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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,…
‘Star Trek’ now a Canadian enterprise. What made it so?
Olivia Chow has a model starship in her office. It’s the USS Toronto, a Parliament-class…
In the news today: Champagne talks TikTok, Musk and AI bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Expansion-seeking PWHL ready to drop puck on 9-game neutral site Takeover Tour in Seattle
Of all the places Hilary Knight has played competitive hockey — from Beijing to Utica,…
Calgary Wild unveil England’s Lydia Bedford as women’s pro soccer team’s first coach
CALGARY — The chance to return to women’s soccer and on the ground floor of…
Maple Leafs sign veteran defenceman Philippe Myers to two-year extension
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Philippe Myers to a two-year contract…
PWHL suspends Montreal Victoire forward Dubois one game for hit on Fleet’s Keller
TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League has suspended Montreal Victoire forward Catherine Dubois one…
Peterman/Gallant advance to mixed doubles curling trials final
LIVERPOOL, N.S. — Rachel Homan and Brendan Bottcher have advanced to the semifinals at the…
Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits
TORONTO — As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January,…
Two more charged in brazen killing of daughter-in-law of late Montreal Mafia boss
MONTREAL — Montreal police say two more people have been arrested in the brazen daytime…
Plant-milk packager tied to listeria outbreak plans to file for creditor protection
The Canadian beverage packaging company that processed plant-based milk linked to a listeria outbreak has…
Pierre Poilievre outlines goals, strategy, key players in Jordan Peterson interview
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a lengthy interview to psychologist and media personality…
How filmmakers and actors in Asia and the Asian diaspora are expanding representation
Twenty years after he was a young, struggling actor in Toronto, Thomas Lo is now…
‘Support better care’: Advocates argue need for mental health emergency service
Khalil Dorival knows what it’s like to feel lonely. The Toronto-based mental health advocate has…
Asian singers and actors who relocated to Asia see global crossover opportunity
Twenty years after he was a young, struggling actor in Toronto, Thomas Lo is now…
A look at the Northern Super League with countdown to kickoff at 100 days
Monday marks 100 days to the kickoff of the inaugural Northern Super League. A look…
Matheson likes what she sees as new women’s league countdown to kickoff hits 100 days
As the countdown to the Northern Super League kickoff hits 100 days, Diana Matheson likes…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 win, without the Jan. 6 mob violence of four years ago…
Timeline: The highs and lows of Trudeau’s political life
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Liberal leader after almost a…
Trudeau’s resignation comes at tough time for Canada-U.S. tariff talks: experts
WASHINGTON — The difficult diplomacy Canada is attempting with the incoming Trump administration took on…
Netflix and Family Channel lace up for teen skating series ‘Finding Her Edge’
Family Channel is hitting the rinks for a new live-action teen drama set in the…
B.C.’s Gardiner, MacKinnon on home ice in PWHL neutral-site game in Vancouver
It’s a women’s pro hockey homecoming for Jennifer Gardiner and Rylind MacKinnon. The pair of…
CBSA says it acted in ‘good faith’ detaining solar panels in forced labour probe
VANCOUVER — The Canada Border Services Agency says it acted lawfully and in “good faith”…
Al MacNeil, a former NHL player and winner of the Stanley Cup as coach of the Canadiens, dead at 89
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Al MacNeil, a former NHL player who won the Stanley Cup…