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The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.
B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s government, the City of Vancouver and three First Nations have signed…
New York Islanders select defenceman Matthew Schaefer first overall at NHL draft
LOS ANGELES — Matthew Schaefer stood up when his name was called. The emotion was…
Flames add centre Cole Reschny with 18th overall pick at NHL draft
LOS ANGELES — The Calgary Flames selected Cole Reschny with the 18th overall pick in…
Canada scores four late goals to defeat Costa Rica 4-1 in women’s soccer friendly
TORONTO — A poor start turned into a happy ending Friday as late goals by…
Canucks select Braeden Cootes with 15th overall pick at NHL draft
LOS ANGELES — The Vancouver Canucks picked Braeden Cootes of the Western Hockey League’s Seattle…
Mitchell throws two TD passes, earns 100th CFL win as Ticats beat Alouettes 35-17
HAMILTON — Bo Levi Mitchell couldn’t wait to celebrate his 100th career CFL victory. So…
Senators trade down to 23rd overall, select defenceman Logan Hensler at NHL draft
LOS ANGELES — The Ottawa Senators chose American defenceman Logan Hensler with the 23rd overall…
Canucks select Cootes with 15th pick at NHL draft; Flames snag Reschny at No. 18
LOS ANGELES — Braeden Cootes spent a year living in Vancouver. The Canucks’ opening-round pick…
Jets take Swedish defenceman Boumedienne with 28th pick at NHL draft
LOS ANGELES — The Winnipeg Jets took Swedish defenceman Sascha Boumedienne with the 28th overall…
Canada’s Aaron Brown: Grand Slam Track brought platform, professionalism to sport
It was meant to be quite the finale in the City of Stars this weekend.…
Canada women top Spain to advance to 3×3 hoops World Cup semifinal
ULAANBAATAR — Canada’s women are off to the semifinals of the FIBA 3×3 World Cup.…
Senators acquire defenceman Jordan Spence from Kings in exchange for picks
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators acquired defenceman Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings on…
Jets sign defenceman Haydn Fleury to two-year contract
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Haydn Fleury to a two-year contract, the…
Flames sign defenceman Kevin Bahl to six-year contract
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Kevin Bahl to a six-year contract, the…
Blue Jays recall infielder Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo, option Roden to minors
The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled infielder Will Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo. In a corresponding…
Simon Wang makes history as NHL’s highest-drafted Chinese player
LOS ANGELES — Simon Wang is still only 17 years old. The journey that brought…
Crum to start at QB as Redblacks set for home matchup against winless Argonauts
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks are sticking with quarterback Dustin Crum for the second straight…
Canada contingent helps New England to its third straight Major League Rugby title
PAWTUCKET — Fijian winger Paula Balekana scored two tries and Dan Hollinshead kicked 13 points…
Canada coach picks Dayne St. Clair to start in goal in Gold Cup quarterfinal
MINNEAPOLIS — Dayne St. Clair has earned the starting job in goal for 30th-ranked Canada…
Hamilton’s Matt Campbell defeats Jim Long in all-Canadian darts final
NEW YORK — Matt (Ginjaninja) Campbell became the first player to retain the bet365 North…
Canucks acquire forward Ilya Safonov from Blackhawks for future considerations
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Ilya Safonov from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange…
Toronto FC records rare home win, dispatches Portland Timbers 3-0 in MLS play
TORONTO — Missing nine players through injury and international commitments, Toronto FC managed a rare…
CF Montreal beats New York City 1-0 to net first home win
MONTREAL — It took CF Montreal nine matches, but the Major League Soccer squad finally…
Canada edges Dominican Republic to collect bronze in U-19 girls Pan Am Cup volleyball
KINGSTON — Canada’s under-19 girls’ volleyball team collected the bronze medal with an exciting victory…