7 d. ago Carney returning to Canada from U.K. trip of meetings and rugby

LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to Ottawa after a trip to London that saw him meet with four other prime ministers and attend the Women’s Rugby World Cup final. Carney says that his meetings with U.K, Australian, Icelandic and Spanish prime ministers on Friday is a “necessary” step in the government’s goal […]

Transport

9 d. ago Canada’s women tilt for World Cup thanks to ‘incredible’ crowdfunding

Montreal (AFP) — It’s not quite David taking on Goliath as Canada challenge England in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final but the financial gulf between the two teams is vast. While the world number one hosts can wallow in the riches of a full professional set-up, the second-ranked Canadians resorted to crowdfunding to raise […]

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1 week ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Do you have confidence in Canada’s Minister of Public Safety?

WATCH: Canada’s Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree and a hot mic about the gun buyback program. Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra talks with political columnists Lorrie Goldstein and Brian Lilley about it. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible […]

Politics

1 week ago B.C.’s Sophie de Goede nominated for Women’s World Rugby Player of the Year

Going into Saturday's final against top-ranked England, the Canadian forward leads the Women's World Cup in carries, off-loads and lineout takes

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2 w. ago Canada does the unthinkable and beats New Zealand at Rugby World Cup

Canada are at least co-favourites for next Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final.

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2 w. ago David Rosenberg: The Bank of Canada and Fed finally cut rates, but both clearly have more to do

The Bank of Canada’s confidence level that inflation is back on a downward path has substantially increased

Sport

2 w. ago Canada confident of dethroning New Zealand in Women’s World Cup semis

Canada are unbeaten in their last two games against the Black Ferns

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3 w. ago Canada routs Australia in Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal, New Zealand up next

BRISTOL — Alysha Corrigan scored two tries in a dominant first half and Canada routed Australia 46-5 in Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal action Saturday. Asia Hogan-Rochester opened the scoring with a try in the second minute, and the second-ranked Canadians dominated No. 7 Australia on both sides of the ball from there. Captain Sophie […]

Sport

3 w. ago About half of Canadian companies, job seekers fear recession: Poll

There’s a disconnect between employer confidence and employee’s concern about job security in Canada, but one thing they do agree on is the possibility of a recession, according to a new survey. A poll from Express Employment Professionals–Harris Poll found half of both Canadian companies (51%) and Canadian job seekers (53%) think there will be […]

Economics

4 w. ago Canada puts away Scotland to move unbeaten into Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

Underdog Scotland made Canada miss 27 tackles, but Canada always found another gear to slip into, especially through its pack

Sport