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Montreal-born Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signs $500-million, 14-year deal to stay in ‘second house’
TORONTO (AP) — Calling Canada his “second house,” slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed his $500-million,…
Matheson’s vision becomes a reality this week as the Northern Super League kicks off
Diana Matheson has been waiting for Wednesday for a long time. That’s when vision turns…
Canadiens look to put loss behind them after missing chance to clinch playoff spot
OTTAWA — The Montreal Canadiens have been playing some of their best hockey in recent…
‘An amazing storyteller’: Canadian director Ted Kotcheff, who helmed ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ and ‘First Blood,’ dead at 94
Ted Kotcheff, the genre-hopping Canadian filmmaker known for helming Rambo movie “First Blood” and comedies…
Michael Wekerle plans to fight for El Mocambo concert venue as it’s up for sale again
TORONTO — Toronto’s legendary El Mocambo is back on the sales block. Less than five…
Canada’s Corey Conners ties for eighth at Masters, first major of men’s golf season
LISTOWEL — Even casual golf fans in Listowel, Ont., were invested in Corey Conners’s run…
Canada’s Homan falls 5-4 to Tirinzoni at AMJ Players’ Championship curling final
TORONTO — Canada’s Rachel Homan fell 5-4 to Switzerland’s Silvana Tirinzoni in the women’s curling…
Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan
Canadian visits to the United States plummeted last month amid anger over tariffs and annexation…
McKinney hits the mark with Carney impression on ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’
Mark McKinney’s impression of Canada’s new prime minister may be buttoned-up and intense, but he…
Carney pitches crime policy, tougher laws on harassment at places of worship
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Thursday he would pass tougher laws to stop…
Supreme Court confirms order for new murder trials in attack on woman’s parents
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed an order for new first-degree murder…
Foodies rejoice: Michelin to announce Quebec restaurant picks in May
QUÉBEC — Michelin will reveal its culinary picks from Quebec next month. The prestigious restaurant…
Canada’s Homan steals pair in eighth end for quarterfinal win over Yoshimura
TORONTO — Canada’s Rachel Homan stole two points in the eighth end for a 6-4…
In the news today: Federal rivals campaign in GTA, tariffs targeting Canada unchanged
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. players surge onto Canadian women’s hockey team after drought
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Women’s hockey in British Columbia is having a long-awaited moment. Three players…
Rogers boardroom drama to hit stage as live theatre production in December
TORONTO — A bombastic boardroom battle for control of the Rogers telecom empire is hitting…
Sports scoreboard for Friday, April 11, 2025
Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Ottawa 5 Montreal 2 Detroit 4 Tampa Bay 3, OT Pittsburgh 4…
Jasmeet Raina says love and sex storyline in ‘Late Bloomer’ tackles South Asian taboos
TORONTO — Jasmeet Raina opens Season 2 of his Crave dramedy “Late Bloomer” with a…
Carbon pricing to cause economic ‘nuclear winter,’ Poilievre tells his MPs
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre signaled the Liberals’ carbon price and the economy will…
Q&A: The Beaches’ Jordan Miller on giving Thunder Queens a spotlight at Polaris prize
TORONTO — Landing on the Polaris Music Prize short list was an honour for Toronto…
Backbencher out of Manitoba NDP caucus over Nygard link, accuses premier of bullying
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s governing New Democrats ousted backbencher and defence lawyer Mark Wasyliw from caucus…
Tensions, rhetoric abound as MPs return to House of Commons, spar over carbon price
OTTAWA — The Liberals sharpened their attacks on the Conservatives as the House of Commons…
In the news today: Bloc wins Montreal Liberal stronghold
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Trudeau loses another Liberal stronghold in Bloc Québécois byelection victory
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suffered another devastating byelection blow with the loss of a…