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McKenna scores, George perfect as Canada tops Finland 4-0 in world junior opener
OTTAWA — Gavin McKenna used to gather around the television with his family on Boxing…
In the news today: What Canada can learn from Trump’s campaign
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
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…
Team Einarson adds Karlee Burgess to lineup after her departure from Team Carey
When Shannon Birchard’s knee injury flared up last month, it set in motion a series…
In The Rings: Curling teams not afraid to make roster changes late in quadrennial
The mid-season departure of Karlee Burgess from Team Chelsea Carey to fill an opening on…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in December. Statistics Canada also…
Court rules curler Harris not at fault for anti-doping rule violation, ban lifted
A provisional suspension issued to Canadian curler Briane Harris has been lifted “with immediate effect”…
Homan, Jacobs, Dunstone stay undefeated in Grand Slam of Curling’s WFG Masters
GUELPH, Ont. — Rachel Homan, Brad Jacobs and Matt Dunstone remained undefeated to qualify for…
Nova Scotia’s Christina Black back in Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Christina Black returns to the Canadian women’s curling championship after winning Nova Scotia’s women’s final…
Here’s a list of December inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says.…
Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder…
World Curling permits firmer foam broom heads despite elite curlers’ concerns
PERTH — The World Curling Federation won’t remove approved broom heads from competition despite recent…
Harris left off Team Einarson’s 2025 Canadian women’s curling championship roster
Four-time Canadian champion Kerri Einarson is sticking with her current lineup for the upcoming Scotties…
Cameron, McCarville, Skrlik return to Scotties Tournament of Hearts
The lineup for the Canadian women’s curling championship was completed Sunday with the crowning of…
Lauren Lenentine to serve as alternate for Team Kerri Einarson at Scotties
Team Kerri Einarson has added another player from the defunct Team Chelsea Carey to its…
Calgary to host 2026 women’s world curling championship at WinSport
CALGARY — The women’s world curling championship returns to familiar ice in 2026. Calgary will…
Curling Canada seeks to ease broom tension ahead of national championships
CALGARY — Curling Canada’s chief executive officer says the message to athletes competing in the…
Lauren Lenentine learning from great skips as she prepares to be Team Einarson fifth
Lauren Lenentine has yet to complete her first full quadrennial on the women’s curling scene…
Canadian men’s curling championship to return to St. John’s next year
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Canadian men’s curling championship will return to St. John’s, N.L.,…
Chief justice on mission to bring Supreme Court ‘closer to Canadians’ as it turns 150
VICTORIA — Canada’s chief justice said he wanted to “bring the Supreme Court closer to…
In the news today: StatCan to release January jobs report
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Health care, tax cuts and Highway 401 tunnel focus of Ontario campaign trail
The main Ontario party leaders have now laid out their plans on how to get…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…
Northern Exposure: After one-year absence, Nunavut returns to Tournament of Hearts
When Colin Hodgson attended his first meeting with members of the Nunavut curling team that…