9+ hour, 26+ min ago   (889+ words) TORONTO – A film about one of the most iconic underdog stories has Toronto audiences in its corner. “I Play Rocky” received a rousing standing ovation from the Toronto International Film Festival audience at its premiere Saturday night as the crowd…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (211+ words) TORONTO – Ontario Premier Doug Ford says businesses affected by a new round of American tariffs and bans set to take effect later this month will be eligible for the province’s support programs. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (147+ words) OTTAWA – Canada enjoyed a successful opening day at the wheelchair basketball world championships on Wednesday at TD Place. Colin Higgins and Nikola Goncin each scored a game-high 24 points in leading the Canadian men’s team to a 74-51 over Morocco. Canada only…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (447+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to ban the sale of aircraft from Canada’s Bombardier unless it manufactures planes in the United States. In response, the maker of private jets noted that many components for its planes, including the wings, are…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (124+ words) Winnipeg 21° C, Light rain with wind “A moment of silence will be held and a banner will be displayed as a sign of solidarity and support ahead of all UEFA Champions League matches,” the European soccer body said Monday in…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (614+ words) The Culture and Tourism Bureau in Wuhan city said Monday they found the comedian Guo Degang “distorted” a patriotic song. It fined the company hosting Guo and the theater for violating rules on commercial performances. It also said it will…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (181+ words) Winnipeg 16° C, Clear Red Star fans chanted the name of Mladic, saluted him and showed a banner thanking and praising him at a 5-1 loss at Czech club Viktoria Plzeň on Aug. 27. Mladic was the Bosnian Serb commander who oversaw the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (165+ words) THUNDER BAY – Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to northern Ontario today for an announcement regarding Canadian manufacturing. Carney’s itinerary says he’ll make the announcement in Thunder Bay and that it will involve a “historic investment” in the sector. It…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (115+ words) OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada is set to unveil a new bill today featuring an image of King Charles. This is the first Canadian paper currency to feature Charles, whose image replaces that of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (180+ words) Winnipeg 23° C, Partly cloudy DARTMOUTH – The federal government is spending $14.1 million to help Nova Scotia businesses weather U.S. tariffs. Justice Minister Sean Fraser, also the minister in charge of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, says the package includes grants…...