Christmas typhoon kills at least 28 in Philippines

A strong typhoon that barrelled through the central Philippines left at least 20 people dead and forced thousands to flee

From agitating player to soft-hearted coach, Alex Burrows continues to evolve

For most of his NHL playing career, Alex Burrows was an irritant. He was as welcomed in other teams’ buildings

The power of earthworm poop and how it could influence climate change

There is a confounding mystery wrapped up in the tiny turds of two different types of earthworms, and the secrets

‘We’re everywhere now’: Meet the homeless in Canada’s largest city

In a given year, 235,000 Canadians experience homelessness. That’s a population the size of a small city. In Toronto, activists

Out of the dark and into the boxing ring

At one time, Jordan McCue was down for the count after getting into a bout of fisticuffs that landed him

Edwin Encarnacion lands with White Sox on 1-year deal worth $12M US: reports

Slugger Edwin Encarnacion apparently is headed to his fifth team in five years. According to multiple media reports Wednesday, the

Kawhi Leonard’s 4th-quarter presence helps Clippers wrap comeback win over Lakers

Kawhi Leonard scored 11 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and had 12 rebounds to help the Los

Embiid leads 76ers’ blowout of Bucks in battle of East heavyweights

Joel Embiid was unyielding under the basket, arms extended sky high as Giannis Antetokounmpo tried to plow through the All-Star

Canada ready to go 0-100 real quick in ‘heated’ world juniors opener against U.S.

Canada eased into last year’s world junior hockey championship. The host country led its opener against Denmark 3-0 after the

Celtics laugh all the way to spoil Raptors’ Christmas cheer

Kyle Lowry dressed for the special occasion in shoes with the names of his sons Karter and Kameron. The 13-year

Friends theme song writer Allee Willis dead at 72

Allee Willis, a writer whose musical works included The Color Purple on Broadway as well as the theme song from

3.6 magnitude quake Christmas Day latest to strike west Vancouver Island

No damage is expected after a 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean around 150 kilometres west of Port

2 earthquakes on Christmas Day among latest to strike west of Vancouver Island

No damage is expected after a 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean around 150 kilometres west of Port

Wildfire-ravaged areas of Australia get holiday relief, but temperatures to return

Areas of Australia that have been ravaged by deadly wildfires experienced temporary relief on Wednesday, but oppressive conditions are expected

‘I don’t have a home right now’: Turkish NBA player Enes Kanter talks activism, basketball

Physical and mental toughness are part of the job description for NBA centres, who over a lengthy season constantly battle

Trio of college stars turning Pimicikamak into a hockey hotbed

The odds are stacked against any kid in Pimicikamak who laces up their skates and dreams of the big leagues.

Want an electric vehicle? Here’s why it can be so hard to get one

It says something about a vehicle when it isn’t yet in production, but it’s already sold out. Within 10 days

He’s from Rwanda, she’s from Canada. This married couple has never spent a Christmas together — until now

Emily Knope never once questioned if it was worth it. Despite being more than 11,000 kilometres away from the love

6.2 magnitude quake strikes west of Vancouver Island, reportedly felt in Richmond, B.C.

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck 188 kilometres west of Port Hardy, B.C., on Tuesday, Earthquakes Canada said. There were no

Former Conservative MP Lisa Raitt to help run race to replace Andrew Scheer

A high-profile Conservative who lost her seat in the last election will help lead the effort to elect a replacement

Karma: The secret juice behind sports’ greatest moments in 2019

Karma had a career year in 2019. She draped a green jacket on Tiger Woods, handed soccer’s World Cup to

Raptors’ Lowry excited to have ‘whole world watching’ Christmas Day

The MVP is playing. So are the reigning champions, north of the border. And out in L.A., the NBA’s newest

Steelers minus QB Mason Rudolph in pursuit of AFC wild-card berth

Mason Rudolph’s star-crossed season is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers placed the second-year quarterback on injured reserve Tuesday, two days after

Canadian middle-distance runner Marco Arop leaves Mississippi State to turn pro

Marco Arop is pushing school to the side to concentrate on preparing for his Olympic debut next summer in Tokyo.