Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Canada's Dunstone wins sixth straight, qualifies for playoffs at men's curling worlds
OGDEN - Canada's Matt Dunstone secured a playoff spot on a two-win day at the world men's curling championship on Wednesday. He edged Switzerland's Marco Hoesli 8-7 in the morning draw and extended hi...
Apr 01, 2026
White Sox postpone their home opener against the Blue Jays to Friday
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago White Sox have postponed their home opener to Friday because of rain and thunderstorms in the forecast. The White Sox were scheduled to kick off their home schedule on Thurs...
Apr 01, 2026
Peter Nygard files lawsuit, alleges authorities abused process with Manitoba charges
WINNIPEG - Sex offender Peter Nygard is suing the Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments, Winnipeg police and others, alleging charges he faced in one case were an abuse of process. The former fashion ...
Apr 01, 2026
FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalized. The price ...
Apr 01, 2026
FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalized. The price ...
Apr 01, 2026
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar expected to miss a few games with upper-body injury
DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche will be without standout defenseman Cale Makar for a few games after he suffered an upper-body injury in a win over Calgary earlier this week. Coach Jared Bednar s...
Apr 01, 2026
Oilers sign forward William Nicholl to three-year, entry-level contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward William Nicholl to a three-year entry-level contract beginning next season, the NHL club announced Wednesday. Nicholl had 15 goals and 11 assists ove...
Apr 01, 2026
First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could 'outlast' protester
OTTAWA - Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize for saying he could "outlast" a First Nations woman who was protesting over mercury poisoning in her community....
Apr 01, 2026
Flames sign defenceman Axel Hurtig to thee-year, entry-level deal
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Axel Hurtig to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$990,000. The 20-y...
Apr 01, 2026
Canada drops one spot to 30 in FIFA men's rankings, France moves back on top
TORONTO - Canada dropped one spot to No. 30 in the latest FIFA men's soccer rankings released Wednesday. Canada posted two draws at Toronto's BMO Field since the last rankings were released in January...
Apr 01, 2026