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‘It’s going to take my breath away’: Vancouver Goldeneyes relish history-making game
VANCOUVER — Ashton Bell couldn’t sleep Thursday night. The anticipation and excitement of writing the…
Canada Post says another bailout needed as it continues to bleed cash
After starting the year with a $1-billion federal loan, Canada Post says it will need…
Coach Casey Stoney to miss Canada games in Japan due to family illness
The ninth-ranked Canadian women will be without coach Casey Stoney when they close out their…
Vancouver Goldeneyes name defender Ashton Bell first-ever captain
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Goldeneyes have named Ashton Bell the team’s first ever captain. The…
Canadian workers’ free speech fears persist two years after Israel-Hamas war began
During the Israel-Hamas war, a Canadian paramedic was fired, a teacher was put on extended…
Carney in South Africa as concerns grow over U.S. boycott of G20
JOHANNESBURG — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in South Africa for a G20 summit overshadowed…
Canadians contend for podium across all disciplines at Finlandia Trophy
HELSINKI — Canadian figure skaters are in position to reach the podium in every discipline…
Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough and Yankees finalize $2.5 million, 1-year contract
NEW YORK (AP) — Side-arming left-hander Ryan Yarbrough and the New York Yankees finalized their…
Yarde challenges Benavidez for light-heavy title in Riyadh and Norman Jr faces Haney
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — London native Anthony Yarde gets a third shot at a…
Lawsuit claims Tennessee’s new school voucher program violates the state constitution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A group of public school students’ parents and taxpayers has filed…
Stadium project for Birmingham is like ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ supersized
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Think “Welcome to Wrexham” only supersized. Birmingham City — a second-tier…
UK politician sentenced to over 10 years for accepting bribes to make pro-Russia statements
LONDON (AP) — A hard-right British politician and former ally of Reform U.K. leader Nigel…
Carney wraps United Arab Emirates visit with pledge of $70B investment in Canada
ABU DHABI — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is working on a $1-billion project…
Ontario Hockey League suspends Brampton’s Dragusica for season over slash to head
TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League has suspended Brampton Steelheads defenceman Luke Dragusica for the…
Canadian boxers Beaudoin and Galle will fight for titles on Paul-Joshua card
Canadian boxers Leila Beaudoin and Amanda (Bambola) Galle are back in the title hunt. Both…
Raphinha and goalie Joan García fit for Barcelona’s return to Camp Nou
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Raphinha and goalkeeper Joan García have recovered from injury in time…
Sidhu: $6-billion trade infrastructure fund key to doubling non-U.S. exports
OTTAWA — International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said he’s witnessed a sea change in interest…
A look at the 16 teams set to compete at the Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials
The Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials begin Saturday and run through Nov. 30 at the Scotiabank…
Gushue aims for Trials win to set up potential storybook Olympic capper to career
Brad Gushue reached the pinnacle of his sport almost 20 years ago when he stood…
Federal budget offers glimmer of hope for Calgary’s beleaguered Olympic Oval
CALGARY — The fastest ice in the world that’s on borrowed time may have a…
In the NBA Cup, teams are running it up. The rules say it’s a good idea to do so
The game wasn’t over, though the outcome was decided. Milwaukee’s Myles Turner took a pass…
In the news today: Grizzly attacks B.C. elementary class, many hurt
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘We’re playing our way’: Maple Leafs encouraged by recent performances
TORONTO — Brad Treliving met the media earlier this week to talk about his hockey…
Sharks take on the Senators following shootout victory
Ottawa Senators (10-6-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (10-8-3, in the Pacific…