Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Lightning's Jon Cooper wins the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's coach of the year. The Lightning announced the honor Wednesday. Cooper finished ahead of Buffalo's Li...
Jun 03, 2026
Canadian striker Oluwaseyi grateful for journey that's led to FIFA World Cup
CHARLOTTE - Even in tough moments, Tani Oluwaseyi remains thankful. So thankful that the 26-year-old Canadian striker keeps a gratitude list on his phone to remind him of all the people who've helped ...
Jun 03, 2026
Workers at iconic B.C. hotel serve strike notice ahead of FIFA World Cup's arrival
VICTORIA - Workers at a renowned British Columbia hotel have served strike notice in what is the latest in a series of labour actions taken as the province prepares to welcome World Cup travellers lat...
Jun 03, 2026
'Biggest Canadian flag' unfurled in Vancouver for World Cup, but may breach etiquette
NORTH VANCOUVER - A Metro Vancouver ski resort has unveiled what it says is the largest Canadian flag ever made as it showcases its support for Canada's team in the World Cup. The flag is spread out o...
Jun 03, 2026
'Biggest Canadian flag' unfurled in Vancouver for World Cup, but may breach etiquette
NORTH VANCOUVER - A Metro Vancouver ski resort has unveiled what it says is the largest Canadian flag ever made as it showcases its support for Canada's team in the World Cup. The flag is spread out o...
Jun 03, 2026
Sceptres sign Fast, Kirk to three-year contract ahead of PWHL expansion process
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres have re-signed defender Renata Fast and goaltender Raygan Kirk to contracts through the 2028-29 season, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced Wednesday. ...
Jun 03, 2026
Congo's soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola
MADRID (AP) - Congo was still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile after the mayor of the Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion denied authorization for the match because of health co...
Jun 03, 2026
Congo's soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola
MADRID (AP) - Congo was still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile after the mayor of the Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion denied authorization for the match because of health co...
Jun 03, 2026
Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: 'We need them to get going'
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs. That was easier ...
Jun 03, 2026
WHO calls for travel restrictions on Ebola-affected countries to be lifted, days after Canada's comes in effect
TORONTO - The World Health Organization is calling on countries to remove any travel restrictions recently imposed on people coming from Ebola-affected countries. The request comes days after Canada s...
Jun 03, 2026