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In the news today: Feds watering down key promise: gun-control group
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Benevides named defensive co-ordinator on new head coach Buck Pierce’s staff
VANCOUVER — Mike Benevides is back as the B.C. Lions defensive co-ordinator. Benevides assumes the…
US routs Switzerland 7-2 in world junior quarterfinals; Czechia eliminates Canada 4-3
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Boston College teammates James Hagens and Ryan Leonard each scored twice…
Terry scores two, Anaheim Ducks edge Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime
WINNIPEG — Troy Terry scored his second goal of the game at 3:34 of overtime…
Veteran goalie John Gibson giving Anaheim Ducks ‘sense of calmness’
WINNIPEG — The pre-game anticipation was for Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck to become the second-fastest goalie…
Expansion-seeking PWHL ready to drop puck on 9-game neutral site Takeover Tour in Seattle
Of all the places Hilary Knight has played competitive hockey — from Beijing to Utica,…
Team Einarson adds Karlee Burgess to lineup after her departure from Team Carey
When Shannon Birchard’s knee injury flared up last month, it set in motion a series…
‘It’s beautiful to see’: Regina non-profit looks to open ribbon skirt regalia library
REGINA — It’s not uncommon for Claire Tuckanow to hear a sewing machine whirring in…
U.S. downs Czechia, Finland tops Sweden to set up gold-medal final at world juniors
OTTAWA — The United States sits one win from history. Gabe Perreault and Ryan Leonard…
U.S. beats Finland 4-3 in OT to capture second straight world junior gold
OTTAWA — Teddy Stiga started his journey as a healthy scratch. He ended it bathed…
B.C.’s Gardiner, MacKinnon on home ice in PWHL neutral-site game in Vancouver
It’s a women’s pro hockey homecoming for Jennifer Gardiner and Rylind MacKinnon. The pair of…
Lions sign star kicker Sean Whyte to one-year contract extension
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed veteran kicker Sean Whyte to a one-year contract…
Former Carey vice Burgess bets on herself, looks forward to fresh start with Einarson
With her curling future now uncertain beyond this season, Karlee Burgess still decided it was…
Big crowds on PWHL tour ‘a privilege’ for Montreal Victoire star Poulin
VANCOUVER — Marie-Philip Poulin still gets a little emotional as she stands at centre ice…
‘Universal Language,’ ’40 Acres’ among TIFF’s picks for best Canadian films of 2024
TORONTO — An absurdist dramedy about an alternate-universe Winnipeg and a dystopian thriller about a…
‘Time for a refresh’: University of Alberta rebrands DEI policy to ACB
EDMONTON — The president of the University of Alberta says the decision to rebrand its…
Canadian school boards among those affected by cyber incident involving third party
School boards in multiple provinces have been affected by a data breach involving software used…
Montreal Victoire edge Toronto Sceptres 4-2 in first PWHL game in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice as her Montreal Victoire downed the Toronto Sceptres 4-2…
‘It’s just special’: Vancouver PWHL game unique experience for players, coaches
VANCOUVER — Memories of the 2010 Olympics came rushing back for Marie-Philip Poulin as she…
Belgian defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signs contract extension with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER — Defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signed a two-year contract extension with the B.C. Lions…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in December. Statistics Canada also…
Former B.C. premier says she ‘misspoke’ when claiming she was never a Conservative
OTTAWA — Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark, who is considering a run for federal…
WHL roundup: Halaburda helps Giants beat Rockets 6-4
LANGLEY, B.C. — Ty Halaburda scored twice and Colton Roberts had a goal and assist…
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025
Saturday’s Scoreboard NHL Vancouver 3 Toronto 0 Calgary 2 Los Angeles 1 Winnipeg 3 Colorado…