4 h. ago Whitecaps: Brian White named MLS player of the matchday after four

The 29-year-old American scored four goals in Saturday's victory, becoming the first 'Caps player to accomplish the feat in an MLS game

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5 h. ago Aissatou Diallo's bus driving skills raised early concerns, inquest hears

The inquest heard Aissatou Diallo, in her training session, scored ones and twos on all of the relevant skills being assessed. A one meant the skill was performed improperly or unsafely.

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8 h. ago ‘We should be fine’: Impact of U.S. tariffs not a major worry for new Flames arena

CALGARY — It’s three floors down and nowhere to go but up for the new $900-million arena for the NHL’s Calgary Flames, even with the ongoing tariff war with the United States. The building — to be named Scotia Place — is being built in the shadow of the Saddledome and its iconic saddle-shaped concave […]

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10 h. ago Dinner with Rush’s Lee and Lifeson, autographed guitar on auction block

Music fans can bid on Canadian music memorabilia — including a one-of-a-kind guitar autographed by Rush bandmates Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and the late Neil Peart — as part of the fifth annual Grapes for Humanity wine auction. The auction is Canada’s most successful charity wine auction and has raised more than $1.8 million for […]

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12 h. ago The BIG QUESTION: What's the value of a playoff chase for a retooling team?

If experience counts for anything in player development, then there’s been value in this playoff chase, regardless of how it ends

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12 h. ago THE HOT QUESTION: What's the value of a playoff chase for a retooling team?

If experience counts for anything in player development, then there’s been value in this playoff chase, regardless of how it ends

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15 h. ago Russia claims its deadly attack on Ukraine’s Sumy targeted military forces as condemnation grows

BRUSSELS — Russia on Monday claimed its deadly missile attack on Ukraine’s Sumy that killed and wounded scores including children had targeted a gathering of Ukrainian troops, while European leaders condemned the attack as a war crime. Ukrainian officials have said two ballistic missiles on Palm Sunday morning hit the heart of Sumy, a city […]

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19 h. ago From DeepSeek to DEEP Robotics: How China’s Zhejiang University Cultivates the Tech Leaders of Tomorrow

HANGZHOU, China, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The book Hangzhou Code: How the “Six Little Dragons” Took Flight was released in late March 2025, sparking national discussions on the city’s meteoric rise as a global innovation hub. One question stands out: What fuels Hangzhou’s ability to nurture world-changing tech pioneers? Zhejiang University (ZJU) highlights its […]

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22 h. ago ‘Ready for the challenge’: Three Takeaways as Flames keep playoff hopes alive with win over Sharks

Yegor Sharangovich tallied twice and Dustin Wolf came up clutch as the Flames defeated the Sharks, improving to 4-0-2 in their past six.

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31 h. ago United States beats Canada at women’s world hockey championship

CESKE BUDEJOVICE — Defenders Lee Stecklein and Megan Keller scored for the United States in a 2-1 win over Canada at the women’s world hockey championship Sunday. The U.S. (3-0) secured first in Pool A with a game remaining against Switzerland on Tuesday. Canada (2-1) concludes Pool A against host Czechia (1-2) on Monday. Laura […]

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49 h. ago Mitch Marner scores only goal as Maple Leafs blank Canadiens in OT

Mitch Marner was the overtime hero for the Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Marner scored at 36 seconds of the extra period against the Montreal Canadiens, giving the Leafs a 1-0 win at Scotiabank Arena. Just before Marner scored with a low shot on Jakub Dobes, Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz stopped Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, […]

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52 h. ago Harvey’s Mountain Classic: The inside scoop on Sunday’s animated Flames broadcast

Harvey’s Mountain Classic, which will air on Sportsnet 360, is Canada’s first-ever real-time, full-length animated data visualization of an NHL game

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53 h. ago Regardless of opponent, Calgary Flames need to win out in playoff race

Honestly, the opponent doesn’t matter. Not anymore. If anyone had glanced at the Calgary Flames’ remaining schedule a few days ago, they probably would have picked out Sunday’s matchup with the San Jose Sharks as they easiest game they had left in the chase for a playoff spot. The Sharks are in last place, after […]

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54 h. ago Toronto FC still in search of a win after scoreless draw with Minnesota United

Toronto FC, still looking for its first win of the MLS season, played Minnesota United FC to a scoreless draw Saturday. Minnesota (4-1-3) extended its unbeaten run to seven games since dropping the season opener 1-0 at Los Angeles FC. Toronto is now winless in eight (0-4-4) this season and has gone 0-8-5 in league […]

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55 h. ago Corey Conners catching Rory McIlroy after Irishman’s record Masters start

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy is “out of his mind right now!” That was the call from CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz as the Northern Irish superstar became the first player in Masters history to begin a round with five consecutive threes on his scorecard. Birdie-Eagle-Birdie-Par-Birdie. 3-3-3-3-3. He would add yet another three at the par-3 […]

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55 h. ago Rory McIlroy electric on Masters moving day, Corey Conners giving chase

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy is “out of his mind right now!” That was the call from CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz as the Northern Irish superstar became the first player in Masters history to begin a round with five consecutive threes on his scorecard. Birdie-Eagle-Birdie-Par-Birdie. 3-3-3-3-3. He would add yet another three at the par-3 […]

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58 h. ago Can Tyrrell Hatton win Masters looking stupid with his ‘worst scores’?

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tyrrell Hatton has a love-hate relationship with golf, but he’s still seems to be looking for something he loves about it. He might be the only golfer in the Masters field who can step into the painting that is Augusta National and see nothing but brush marks. Hatton was asked earlier in […]

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60 h. ago Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive U.S. Treasury information

NEW YORK — A New York judge has relaxed a ban she’d put on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency preventing it from accessing sensitive Treasury Department information related to millions of Americans. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas said in a written opinion late Friday that one DOGE worker, Ryan Wunderly, can access sensitive payment and […]

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69 h. ago Three takeaways as Flames stay in playoff hunt with vital win over Wild

So you’re saying there’s a chance? Two nights after it had seemed like the Calgary Flames’ playoff chances might have hit the end of the road, they took to the ice against the Minnesota Wild and refused to take the exit ramp. These Flames aren’t ready to give up on reaching the promised land just […]

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2 d. ago The history of the horse and human water fountains in Toronto

Long before Toronto's streets were jam-packed with cars and motorcycles, they were filled with carriages and horse-drawn streetcars.In the 19th and early 20th century, horses were one of the city's primary modes of transportation, and just like today's vehicles need gas stations and charging stations, horses needed water troughs to keep them going through their long journeys.As a result, there were tons of horse and human water fountains across the city at major intersections during this time, and many of them even featured a tiny basin for dogs at their base.Horses having a drink at a Toronto water fountain in the 1910s. Photo: Archives of Ontario.One of the last surviving examples in Ontario still stands in St. James Park, along King Street East near Church Street.Manufactured by the Canada Foundry Company Ltd., the cast-iron structure dates back to the late 1800s. Facing south toward King Street is a large trough once filled by two taps, offering water to horses that fr...

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