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King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts
LONDON (AP) — On a Christmas Day when the war in Ukraine casts a shadow…
Some of the players to watch at the world junior hockey championship
The world junior hockey championship gets going Friday with plenty of top-end talent set to…
Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — The son of a former prime minister of Bangladesh returned home…
Group of U.S. distillers complains N.S. and other provinces favouring local alcohol
HALIFAX — A group of U.S. alcohol producers claims Canadian retailers are giving unfair advantage…
Christmas cold for the West, freezing rain in Ontario and winter storms in the East
Relentless cold and snow are in the forecast for many areas of Western Canada for…
Washington hosts Toronto on home slide
Toronto Raptors (18-13, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (5-23, 15th in the…
King Charles III picks Westminster Abbey as the site of his Christmas Day broadcast
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has chosen Westminster Abbey as the site of his…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at…
Vancouver Island MP Aaron Gunn won’t run for leadership of B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA — Vancouver Island MP Aaron Gunn said he won’t run for the leadership of…
Amid talk of possible peace deal for Ukraine, Canada’s focus is Ukraine’s sovereignty
OTTAWA — Europe is watching for a possible breakthrough in U.S.-led talks for a ceasefire…
Gaza advocates urge Canada not to ignore persistent suffering amid partial ceasefire
OTTAWA — Advocates for Palestinians are urging Ottawa to do more to stop a deteriorating…
5 people hospitalized in E. coli outbreak linked to Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops
The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting a fifth hospitalization in an E. coli…
No faith in fossil fuels? Why some religious leaders are speaking out on climate change
TORONTO — Anglican Deacon Michael Van Dusen typically has plans for the Christmas season that…
‘There was one phone call to be made:’ Hunter back to lead Canada at world juniors
Alan Millar and Scott Salmond were sifting through the wreckage. Canada had endured a second…
Ottawa runs budgetary deficit of $18.4 billion for April-to-October period
OTTAWA — The federal government ran a budgetary deficit of $18.4 billion for its April-to-October…
Johnson scores 25 points and Spurs win 7 straight with 130-110 win over Thunder
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 25 points, Stephon Castle added 24 and the…
Ottawa Senators feeling confident heading into Christmas break
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators feel pretty good about themselves heading into the NHL’s Christmas…
In the news: New poll says 2026 looking up, Canada must stay strong on US trade talks
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Panthers rally with five-goal third period, beat Hurricanes 5-2
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Luke Kunin and Anton Lundell scored 43 seconds apart during a…
Japanese boxing stars Inoue and Nakatani poised for showdown if Saudi bouts go their way
The Floyd Mayweather Jr.- Manny Pacquiao bout happened probably five years too late. Tyson Fury…
Ottawa Charge erase three-goal deficit, beat Toronto Sceptres in OT
TORONTO — A three goal deficit didn’t deter the Ottawa Charge on Tuesday night. Instead…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.…
Byram lifts Sabres over Senators 3-2 in OT for first 7-game win streak in 7 years
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Bowen Byram scored his second goal of the game 31 seconds…
Porter scores 28 points, Nets beat 76ers 114-106 for third win in four games
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, Egor Demin added 20 and the…