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Metro stores in Greater Toronto Area close as workers go on strike
Metro locations across the Greater Toronto Area are closed today after thousands of employees at the grocery chain formally went on strike. Unifor, the largest private-sector union, says some 3,700 fr...
Jul 29, 2023
Canadian men's 4x100m relay team to receive silver medals in reallocation ceremony
LANGLEY, B.C. - The Canadian men's 4x100-metre relay team will receive their Olympic silver medals Saturday at the Canadian national trials in a medal reallocation ceremony. The group of Andre De Gras...
Jul 29, 2023
Montreal program letting residents plant sidewalk gardens provides numerous benefits
MONTREAL - On a quiet residential corner of Montreal's St-Henri neighbourhood, plots of dirt carved out of the sidewalk, each hosting a solitary tree, have become verdant oases along the city block. T...
Jul 29, 2023
Former Canada coach keeping close eye on potential Denmark matchup at World Cup
MELBOURNE, Australia - Kenneth Heiner-Moller's loyalties will be severely tested if his native Denmark ends up meeting Canada in the round of 16 at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Heiner-Moller is technic...
Jul 29, 2023
A timeline of events surrounding strike action at B.C.'s ports
The union representing about 7,400 port workers in British Columbia has announced that its members have voted to reject a mediated contract with employers, in a move that prolongs uncertainty surround...
Jul 28, 2023
Ticats top Redblacks 16-12 despite Mitchell's five interceptions
OTTAWA - Bo Levi Mitchell threw five interceptions to two touchdowns in his return from injury but the Hamilton Tiger-Cats pulled out a 16-12 win over the Ottawa Redblacks Friday night. Mitchell compl...
Jul 28, 2023
Sam Kerr expects to be available for Australia's must-win Women's World Cup game against Canada
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Star striker Sam Kerr expects to be available for Australia's must-win Women's World Cup game against Olympic champion Canada after missing the team's first two group games ...
Jul 28, 2023
Lee Hodges leads the 3M Open, while Justin Thomas misses the cut to hurt his playoff hopes
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) - With the FedEx Cup two weeks away, Lee Hodges can breathe easier. Justin Thomas can't. Hodges birdied four of his last six holes for a 7-under 64 and a four-stroke lead over Tyler...
Jul 28, 2023
Whit Merrifield thrives in leadoff spot as Blue Jays down Angels 4-1
TORONTO - Whit Merrifield went 3 for 4, including a home run, as Toronto's new leadoff man to help the Blue Jays down the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on Friday. Toronto manager John Schneider pencilled Mer...
Jul 28, 2023
Miami Sharks select five Canadians in Major League Rugby expansion draft
Canadians Kainoa Lloyd, Eric Howard, Dawson Fatoric, Shane O'Leary and Avery Oitomen were picked by the Miami Sharks in Major League Rugby's expansion draft. The Sharks selected 25 players in the draf...
Jul 28, 2023
