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Extreme heat deaths higher among seniors and in cities with more renters, study says

Extreme heat deaths higher among seniors and in cities with more renters, study says

TORONTO — Deaths in Canada's 12 most populous cities go up during extreme heat waves and people aged 65 and older are at higher risk than those who are younger, says a Statistics Canada report released Wednesday.
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Andy Murray unsure of readiness for Wimbledon after back injury at Queen's

Andy Murray unsure of readiness for Wimbledon after back injury at Queen's

LONDON (AP) — Andy Murray retired from his second-round match at Queen’s Club because of a back injury on Wednesday, raising doubts about what is expected to be his final Wimbledon appearance.
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Alouettes focused on winning ahead of Grey Cup banner reveal against Redblacks

Alouettes focused on winning ahead of Grey Cup banner reveal against Redblacks

MONTREAL — Cody Fajardo knows watching the Grey Cup banner rise at Molson Stadium will stir up his emotions. But deep down, the Montreal Alouettes quarterback has one thing on his mind heading into the unveiling: winning a football game.
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Canada's Raonic loses second-round match to Fritz at Queen's Club

Canada's Raonic loses second-round match to Fritz at Queen's Club

LONDON — Canada's Milos Raonic lost to fourth-seeded American Taylor Fritz 7-6 (5), 6-4 in second-round action Wednesday at the Queen's Club Championships tennis tournament. The 33-year-old from Thornhill, Ont.
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Two-time Olympic medallist Dion retires from Canada's short-track speedskating team

Two-time Olympic medallist Dion retires from Canada's short-track speedskating team

MONTREAL — Pascal Dion has retired from Canada's short-track speedskating team after a 10-year career that included two Olympic medals. The 29-year-old from Montreal announced his decision in a Speed Skating Canada release Wednesday.
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Collaros, Bombers look to snap dismal start to 2024 CFL season

Collaros, Bombers look to snap dismal start to 2024 CFL season

It's only the third game of the season but it is an important one for Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Winnipeg (0-2) hosts the B.C. Lions (1-1) on Friday night following an uncharacteristic slow start to the 2024 campaign.
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BDC commits $250M to help Indigenous and Black-led businesses

BDC commits $250M to help Indigenous and Black-led businesses

MONTREAL — The Business Development Bank of Canada is committing $250 million to help Indigenous and Black-led businesses. The money comes as BDC also creates a new inclusive entrepreneurship team.
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Alcaraz starts grass-court campaign with win over Cerundolo at Queen's Club

Alcaraz starts grass-court campaign with win over Cerundolo at Queen's Club

LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz began his grass-court season by beating Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 7-5 in his opener at Queen's Club on Tuesday, and Andy Murray was victorious in his 1,000th tour-level match.
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McGill University ending negotiations with pro-Palestinian encampment on its campus

McGill University ending negotiations with pro-Palestinian encampment on its campus

MONTREAL — McGill University announced Tuesday it is ending negotiations with pro-Palestinian activists who have occupied the lower field of its downtown Montreal campus since late April.
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Heat wave toasts much of Ontario and Quebec, parts of Atlantic Canada hot, humid

Heat wave toasts much of Ontario and Quebec, parts of Atlantic Canada hot, humid

A heat wave gripped Ontario and Quebec for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, while dangerously hot and humid conditions settled in over parts of Atlantic Canada.
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