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Calgary Stampeders re-sign rushing leader Dedrick Mills to two-year extension
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed rushing leader Dedrick Mills to a two-year contract…
Local players Chan, Gardiner turn hometown heroes for Vancouver Goldeneyes
VANCOUVER — A few months ago, Katie Chan was playing hockey overseas. Now she’s scoring…
Goaltender Fowler distraught with costly miscue in Montreal debut
MONTREAL — It is often said that hockey is a game of mistakes. Montreal Canadiens…
Penguins bring losing streak into game against the Senators
Pittsburgh Penguins (14-9-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (15-13-4, in the Atlantic Division)…
When to treat sick kids at home and avoid gatherings as hospitals hit with flu surge
TORONTO — Health providers are asking parents to treat kids with mild flu symptoms at…
Carney’s first year as prime minister underscores the contrast with Trudeau
OTTAWA — Canadians started the year with Justin Trudeau as prime minister, a man who…
Katie Chan scores first PWHL goal as Goldeneyes edge Charge 2-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Katie Chan scored her first PWHL goal and the Vancouver…
Chan scores first PWHL goal, Vancouver Goldeneyes hand Ottawa Charge 2-1 defeat
VANCOUVER — Katie Chan scored her first PWHL goal in front of a hometown crowd…
Oilers’ Draisaitl picks up 1,000th point with 4 assists in 6-4 win over Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in…
Draisaitl picks up 1,000th point with 4 assists in 6-4 win over Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in…
‘An ankle-breaker’: Canada’s Zayne Parekh unfazed by spotlight as world juniors loom
NIAGARA FALLS — Zayne Parekh cut a slightly different figure. The Calgary Flames defenceman known…
Canadiens send goalie Sam Montembeault to AHL Laval for conditioning
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens sent Sam Montembeault, who began the season as the team’s…
Feds announce plan to reduce methane emissions from oil sector, landfills
OTTAWA — The federal government is announcing new regulations to cut methane emissions from the…
Canada’s Howden earns first World Cup podium of season with ski cross gold
AROSA — Canada’s Reece Howden set a World Cup record Tuesday with his 19th ski…
‘Buy Canadian’ policy takes effect, changing rules for federal procurement
OTTAWA — The federal government’s ‘Buy Canadian’ policy took effect Tuesday and Ottawa says it…
Young Canadian star Gavin McKenna fueled by doubters: ‘People have been waiting for me to fail’
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) — Gavin McKenna knew the haters would be ready to pounce.…
In the news: Meeting NATO targets, Rabbi mourned, Condo fire put out, Series on youth
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
McGuinty ‘confident’ Canada will hit NATO spending targets
OTTAWA — Canada is injecting tens of billions of dollars into defence as it looks…
Here’s how some young Canadians are facing their financial future
The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people about the financial challenges facing their…
Brady Tkachuk thrilled to score OT winner in city full of memories
WINNIPEG — There was one group of Winnipeg fans who were really happy when Brady…
Ottawa approves Teck and Anglo American, companies say
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has approved a merger between Canadian natural resources company…
NHL roundup: Reinhart’s two goals lead Panthers to 5-2 win over Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored a short-handed goal and a power-play goal to…
Reinhart’s 2 goals lead Panthers to 5-2 win over Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored a shorthanded goal and a power play goal…
Tkachuk scores in OT to give Senators 3-2 win over Jets
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Brady Tkachuk scored 2:11 into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat…