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McDavid, Crosby lead Canada’s prep for 2026 Olympic men’s hockey tournament
CALGARY — Connor McDavid felt what it meant to be an Olympian as he looked…
Canadian women’s hockey team hopes change in Olympic prep yields same golden result
CALGARY — Canada’s preparation that has yielded a lot of Olympic gold medals in women’s…
U.S. billionaire tells why he’s helping fund court fight to stop B.C. ostrich cull
A New York billionaire who is an avid supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump says…
As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts
MONTREAL — Anti-smoking advocates urged the provinces and territories to use money from a historic…
Edmonton Elks, Calgary Stampeders both head into Labour Day on win streaks
Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks will have an opportunity Monday to do what no…
Oilers captain Connor McDavid taking his time with contract extension talks
CALGARY — Connor McDavid sounds like a man who wants to continue to be an…
In the news today: Canadian cash helps Kyiv rebuild kids hospital, Alberta Next panel
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Researchers uncover Stone Age settlement submerged by rising sea levels in Denmark
BAY OF AARHUS, Denmark (AP) — Below the dark blue waters of the Bay of…
Closer Hoffman gives up two homers as Twins come back for 7-5 win over Blue Jays
TORONTO — The Minnesota Twins hit two homers off Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman in the…
Green Bay Packers waive former Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma
Canadian Taylor Elgersma won’t start the season on the Green Bay Packers’ active roster. The…
Homan, Jacobs teams gear up for Pan Continental Curling Championships
Curling teams skipped by Rachel Homan and Brad Jacobs will represent Canada at the Pan…
Elections Canada says around 200 ballots rejected in Alberta byelection
OTTAWA — Just over 200 ballots were rejected in the recent Alberta byelection where Conservative…
Parliamentary Budget Officer says 3.2 million new homes needed to close housing gap
OTTAWA — Canada needs to build 3.2 million new homes in the next decade to…
BC defensive lineman Betts, Roughriders QB Harris lead CFL’s Week 12 honour roll
TORONTO — B.C. Lions defensive lineman Mathieu Betts, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and the…
Ardron, Olmstead return to their rugby clubs in France as Canadian men visit Japan
Canada will be without four-try hero Tyler Ardron for Saturday’s Pacific Nations Cup rugby game…
In the news today: Carney unveils energy agreement with Germany
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Just shoot me’: Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack
KYIV — A 23-year-old Calgary man who has been fighting for Ukraine faces a painful…
Torrens’ three-run homer lifts Mets over Phillies 13-3
NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high…
Shane Smith gives up 1 hit in a career-high 7 innings, White Sox beat the Royals 7-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Shane Smith allowed one hit in a career-high seven innings, Korey Lee…
Kirk, Gimenez hit home runs to power Blue Jays to 10-4 rout of Twins
TORONTO — Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run homer in Toronto’s four-run first inning to help…
Canadians Charles Jourdain, Kyle Prepolec added to UFC Fight Night card in Vancouver
Canadians Charles (Air) Jourdain and Kyle (Killshot) Prepolec have been added to the Oct. 18…
Henderson’s second CPKC Women’s Open win can spur further growth of golf in Canada
MISSISSAUGA — When Brooke Henderson won the Canadian national women’s golf championship in 2018 it…
Canadian rugby league women in Fiji for two games ahead of World Cup qualifier
While Canada’s rugby union women chase the World Cup in England, the Canada Ravens rugby…
Carney visiting Berlin to boost trade, defence ties
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Germany late Monday, looking to boost trade…