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Carney says opening of Gordie Howe Bridge an important symbol of Canada-U. S. ties
17+ hour, 31+ min ago (570+ words) OTTAWA " Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's good news that the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ont. , and Detroit will get its official opening at the end of the week. Carney said Tuesday the bridge is an important symbol…...
Bryan Adams, Wyclef Jean to kick off World Cup tonight in Toronto
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (190+ words) TORONTO " Bryan Adams is set to kick off the FIFA World Cup festivities tonight in Toronto, headlining a star-studded countdown concert designed to launch the biggest tournament in the competition's history. The Canadian rocker will be joined by Haitian hitmaker…...
World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia
10+ hour, 20+ min ago (819+ words) Omar Artan was going to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIFA's final list for the tournament, which was announced two months ago. He is one of Africa's top referees and was…...
CANZA platform helps farmers with climate-smart funding and learning opportunities
19+ hour, 19+ min ago (389+ words) The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-Food has launched the first phase of the CANZA Marketplace, a digital platform designed to help farmers adopt climate-smart agriculture and be rewarded for positive environmental outcomes." Evan Fraser, executive director of the Arrell Food…...
Local talent highlights 2026 SJHL draft for Northeast clubs
16+ hour ago (755+ words) The 2026 SJHL Draft was held on Tuesday as numerous northeast hockey players heard their names called, some by local clubs. In total, the Melfort Mustangs selected five players over eight rounds, while the Humboldt Broncos drafted nine. Meanwhile, five draft…...
Beef cattle traceability task force established
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (297+ words) A group of livestock organizations is working together to examine the benefits and drawbacks of beef cattle traceability." The Canadian Cattle Association, National Cattle Feeders" Association and Canadian Beef Breeds Council say the Traceability Task Force was created to support…...
Hawks acquire SJHL veteran Brock Evans in major move
20+ hour, 1+ min ago (198+ words) The Nipawin Hawks have made a trade sending two 20-year-olds to Kindersley for Brock Evans and the third pick in Tuesday's Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) draft. In return for Evans and the pick, the Hawks sent Konnor Watson and…...
Disastrous third inning sinks Blue Jays in 5-2 loss to Phillies
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (469+ words) TORONTO " Alec Bohm kick-started a three-run third-inning with an RBI single, Cristopher Sanchez had 10 strikeouts, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Monday. Adolis Garcia homered, while J. T. Realmuto and Bryson Stott also drove in runs for Philadelphia…...
Raptors extend general manager Webster, promote him to executive vice president
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (141+ words) TORONTO " The Toronto Raptors have signed general manager Bobby Webster to a multi-year extension and promoted him to executive vice president, the NBA club announced Monday. The Raptors also extended contracts for key front office members Dan Tolzman, Keith Boyarsky…...
Canada Post warns of mail delays in Toronto near FIFA World Cup events
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (182+ words) TORONTO " Canada Post says it's removing some mailboxes and adjusting its service in areas around FIFA World Cup event spaces in Toronto as it anticipates delays in mail processing and delivery. The postal service says there will likely be minor…...