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From rugby to hockey and water polo, the Beukebooms make their mark

A look at Canadian rugby forward Tyson Beukeboom and her family sporting ties: — Her father, Jeff Beukeboom, played 13 seasons in the NHL with Edmonton and the New York Rangers.
Veteran Tyson Beukeboom set to enter rugby record book as Canada faces Wallaroos

Veteran Tyson Beukeboom set to enter rugby record book as Canada faces Wallaroos

Forward Tyson Beukeboom is set to enter the Canadian rugby record book Saturday. Named in the starting lineup for fourth-ranked Canada against No.
How social media has amplified and accelerated Drake and Kendrick Lamar's rap battle

How social media has amplified and accelerated Drake and Kendrick Lamar's rap battle

TORONTO — The ongoing battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar is playing out in superspeed on social media platforms and streaming services, exemplifying how modern technology amplifies and accelerates the competition at the heart of hip-hop culture.
Top court won't review case sparked by justice of the peace's critique of bail system

Top court won't review case sparked by justice of the peace's critique of bail system

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a ruling that allowed a justice of the peace to remain on the bench after she wrote a column critical of the bail system and the conduct of some Crown prosecutors.
Additional suspect arrested in $24M gold and cash heist at Toronto Pearson

Additional suspect arrested in $24M gold and cash heist at Toronto Pearson

Police have made an additional arrest in a heist of nearly $24 million in gold and cash from Toronto's Pearson airport a year ago. Peel regional police say a 36-year-old man from Brampton, Ont.
RCMP say 36-year-old man dead after shooting near Halifax

RCMP say 36-year-old man dead after shooting near Halifax

NORTH PRESTON, N.S. — Halifax-area RCMP say they are investigating a fatal shooting in North Preston, N.S. Police say they received a report late Wednesday that a man had been shot on Downey Road in the community outside Halifax.
B.C. court rejects mink farmers' lawsuits over ban imposed during pandemic

B.C. court rejects mink farmers' lawsuits over ban imposed during pandemic

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Supreme Court has rejected lawsuits by mink farmers challenging a provincial shutdown of the industry over COVID-19 concerns.
Halifax Stanfield Airport returns to the black in 2023 with $16-million net profit

Halifax Stanfield Airport returns to the black in 2023 with $16-million net profit

HALIFAX — Atlantic Canada’s largest airport says it has returned to financial sustainability after recording a net profit of $16 million in 2023.
A look at potential candidates to replace Sheldon Keefe as Maple Leafs head coach

A look at potential candidates to replace Sheldon Keefe as Maple Leafs head coach

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Sheldon Keefe on Thursday following another disappointing playoff exit.
Video game soundtrack, Renée Fleming, Viola Desmond play among upcoming NAC season

Video game soundtrack, Renée Fleming, Viola Desmond play among upcoming NAC season

An orchestral performance of video game music from "Final Fantasy" is new territory for the National Arts Centre's upcoming season.