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Paris Olympics, drop in pilot hiring contribute to lower CAE profits

Paris Olympics, drop in pilot hiring contribute to lower CAE profits

MONTREAL — Demand for CAE Inc.'s pilot training services dropped last quarter in step with a decrease in new hires at major airlines and — counterintuitively — lower travel demand brought on by the Paris Olympics.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime, Fernandez into second round at Cincinnati Open

Canada's Auger-Aliassime, Fernandez into second round at Cincinnati Open

CINCINNATI — After disappointing showings at their national championships, Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Fernandez rebounded with first-round wins Wednesday at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament.
'It was a smooth process:' Matthews inherits Leafs captaincy from Tavares

'It was a smooth process:' Matthews inherits Leafs captaincy from Tavares

TORONTO — Auston Matthews tried his best to suppress a smile as he climbed on stage at a press conference Wednesday.
Young forward Santiago Lopez building career in Mexico, turning heads with Canada

Young forward Santiago Lopez building career in Mexico, turning heads with Canada

Just 19, Santiago Lopez has a wealth of opportunities ahead of him. A dual citizen, the young forward was a star for Canada at the recent CONCACAF U-20 Championship and played for the Mexican under-18 team in two tournaments last year.
Gausman, Guerrero Jr. continue hot streaks as Blue Jays beat Angels 6-1

Gausman, Guerrero Jr. continue hot streaks as Blue Jays beat Angels 6-1

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Gausman tossed seven shutout innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 10th home run since the All-Star break and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1 on Tuesday night.
Uh-oh in Ohio: Another early exit as Andreescu gets bounced in Cincinnati

Uh-oh in Ohio: Another early exit as Andreescu gets bounced in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — Bianca Andreescu is desperately trying to shake the nomad label that has been attached to her latest comeback bid. She was one-and-done at the National Bank Open in Toronto last week.
Javier, Krahn set early pace in Canadian Junior Boys Golf Championship

Javier, Krahn set early pace in Canadian Junior Boys Golf Championship

INNISFAIL, Alta. — A pair of 17-year-olds are tied for the lead at the Canadian Junior Boys Golf Championship after carding impressive opening-day scores at Innisfail Golf Club. Matthew Javier of North York, Ont.
Ex-NFL player gets prison time in death of 5-year-old girl in Las Vegas

Ex-NFL player gets prison time in death of 5-year-old girl in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former professional football player was sentenced Tuesday to prison in the April 2019 death of his girlfriend's five-year-old daughter at his Las Vegas apartment.
Canada's David scores to stop Mourinho's Fenerbahce from reaching revamped Champions League

Canada's David scores to stop Mourinho's Fenerbahce from reaching revamped Champions League

ISTANBUL (AP) — Canadian Jonathan David's 118th-minute penalty for France's Lille on Tuesday ended Turkey's Fenerbahce's hopes of making the revamped Champions League.
Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say

Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say

VANCOUVER — A gold medal win by Canadian Philip Kim at the Paris Olympics in breaking has introduced the world to the sport and its culture that is all about peace, love and unity, his former coaches say.