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Vancouver Canucks promote Adam Foote to head coach, replacing Rick Tocchet
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks didn’t have to look far to find their new head…
‘You feel at home’: Playoff hockey helps newcomers feel more Canadian
TORONTO — Mykhailo Ivanov never thought he’d become a diehard hockey fan. The 42-year-old had…
Canada women look forward to challenge of New Zealand in Pacific Four Series rugby
After a somewhat laboured 26-14 win over the ninth-ranked United States in its first outing…
NFL to discuss resolution to allow its players to play in 2028 Summer Games
NFL players are one step closer to participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games.…
New Canucks coach Adam Foote hopes shutdown past can help spark scoring
VANCOUVER — New Canucks head coach Adam Foote says lessons from his years as a…
‘Pornography is a problem’: Smith defends new rules for Alberta school libraries
Alberta’s premier says “pornography is a problem for young adults” in remarks defending her government’s…
Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy, survey finds
MONTREAL — A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for June, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in June. Statistics Canada also…
Alberta to ban explicit sex books in school libraries starting Oct. 1
EDMONTON — Alberta’s education minister says sexually explicit content must be gone from school library…
Manitoba renews provincewide emergency order as wildfires rage, forcing thousands out
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday for the second…
Amid political backlash, Canada’s Nathan Fillion says Superman’s true power is hope
In an age of endless remakes and superhero fatigue, Nathan Fillion says he isn’t sure…
In the news today: U.S. smoke complaints, Vancouver safety review, weak condo market
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Three people stabbed in serious assault at Calgary Stampede: police
CALGARY — Police say they are looking for suspects after three people were stabbed at…
Texas flood to create safety planning ‘ripple effect’ at Canadian camps: organizers
EDMONTON — Canadian summer camp organizers say they expect a ripple effect of bolstered emergency…
In the news today: Ottawa to miss daycare deadline, Atlantic measles vax rate low
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Evander Kane is a playoff difference-maker for the Oilers after a long, hard road back from injuries
Evander Kane could barely stand up in the immediate aftermath of complicated, invasive surgery. Rarely…
Corey Perry doing Corey Perry things helps Oilers square up series with Kings
EDMONTON — Corey Perry is pushing 40 years old and continues to be an NHL…
Alberta government offering its own museum freebies as part of Canada Strong pass
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is jumping on board a federal initiative aimed at saving Canadians…
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade
CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario agreed Monday to a feasibility study of…
Wheel fell off RCMP trailer, sparking Lytton, B.C., fire that triggered evacuations
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Mounties say a out-of-control wildfire that has triggered evacuations near Lytton, B.C., was caused when…
Canadian airports returning to normal operations after early morning bomb threats
Bomb threats early Thursday resulted in temporary disruptions and control tower evacuations at some airports…
Fire again threatens Lytton, B.C., one of hundreds of blazes across Canada
This week marks the fourth anniversary of a deadly wildfire that destroyed the British Columbia…
Canada Day celebrations draw thousands, as Carney says values are under pressure
OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show…
Amid calls for separation, Alberta’s new referendum rules set to formally take effect
EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three…