Category Archives: The Canadian Press

As expected, Canada's Cassie Sharpe sits out Olympic halfpipe final after nasty crash
LIVIGNO - Canadian freestyle skier Cassie Sharpe, citing a heavy concussion, facial contusion and some lingering dizziness, pulled out of Saturday's Olympic freeski halfpipe final in the wake of a nas...
Feb 21, 2026

Dabrowski’s reunion with Stefani pays off with WTA 1000 doubles title in Dubai
DUBAI - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski has her first WTA doubles title since reuniting with Brazil's Luisa Stefani. Dabrowski and Stefani, seeded fifth, defeated the unseeded duo of Germany's Laura Siege...
Feb 21, 2026
Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89
Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pittsburgh Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run ...
Feb 21, 2026

'Nothing's changing': Calgary man recovering in Ukraine sees no end to war
CALGARY - Mac Hughes looks at his body and the permanent reminders of a Russian drone strike last year. Angry red, diamond shapes outline skin grafts on his legs. Mottled grey and purple skin covers h...
Feb 21, 2026

RCMP's much-needed reserve program grappling with numerous challenges: report
OTTAWA - Challenges with recruitment, training, resources and overall management are hindering the RCMP's reserve program, even as reservists are being called on more than ever, says an internal evalu...
Feb 21, 2026

Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament
OTTAWA - Indigenous leaders were braced for change after the last federal election, when Prime Minister Mark Carney's win ushered in a new look for the Liberal government after 10 years under Justin T...
Feb 21, 2026

Jacobs captures curling gold, Blondin skates to silver for Canada on Day 15 in Milan
MILAN - Canada's Brad Jacobs delivered Olympic gold in the men's curling final with a win over Great Britain, while speedskater Ivanie Blondin secured her second straight silver in the women's mass st...
Feb 21, 2026

In first interview, Canada's envoy to Greenland says new post seeks 'concrete' gains
NUUK - The diplomat Canada has posted to Greenland says the new consulate should lead to "concrete" gains for Canadians, while locals urge Ottawa to expand existing trade and cultural ties with the Da...
Feb 21, 2026

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul takes 3rd-round lead at her home LPGA Thailand tournament
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) - World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul birdied her final three holes Saturday for a 6-under 66 and a two-stroke lead going into the final round of her home LPGA Thailand tournament. Thit...
Feb 21, 2026

Riviera newcomers Penge and Bridgeman share lead at Genesis
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman had superb finishes at Riviera on Friday, each with a 7-under 64 that left them tied for the lead at the Genesis Invitational with Rory McIlroy right...
Feb 20, 2026