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Artist and activist Joe Average dies at 67, after life as vivid as his paintings
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s Joe Average was an artist, advocate and activist whose bright, multicoloured images…
‘Make our country proud’: Canada, U.S. set for New Year’s Eve clash at world juniors
OTTAWA — Canada was in big trouble on an important night. It was New Year’s…
Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
Tuesday’s Games World Junior Hockey Championship Preliminary Round (At Ottawa) United States 4 Canada 1…
Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements
EDMONTON — Happy Birthday, Celsius! Environment Canada’s use of Celsius turns 50 years old in…
Quebec heritage site, former home of renowned artist, destroyed by fire
MONTREAL — A Quebec heritage site on the Island of Montreal that was the former…
In the news today: Climate change taking toll on Canada’s lighthouses
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski says she had breast cancer diagnosis earlier in 2024
Canadian tennis star Gabriela Dabrowski revealed Tuesday that she underwent two surgeries to treat breast…
Here’s how to watch the New Year’s Eve festivities in Canada
The new year is fast approaching and if you want to enjoy the fireworks, countdowns,…
Governor General urges Canadians to care for their mental, physical health
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is urging Canadians to treat their mental health with…
Finland blanks Latvia 3-0 to head into quarterfinals with momentum at world juniors
OTTAWA — Benjamin Rautiainen had a goal and an assist while Petteri Rimpenen earned a…
Sceptres, Charge general managers roll the dice in early-season PWHL trade
The general managers of the Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge say they got what they…
Harmon and Larocque among 3 Olympians involved in major PWHL trade between Toronto and Ottawa
Competing philosophies emphasizing the importance of offense versus toughness led to the Toronto Sceptres and…
US beats Canada 4-1 to finish first in its group at world junior championship
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Danny Nelson scored the eventual game-winner in the third period and…
OHL roundup: Sim nets hat trick as Knights whip Sting 9-3
LONDON, Ont. — Landon Sim scored three goals, including two on the power play, as…
U.S. beats undisciplined Canada 4-1 on New Year’s Eve at world juniors
OTTAWA — Canada’s parade to the penalty box started midway through the first period. It…
Trump’s top priorities: Experts watching for how president-elect uses Day 1 powers
WASHINGTON — A new year will bring Donald Trump back to the White House and…
New Orleans New Year’s Day ramming is the latest attack to use a vehicle as a deadly weapon
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Police say a person who drove a pickup truck at high…
Canadian world junior captain Brayden Yager on ‘mesmerizing’ time with Crosby
OTTAWA — Brayden Yager was the new face in town. The Pittsburgh Penguins were holding…
Curling dominance: Top-ranked Team Rachel Homan on an incredible run
When longtime coach Paul Webster first started working with Rachel Homan and Emma Miskew at…
New Orleans New Year’s Day ramming is the latest attack to use a vehicle as a deadly weapon
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Police say a man who drove a pickup truck at high…
Hardy Canadians take the plunge in icy New Year’s Day tradition
OAKVILLE, Ont. — Strong winds and almost freezing temperatures didn’t deter hundreds of brave souls…
Canada’s world junior team focusing on discipline ahead of quarterfinals
OTTAWA — Easton Cowan drove an opponent into the boards from behind. Carson Rehkopf, Sam…
Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says
OTTAWA — A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a…
‘We had so many hopes’: Syrian refugee family reflects on nearly a decade in Canada
When asked about her life in Syria a decade ago, Amani Shamseddin struggles to find…