Environment Canada says the storms caused ...
Jul 18, 2025
Quebec Senator Pierre Moreau named new government leader in upper chamber
OTTAWA - Quebec Senator Pierre Moreau is now the government's representative in the Senate, replacing Marc Gold who retired last month. Moreau will be tasked with guiding government legislation throug...
Jul 18, 2025
Supreme Court sets standard for prosecutors seeking adult sentences for youth
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has established a standard Crown prosecutors must meet when they are seeking adult sentences for youth offenders. The court says they must prove beyond a reasonabl...
Jul 18, 2025
Lloyd Howell steps down as executive director of NFL Players Association
Lloyd Howell has resigned as executive director of the NFL Players Association, citing distractions his leadership has caused in recent weeks. "Two years ago, I accepted the role of Executive Director...
Jul 18, 2025
Brazil's former President Bolsonaro ordered to wear an electronic ankle monitor
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, his press office said on Friday. The development came as federal police conducted searches at his h...
Jul 18, 2025
Canadian midfielder Florianne Jourde signs with Paris Saint-Germain until 2028
PARIS (AP) - Canadian midfielder Florianne Jourde has signed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain's women's team until the end of June 2028. Jourde previously played with AS Monteuil de Laval in Canada bef...
Jul 18, 2025
Ex-Raptors exec Masai Ujiri remains focused on humanitarian work as Giants of Africa Festival nears
NEW YORK (AP) - Masai Ujiri's July is shaping up to be quite the rollercoaster ride. The recently-fired former Toronto Raptors executive is navigating his sudden departure from a franchise where he'd ...
Jul 18, 2025
But all my friends have one: Why some parents say no to kids' demand for e-scooters
TORONTO - Nainesh Kotak says it doesn't matter how many of his 11-year-old son's friends have e-scooters, he's not letting his own child have one. The personal injury lawyer based in Mississauga, Ont....
Jul 18, 2025
With all-star break complete, first-place Toronto Blue Jays set to welcome Giants
TORONTO - After a strong performance over the first half of the season, the first-place Toronto Blue Jays are hoping to pick up where they left off now that the all-star break is complete. Chris Bassi...
Jul 18, 2025
