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Police in Abbotsford, B.C., launch exit-support program to address extortions’ roots
ABBOTSFORD — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., have launched a new program targeting people involved in…
AFC Toronto looks to prove skeptics wrong at seven-a-side tournament in Florida
Despite topping the Northern Super League regular-season standings, it appears AFC Toronto is not getting…
NBA fines Cavaliers $250,000 for resting All-Star Darius Garland in a nationally televised game
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 on Thursday for violating…
Supreme Court of Canada orders trial on drug charges to proceed despite delay
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a case against two people for alleged…
Hufnagel joins Argonauts as adviser following successful run in Calgary
TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts announced Thursday that five-time Grey Cup winner John Hufnagel is…
Norway donates a Christmas tree to London every year. Here’s how the tradition began
LONDON (AP) — London’s Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square was lit up Thursday as part…
QB Trevor Harris signs one-year extension after leading Roughriders to Grey Cup
REGINA — Grey Cup MVP Trevor Harris signed a one-year contract extension with the Saskatchewan…
Children’s hospitals seeing more flu cases as earlier season takes a toll
TORONTO — Hospitals are seeing more children sick with flu after the virus began circulating…
Former MLSE boss Leiweke pardoned by Trump months after being indicted
U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke on Wednesday, five months after his own justice…
Kevin Patullo’s home vandalized, fans upset amid Eagles’ offensive struggles
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kevin Patullo grasps that criticism comes with any coaching job in sports,…
Seattle slugger Josh Naylor earns Tip O’Neill Award as Canada’s top MLB player
ST. MARYS — Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor of Mississauga, Ont., has won the…
Colts and Jaguars, both 8-4, meet with the AFC South lead at stake
Indianapolis (8-4) at Jacksonville (8-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Colts by…
Sceptres to welcome expansion Goldeneyes to Scotiabank Arena before Olympic break
TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres will make their third trip to Scotiabank Arena next month…
Montreal-area measles case is first reported in Quebec since April
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting a new case of measles in the Montreal area, the…
Blue Jays push season opener back a day, now kick off with a March 27 night game
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will open their 2026 season a day later than…
AMC Entertainment CEO remains in charge of world’s largest theater chain after stroke
WASHINGTON (AP) — AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron suffered a minor stroke last month but…
Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — After waiting a dozen years and 15 test matches, Joe Root…
Spalletti returns to Napoli as Juventus coach in Serie A title battle
MILAN (AP) — Luciano Spalletti returns to Napoli on Sunday for the first time since…
Norris says he won’t ask Piastri to move over if needed in F1 title decider
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Lando Norris says he won’t ask his McLaren…
Gallant Strides: Curling double duty has its advantages at the Winter Olympics
Brett Gallant will make history at the Milan Cortina Olympics when he becomes the first…
In the news: Food prices rise, First Nations to meet Feds, B.C. Conservative chaos
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Rory McIlroy has a ‘rollercoaster’ 1st round at the Australian Open, shoots 1-over 72
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rory McIlroy had a self-described “rollercoaster” of a round Thursday at…
Caufield scores shootout winner, Canadiens beat Jets 3-2 to snap 2-game skid
MONTREAL (AP) — Cole Caufield scored the shootout winner after a frantic overtime period as…
Carpenter, Knight score late power play goals, Torrent get first-ever win, 2-1 over Sirens
SEATTLE (AP) — Alex Carpenter and Hilary Knight scored power play goals 22 seconds apart…