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Today-History-Feb09
Today in History for Feb. 9: In 249, legends say the woman who later became…
Today-History-Feb08
Today in History for Feb. 8: In 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots, was beheaded. After…
Quebec government calls byelection in former Parti Québécois stronghold of Terrebonne
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has called a byelection in a riding northeast of Montreal…
Pacific FC adds former Montreal midfielder Matteo Schiavoni, signs teen through 2026
Pacific FC has signed teenage midfielder Matteo Schiavoni to a contract through 2026, with a…
2008 Olympic champion Eric Lamaze banned from equestrian until 2031 for breaking doping rules
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Equestrian rider Eric Lamaze, an Olympic champion in 2008, has been…
Meta’s $9-million class-action settlement presented to Quebec judge for approval
MONTREAL — A Quebec judge was presented with details today of a $9-million settlement that…
Canadian under-17 women beaten 2-0 by England at tournament in Spain
MURCIA — Canada was beaten 2-0 by England on Tuesday at the U-17 Costa Cálida…
Binnington gets nod in goal for Canada in 4 Nations opener: ‘Jordan’s been our guy’
MONTREAL — Jordan Binnington took a seat in front of a half-dozen reporters. A couple…
Goaltending depth is a ‘luxury’ for the US that could come up big at the 2026 Milan Olympics
MONTREAL (AP) — When Jeremy Swayman played hockey for the Alaska Jr. Aces and at…
NHL stars put rivalries aside for common goal of winning 4 Nations Face-Off
MONTREAL — Connor McDavid watched Sam Reinhart crush his dream of hoisting a Stanley Cup…
Canada’s goaltending woes are in the spotlight again a year ahead of the Milan Olympics
MONTREAL (AP) — When Canada won the two most recent major international tournaments featuring the…
Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling
TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a…
In the news today: Canada’s premiers in Washington, metals tariffs spark can concerns
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
As number of auto thefts drops nationally, Alberta logs highest per-capita theft rate
OTTAWA — Canada’s auto theft rate for private passenger vehicles dropped by almost 19 per…
Edmonton Elks make big splash on second day of CFL free agency
The Edmonton Elks made a huge splash on the second day of CFL free agency.…
Massive winter storm prompts weather warnings across several provinces
HALIFAX — Environment Canada issued a flurry of weather warnings Wednesday as a huge winter…
Denis Coderre out of Quebec LIberal leadership race after being rejected by party
QUÉBEC — Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre says he won’t appeal a party decision to…
Hockey Quebec announces ban on smelling salts, citing health risk for players
MONTREAL — Hockey Quebec is banning the use of smelling salts, citing concern over their…
Former Blue Jays star slugger Bautista named to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
Life changed for José Bautista after his momentous bat-flip homer, but the former Toronto Blue…
Teammates for the first time, Tkachuk brothers ready to rock at 4 Nations Face-Off
MONTREAL — Matthew Tkachuk has vivid memories of the village. He was eight years old.…
Jerome Drayton, 1976 Olympian and last Canadian man to win Boston Marathon in ’77, dies at 80
TORONTO (AP) — Jerome Drayton, who finished sixth at the Montreal Olympics, won the 1977…
Quebec dairy producer Agropur rethinking new projects amid economic uncertainty
MONTREAL — Quebec dairy giant Agropur is warning that the threat of a tariff war…
World Cup of Hockey is set to return in 2028, the NHL and NHLPA say
MONTREAL (AP) — The World Cup of Hockey is returning in 2028, setting the stage…
NHL, NHLPA announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028
MONTREAL — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman wants a cycle of best-on-best hockey every two years.…