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Canadian basketball player Chad Posthumus dead at 33 after brain aneurysm
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg and Canadian basketball communities are mourning after Chad Posthumus, a founding…
Prosecutors say alleged smugglers at Manitoba border cared more for money than lives
FERGUS FALLS — A prosecutor urged a jury Thursday to find two accused human smugglers…
Canada tops Dominican Republic 88-71 in FIBA AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers
SASKATOON, Sask. — Canada opened the second window of the FIBA men’s AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers…
‘Immoral depravity’: Two men convicted in case of frozen migrant family in Manitoba
FERGUS FALLS — A jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes Friday before convicting two…
Long-awaited carbon rebate for businesses being sent earlier than promised
OTTAWA — About 600,000 small businesses will start receiving their long-awaited federal carbon rebates today.…
Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs
OTTAWA — Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the face of…
Alouettes sign quarterback Davis Alexander to three-year contract
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed quarterback Davis Alexander to a three-year contract, a…
In the news today : Liberals’ GST break expected to pass today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Supreme Court of Canada declines to hear appeal from former fashion mogul Nygard
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from former fashion…
Future of Sport in Canada commissioner invites more voices to consultations
CALGARY — The woman at the helm of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission…
Manitoba government plans to explore ways to support local media outlets
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to look for ways to support local journalism,…
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WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking for ways to support local journalism, although it…
Family says B.C. man’s cremated remains in limbo due to Canada Post strike
A Quebec woman whose father died in British Columbia last month says her family has…
Manitoba Métis Federation to be first Métis group with modern treaty in Canada
OTTAWA — The Manitoba Métis Federation will be the first Métis group to sign a…
First Métis group signs modern treaty with the federal government
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand told a ceremony for a new treaty…
Searchers begin sifting at landfill for remains of slain First Nations women
WINNIPEG — Two years after Winnipeg police announced they would not search a landfill for…
Manitoba government mulls recommendation to crack down on election disinformation
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is considering expanding its election law to ban disinformation about…
Patrik Laine to return from knee injury, make Canadiens debut against Islanders
MONTREAL — Patrik Laine’s long-awaited Montreal Canadiens debut — and first game in nearly a…
B.C. Lions name former quarterback Buck Pierce as head coach
VANCOUVER — Buck Pierce started his CFL career in Vancouver as a player, and that’s…
Tyler Seguin needs hip surgery, jeopardizing his season with the Dallas Stars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin needs hip surgery and will be…
Canadian Elite Basketball League unveils 2025 schedule, longest in league history
An all-Alberta rivalry game will tip off the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s longest season ever.…
US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland
The United States chose dependable veterans over younger alternatives in picking its roster to compete…
Return to B.C. a ‘full-circle’ moment for new Lions’ head coach Buck Pierce
SURREY, B.C. — Buck Pierce is back where his CFL career began. It’s been about…
Mitch Marner to wear red and white Maple Leaf as Canada rounds out 4 Nations roster
TORONTO — Mitch Marner skated alongside Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby this summer in preparation…