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Longtime Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland's resignation takes effect today
OTTAWA - Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland's resignation as a member of Parliament takes effect today as she takes up a new voluntary role advising the Ukrainian government. Freeland's absence...
Jan 09, 2026

Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% as more workers look for jobs
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada said a surge in workers rejoining the labour force pushed the unemployment rate higher to end the year. The unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent in December, StatCan said,...
Jan 09, 2026

Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile in major attack on Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia bombarded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in a large-scale overnight attack, officials said Friday, killing at least four people. For only the second...
Jan 09, 2026

Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart injured in first period against Blue Jackets
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart appeared to injure his left leg in the first period Thursday night of their 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Golden Knights coach Br...
Jan 09, 2026

Josh Manson has 2 goals, 2 assists and a fight as Avalanche rout Senators 8-2
DENVER (AP) - Defenseman Josh Manson had two goals, two assists and a fight as the Colorado Avalanche beat Ottawa 8-2 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory over the Senators. Brock Nels...
Jan 08, 2026

Laughton scores in return to Philly, and Maple Leafs top Flyers 2-1 on Cowan's goal in OT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Easton Cowan scored 2:48 into a wild overtime and Scott Laughton had a short-handed goal in his return to Philadelphia as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Flyers 2-1 on Thursda...
Jan 08, 2026

Patrick Kane scores twice to reach 500 goals in Red Wings' 5-1 win over Canucks
DETROIT (AP) - Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancou...
Jan 08, 2026

Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart injured in first period against Blue Jackets
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart appeared to injure his left leg in the first period Thursday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Columbus had possession of the puck, forc...
Jan 08, 2026

Bouchard completes Oilers rally over lowly Jets; Winnipeg's winless skid goes to 11
WINNIPEG - Evan Bouchard scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. Connor McDavid, with a goal and an assist, ...
Jan 08, 2026

WNBPA and WNBA will not extend CBA deadline; sides will continue to negotiate 'in good faith'
NEW YORK (AP) - The WNBA and its players' union will not agree to another collective bargaining agreement extension after the current deadline passes Friday night, WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart...
Jan 08, 2026