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Wolitarsky signs one-day deal with Winnipeg so he can retire with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG — Drew Wolitarsky retired Thursday as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The…
Quebec father who drowned his children tells jury he has no memory of killings
MONTREAL — A Quebec man who drowned his two children in October 2022 in their…
In the news: P.M. fundraises in B.C., Polievre speaks for the Tories, Ramadan arrives
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
NDP leadership candidates look to break out from the pack as final debate approaches
OTTAWA — The memberships have been sold, entry fees have been paid and now the…
Jury hears accused mass killer shot up Winnipeg suite after days on crack, alcohol
WINNIPEG — A man accused of fatally shooting five people in a Winnipeg rooming house…
Stuck cars, treacherous roads as snowstorm grips Prairies
EDMONTON — Old Man Winter made a nasty comeback across the Prairies on Tuesday, with…
Inuit look to Greenland’s social model as Canada pursues military buildup in Arctic
NUUK — As Ottawa looks to use military spending to build up infrastructure in the…
How to help kids and teens cope with Tumbler Ridge shootings
TORONTO — As news and social media coverage of Tuesday’s mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge,…
Ottawa signs Canadian linebackers Allen and Brodrique and American quarterback Maier
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian linebackers A.J. Allen and Michael Brodrique and American…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers shore up their offensive line by signing former Lion Broxton
It took some time but Jarell Broxton is finally a Winnipeg Blue Bomber. The six-foot-five,…
Keeping her ‘eye on the ball’: Hillman reflects on her time as top diplomat in D.C.
WASHINGTON — Kirsten Hillman hasn’t written her autobiography yet, but the 57-year-old career diplomat —…
Quick facts about Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s outgoing ambassador in Washington
WASHINGTON — Canada’s Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman is ending her term in…
Toronto Argonauts re-sign all-star returner Janarion Grant
TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have locked up a key piece, re-signing American return specialist…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…
Canadiens’ Montembeault enjoys scintillating performance, puts past struggles behind
WINNIPEG — Samuel Montembeault wanted to have a bounce-back performance. He got one. The Montreal…
Marchand’s shootout goal gives Panthers 5-4 win over Bruins
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand scored in the fourth round of the shootout in…
Golden Knights end 5-game skid with 5-2 victory over Canucks
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist and the Vegas…
Canadiens head into Olympic break on high note with 5-1 win over Jets
WINNIPEG — Brendan Gallagher and Josh Anderson each had a goal and two assists to…
‘Hitting everybody so hard’: Alberta town remembers 3 hockey players killed in crash
STAVELY — Tributes across Canada and the hockey community have embraced a small Alberta town,…
NHL roundup: Zucker scores the winner as surging Sabres pounce on Panthers 5-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jason Zucker broke a 3-3 tie on a power play at…
Harley scores in OT as Stars beat Jets 4-3 for fifth straight win
DALLAS (AP) — Thomas Harley scored at 2:05 of overtime, and the Dallas Stars matched…
Kaprizov scores OT winner on power play as Wild clip Canadiens 4-3
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored his second goal of the game on…
Veteran defensive lineman Dylan Wynn agrees in principle to deal with Redblacks
The Ottawa Redblacks agreed in principle to a contract with American defensive lineman Dylan Wynn…
‘Where I fell in love with hockey’: NHLers look back at their outdoor rink memories
Victor Hedman remembers rushing home from school and scarfing down whatever food he could find.…