December 9th, 2025
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Canada’s Nikos Clarke-Tosczak, Charles-Emile Brunet invited to MLS College Showcase

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

Canadians Nikos Clarke-Tosczak and Charles-Emile Brunet are among the 45 players invited to the MLS College Showcase, that kicks off Wednesday in Mesa, Ariz. The closed-door four-day camp allows technical staff from MLS clubs to scout top prospects ahead of the Dec. 18 MLS SuperDraft. Clarke-Tosczak, a junior left back from Edmonton, played all 20 ... Read More »

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Kiner-Falefa shouldn’t be blamed for short lead in 9th inning on World Series Game 7, Schneider says

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Having watched the play thousands of times, Toronto manager John Schneider doesn’t want Isiah Kiner-Falefa to be criticized for getting thrown out at the plate in the ninth inning in Game 7 of the World Series — falling an inch short of scoring a championship-winning run. “I feel so bad for ... Read More »

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Caicedo helps Real Madrid beat Wolfsburg in Women’s Champions League. Arsenal and Juve win

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Linda Caicedo raced clear from halfway to score the goal that clinched Real Madrid a 2-0 win over Wolfsburg in the Women’s Champions League on Tuesday, while there were also victories for defending champion Arsenal and Juventus. Paris Saint-Germain stayed winless after five rounds after a 0-0 draw with OH Leuven, however, ... Read More »

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Vancouver Canucks goalie Demko nears return from injury

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks could get a key player back in the lineup this week as goalie Thatcher Demko inches closer to recovering from a lower-body injury. Demko practised with his teammates on Tuesday and says he “feels good.” He described the injury as “a minor tweak of something.” Head coach Adam Foote says ... Read More »

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Quebec tables bill to help speed up major projects, mirroring Ottawa, other provinces

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

QUÉBEC — Quebec tabled its own bill Tuesday to expedite large-scale projects in the province, one that would allow the province to amend some 30 laws to allow the realization of projects deemed of national interest. Finance Minister Eric Girard told a news conference after tabling Bill 5 at the national assembly that the proposed ... Read More »

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Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., resigning next year

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

OTTAWA — Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., says she will end her tenure in Washington, D.C., in the new year. Hillman helped lead the renegotiation of the continental free trade agreement during U.S. President Donald Trump’s first term in 2017. She was appointed ambassador in 2019 and began the job in March 2020. ... Read More »

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Liverpool without Salah beats Inter in Champions League. Barcelona and Bayern win

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

After leaving Mohamed Salah in England, Liverpool got a much-needed boost with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Barcelona and Bayern Munich celebrated comeback wins and Chelsea lost. With Salah out of the squad following his public criticism of the club last week, Dominik Szoboszlai stepped up instead ... Read More »

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Magic’s custom NBA Cup court damaged in storage. Team reverts to regular court for matchup with Heat

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic were not able to use their custom home court for Tuesday night’s NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup with Miami. The NBA uses colorful courts to help its in-season tournament games stand out. But Orlando’s floor was damaged in storage, according to the team. The Magic court, designed with the ... Read More »

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Richard Childress testifies NASCAR made it impossible for him to not sign revenue model

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hall of Fame team owner Richard Childress testified Tuesday in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR that he would not have signed the 2025 revenue sharing model if refusing to do so would not have put Richard Childress Racing out of business. “I would not have signed those charters if ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., resigning next year

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

OTTAWA — Kirsten Hillman, who has been Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. for six years, says she is ending her tenure in Washington, D.C., in the new year. In a media statement, Hillman says “this is the right time to put a team in place that will see the CUSMA review through to its conclusion.” ... Read More »

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Conservatives, Liberals accuse each other of playing games as MPs debate pipeline

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

OTTAWA — Government and Official Opposition MPs accused one another of playing political games Tuesday as the House of Commons debated a Conservative motion aimed at pinning down the Liberals on whether they support building a pipeline to the B.C. coast. The motion, put forward by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, says MPs support construction of ... Read More »

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