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The Canadian Press
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Rabbi killed in Australia Hanukkah attack was ‘very special,’ Toronto relative says
TORONTO — A rabbi killed in the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia…
Canadian Blood Services reducing reliance on U.S. for life-changing plasma drugs
TORONTO — For years, Stéphane Cliche was a healthy avid athlete, but he kept getting…
‘People have been waiting for me to fail’: Canada’s McKenna fuelled by doubters
NIAGARA FALLS — Gavin McKenna knew the haters would be ready to pounce. The 17-year-old…
3 children died from flu complications this month in Ottawa area: health units
Ottawa’s top doctor says the death of three children in the region over the past…
COVID shot reduces risk of severe illness, premature birth in pregnancy, study says
TORONTO — A new study says the COVID-19 vaccine protects pregnant women from getting severely…
Blue Bombers sign star running back Brady Oliveira to three-year extension
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star running back Brady Oliveira to a…
Poilievre says Carney’s Liberals are ‘counterfeit’ Conservatives
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to steal…
BC Prosecution Service says no charges against Nakusp Mountie involved in fatal crash
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Prosecution Service says a Nakusp Mountie who was involved in a…
AFC Toronto parts ways with five players in end-of-season roster announcement
TORONTO — AFC Toronto has parted ways with five players, three of whom were sidelined…
Federal minister says he’s getting ‘lots of inquiries’ about MPs crossing the floor
OTTAWA — A federal minister dropped hints about more floor crossings Monday following the defection…
Former grocery executive Darrell Jones considers run for B.C. Conservative leadership
VICTORIA — A former grocery executive known for offering weekly deals says he is taking…
Canadian tennis star Mboko named WTA Newcomer of the Year
Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko has been named the WTA’s Newcomer of the Year. The…
Oilers captain Connor McDavid named NHL’s first star after 10-point week
NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been named the NHL’s first star…
Goalkeeper Lea Palacio-Tellier named Canada Soccer’s 2025 Futsal Player of the Year
Goalkeeper Lea Palacio-Tellier has been named Canada Soccer’s 2025 Futsal Player of the Year after…
Vancouver Whitecaps sign MLS NEXT Pro defender Nikola Djordjevic
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have added to their backline, signing American defence Nikola Djordjevic…
Canada’s David (Excalibur) Cameron loses opening match at world darts championship
LONDON — Serbian-born Austrian Mensur (The Gentle) Suljovic defeated Canada’s David (Excalibur) Cameron in first-round…
Two-time Olympian Toews says Jets teammate Scheifele should wear Maple Leaf in Milan
WINNIPEG — Jonathan Toews always remembers how excited and proud he felt when he was…
Quebec family doctors voting on new deal after province backtracks on reforms
MONTREAL — Quebec family doctors have until Friday to vote on a deal that would…
Inflation steady at 2.2% in November despite grocery price hike
OTTAWA — Economists and academics expect the trend of rising prices at the grocery store…
Connor Bedard sidelined as Chicago Blackhawks place star on injured reserve
CHICAGO — Connor Bedard’s Olympic hopes took a potential hit Monday when the Chicago Blackhawks…
Pedestrian killed in crash with police vehicle in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog is investigating after a pedestrian was killed in a…
Ottawa launching softwood lumber task force aimed at industry competitiveness
OTTAWA — Natural Resource Minister Tim Hodgson says he’ll launch a task force early in…
Toronto Raptors’ RJ Barrett set to begin return-to-play activities
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors guard-forward RJ Barrett is set to begin return-to-play activities this week,…
Here’s a list of November inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.2 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says.…