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Reports: Toronto Maple Leafs place forward Ryan Reaves on waivers
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have waived forward Ryan Reaves, according to multiple media reports. The six-foot-two, 225-pound right-wing from Winnipeg has two assists in 35 games this season. Re...
Mar 06, 2025
EU leaders back new defense spending plans after Trump signals that Europe must fend for itself
BRUSSELS (AP) - European Union leaders on Thursday backed new defense spending plans aimed at freeing up billions of euros for the continent's security after the Trump administration signaled that Eur...
Mar 06, 2025
Pope Francis remains so stable that Vatican says next update will be provided Saturday
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis remained in stable condition Thursday with no new respiratory crises or fever and worked from the hospital as he recovered from double pneumonia, the Vatican said. Given the s...
Mar 06, 2025
Canadians should expect AI-enabled foreign meddling in election: cybersecurity centre
OTTAWA - The federal cybersecurity centre says China, Russia and Iran are very likely to use tools enabled by artificial intelligence in attempts to meddle in the coming general election campaign. In ...
Mar 06, 2025
Former Canadian Olympic athlete added to FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives list
TORONTO - A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder wanted in the U.S. on multiple charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking ring has been added to the FBI's list o...
Mar 06, 2025
Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding
OTTAWA - The Liberals have released their long-promised Africa strategy, without the funding and media blitz that accompanied their plan for Asia. The strategy calls for an increased focus on trade an...
Mar 06, 2025
Devils acquire defenseman Brian Dumoulin from the Ducks a day before the NHL trade deadline
The banged up New Jersey Devils wasted no time filling an area of need just a little more than 24 hours before the NHL trade deadline, as talks pick up around the league and players keep changing plac...
Mar 06, 2025
Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada speaks his mind, Republican says
A colleague of the Trump administration's choice for ambassador to Canada says he's a frank person who stands up for the U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstr...
Mar 06, 2025
Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program
The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that 11...
Mar 06, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador skip Ty Dilello a student of the game and its history
KELOWNA, B.C. - Many athletes at the Montana's Brier will try to limit the distractions once play begins by turning their phones off, avoiding social media use and minimizing their online activity. No...
Mar 06, 2025

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