Category Archives: The Canadian Press

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

Sandy Brondello gets a roaring ovation in her Liberty return with Toronto Tempo
NEW YORK (AP) - Sandy Brondello waved to the fans as they gave her a loud ovation before her Toronto Tempo lost to the New York Liberty on Wednesday night. Brondello, the coach who led New York to its...
Jun 03, 2026

Liberals say they won't split off controversial section of 'lawful access' bill
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has rejected a Conservative call to hive off the most controversial section of a bill to help police and spies into a separate piece of legislation....
Jun 03, 2026

Minister says Canadian forestry crisis goes beyond Trump tariffs
VICTORIA - Canada's forestry sector is the trade "canary in the coal mine" as it faces structural challenges that go beyond Trump-era tariffs, says the federal minister responsible for natural resourc...
Jun 03, 2026

TV deal, new rules, playoff expansion define CFL commissioner Johnston's first year
TORONTO - Stewart Johnston has wasted no time putting his stamp on the CFL. Since becoming commissioner April 24, 2025, the former TSN executive has made three major announcements. The most significan...
Jun 03, 2026

'Que-Berta': Alberta, Quebec premiers eye co-operation on economy, autonomy
QUBEC - The premiers of Alberta and Quebec say they want to take inspiration from each other on how to grow autonomy within Canada. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Quebec Premier Christine Frchette...
Jun 03, 2026