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Martone, Schaefer ready for Canada’s world junior stage as NHL draft looms large
Porter Martone and Matthew Schaefer have won together. They’ve also battled on opposite sides. The…
Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian defensive lineman Lwal Uguak to one-year extension
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Canadian defensive lineman Lwal Uguak to a one-year extension…
NSL’s Montreal Roses sign Canadian forward Tanya Boychuk
MONTREAL — The Montreal Roses announced the signing of Canadian forward Tanya Boychuk on Thursday.…
Alberta’s Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has heard back from Canada’s chief…
Ottawa Senators extend win streak with 5-4 OT victory over Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER — Jake Sanderson scored 15 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators stretched their…
Canada’s chief actuary report at odds with Alberta’s pension plan estimate
EDMONTON — A report from Canada’s chief actuary suggests Alberta would not be entitled to…
A look back and ahead at the stories making news in men’s hockey
Connor McDavid was in tears. The Edmonton Oilers had given everything they could in a…
Alberta premier hopes for health reform payoff in 2025, regrets deferring tax cut
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is eager to show that her government can finally…
Detroit Red Wings fire coach Derek Lalonde, name Todd McLellan as his replacement
The Detroit Red Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde on Thursday and named Todd McLellan as…
Winnipeg’s arena curling in a club project seen as start of cross-country expansion
A Winnipeg pilot project offers arena ice and rocks in a curling club to top…
Hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg voted The Canadian Press top male athlete of 2024
VANCOUVER — A history-making medal helped sway voters choosing who would win The Canadian Press…
Olympic champion relay sprinters voted The Canadian Press team of the year
Andre De Grasse watched Aaron Brown explode out of the blocks and round the corner…
In the news today: Top three federal party leaders in Western Canada
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Nikolaj Ehlers back on track for Winnipeg Jets after injury layoff
WINNIPEG — Nikolaj Ehlers is back in top form for the Winnipeg Jets since his…
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024
Saturday’s Schedule (All times Eastern) World Junior Hockey Championship Preliminary Round (At Ottawa) Czechia 14…
Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024
Sunday’s Scoreboard World Junior Hockey Championship Preliminary Round (At Ottawa) Canada 3 Germany 0 Sweden…
Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
Tuesday’s Games World Junior Hockey Championship Preliminary Round (At Ottawa) United States 4 Canada 1…
Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements
EDMONTON — Happy Birthday, Celsius! Environment Canada’s use of Celsius turns 50 years old in…
‘We had so many hopes’: Syrian refugee family reflects on nearly a decade in Canada
When asked about her life in Syria a decade ago, Amani Shamseddin struggles to find…
In the news today: Feds watering down key promise: gun-control group
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Benevides named defensive co-ordinator on new head coach Buck Pierce’s staff
VANCOUVER — Mike Benevides is back as the B.C. Lions defensive co-ordinator. Benevides assumes the…
US routs Switzerland 7-2 in world junior quarterfinals; Czechia eliminates Canada 4-3
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Boston College teammates James Hagens and Ryan Leonard each scored twice…
Terry scores two, Anaheim Ducks edge Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime
WINNIPEG — Troy Terry scored his second goal of the game at 3:34 of overtime…
Veteran goalie John Gibson giving Anaheim Ducks ‘sense of calmness’
WINNIPEG — The pre-game anticipation was for Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck to become the second-fastest goalie…