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The Canadian Press
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Man suspected of shooting officer arrested after 24-hour standoff in Welland, Ont.
A 59-year-old man suspected of shooting a police officer in a city southwest of Niagara…
‘He didn’t want to give it up’: How NHLers end up with their jersey numbers
"My oldest son was going to turn one on Dec. 18 that year, so an easy transition to No. 18."
Greig scores first PWHL goal to help Victoire to a 4-2 win over Goldeneyes
VANCOUVER — Dara Greig scored her first Professional Women’s Hockey League goal early in the…
Canada’s Andrew Longino wins bronze medal at World Cup halfpipe event
COPPER MOUNTAIN — Canada’s Andrew Longino won a bronze medal Saturday at a FIS Freeski…
Why transitional support is key for youth aging out of mental health services
"For me, for a lot of my friends that also have mental illness, that stuff wasn't dealt with in a timely manner, and it kind of just keeps compounding."
Canadiens GM Hughes confident Danault can bounce back in second stint in Montreal
MONTREAL — Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes knows Phillip Danault is having a down year.…
Canadian English supporters urge Carney to abandon federal shift to British spelling
"If governments start to use other systems for spelling, this could lead to confusion about which spelling is Canadian."
Canada’s Reece Howden wins ski cross gold for 20th career World Cup title
INNICHEN — Canada’s Reece Howden won his second straight race in dominant fashion by taking…
How many glaciers in Canada’s Arctic can be saved from extinction?
"This peak loss of individual glaciers is more than a numerical milestone: it marks a turning point with profound implications for ecosystems, water resources and cultural heritage."
Juno-winning rapper bbno$ stepping away from music over online negativity
Canadian rapper bbno$ says he’s stepping away from the music industry over what he says…
Carney has sketched the broad strokes of an AI policy, but details remain vague
OTTAWA — At the Paris AI Action Summit in February, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau and…
Hundreds of pests found in federal buildings as feds draft back-to-office plan
OTTAWA — Insects, bats, rodents and other pests have been spotted in federal buildings more…
Winter wallop continues across Canada, cancelling classes and stranding trucks
WINNIPEG — Winter continued its late-December march east across Canada Friday, closing classes and stranding…
Canadiens acquire centre Phillip Danault from Kings for second-round pick
MONTREAL — Phillip Danault is heading back to Montreal. The Montreal Canadiens acquired the veteran…
Judge grants bail to Quebec man as 1994 murder conviction under review
MONTREAL — A man who has spent 33 years behind bars for four murders was…
B.C. Union that represents 67,500 health workers votes 54.2 per cent for 4 year deal
BURNABY — The bargaining group that represents 67,500 health workers in British Columbia has voted…
Snuneymuxw First Nation purchases the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam
NANAIMO — A First Nation on Vancouver Island is all in on the casino business…
Alberta Next panel recommends ditching RCMP, referendum to quit CPP
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s hand-picked panel re-examining the province’s relationship with Ottawa says…
Certain salads sold in Western Canada recalled for possible listeria contamination
OTTAWA — Five food products ranging from salads to noodle bowls distributed across Western Canada…
Man charged in shooting at Abbotsford, B.C., business
ABBOTSFORD — A 22-year-old man accused of shooting at an Abbotsford, B.C., business this week…
Judge says Freedom Convoy organizer Chris Barber gets to keep his truck
OTTAWA — One of the main organizers of the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” won’t have to…
Investigation into illegal releases of invasive sport fish in Cultus Lake, B.C.
CHILLIWACK — The BC Conservation Officer Service is seeking public help as it investigates illegal…
Karl Blackburn will not run to replace Pablo Rodriguez as Quebec Liberal leader
MONTREAL — One of Pablo Rodriguez’s main rivals during the Quebec Liberal leadership race earlier…
Toronto reliever Tyler Rogers says Blue Jays were aggressive in free agency
TORONTO — For the first time in his career, Toronto reliever Tyler Rogers felt like…