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Here's where to go for camaraderie, food and drink on U.S. election night in Canada
As Americans head to the polls for a presidential election Tuesday, their compatriots and Canadian neighbours north of the border will be watching the results with hope and anxiety. Polling shows Vice...
Nov 05, 2024
Peter Nygard asks court to review decision to deny him bail pending appeal
TORONTO - Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard is asking an Ontario court to review a decision to deny him bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions and sentence. Nygard's legal team is set to ap...
Nov 05, 2024
'Be ready for both': Canadians prepare for any outcome as Americans head to the polls
WASHINGTON - Millions of Americans are heading to the polls Tuesday as a chaotic presidential campaign reaches its peak in a deeply divided United States, where voters in only a handful of battlegroun...
Nov 05, 2024
UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash
OTTAWA - The head of the United Nations refugee agency says it is wise of Canada to scale back the number of new refugees it plans to resettle if that helps stabilize the housing market and prevents b...
Nov 05, 2024
B.C. ports shuttered as lockout takes hold in latest labour dispute
VANCOUVER - One of Canada's most vital trade arteries is cut off as employers at most of British Columbia's ports lock out their workers in a dispute involving about 700 unionized foremen. The BC Mari...
Nov 05, 2024
5 things to watch for as Americans head to the polls on election day
WASHINGTON - Americans are facing a decision about the future of their country and no matter which president they choose, Canada cannot escape the pull of political polarization from its closest neigh...
Nov 05, 2024
Westbrook scores 21 points, Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets tip Raptors 121-119
DENVER (AP) - Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and played smothering defence on the final play of the game, and the Denver Nuggets edged the Toronto Raptors 121-119 on Monday night. Nikola Jokic had...
Nov 05, 2024
'Incredible' Allen makes 31 saves to help Devils blank Oilers 3-0
EDMONTON - After going without a shutout for just the second time in his career last season, Jake Allen already has two for the New Jersey Devils in just five starts this year. Allen made 31 saves for...
Nov 04, 2024
NHL roundup: Kuemper helps visiting Kings shut out Predators 3-0
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Darcy Kuemper made 16 saves for his first shutout of the season and 32nd overall, helping the Los Angeles Kings beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Monday night. Adrian Kempe h...
Nov 04, 2024
Mahomes throws 3 TD passes, unbeaten Chiefs beat Buccaneers 30-24 in OT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Patrick Mahomes threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns, and Kareem Hunt pounded into the end zone from two yards out in overtime to give the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs a 30-...
Nov 04, 2024
