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COVID shot reduces risk of severe illness, premature birth in pregnancy, study says
TORONTO — A new study says the COVID-19 vaccine protects pregnant women from getting severely…
Blackhawks place Connor Bedard on injured reserve with an upper-body injury
CHICAGO (AP) — While Connor Bedard is out, the Chicago Blackhawks are hoping to replace…
Poilievre says Carney’s Liberals are ‘counterfeit’ Conservatives
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to steal…
Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes is out but top wide receiver Drake London may return at Arizona
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes will miss Sunday’s game at…
AFC Toronto parts ways with five players in end-of-season roster announcement
TORONTO — AFC Toronto has parted ways with five players, three of whom were sidelined…
Sabres fire general manager Kevyn Adams and promote Jarmo Kekalainen to replace him
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Kevyn Adams on Monday in…
Federal minister says he’s getting ‘lots of inquiries’ about MPs crossing the floor
OTTAWA — A federal minister dropped hints about more floor crossings Monday following the defection…
Costumes and competitors light up the World Darts Championships in London, in photos
LONDON (AP) — Darts fans and competitors get dressed in costume for the World Darts…
Canadian tennis star Mboko named WTA Newcomer of the Year
Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko has been named the WTA’s Newcomer of the Year. The…
Oilers captain Connor McDavid named NHL’s first star after 10-point week
NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been named the NHL’s first star…
Hallmark holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut’s quaint filming locations
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (AP) — “Christmas at Pemberley Manor” and “Romance at Reindeer Lodge” may never…
Canada’s David (Excalibur) Cameron loses opening match at world darts championship
LONDON — Serbian-born Austrian Mensur (The Gentle) Suljovic defeated Canada’s David (Excalibur) Cameron in first-round…
Two-time Olympian Toews says Jets teammate Scheifele should wear Maple Leaf in Milan
WINNIPEG — Jonathan Toews always remembers how excited and proud he felt when he was…
With new memoir, Tom Freston hopes to show young people there are multiple paths to success
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Freston could easily fill a book with stories from the…
Inflation steady at 2.2% in November despite grocery price hike
OTTAWA — Economists and academics expect the trend of rising prices at the grocery store…
Connor Bedard sidelined as Chicago Blackhawks place star on injured reserve
CHICAGO — Connor Bedard’s Olympic hopes took a potential hit Monday when the Chicago Blackhawks…
Michael Bradley becomes Red Bulls’ 21st coach in 31 seasons, taking job his father once held
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley became the New York Red…
Michael Bradley becomes Red Bulls’ 21st coach in 31 seasons, taking job his father once held
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Former U.S. captain Michael Bradley became the New York Red Bulls’…
Ottawa launching softwood lumber task force aimed at industry competitiveness
OTTAWA — Natural Resource Minister Tim Hodgson says he’ll launch a task force early in…
Toronto Raptors’ RJ Barrett set to begin return-to-play activities
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors guard-forward RJ Barrett is set to begin return-to-play activities this week,…
Here’s a list of November inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.2 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says.…
Thailand to hold early election on Feb. 8 after parliament dissolution
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand will hold an early election on Feb. 8, the country’s election…
In the news: Rain to continue in B.C., Hudson’s Bay window display, youth happiness
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
There’s a happiness gap between young people in Quebec and in the rest of Canada
MONTREAL — Joshua Bujold, an upbeat psychology student in his first semester at Montreal’s Dawson…