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Quebec’s Charles (Air) Jourdain wins bantamweight debut on UFC Edmonton card
EDMONTON — Canadian Charles (Air) Jourdain celebrated his bantamweight debut by submitting American Victor (La…
Lindsay Ell got lost in country music; with a reset, she’s learning to love herself
TORONTO — Lindsay Ell has spent the past few years confronting some hard truths about…
Hope for a Gordon Lightfoot museum ‘still very much alive’ in his hometown
TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot’s folk music legacy could still be honoured with a museum in…
Canadians gather for camaraderie, food and drink at U.S. election night watch parties
MONTREAL — Canadians and American expats from coast to coast gathered Tuesday at bars, community…
Former athletes lean on each other to lead Canada’s luge, bobsled teams
CALGARY — Sam Edney and Jesse Lumsden sat on a bench on Parliament Hill during…
Inquiry into Alberta boxer’s knockout death recommends better oversight
EDMONTON — The judge leading a fatality inquiry into the knockout death of a boxer…
Daryl Watts ready for Canadian women’s hockey team debut in Rivalry Series
CALGARY — Daryl Watts continues her hockey reboot with the Canadian women’s team. The former…
‘No happy paintings’: Dozens of art works by Canadian war artist at Calgary exhibit
CALGARY — There’s a darkness in the work of venerated Canadian war artist Bill MacDonnell,…
In the news today: Trump declares victory and secures comeback
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada’s Gushue remains undefeated at Grand Slam of Curling’s Co-op Canadian Open
NISKU, Alta. — Canada’s Brad Gushue improved to 2-0 with an 8-2 victory over Kevin…
Canada’s Aaron Cockerill’s steady improvement takes him to DP World Tour playoffs
Aaron Cockerill has been carefully working away at his golf game like a master craftsman,…
Dutch defender Klomp finds home with Calgary’s Cavalry FC in Canadian Premier League
Daan Klomp, his club career stalling in his native Netherlands, was considering quitting football for…
Hope shines in spite of dark days at PTP Pink Awards for LGBTQ+ community
TORONTO — While it was an evening meant to celebrate the progress made by LGBTQ+…
Flesch brothers set to start in Canada-Chile rugby test match in Bucharest
Noah Flesch is set to earn his first Canada 15s cap, lining up with brother…
Ticats quarterback Mitchell headlines 2024 CFL all-star squad
TORONTO — Bo Levi Mitchell is a CFL all-star for the third time. The Hamilton…
Business groups say Canada needs to plan differently for Trump’s second term
OTTAWA — Donald Trump’s mandate to get tough on trade is expected to be stronger…
Donald Trump election sparks U.S. interest in move to Canada, say immigration lawyers
Vancouver immigration lawyer Ryan Rosenberg says he’s been getting so many inquiries from disaffected U.S.…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in October. Statistics Canada also…
Federal government faces potential loss if Trans Mountain pipeline sold: PBO
Taxpayers are facing potential billions of dollars in losses on the sale of the Trans…
Beyonce’s Canadian ‘Cowboy Carter’ collaborators on landing their dream Grammy nods
TORONTO — While they knew Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” album would probably land them in the…
Homan edges Wrana to remain unbeaten at Grand Slam of Curling’s Co-op Canadian Open
NISKU, Alta. — Canada’s Rachel Homan made a hit for two in the eighth end…
Canadian Premier League on the move, in part due to funds from FIFA Forward program
As the Canadian Premier League wraps up its sixth season on Saturday in Calgary, it…
Shea Weber still dreams of playing as he prepares to enter HHOF: ‘Miss it a lot’
TORONTO — Shea Weber’s passion still burns bright. Instead of lacing up his skates and…
Cavalry FC seeks to interrupt Forge FC dynasty in Canadian Premier League
CALGARY — Can Cavalry FC finally “slay the dragon” that is Forge FC for the…