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Branstine faces No. 1 Sabalenka in Wimbledon debut as six Canadians hit the grass
WIMBLEDON - Carson Branstine will step onto Wimbledon's main stage for the first time next week - with a Grand Slam debut against the world No. 1. The California-born qualifier, who represents Canada ...
Jun 27, 2025

Reports: Ujiri, Raptors part ways after 12 years with one year remaining on contract
TORONTO - Masai Ujiri is out as vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors, marking the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise's first NBA title. According to multiple...
Jun 27, 2025

Reynolds, Rankin among Canada Day Order of Canada appointees
OTTAWA - Actor Ryan Reynolds and musician Heather Rankin will both be invested as officers of the Order of Canada during Canada Day festivities in Ottawa. Vancouver-born Reynolds is known for playing ...
Jun 27, 2025

Statistics Canada says real GDP down 0.1 per cent in April as manufacturing slowed
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product edged down 0.1 per cent in April as the manufacturing sector slowed. The agency also says its advance estimate for May points to another 0.1...
Jun 27, 2025

Rising Canadian star Gabriel Diallo aims to build on strong season at Wimbledon
At the start of the season, Canada's Gabriel Diallo set a goal of cracking the top 50 in the world rankings in 2025. Mission accomplished on that front and we're still in the first half of the year. D...
Jun 27, 2025

Flash floods in Pakistan kill 8 and 58 are rescued after deluge swept away dozens
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - Flash floods triggered by pre-monsoon rains swept away dozens of tourists in northwest Pakistan on Friday, killing at least eight people. The nationwide death toll from rain-...
Jun 27, 2025

In the news today: Alberta finance minister to give fiscal update
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Alberta finance minister to give fiscal update Alberta's finance minister is set to deliver the final bottom l...
Jun 27, 2025

Canada falls to host Americans in Volleyball Nations League
HOFFMAN ESTATES - Canada dropped a 3-0 decision to the United States in Volleyball Nations League play on Thursday at the NOW Arena. All three sets were close, but the host side pulled out a 25-23, 25...
Jun 26, 2025

Winnipeg Blue Bombers remain unbeaten with 36-23 win over Edmonton Elks
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros threw three touchdown passes and ran for a critical TD himself to lead the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 36-23 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Thursday. The veteran quarterback...
Jun 26, 2025

Japan executes man convicted of murder for killing and dismembering 9 people in his apartment
TOKYO (AP) - A man convicted of murder for killing and dismembering nine people in his apartment near Tokyo was executed Friday, Japan's Justice Ministry said. Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the "Twitte...
Jun 26, 2025