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Canada announces investment in women’s pro soccer at Northern Super League championship
As the Vancouver Rise lifted the trophy for the first Northern Super League championship, the…
Federal government plans to invest up to $5.45 million to help grow women’s soccer
TORONTO — The federal government has committed up to $5.45 million to support the Northern…
Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith sidelined for a month with left knee injury
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said that Aaron Nesmith will miss at…
Northern Super League season closes in dramatic fashion with Vancouver comeback win
TORONTO — The curtain closed Saturday on the inaugural Northern Super League season with a…
Saskatchewan Roughriders, Montreal Alouettes hold final Grey Cup practices
WINNIPEG — Thirteen years ago, Trevor Harris got a sobering reminder there’s more to life…
Canucks sign forward David Kampf to one-year deal worth US$1.1 million
VANCOUVER — David Kampf has found a new home. The Vancouver Canucks signed the 30-year-old…
Threat of lightning forces players off the pitch in first half of NSL final
TORONTO — The threat of lighting forced a weather delay late in the first half…
Pope returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of reckoning with colonial past
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Saturday returned 62 artifacts from its vast ethnographic…
‘It’s community and fun and love:’ Grey Cup superfans descend onto Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — Their teams may not be vying for this year’s Grey Cup, but that…
Influencers have more reach on 5 major platforms than news media, politicians: report
"We can say that Canadians online are more likely to see a political opinion from a political influencer than from a politician, for example."
Head coach Mike O’Shea to return to Winnipeg Blue Bombers next season
WINNIPEG — Mike O’Shea will return as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the…
CFL commissioner Johnston says if league expands, he wants it to be in Canada
WINNIPEG — It’s not a priority currently, but CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston said if the…
Commanders coach Dan Quinn feels it’s feasible for NFL teams to play 1 game abroad every year
MADRID (AP) — Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn paused briefly to gather his thoughts when…
Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau looking for new club after leaving Portland
PORTLAND — The Portland Timbers made it official Friday, confirming Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau will…
Maple Leafs place captain Matthews on IR, recall Cowan from AHL and activate Woll
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed captain Auston Matthews on injured reserve with…
Maria Reva, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson win Writers’ Trust Awards
TORONTO — Maria Reva didn’t expect her Ukraine-set satire “Endling” to win any awards —…
In the news today: New major projects list has some Indigenous buy-in
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Maple Leafs take on the Blackhawks after Tavares’ 2-goal performance
Toronto Maple Leafs (8-8-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (8-5-4, in the Central…
‘Time is brain’: Toronto hospital paving way for remote robotic treatment of strokes
TORONTO — A team at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto has successfully completed 10 brain…
Quebecers descend on Winnipeg for Grey Cup — unwashed jerseys in tow
MONTREAL — Jarrod Dyer Cambridge says he can go another week before washing his Tyson…
Panthers beat Capitals 6-3, Marchand reaches 1,000 points
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand reached 1,000 career points with two assists, Sam Reinhart…
Panthers beat Capitals 6-3, Marchand reaches 1,000 points
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand reached 1,000 career points with two assists, Sam Reinhart…
Major League Soccer flipping calendar, with season to run July through May
Major League Soccer is changing its schedule to start in summer and end in spring,…
Barnes’ 28 points lead Raptors to 126-113 win over Cavaliers
CLEVELAND (AP) — Scottie Barnes had 28 points in a near triple-double, Immanuel Quickley added…