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‘It is urgent’: Alberta military reservists eager to join Canadian Forces in Latvia
SUFFIELD, Alta. — A pair of 105-mm howitzers bark constantly as they turn plywood tank…
Hockey Canada COO, VP Pat McLaughlin to step down at end of year
CALGARY — Pat McLaughlin is stepping down as Hockey Canada’s chief operating officer and executive…
Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon joins Northern Super League as board chair
Former CFL commissioner Mark Cohon is joining the new Northern Super League as chair of…
Ambrosie holds final state of the league address as CFL commissioner
VANCOUVER — Randy Ambrosie has some friendly advice for his successor: Surround yourself with quality…
O’Shea, Dinwiddie set to square off in second Grey Cup showdown as CFL head coaches
VANCOUVER — Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts have been down this road before. Toronto…
Canucks’ Pettersson marks birthday with two points, 3-1 win over Flames
VANCOUVER — Elias Pettersson, celebrating his 26th birthday, tied the game on the power play…
‘No yellow brick road’: Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum
CALGARY — Margaret Atwood has been called prescient — particularly when it comes to her…
In the news today: Justin Trudeau and Canada criticized by Donald Trump’s appointees
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Hockey Canada summit to tackle sexism, gender-based violence, homophobia, transphobia
You can play the game hard and also be respectful of differences is the message…
Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General’s Literary Awards
When Niigaan Sinclair pitched his collection of articles to a Toronto publisher, he was told…
Canucks’ rookie Lekkerimaki earns praise from coach, teammates in NHL debut
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Canucks defenceman Erik Brannstrom offered forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki some advice as the…
‘Force, fraud and coercion’: Alberta RCMP lay sex trafficking charges
COCHRANE, Alta. — Police have arrested and charged a 47-year-old man in southern Alberta with…
Sceptres veterans taking responsibility for rookies getting up to speed in PWHL
TORONTO — Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull expects the team’s veterans to help rookies navigate…
Rent inflation to slow in the next few years, Desjardins predicts
OTTAWA — The rate at which Canadian rental prices are increasing should slow in the…
Canada coach fields young matchday squad for Romania rugby test in Bucharest
Sam Miller, Jesse Kilgour and Rhys James are in line for their first caps off…
York United FC adds League1 Ontario entry, still searching for new coach and stadium
TORONTO — The search for a new coach and stadium continues. But York United FC…
Canadian kicker Lirim Hajrullahu enjoys stellar return to CFL with Toronto Argonauts
VANCOUVER — It’s a mouthful, but Lirim Hajrullahu’s name comes with a compelling story. The…
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of man convicted in Alberta hunters’ deaths
OTTAWA — Canada’s top court has declined to hear the appeal of one of two…
Indochino CEO Green named chair, becomes co-owner of Canadian Elite Basketball League
TORONTO — It was an easy decision for Drew Green to become involved with the…
Arbuckle to make first-ever Grey Cup start when Argos face Bombers on Sunday
VANCOUVER — Nick Arbuckle thought his football career was over. The journeyman quarterback was a…
Nurse scores OT winner for Oilers as McDavid reaches 1,000-point mark for career
EDMONTON — Darnell Nurse had two goals and an assist, Connor McDavid had a goal…
Canucks’ home woes continue with 5-2 loss to Islanders
VANCOUVER — Rookie Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored his first-career NHL goal, but the Vancouver Canucks’ home-ice…
Bombers running back Oliveira named CFL’s outstanding player
VANCOUVER — Running back Brady Oliveira of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is the CFLs outstanding…
Blondin makes two trips to the podium as Canada earns three medals at Four Continents
HACHINOHE — Ivanie Blondin helped Canada to a team sprint gold medal before picking up…