The Shaq of Bobsled: Canadian Olympian named after Shaq and Penny has a most interesting story
Read full article: The Shaq of Bobsled: Canadian Olympian named after Shaq and Penny has a most interesting storyCanadian bobsledder Shaquille Anfernee Murray-Lawrence was named after two basketball stars.
Trying to tame the Olympic controversy, World Curling sent in the umps. Then it sent them away
Read full article: Trying to tame the Olympic controversy, World Curling sent in the umps. Then it sent them awayWorld Curling is backpedaling from an earlier decision to ramp up officiating at the Winter Olympics after controversy over whether curlers are breaking the rules.
Remote community grieves the 8 killed in Canada's deadliest attack in years
Read full article: Remote community grieves the 8 killed in Canada's deadliest attack in yearsThe families of the victims of the mass shooting in a remote Canadian town are grappling with unrelenting grief as details emerge about those killed in the country’s deadliest mass shooting in years.
Canadian Olympic team is 'heartbroken' by deadly school shooting in British Columbia
Read full article: Canadian Olympic team is 'heartbroken' by deadly school shooting in British ColumbiaThe Canadian Olympic Committee said it is “heartbroken” by a school shooting in British Columbia that left at least seven people dead and many others wounded.
Plymouth native Kirsten Simms scores first Olympic goal as Team USA crushes Canada
Read full article: Plymouth native Kirsten Simms scores first Olympic goal as Team USA crushes CanadaPlymouth native Kirsten Simms helped Team USA secure a dominant 5-0 victory over Canada in a heavyweight Olympic ice hockey showdown.
Why Donald Trump is threatening to delay Gordie Howe International Bridge between Michigan and Canada
Read full article: Why Donald Trump is threatening to delay Gordie Howe International Bridge between Michigan and CanadaThe White House is doubling down on President Trump’s threats to delay the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Michigan and Canada.
Olympics are here for many NHL stars who waited half their careers or more for this
Read full article: Olympics are here for many NHL stars who waited half their careers or more for thisIt’s finally here, the chance to see Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby team up for Canada and Jack Eichel and Auston Matthews play on the same U.S. team at the Olympics.
Morning 4: Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Detroit and Canada -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Detroit and Canada -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Retail operator of outdoor sportswear pioneer Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy
Read full article: Retail operator of outdoor sportswear pioneer Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcyThe operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming declining sales and a litany of other industry headwinds.
Finland women's Olympic hockey game against Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster
Read full article: Finland women's Olympic hockey game against Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes rosterFinland women’s hockey team’s opening game against Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics has been postponed because a stomach virus has depleted the Finns' roster.
Starmer says UK ‘can’t stick its head in the sand’ over China after Trump issues warning
Read full article: Starmer says UK ‘can’t stick its head in the sand’ over China after Trump issues warningBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in the Chinese financial center of Shanghai in his bid to boost business opportunities for U.K. firms in the world’s second-largest economy.
Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war
Read full article: Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade warPresident Donald Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America’s northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands.
Ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to running a drug smuggling ring
Read full article: Ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to running a drug smuggling ringA former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned top FBI fugitive made his first appearance in a U.S. court on charges he allegedly ran a billion-dollar multinational drug trafficking ring and orchestrated multiple killings.
Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs
Read full article: Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffsCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China.
Trump threatens Canada with a 100% tariff over its China trade deal and escalates feud with Carney
Read full article: Trump threatens Canada with a 100% tariff over its China trade deal and escalates feud with CarneyPresident Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America’s northern neighbor goes ahead with its trade deal with China.
Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI's most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges
Read full article: Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI's most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug chargesAuthorities say they have arrested Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witness.
'Heated Rivalry' stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics
Read full article: 'Heated Rivalry' stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter OlympicsThe actors co-starring in the hit hockey romance TV series “Heated Rivalry” are set to be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame on the way to the Opening Ceremony for the Milan Cortina Games.
Chinese EVs are making inroads in North America. That worries industry experts
Read full article: Chinese EVs are making inroads in North America. That worries industry expertsChina’s rapid development of electric vehicles had competitors concerned even before Canada this week agreed to cut its tariffs on EVs in exchange for concessions on Canadian farm products.
Magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits in remote wilderness along Alaska-Canada border
Read full article: Magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits in remote wilderness along Alaska-Canada borderA powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake has struck in a remote area near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday.
Canadian freighter refloated after running aground in Detroit River on Thanksgiving morning
Read full article: Canadian freighter refloated after running aground in Detroit River on Thanksgiving morningThe Canadian-flagged 629-foot self-discharging bulk carrier carrying 18,000 tons of stone that ran aground in the Detroit River near William Milliken State Park in Michigan has refloated.
‘Chilly Willy’ balloon escaped Detroit Thanksgiving parade 35 years ago -- winds are back this year
Read full article: ‘Chilly Willy’ balloon escaped Detroit Thanksgiving parade 35 years ago -- winds are back this yearRemember that time the gigantic “Chilly Willy” balloon escaped America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit? Well, the winds are going to be back at it this year.
Canadian former Olympic snowboarder wanted by US is charged with orchestrating murder of witness
Read full article: Canadian former Olympic snowboarder wanted by US is charged with orchestrating murder of witnessA former Olympic snowboarder for Canada who is wanted by authorities for running a multi-national drug trafficking network is facing additional charges in connection with the killing of a federal witness.
G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade
Read full article: G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like tradeTop diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies publicly showed their consensus on Ukraine and Sudan.
Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump
Read full article: Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with TrumpTop diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies like Canada over defense spending and trade.
Canada loses measles elimination status after ongoing outbreaks
Read full article: Canada loses measles elimination status after ongoing outbreaksInternational health experts say Canada is no longer measles-free because of ongoing outbreaks, as childhood vaccination rates fall and the highly contagious virus spreads across North and South America.
Canada and Philippines sign a defense pact to boost drills and deter China's aggression
Read full article: Canada and Philippines sign a defense pact to boost drills and deter China's aggressionCanada and the Philippines, both staunch critics of China’s increasingly coercive actions in the disputed South China Sea, have signed a key defense agreement that will allow their forces to hold joint battle-readiness drills.
Canadian PM Carney says he told Ontario's premier not to run anti-tariff ad that upset Trump
Read full article: Canadian PM Carney says he told Ontario's premier not to run anti-tariff ad that upset TrumpCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he told Ontario's premier not to run an anti-tariff ad that angered U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner
Read full article: Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad soonerPresident Donald Trump says he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario.
Reagan Foundation becomes the latest US institution drawn into Donald Trump's controversies
Read full article: Reagan Foundation becomes the latest US institution drawn into Donald Trump's controversiesThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is drawing blowback and praise for arguing that a Canadian government advertisement playing in U.S. markets misrepresented the 40th president’s words to blast President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.
Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad that Ontario premier now says he'll phase out
Read full article: Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad that Ontario premier now says he'll phase outOntario Premier Doug Ford says he’s pulling the TV ad that caused President Donald Trump to say he was ending trade negotiations with Canada.
Canada's prime minister discussed reviving contentious Keystone XL pipeline with Trump
Read full article: Canada's prime minister discussed reviving contentious Keystone XL pipeline with TrumpA Canadian government official familiar with the matter says Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the contentious Keystone XL pipeline project during his White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
Untouchable England outclasses Canada to win Women's Rugby World Cup in front of record crowd
Read full article: Untouchable England outclasses Canada to win Women's Rugby World Cup in front of record crowdEngland finally has a Women’s Rugby World Cup title to confirm its world domination after outclassing Canada 33-13 in front of a record crowd at Twickenham.
$6.4B Gordie Howe Bridge set to open soon, connecting US, Canada more efficiently
Read full article: $6.4B Gordie Howe Bridge set to open soon, connecting US, Canada more efficientlySouthwest Detroit is nearly 20 square miles, bordered by two rivers, three major highways, and the busiest border crossing in North America.
Canadian privacy watchdogs call for TikTok to enhance protection for children on platform
Read full article: Canadian privacy watchdogs call for TikTok to enhance protection for children on platformCanadian privacy authorities say TikTok’s efforts to keep children off the platform and prevent the collection and use of their sensitive personal information are “inadequate” but the company is taking steps to address concerns.
Leaders of Canada and Mexico vow closer economic ties in the face of Trump trade uncertainty
Read full article: Leaders of Canada and Mexico vow closer economic ties in the face of Trump trade uncertaintyCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Claudia Sheinbaum have promised to strengthen trade relations in the face of U.S. tariff threats and pushed to keep the most important free trade agreement in the Western Hemisphere alive in the lead-up to negotiations next year.
Dabrowski and Routliffe win US Open women's doubles title, ending Townsend's whirlwind tournament
Read full article: Dabrowski and Routliffe win US Open women's doubles title, ending Townsend's whirlwind tournamentGabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe won the U.S. Open women's doubles title for the second time in three years by beating the top-ranked duo of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova.
Felix Auger-Alissiame beats Alex de Minaur at the US Open and will face Sinner in the semifinals
Read full article: Felix Auger-Alissiame beats Alex de Minaur at the US Open and will face Sinner in the semifinalsFelix Auger-Aliassime has eliminated Alex de Minaur 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4) at the U.S. Open to reach his second Grand Slam semifinal — and second at Flushing Meadows.
Canada eases trade tensions with US -- maintains tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum
Read full article: Canada eases trade tensions with US -- maintains tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminumCanada is easing trade tensions with the United States, announcing Friday it will lift most of its retaliatory tariffs on American goods.
Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown
Read full article: Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdownTourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad.
‘Inherently dangerous’: Why Coast Guard is warning against Port Huron Float Down
Read full article: ‘Inherently dangerous’: Why Coast Guard is warning against Port Huron Float DownThe annual Port Huron Float down is happening on Sunday, and U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards are warning the risks for those participating in the event.
U.S., Canadian Coast Guards urging people not to participate in Port Huron Float Down -- Here’s why
Read full article: U.S., Canadian Coast Guards urging people not to participate in Port Huron Float Down -- Here’s whyThousands are expected to head to the St. Clair River on Sunday for the annual Port Huron Float Down.
Health officials urge caution as Detroit air quality worsens from wildfire smoke
Read full article: Health officials urge caution as Detroit air quality worsens from wildfire smokeSmoke from Canadian wildfires has left Detroit under a hazy cloud for seven straight days, pushing air quality to unhealthy levels and forcing many residents — particularly seniors and those with respiratory issues — to change their daily routines.
Crucial exemption allows majority of Canadian and Mexican goods to be shipped to US without tariffs
Read full article: Crucial exemption allows majority of Canadian and Mexican goods to be shipped to US without tariffsA key carve-out for Canada and Mexico shields the vast majority of goods from the punishing duties, even though U.S. President Donald Trump raised the tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% last week.
Malta says it will recognize the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly Britain
Read full article: Malta says it will recognize the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly BritainCanada and Malta announced Wednesday they will formally recognize the state of Palestine in September, joining France and the United Kingdom in stepping up pressure to end the nearly 80-year Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dinner with singer Katy Perry in Montreal
Read full article: Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dinner with singer Katy Perry in MontrealFormer Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry have sparked speculation after dining together in Montreal.
Summer McIntosh of Canada makes it two gold medals in two days at the world swim championships
Read full article: Summer McIntosh of Canada makes it two gold medals in two days at the world swim championshipsSummer McIntosh is off to a perfect start at the swimming world championships with two gold medals in two days.
McIntosh goes for 5 individual golds at world championships with Los Angeles Olympics in sight
Read full article: McIntosh goes for 5 individual golds at world championships with Los Angeles Olympics in sightSummer McIntosh is set to compete in five individual events at the world swimming championships in Singapore.
Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffs
Read full article: Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffsIn the past week, President Donald Trump has managed to make his erratic trade policies even more baffling to countries desperate to negotiate an escape from his wrath.
Sabalenka's Wimbledon foe is Carson Branstine, a qualifier from California, Canada and Texas A&M
Read full article: Sabalenka's Wimbledon foe is Carson Branstine, a qualifier from California, Canada and Texas A&MThere are plenty of tennis players who might be daunted by the prospect of making their Grand Slam debut against someone ranked No. 1 and in a big stadium.
Detroit-based gun smuggling plot unravels after suspect mistakes police for getaway driver
Read full article: Detroit-based gun smuggling plot unravels after suspect mistakes police for getaway driverA Detroit-based gun smuggling plot unraveled after one of the suspects involved mistook the police for his getaway driver.
Canadian Indigenous leader says he was 'filled with rage' before 'intense' conversation with Trump
Read full article: Canadian Indigenous leader says he was 'filled with rage' before 'intense' conversation with TrumpA Canadian Indigenous leader who greeted world heads of state arriving for the Group of Seven summit says he was “filled with rage” and considered leaving before Donald Trump arrived.
Trump muses about turning the G7 back into the G8 — or even the G9 with China
Read full article: Trump muses about turning the G7 back into the G8 — or even the G9 with ChinaU.S. President Donald Trump is suggesting that Russia and maybe even China should be part of what is now called the Group of Seven.
Trump is departing the G7 early as conflict between Israel and Iran shows signs of intensifying
Read full article: Trump is departing the G7 early as conflict between Israel and Iran shows signs of intensifyingPresident Donald Trump is abruptly leaving the Group of Seven summit, departing a day early Monday as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies and the U_S_ leader has declared that Tehran should be evacuated “immediately.”.
Air quality advisory in effect for Southeast Michigan due to Canadian wildfire smoke
Read full article: Air quality advisory in effect for Southeast Michigan due to Canadian wildfire smokeAn air quality advisory is in effect for Southeast Michigan as smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to move into the state.
Laser pointed at Detroit police helicopter from Canada sparks felony investigation
Read full article: Laser pointed at Detroit police helicopter from Canada sparks felony investigationSomeone across the river in Canada might have thought they were having fun by pointing a laser at a Detroit police helicopter, but the person who did it could be in serious trouble.
Wildfire smoke from Canada pushes Detroit’s air quality to unhealthy levels
Read full article: Wildfire smoke from Canada pushes Detroit’s air quality to unhealthy levelsSmoke from Canadian wildfires cast a hazy shadow over Detroit’s skyline Tuesday, prompting health officials to highlight Wayne County’s expanded air quality monitoring system for residents.
Cruz Azul beats the Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 for the CONCACAF Champions Cup title
Read full article: Cruz Azul beats the Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 for the CONCACAF Champions Cup titleÁngel Sepúlveda scored twice and Cruz Azul routed the Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 on Sunday to win its seventh CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Thousands evacuated in 3 provinces as Canadian wildfires threaten air quality into some US states
Read full article: Thousands evacuated in 3 provinces as Canadian wildfires threaten air quality into some US statesMore than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S. Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week.
Panama will allow controversial mine to export already mined copper to fund maintenance
Read full article: Panama will allow controversial mine to export already mined copper to fund maintenancePanama will allow a controversial mine that was closed after months of protests to export more than 120,000 tons of already mined copper concentrate to pay the costs of maintaining the inactive mine site.
A Canadian prairie city virtually deserted as fires rage and thousands more evacuees expected
Read full article: A Canadian prairie city virtually deserted as fires rage and thousands more evacuees expectedManitoba's premier says the Canadian prairie city of Flin Flon hasbeen virtually deserted and more evacuees were expected as wildfires raged in the province.
Winds push smoke from Canadian wildfires south into US and worsen air quality
Read full article: Winds push smoke from Canadian wildfires south into US and worsen air qualityAir quality in some parts of the United States is worsening as smoke from dozens of wildfires in Canada travels south, pushed by winds high in the atmosphere.
Canada coach Jesse Marsch understands why some fans may not want to travel to US for Gold Cup
Read full article: Canada coach Jesse Marsch understands why some fans may not want to travel to US for Gold CupCanada coach Jesse Marsch understands some of his team’s supporters might not want to travel to the CONCACAF Gold Cup for fear of difficulty at the U.S. border.
US lost business travelers in April as economic anxiety and border detentions cooled demand
Read full article: US lost business travelers in April as economic anxiety and border detentions cooled demandBusiness travel to the U.S. fell 9% in April as companies and workers grappled with economic uncertainty and anger over the Trump administration’s tariffs and border policies.
War of words highlights buildup to UFC 315 in Montreal where political hostilities could overflow
Read full article: War of words highlights buildup to UFC 315 in Montreal where political hostilities could overflowThe verbal gloves are off when it comes to the buildup to UFC 315, with the tension between the U.S. and Canada even spilling into this card.
The next pope will inherit Pope Francis' mixed legacy with Indigenous people
Read full article: The next pope will inherit Pope Francis' mixed legacy with Indigenous peopleWhoever succeeds Pope Francis will inherit his momentous and controversial legacy of relations with Indigenous people throughout the Americas.
What to know about the car ramming attack at a Vancouver street festival
Read full article: What to know about the car ramming attack at a Vancouver street festivalA suspect has been charged with multiple counts of murder and police are continuing their investigation after 11 people were killed when an SUV plowed through a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver over the weekend.
A wrong turn onto Ambassador Bridge has a Detroit woman facing deportation
Read full article: A wrong turn onto Ambassador Bridge has a Detroit woman facing deportationA woman from Guatemala says she and her two U.S.-born children were held for nearly a week by customs agents in Detroit after a phone app’s directions to the nearest Costco led them to an international bridge connecting the city to Canada.
Classic encounter on ice as United States wins women's hockey worlds 4-3 in OT against Canada
Read full article: Classic encounter on ice as United States wins women's hockey worlds 4-3 in OT against CanadaTessa Janecke scored the winner as the United States prevailed in overtime against defending champion Canada 4-3 to win the women’s ice hockey world championship.
PWHL picks Ottawa to host 3rd draft in June, with Wisconsin's Casey O'Brien among top prospects
Read full article: PWHL picks Ottawa to host 3rd draft in June, with Wisconsin's Casey O'Brien among top prospectsThe PWHL will hold its third annual entry draft in Ottawa on June 24, with University of Wisconsin’s Casey O’Brien anticipated to be one of the top selections following her MVP senior season.