Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions
MILAN (AP) - Hockey, one of the premier events at the Winter Olympics and one that is welcoming NHL players back for the first time in more than a decade, will take place on ice that is shorter than N...
Dec 08, 2025
Air Transat poised to start suspending flights as strike deadline looms
MONTREAL - Air Transat passengers face the prospect of flight suspensions this week as the leisure airline prepares to wind down operations ahead of a Wednesday strike deadline from pilots. Travel com...
Dec 08, 2025
Coroner investigating after woman, 88, found dead outside retirement home in Laval
LAVAL - The coroner is investigating the death of an 88-year-old woman found outside a retirement home north of Montreal. Laval police say the woman was found on Monday morning near the Villagia de l'...
Dec 08, 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps CEO, sporting director Schuster named MLS executive of the year
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Whitecaps sporting director and chief executive officer Axel Schuster has been named Major League Soccer's sporting executive of the year. The honour, announced Monday, comes aft...
Dec 08, 2025
Veteran winger David Choiniere leaves Forge after seven seasons with CPL powerhouse
HAMILTON - Forge FC has confirmed the departure of winger David Choiniere after seven seasons with the Canadian Premier League powerhouse. The 28-year-old Choiniere has been linked to expansion FC Sup...
Dec 08, 2025
German star Thomas Müller returning to Vancouver Whitecaps for 2026
VANCOUVER - Thomas Mller is officially returning to the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2026. The Major League Soccer club announced Monday it has exercised an option to keep the German soccer legend next seas...
Dec 08, 2025
Connor McDavid says confidence rising as Edmonton Oilers aim for third straight win
EDMONTON - While a three-game winning streak is modest by many standards, it would be a significant milestone for the inconsistent Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers haven't won three straight this season an...
Dec 08, 2025
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett is running for the US Senate in Texas. Allred to seek House seat
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign Monday for the U.S. Senate in Texas, bringing a national profile to a race that may be critical to Democrats' long-shot hopes of reclaiming a Senat...
Dec 08, 2025
Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions
MILAN (AP) - Hockey, one of the premier events at the Winter Olympics and one that is welcoming NHL players back for the first time in more than a decade, will take place on ice that is shorter than N...
Dec 08, 2025
Jim Barker back with Argos, this time as director of player personnel
TORONTO - The retooling of the Toronto Argonauts front office continues with the return of a very familiar face. The CFL team announced Monday that Jim Barker is back for a fourth stint with the Toron...
Dec 08, 2025