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Negotiations at an impasse as second phase of transit strikes in Montreal nears end
MONTREAL — The second phase of strikes by Montreal’s public transit maintenance workers is coming…
Canadiens forward Bolduc out day-to-day with lower-body injury as season opener nears
BROSSARD — Montreal Canadiens forward Zachary Bolduc is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, the…
Leafs forward Scott Laughton out week-to-week with lower-body injury
TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury,…
‘Big dream of mine’: NHL players on Olympic bubble know early-season success is key
Robert Thomas already knew his chances were pretty much finished. Nick Suzuki held out at…
Canada’s Gabriel Diallo advances to third round at Shanghai Masters
SHANGHAI — Canada’s Gabriel Diallo defeated France’s Benjamin Bonzi 6-4, 6-4 in second-round action at…
In the news today: Alberta schools ready to close as teachers strike looms
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘The whole country’s team’: Quebecers rallying behind Toronto Blue Jays in playoffs
MONTREAL — Louis-Philippe Guy wasn’t always a Toronto Blue Jays fan. As a young boy,…
Sealy and CF Montreal host Nashville
Nashville SC (16-11-5, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. CF Montreal (6-17-9, 12th in the…
Stolarz’s 40 saves not enough as Maple Leafs fall 3-1 to Red Wings in pre-season
TORONTO — Anthony Stolarz was stellar with 40 saves, Auston Matthews opened the scoring with…
Montreal Roses FC, Halifax Tides FC play to 2-2 draw in Northern Super League
HALIFAX — Kang Chae-rim scored the tying goal in the 73rd minute as the Montreal…
Budget watchdog says home affordability is getting better — but not everywhere
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog is reporting significant progress in closing Canada’s housing affordability gap…
Ticats running back Bell closing in on first pro 1,000-yard rushing campaign
HAMILTON — It’s the Holy Grail for running backs, and a milestone Greg Bell is…
Dr. Balfour Mount, father of palliative care, dies at 86
MONTRÉAL — Dr. Balfour Mount, widely recognized as the father of palliative care, is being…
‘If you like fashion, go ahead’: NHL entering era of relaxed player dress code
William Nylander has been known to ride the subway to work. The Toronto Maple Leafs…
Preparatory work to begin this fall for expansion of Port of Montreal at Contrecœur
MONTREAL — The Montreal Port Authority says it intends to begin preparatory work this fall…
Vancouver Whitecaps beat Vancouver FC, win fourth straight Canadian Championship
VANCOUVER — Thomas Müller signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps because he wanted to chase championships.…
One dead in Montreal-area Starbucks shooting possibly linked to organized crime
LAVAL — One person died and two were injured in a daylight shooting at a…
Sole possession of second in West Division up for grabs when Lions host Stampeders
Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions appear to be making their late-season push. B.C. (8-7)…
The Stanley Cup still runs through Florida and an Atlantic Division as dominant as ever
Of the NHL’s four divisions, the Atlantic has stood above all recently and that is…
Start to the NHL season is crucial for players on the Olympic bubble
During the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year, Hockey Canada officials figured maybe three-quarters of…
Vancouver Whitecaps captain Gauld to return in Canadian Championship final
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld is set to return from a lengthy knee…
NHL fines Senators’ Cousins, Hodgson after chippy pre-season game against Canadiens
NEW YORK — The NHL issued fines to Ottawa Senators forwards Nick Cousins and Hayden…
New Hasbro studio in Montreal will produce Dungeons & Dragons video game
MONTRÉAL — Toy manufacturer Hasbro is opening a new video game studio in Montreal that…
Allison Russell says she feels ‘galvanized’ by public outcry to Kimmel suspension
TORONTO — Allison Russell says the swift public outcry to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension has given…