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In the news today: Tax exemptions, Alberta tribute hockey game, Super Bowl highlights
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Accusations against Nova Scotia hockey players prompt scrutiny of hazing
HALIFAX — Tim Skuce recalls the culture of silence he encountered among hockey players he…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…
Three Nova Scotia youths on hockey team face sexual assault charges after hazing
HALIFAX — Three youths are facing sexual assault charges after Nova Scotia RCMP received a…
Cirkut’s big night, Bieber’s bare return and calls against ICE define the 2026 Grammys
It was a night of magic for Canadian hitmaker Henry Walter, and one of disillusionment…
Groundhog Day 2026: Willie in Ontario, Fred in Quebec predict early spring’s arrival
Canada’s famous prognosticating rodents are predicting an early spring. Wiarton Willie in Ontario’s Bruce County…
Immigration minister says struggling universities must ask provinces for help
HALIFAX — Canada’s immigration minister says universities and colleges struggling to balance the books after…
Stepfather of missing Nova Scotia children charged with sexually assaulting an adult
HALIFAX — The stepfather of two Nova Scotia children reported missing more than eight months…
East Coast Music Awards announce 2026 nominees, aim for transformation after turmoil
HALIFAX — Goldie Boutilier and Daniel James McFadyen are among the leading nominees at this…
World Cup Trophy set to tour Canada in April, May ahead of summer soccer showcase
The World Cup Trophy is coming to Canada, ahead of this summer’s soccer showcase. The…
Nova Scotia’s Stevens impressing early in rookie skipping appearance at Scotties
MISSISSAUGA — When Christina Black pre-qualified for a spot in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts,…
Air travel recovery ramps up after snow blast, but thousands still face cancellations
Air travel picked back up in earnest today as crews cleared the remnants of a…
Hockey fans plead for Halifax to have future Professional Women’s Hockey League team
HALIFAX — Thirteen-year-old Addie Keys’ eyes lit up when some of her Professional Women’s Hockey…
Snowstorm wreaks havoc on air travel plans, as recovery begins
MONTREAL — Canadian airlines continued to cancel flights by the hundreds following a record-breaking snowstorm…
Intense cold causes flight delays, cancellations at Canadian airports
Guilherme Holtz and his family spent 11 hours on a flight from Rio de Janeiro…
Black is Back: Nova Scotia skip Christina Black aims for Scotties success
MISSISSAUGA — A large banner by the Paramount Fine Foods Centre entrance includes action shots…
Halifax’s Ben Proudfoot teams up with NBA’s Steph Curry for Sundance film on MLK’s speechwriter
When Nova Scotia filmmaker Ben Proudfoot got a call a few years ago from his…
Scores and schedule for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Buffalo 4 Montreal 2 Florida 2 Winnipeg 1 (SO) Nashville 5 Ottawa…
A capsule look at the 18 teams set to play at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
MISSISSAUGA — A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the Jan. 23-Feb. 1…
Opportunity knocks at the Scotties with five-time champion Homan not in the field
MISSISSAUGA — With five-time champion Rachel Homan not playing at the Canadian women’s curling championship…
Teenage midfielder Alessandro Biello looks forward to fresh start with FC Supra
Expansion FC Supra opened its training camp Wednesday with a familiar name among its all-Quebecois…
Scores and schedule for Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026
Saturday’s Scoreboard NHL Toronto 4 Winnipeg 3 (OT) Montreal 6 Ottawa 5 (OT) Calgary 4…
Toronto FC to face CPL champion Atletico Ottawa in Telus Canadian Championship draw
Eight-time cup winner Toronto FC will host Atletico Ottawa, the Canadian Premier League champion, in…
Who wants to buy a sub? Why South Korea’s Hanwha is advertising around Ottawa
OTTAWA — Ottawa residents and out-of-town travellers may have puzzled recently over a wave of…