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In the news today: Leaders stumping coast to coast, drug test strips pros and cons
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod enjoying life in new Northern Super League
Having played for clubs in the United States, Germany, Sweden and Iceland, veteran Canadian goalkeeper…
Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence
TORONTO — London Health Sciences Centre is the latest Canadian hospital to install a weapons…
Montreal Roses hold on to edge AFC Toronto in second outing for Northern Super League
TORONTO — The Northern Super League kicked off mid-week in Vancouver but there was still…
AFC Toronto looks to turns nerves into excitement for opening NSL game at BMO Field
TORONTO — After 10 weeks of training, AFC Toronto should be well-drilled for its opening…
Opening week of Northern Super League gets positive reviews but more hard work awaits
TORONTO — Week 1 of the Northern Super League is done, to positive reviews. Now…
Canadian featherweight Gavin Tucker added to UFC 315 card in Montreal in May
Canadian featherweight Gavin (Guv’nor) Tucker has been added to the UFC 315 card in Montreal…
Sarah McLachlan plots rescheduled ‘Fumbling Towards Ecstasy’ anniversary tour
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan is resurrecting her “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy” anniversary tour. Nearly half a…
Gender-based violence spikes five years after Nova Scotia mass shooting
HALIFAX — The worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history began almost five years ago,…
In the news today: Federal leaders debate round 2, fewer Canadians heading stateside
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Huskies, Cataractes earn semifinal sweeps to reach Western Conference final
HALIFAX — Lucas Veilleux scored twice as Rouyn-Noranda Huskies defeated the Halifax Mooseheads 5-1 on…
Women’s championship returns to April in Olympic year, new wrinkles for PWHL, players
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — The 2026 women’s world hockey championship will be held in April two…
Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States
HALIFAX — The association that represents academic staff at Canadian universities is warning its members…
Here’s a list of March inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.3 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says.…
First Northern Super League game ‘a surreal moment’ for players, coaches
VANCOUVER — Quinn is no stranger to big games. The Canadian midfielder won gold at…
SailGP series set to add a second Australia race in Perth
SYDNEY (AP) — The SailGP international series will add another Australian race next year at…
QMJHL: Lavigne leads Oceanic past Sagueneens 3-2 in OT; Rimouski leads series 2-0
RIMOUSKI — Mael Lavigne scored 3:28 into overtime as the Rimouski Oceanic edged the Chicoutimi…
Matheson’s vision becomes a reality this week as the Northern Super League kicks off
Diana Matheson has been waiting for Wednesday for a long time. That’s when vision turns…
P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans
CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island has apologized to a former artist in…
McKinney hits the mark with Carney impression on ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’
Mark McKinney’s impression of Canada’s new prime minister may be buttoned-up and intense, but he…
P.E.I. university backs down after artist accuses administration of censorship
CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island is backing away from a demand that…
Here’s a list of August inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.0 per cent in August, Statistics Canada says.…
Elie scores hat trick to lead Cataractes to 7-3 win over Armada in QMJHL play
SHAWINIGAN, Que. — Vince Elie had a hat trick to lead the Shawinigan Cataractes to…
Carruthers chases three-peat in third edition of curling’s PointsBet Invitational
CALGARY — Reid Carruthers seeks a three-peat in curling’s quirky PointsBet Invitational that’s become an…