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McIlroy defends media snub after leak about non-conforming driver at PGA Championship
CALEDON - Rory McIlroy rarely skips his media responsibilities, but at the PGA Championship, he was nowhere to be seen. McIlroy explained Wednesday at the RBC Canadian Open why he skipped media duties...
Jun 04, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal to Nations League final with 2-1 win over Germany
MUNICH (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo scored again as Portugal came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in their Nations League semifinal on Wednesday. The 40-year-old Ronaldo captained Portugal and scored his ...
Jun 04, 2025

Oklahoma City mayor appreciates Canadian fans supporting Thunder in NBA Finals
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt wants Canadian basketball fans to know that they've been represented at Paycom Center, the home of the NBA's Thunder, for decades. Holt spoke about the impact of NBA MVP...
Jun 04, 2025

Alberta Premier Smith says she's invited Prime Minister Carney to Oilers game
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has invited Prime Minister Mark Carney to watch an Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Final game. Smith says she's waiting to see if Carney will join her fo...
Jun 04, 2025

Momma cat Misty ready to find a place of her own
NANAIMO - Misty is a three-year-old Domestic Short Hair cat who recently had a litter of five kittens all find their forever homes, and now it's her turn.Misty is a confident and independent gal with ...
Jun 04, 2025

US judge issues order stopping the deportation of family of man charged in Boulder firebombing
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - A federal judge issued an order Wednesday to prevent the deportation of the wife and five children of an Egyptian man charged in the firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado. U.S....
Jun 04, 2025

All-Canadian trio of Taylor, Pendrith and Hughes to draw crowds at RBC Canadian Open
CALEDON - It's always a busy week for Canada's top male golfers ahead of the RBC Canadian Open, with more media appearances and sponsor events than other PGA Tour events. But on Tuesday, as Nick Taylo...
Jun 04, 2025

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The United States vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution Wednesday demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza because it's not linked to the release of hostages. T...
Jun 04, 2025

Canada drawn with Nigeria, France and Samoa at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Canada has been drawn in Group D with Nigeria, France and newcomer Samoa at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco. The expanded 24-country competition, up from 16 teams, runs Oct. 17 to Nov....
Jun 04, 2025

Rory McIlroy chasing third title as Robert MacIntyre looks to repeat at Canadian Open
CALEDON - Rory McIlroy and Robert MacIntyre don't just love playing golf, they're students of the history of the game. That's why they're both set on once again capturing the RBC Canadian Open and blo...
Jun 04, 2025