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The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.
Fact File: Claim Canada ranks 8th in global homeless population is false
A list posted to social media claimed to show a supposed global ranking of countries…
Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro signs five-year contract renewal
TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro has signed a…
Canadian lightweight Lance Gibson Jr. follows his father’s footsteps to the UFC
Lance Gibson Jr. was eating a late dinner Monday when the call came, telling him…
Canadian junior team adds Vanacker to camp, Misa expected to join later
CALGARY — Forward Marek Vanacker has been added to Team Canada’s camp ahead of the…
Steamy Canadian hockey series ‘Heated Rivalry’ scores second season at Crave
TORONTO — Canada’s hot new hockey romance has scored a second season renewal. Bell Media…
Bombardier wins $753M contract to replace RCAF’s Challengers
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will purchase six Global 6500 jets to replace…
Oilers acquire Jarry from Penguins for Skinner, Kulak; add Stastney from Predators
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers made an anticipated move in net Friday, sending longtime starter…
Kevin Drury wins World Cup ski cross gold for Canada in Val Thorens
VAL THORENS — Kevin Drury had tears running down his face after winning his first…
Anne Murray weighs the highs and lows of a big year, and her unexpected new album
TORONTO — Anne Murray still can’t believe her good fortune over the past year. Around…
Familiar fate for Abbotsford as floodwaters gush over U.S. border into B.C. again
ABBOTSFORD — Standing near a rail line next to the U.S. border, Abbotsford, B.C., resident…
Canadian men and women fall in FIFA futsal rankings at No. 71 and 76, respectively
Canada’s trip to the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup did not help its world…
Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre (Powerbar) Barriault to fight on February UFC card
Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre (Powerbar) Barriault will face Poland’s Michal (Hussar) Oleksiejczuk on Feb. 7 on…
Canada’s Gillian Robertson believes she is a win away from UFC title contention
Canadian strawweight Gillian (The Savage) Robertson’s message was simple in the wake of her TKO…
Ottawa’s Indigenous advisers weren’t told of pipeline deal with Alberta: chief
OTTAWA — A member of the Indigenous advisory council of the major projects office said…
‘He’s a guy we rely on to score’: Hyman getting back into groove with hat trick
EDMONTON — Having a healthy Zach Hyman back and finding his game again bodes very…
Bruins ride momentum of three-goal first period, perfect power play in win over Jets
WINNIPEG — The Boston Bruins overpowered the Jets in their own barn. The Bruins scored…
Maple Leafs better defensively, but Berube says there’s more work needed
TORONTO — The Maple Leafs limped out of the Bell Centre last month. Toronto had…
In the news: B.C. flooding continues, another Conservative crosses the floor
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘We’re on the wrong side of things’: Frustration grows for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER — Frustration is nothing new for professional athletes. Yet this stretch feels different for…
Dahlin puts up two points, Buffalo Sabres rattle out 3-2 win over Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER — Rasmus Dahlin scored and notched an assist, and his Buffalo Sabres topped the…
Hyman nets hat trick, McDavid dishes out four assists as Oilers top Red Wings 4-1
EDMONTON — Zach Hyman scored three goals and Connor McDavid had four assists as the…
Pastrnak’s four-point night leads Bruins to 6-3 win, hand Jets third straight loss
WINNIPEG — David Pastrnak had two goals and two assists to lead the Boston Bruins…
Wennberg caps three-point effort with OT winner as Sharks top Maple Leafs 3-2
TORONTO — Alexander Wennberg scored at 2:49 of overtime as the San Jose Sharks came…
P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz resigning to seek permanent leadership of PC party
CHARLOTTETOWN — Rob Lantz has announced that he is resigning as premier of Prince Edward…