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Roses FC unveiled as Montreal’s Northern Super League franchise
MONTREAL — Montreal’s Northern Super League team will be known as Roses FC. And coming…
‘Thank you, Jim’: Ballet legend Baryshnikov honours late politician Jim Peterson
TORONTO — Roughly half a century ago, Mikhail Baryshnikov dashed into a waiting car after…
In the news today: Trudeau in Laos to deepen ties with Indo-Pacific
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
NHL player Nazem Kadri tells his story so far in book “Dreamer: My Life on the Edge”
CALGARY — Pulling out a chunk of his idol Joe Thornton’s beard in a fight,…
Six Canadian squads open their NHL seasons tonight
The Edmonton Oilers came up a goal and win short in June of winning the…
Nazem Kadri book recounts Mike Babcock’s behaviour coaching Toronto Maple Leafs
CALGARY — Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri’s book “Dreamer: My Life On The…
How Canadian co-pro ‘The Apprentice’ overcame Trump’s threats to block film’s release
TORONTO — A controversial film about the rise of Donald Trump is coming out this…
‘It’s all going to be gone’: Florida-based Canadian artist braces for Milton damage
A Toronto artist based in Florida says he’s anxiously waiting to ensure the safety of…
Higher rates of mental disorders, suicidal thoughts among transgender people: study
TORONTO — Serious mental health disorders and thoughts of suicide are more prevalent among people…
Liberal MP says his House of Commons penalty should have been the same as Poilievre’s
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Yvan Baker criticized House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus on Wednesday…
Feds moving ahead with sustainable investing guidelines, but details still scarce
TORONTO — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday that the federal government is moving ahead…
On Ice: Plan to start formal curling players’ association unravels
Time constraints, a lack of buy-in from some top athletes and challenges with its international…
Montembeault shows he’s up to the task as Canadiens’ No. 1 in season-opening win
MONTREAL — With the pressure of starting the season the Montreal Canadiens’ No. 1 goalie,…
Focus on possibly treasonous MPs could become ‘kangaroo court’: ex-minister
OTTAWA — A former public safety minister says he is very worried the unfolding conversation…
In the news today: Overtime strike kicks off at Montreal port
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Ottawa Rapid FC names former Danish captain Katrine Pedersen as its first head coach
Katrine Pedersen, who won a Danish-record 210 caps as a player and then served as…
Jacob Hoggard abandons bid to challenge 2022 conviction before Canada’s top court
TORONTO — Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has abandoned his bid to appeal his 2022 sexual…
Bloc leader, MPs and farmers press Senate to pass supply management bill
OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and MPs from all parties in the House…
MuchMusic postage stamp gives music station deserved spot in history: former VJs
TORONTO — Generations of MuchMusic VJs gathered outside the former headquarters of the nation’s music…
Wickens returns to elite racing with use of hand controls 7 years after he was paralyzed in a crash
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Nearly seven years after he was paralyzed in an IndyCar…
Trudeau touts ‘real progress’ on pharmacare, calls on premiers to start cutting deals
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday provinces and territories need to start negotiating…
Prime Monday Night Hockey job a homecoming for Canadian broadcaster Adnan Virk
Broadcaster Adnan Virk’s passion for sports blossomed as a youngster when he lived above a…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also…
Spotify plans to raise prices on its monthly streaming packages in Canada
TORONTO — Spotify is raising its prices again in Canada. The music streaming service notified…