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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what’s at stake
OTTAWA — Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025,…
Proline bettor earns nice payout on Canada’s junior loss to Latvia
It’s been a mixed bag for Canada so far at the world junior hockey tournament.…
Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over…
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…
Manitoba premier says work is underway on measures to fight election interference
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says work is underway on a bill aimed at…
Sweden hangs on for quarterfinal win over Latvia at world junior hockey championship
OTTAWA — David Edstrom’s second-period power-play goal stood as the winner, and Sweden held on…
China slams Canada human-rights criticism as ‘hypocritical farce of double standards’
OTTAWA — China is accusing Canada of hypocrisy for criticizing Beijing’s human-rights record, pointing to…
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…
Former Liberal cabinet minister Marco Mendicino not running in next election
OTTAWA — Marco Mendicino, a former high-ranking cabinet minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government,…
‘It sucks’: Canada crashes out of world juniors for second straight year
OTTAWA — Canada was buzzing. The ice was tilted. A dramatic comeback victory felt inevitable.…
Industry minister talks TikTok, Elon Musk and the future of his AI bill
OTTAWA — As the federal government battles TikTok in court over Ottawa’s order to close…