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Avs playmaker Cale Makar becomes one of the fastest defensemen in NHL history to reach 100 goals
DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar deflects not only shots but any mention of milestones related…
Madeline Schizas claims third Canadian women’s figure skating title
LAVAL, Que. — Madeline Schizas was in a familiar spot, anxiously waiting her turn in…
WHL roundup: Hood, Titlbach come up big in Giants’ 3-1 win over Wheat Kings
LANGLEY, B.C. — Adam Titlbach scored twice and the Vancouver Giants won their third straight…
Nova Scotia’s Christina Black back in Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Christina Black returns to the Canadian women’s curling championship after winning Nova Scotia’s women’s final…
Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it’s ‘open season’
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government has quietly rescinded its moratorium on new coal exploration and development…
On thin ice: Canadian speedskaters fear loss of ice at Calgary’s Olympic Oval
CALGARY — The fastest ice in the world is on borrowed time. Calgary’s Olympic Oval…
Here’s a list of December inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says.…
Defender Daniel Nimick joins Forge FC after two seasons with Halifax Wanderers
Forge FC has signed former Halifax Wanderers defender Daniel Nimick to a multi-year contract. The…
Canadian women’s hockey team roster named to close out Rivalry Series with U.S.
CALGARY — The 25 Canadian women tasked with closing out hockey’s Rivalry Series with the…
Kulich puts up three points, Buffalo Sabres come back to top Vancouver Canucks 3-2
VANCOUVER — Jiri Kulich had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres rallied…
‘What John would want’: Blue Jackets pushing for a playoff spot with heavy hearts
Zach Werenski was slightly annoyed. The Columbus Blue Jackets were in a tailspin and on…
Teenage winger/forward April Lantaigne signs with NSL’s AFC Toronto
TORONTO — Teenage winger/forward April Lantaigne, leaving the University of South Alabama after a successful…
WHL roundup: Wheat Kings topple Blazers, Hurricanes’ win streak continues
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Brady Turko scored twice, helping his Brandon Wheat Kings to a decisive…
Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder…
Canada’s golden speedskating trio gears up for push to 2026 Olympic Games
CALGARY — Canada’s golden trio is gearing up for its last Olympic Games. Isabelle Weidemann,…
Olympic swimmer Maggie Mac Neil, writer Linwood Barclay bound for ‘Canada Reads’
Olympic gold medal swimmer Maggie Mac Neil and thriller writer Linwood Barclay are among the…
‘Sick monster’: Ex-priest pleads guilty to indecent assaults of children in Nunavut
IQALUIT — A Catholic priest’s sexual abuse of Inuit children decades ago in Igloolik, Nvt.,…
Defensive lineman Haba looking forward to CFL free-agent experience
Celestin Haba is again in unchartered waters. In 2023, the six-foot-two, 250-pound defensive lineman joined…
‘Used that as fuel’: Kadri says pre-season doubters spurring Flames’ playoff push
Nazem Kadri paid close attention as the exit continued to swing open. The Calgary Flames…
‘Sense of closure’: Lawyers suggest 6 years for ex-priest who abused Nunavut children
IQALUIT — A former Catholic priest took advantage of an already vulnerable community when he…
U.S. speedskating star Jordan Stolz continues dominance, wins 1,500 metres in Calgary
CALGARY — American speedskater star Jordan Stolz continued his World Cup dominance while Canada’s Isabelle…
Denny Morrison gives Olympic silver speedskating medal to teammate Gilmore Junio
CALGARY — Their story is part of Canada’s Olympic Games lore. Canadian speedskater Gilmore Junio…
WHL roundup: Leslie leads Giants to big 6-4 win over Rockets
KELOWNA, B.C. — Mazden Leslie scored two power-play goals, Colton Roberts had two assists, and…
Hughes scores twice, Canucks snap Capitals’ win streak with 2-1 decision
VANCOUVER — Quinn Hughes scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks beat the league-leading Washington Capitals…