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Canadian featherweight Gavin Tucker added to UFC 315 card in Montreal in May
Canadian featherweight Gavin (Guv’nor) Tucker has been added to the UFC 315 card in Montreal…
Sarah McLachlan plots rescheduled ‘Fumbling Towards Ecstasy’ anniversary tour
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan is resurrecting her “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy” anniversary tour. Nearly half a…
Gender-based violence spikes five years after Nova Scotia mass shooting
HALIFAX — The worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history began almost five years ago,…
In the news today: Federal leaders debate round 2, fewer Canadians heading stateside
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Huskies, Cataractes earn semifinal sweeps to reach Western Conference final
HALIFAX — Lucas Veilleux scored twice as Rouyn-Noranda Huskies defeated the Halifax Mooseheads 5-1 on…
Women’s championship returns to April in Olympic year, new wrinkles for PWHL, players
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — The 2026 women’s world hockey championship will be held in April two…
Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States
HALIFAX — The association that represents academic staff at Canadian universities is warning its members…
Here’s a list of March inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.3 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says.…
First Northern Super League game ‘a surreal moment’ for players, coaches
VANCOUVER — Quinn is no stranger to big games. The Canadian midfielder won gold at…
SailGP series set to add a second Australia race in Perth
SYDNEY (AP) — The SailGP international series will add another Australian race next year at…
QMJHL: Lavigne leads Oceanic past Sagueneens 3-2 in OT; Rimouski leads series 2-0
RIMOUSKI — Mael Lavigne scored 3:28 into overtime as the Rimouski Oceanic edged the Chicoutimi…
Matheson’s vision becomes a reality this week as the Northern Super League kicks off
Diana Matheson has been waiting for Wednesday for a long time. That’s when vision turns…
P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans
CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island has apologized to a former artist in…
McKinney hits the mark with Carney impression on ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’
Mark McKinney’s impression of Canada’s new prime minister may be buttoned-up and intense, but he…
P.E.I. university backs down after artist accuses administration of censorship
CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island is backing away from a demand that…
Here’s a list of August inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.0 per cent in August, Statistics Canada says.…
Elie scores hat trick to lead Cataractes to 7-3 win over Armada in QMJHL play
SHAWINIGAN, Que. — Vince Elie had a hat trick to lead the Shawinigan Cataractes to…
Carruthers chases three-peat in third edition of curling’s PointsBet Invitational
CALGARY — Reid Carruthers seeks a three-peat in curling’s quirky PointsBet Invitational that’s become an…
Gap between richest and the rest creates a land of disappointed citizens: economist
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia economist Lars Osberg’s latest book on the widening gap between the…
MacNutt upsets Einarson, Carruthers ousted in PointsBet Invitational curling
CALGARY — Allyson MacNutt produced the biggest upset yet in a curling event that provides…
Ceremonies across Canada mark Truth and Reconciliation Day
The smell of sage and sweetgrass floated in the air Monday over a mostly sombre…
Cheering on Canada ‘bittersweet’ for injured rugby star Sophie de Goede
VANCOUVER — Sitting on the sidelines hasn’t been easy for Sophie de Goede. Perched in…
In the news today: Third confidence vote today, foreign interference panel continues
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Skipper Giles Scott is SailGP’s first transfer after sale of Canadian team
SAN DIEGO (AP) — In the first transfer fee deal in SailGP history, two-time Olympic…