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The Stanley Cup still runs through Florida and an Atlantic Division as dominant as ever
Of the NHL’s four divisions, the Atlantic has stood above all recently and that is…
Mikko Rantanen now settled in with the Dallas Stars after topsy-turvy season with 3 teams
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mikko Rantanen can really settle in now, knowing where he will…
Oilers acquire goalie Connor Ingram from Mammoth for future considerations
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers have acquired goalie Connor Ingram from the Utah…
Olympic champion Gruchalla-Wesierski retires from Canadian rowing team
VICTORIA — Olympic rowing champion Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski has retired from the Canadian national team, Rowing…
Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest
Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The…
Fact File: American social media posts mislead on Canadian gun laws
A federal buyback of assault-style firearms from individual owners announced earlier this month prompted misleading…
Vancouver set to open PWHL season against fellow expansion Seattle on Nov. 21
TORONTO — The PWHL is set to return on Nov. 21. The league released its…
In the news today: Canada’s investment crisis, Canadians witnessing systemic racism
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Philadelphia Flyers hire fan favorite Rick Tocchet, but will it end their playoff drought?
Philadelphia Flyers Last season: 33-39-10; missed playoffs. COACH: Rick Tocchet, first season with Flyers (286-265-87…
Almost half of Canadians say they have seen systemic racism in their province: poll
OTTAWA — Almost half of Canadians polled say they have observed evidence of systemic racism…
Chunk, a 1,200-pound bear with a broken jaw, wins Alaska’s popular Fat Bear Week contest
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Chunk, a towering brown bear with a broken jaw, swept the…
Nigel Wright, former chief of staff to Stephen Harper, has died at age 62
OTTAWA — Nigel Wright, a longtime Canadian businessman and former top aide to prime minister…
Cornerback Lorenzo Burns brings winning pedigree to Montreal Alouettes secondary
There’s plenty for cornerback Lorenzo Burns and the Montreal Alouettes to be happy about these…
Ski jumper Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes takes to the air again for Canada
CALGARY — Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes has returned to ski jumping after a hiatus of two and…
Canadian energy minister, Alberta premier disappointed with Imperial Oil job cuts
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Imperial Oil’s “very disappointing” plan to lay off roughly 20…
Anand taking two different approaches to building ‘bridges’ with China, India
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is off to India and China in the…
Minnesota Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest deal in NHL history: $136 million over 8 years
Over the quarter-century that covers the Minnesota Wild’s modest existence in the NHL, Kirill Kaprizov…
Grand jury to hear case against man accused of setting Virginia city councilman on fire over affair
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — Steven Seiple remembers Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler’s screams. “I remember…
Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says team must ‘win for all’ this season
TORONTO — Darko Rajakovic’s mission has changed heading into his third season as head coach…
Analysis: Redblacks’ trade of Mauldin IV while still in playoff contention perplexing
The Ottawa Redblacks’ decision to deal veteran defensive lineman Lorenzo Mauldin IV is indeed perplexing.…
Allison Russell toasts Joni Mitchell at SOCAN Awards, Drake leads with six wins
TORONTO — Allison Russell paid a gentle tribute to her friend and mentor Joni Mitchell…
Ottawa lists the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity, as India ties deepen
OTTAWA — The India-based Bishnoi gang, accused last year by the RCMP of orchestrating a…
Vancouver vs. Vancouver: Whitecaps, VFC to battle in Canadian Championship final
VANCOUVER — History will be made when the Canadian Championship final is played on Wednesday.…
In the news today: Truth and Reconciliation Day marked by events
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…