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Canada cuts three, roster at 25 players ahead of world junior championship
NIAGARA FALLS — Three players have been cut from Canada’s roster as the team continues…
Ontario, Ottawa agree to speed up project approvals, including Ring of Fire mining
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed an agreement Thursday…
Canadian defender Nikola Markovic taken first overall in MLS SuperDraft
A roller-coaster week ended on a high note for Canadian defender Nikola Markovic on Thursday…
Canada gets further away from reaching 2030 emission target: report
OTTAWA — A progress report on Canada’s emissions targets shows the federal government’s projection for…
Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett, who reported on Vietnam and Gulf wars, has died
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Peter Arnett, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who spent decades dodging bullets…
Northern mine lands $115M federal loan as global diamond prices face tariff hit
OTTAWA — The owner of a mine in Northwest Territories will receive a $115 million…
Winter storm hits Prairies, closing schools and universities in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — Vehicles were stranded in snow, schools and highways were closed, and some government…
Fact File: No evidence entire Pakistan airline crew disappeared in Toronto
Rumours the entire crew of a Pakistan International Airlines flight surrendered themselves to authorities after…
Bijan Robinson vs. Trey McBride brings offensive intrigue to Falcons-Cardinals matchup
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Even on a pair of teams that have been eliminated from…
Jewish organization calls for ‘action’ to protect community after Sydney shooting
OTTAWA — A Jewish organization is calling on all levels of government to protect communities…
World Series champion Dodgers’ full share is $484,748, up from 2024 but below 2022 record
NEW YORK (AP) — A full postseason share for the World Series champion Dodgers totaled…
Grand Slam of Curling continues to tweak shootout, extra end experiment
The Grand Slam of Curling continues to tinker with a draw-to-the-button shootout to replace extra…
Wis.-River Falls’ QB Kaleb Blaha, North Central DL John Sullivan lead Division III All-America team
Wisconsin-River Falls quarterback Kaleb Blaha is offensive player of the year and North Central (Illinois)…
Falcons try to win their second straight road game when they face the Cardinals
Atlanta (5-9) at Arizona (3-11) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Falcons by…
Making lawyers swear Oath of Allegiance to monarch unconstitutional: Alberta court
EDMONTON — Alberta’s top court has ruled that requiring prospective lawyers to swear the Oath…
Canadian striker Marcus Caldeira wonders what’s next as time at West Virginia ends
As more than 430 athletes awaited the outcome of Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft, Canadian striker Marcus…
Continental champions Argentina and Messi to play Spain in Finalissima in Qatar in March
MADRID (AP) — Lionel Messi and Argentina are heading back to the scene of their…
Local PWHL stars hope Takeover Tour in Halifax inspires next generation
HALIFAX — When Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull grew up playing hockey in Stellarton, N.S.,…
Arab female directors drive change at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Arab female film directors have helped change the landscape of…
An uninhabited Scottish isle is home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones
AILSA CRAIG, Scotland (AP) — If you’re looking to strike gold — silver or bronze,…
Russia is trying to overwhelm Europe with its sabotage campaign, Western officials say
In November, a train carrying almost 500 people came to a sudden halt in eastern…
UK police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters as authorities toughen hate speech law enforcement
LONDON (AP) — Police in London arrested two people who called for “intifada” during a…
Muller mania: German star’s addition to Vancouver Whitecaps a boon for club, fans
VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller came to the Vancouver Whitecaps to win. While the German soccer…
In the news: Tories ponder the year ahead, Jewish organizations sounding the alarm
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…