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Burdett Sisler, Canada’s oldest known person and Second World War veteran, dies at 110
Burdett 'Burd' Thomas Sisler, centre, a 110-year-old veteran who served during the Second World War, at his birthday party at a Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Erie, Ont., in 2025.
Saskatchewan chiefs split over irregularities discovered in audit of provincial leadership organization
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron speaks during a news conference in Saskatoon, Sask. Aug. 29, 2023.
Tatum and Brown team up to carry Celtics past Raptors
Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles, left, and Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta vie for control of the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Artemis II is about to break a record that should never have been
A view of the moon taken by the Artemis II crew before going to sleep on flight day 5.
Washington breathes sigh of relief after narrowly dodging new Iran hostage crisis
David Shribman
After missing more than two months with knee injury, Stephen Curry returning for Warriors
Injured Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, middle, smiles while talking with Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) and guard Donovan Mitchell after an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Thursday, April 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Tkachuk’s pair of goals lead Senators past Hurricanes, closer to playoff spot
Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk (7) tries to the play the puck off his skate in front of Carolina Hurricanes' goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, on Sunday, April 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Karlsson works to be a bright spot in dismal Canucks season
Vancouver Canucks' Linus Karlsson (94) celebrates his goal against Utah Mammoth goalie Karel Vejmelka (70) as Nick DeSimone (57) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, April 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vegas’ bet on Tortorella looking good as Knights find their swagger
Vegas Golden Knights' Ivan Barbashev (49), Mark Stone (61) and Noah Hanifin (15) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during third period NHL action, in Edmonton on Saturday, April 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Montreal Canadiens clinch playoff spot for second consecutive season
Montreal Canadiens' Cole Caufield (13) celebrates his goal with teammates Nick Suzuki (14) and Juraj Slafkovsky (20) during second period NHL hockey action against the Anaheim Ducks, in Montreal on Sunday, March 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Lakers, LeBron James face a harder road to playoffs without injured Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday, April. 2, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Gerald Leong)
The Blue Jays can’t ride their playoff high into a new season
Cathal Kelly
The current market volatility is a good test for DIY investors
Anita Bruinsma
White Sox earn first series sweep over Blue Jays in a decade
Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Chicago, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
UCLA rolls past South Carolina for its first women’s NCAA basketball title
The UCLA Bruins celebrate with their victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the NCAA women's basketball tournament final at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday in Phoenix.
Trump raises Canadian annexation in British author’s book
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing an executive order in the Oval Office, March 31.
Canadian universities offer exam deferrals as Middle East war affects international students
Queen's University signage is seen in Kingston, Ont., Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg
China executes French citizen convicted of drug trafficking
A police dog and its handler patrol on a street outside the Great Hall of the People, venue for the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC), in Beijing on March 5, 2026. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP via Getty Images)
UConn needs to take down a high-scoring Michigan team to establish a college hoops dynasty
UConn's Solo Ball (1) dunks as Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic, left, watches during the second half of the NCAA college basketball tournament semi-final game on Saturday in Indianapolis.
Prolonged Iran war could weaken U.S. support for Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a speech during a joint press conference with France's President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, March 13, 2026. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS
Scheffler arrives at Masters with nine-day-old son and a game he hopes is ready
Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler poses with Naw Whar of the Girls 12-13 group during the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday in Augusta, Ga.
Augusta’s once ‘beautiful little hole’ at No. 7 has turned much nastier
FILE - Brooks Koepka hits from the fairway on the seventh hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Yankees, Marlins set pitch clock era record for longest nine-inning game, at 3 hours, 49 minutes
New York Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers gets a visit on the mound during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Jo Adell’s trio of homer robberies earns high praise from Torii Hunter
Jo Adell of the Los Angeles Angels catches a fly ball hit by Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of their game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Saturday.
Rays are eager to return to Tropicana Field for the first game since hurricane damaged roof
FILE - The roof of the Tropicana Field is damaged the morning after Hurricane Milton hit the region, Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Amber Kanwar’s Weekly Setup: U.S. CPI, oil’s surge and BlackBerry earnings
Amber Kanwar
One last Passover in Bubbie’s house
Blue Jays promote Austin Voth and Joe Mantiply, option Lazaro Estrada and Brendon Little to Triple-A
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce (66) throws to a Colorado Rockies batter in first inning interleague MLB baseball action in Toronto this past Monday. Ponce was injured in the game and carted off of the field.
Islanders fire coach Patrick Roy after losing playoff footing, name Peter DeBoer his replacement
Patrick Roy, seen here behind the bench for the New York Islanders in a game last week against the Buffalo Sabres, was fired by the Islanders on Sunday.
Details emerge about U.S. military’s rescue of aviator shot down in Iran
President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
UConn, Michigan to square off in NCAA championship basketball game
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: Braylon Mullins #24 of the UConn Huskies interacts with Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies in the first half while playing against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in first Easter Mass as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV waves from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after delivering his "Urbi et Orbi" (To the city and the world) message, on Easter Sunday at the Vatican, April 5, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Feeling stressed? Get a workplace bestie
Asian and Caucasian ethnicity women colleagues met in office hall chatting enjoy friendly warm conversation, multi-ethnic mates having informal talk drink tea or coffee take break distracted from work
Town of Taber, Alta., named Hockeyville 2026 winner after arena explosion
Damage is shown following an explosion at an ice rink in the town of Taber, Alta. in this December 2025 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Town of Taber (Mandatory Credit)
Trump renews threats to Iran’s civilian infrastructure in expletive-laden post
Commuters make their way past a billboard with a sentence reading 'The Strait of Hormuz remains closed' at Enqelab Square in Tehran on Sunday.
The fight for our attention span: How these experts are trying to reclaim our focus from tech
Why cutting student grants may have long-term financial implications for young graduates
Preet Banerjee
How to ease the price squeeze on the construction industry
Canadian Olivia Cazes wants to be among the few who have crossed the Americas on horseback
Oliva Cazes. Cazes, who learned Spanish last year, is completing a master’s thesis in anthropology specializing in the role of women in traditionally male-dominated occupations in rural Argentina.
Is jaywalking always illegal?
Two man jaywalk across Hastings St. just West of Main St. in Vancouver August 22, 2011. Main and Hastings ranks number one in pedestrian collision locations in Vancouver. (John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail)
‘I am one of the 70 per cent of Albertans determined to remain a part of Canada. The country isn’t perfect, but I am a proud Canadian.’ Letters to the editor for April 5
A campaign sign for the Alberta Independence movement at a petition signing location in High River, Alta., on Feb. 5.
Your lookahead horoscope: April 5, 2026
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