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Barrett leads red-hot Raptors past Clippers 115-108 as Toronto fans boo U.S. anthem
TORONTO - Canadian RJ Barrett's 20-point performance led the Toronto Raptors past the Los Angeles Clippers 115-108 on Sunday afternoon. Barrett, from neighbouring Mississauga, Ont., added seven assist...
Feb 02, 2025

Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Authorities said Sunday they have recovered the remains of 55 of the 67 people killed in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001. Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donn...
Feb 02, 2025

Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, outlines response plan
OTTAWA - Ottawa is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on hundreds of goods originating in the United States - from meat and milk to carpets and curtains - in response to steep new American levies against Ca...
Feb 02, 2025

B.C. political leaders call for premier to do more amid looming trade war
VANCOUVER - British Columbia politicians are calling on the premier to do more as the province prepares to face U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods as well as retaliation by Ottawa. The move came after U.S...
Feb 02, 2025

B.C. political leaders call for premier to do more amid looming trade war
VANCOUVER - British Columbia politicians are calling on the premier to do more as the province prepares to face U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods as well as retaliation by Ottawa. The move came after U.S...
Feb 02, 2025

Toronto Raptors fans boo American national anthem as trade war heats up
TORONTO - Fans at Scotiabank Arena loudly booed during the American national anthem before the Toronto Raptors hosted the Los Angeles Clippers. They then switched to loud cheers when "O Canada" began....
Feb 02, 2025

Toronto Raptors fans boo American national anthem as trade war heats up
TORONTO - Fans at Scotiabank Arena loudly booed during the American national anthem before the Toronto Raptors hosted the Los Angeles Clippers. They then switched to loud cheers when "O Canada" began....
Feb 02, 2025

Devotees pay homage to Afro-Brazilian sea goddess on Rio de Janeiro beach
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Devotees waded into...
Feb 02, 2025

New additions look to make quick impact for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Hours before puck drop, Drew O'Connor still wasn't sure what he would wear to the rink Sunday. The winger made it to Vancouver after being traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Canuck...
Feb 02, 2025

Devotees pay homage to Afro-Brazilian sea goddess on Rio de Janeiro beach
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Devotees waded into...
Feb 02, 2025