Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Canada's Gabrielle Daleman skates to fourth after short program at Four Continents
BEIJING - Gabrielle Daleman is in the hunt for a medal at the Four Continents Championships. The two-time Olympic figure skater from Newmarket, Ont., landed three triple jumps to score 67.69 points in...
Jan 22, 2026
Divide between U.S. striker Josh Sargent and Norwich City intensifies as TFC watches
It appears that the divide between striker Josh Sargent, a reported Toronto FC transfer target, and Norwich City has intensified. Sky Sports News reports that the 25-year-old U.S. international had a ...
Jan 22, 2026
First Nations-owned Vancouver Island wood chip plant set to close in March
ALERT BAY - A wood chip plant on Vancouver Island that's majority-owned by a First Nation in British Columbia and was acquired with help from provincial funding, says it is closing, the latest setback...
Jan 22, 2026
Lutnick calls Carney's speech 'political noise' and cautions Canada on China deal
WASHINGTON - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum "political noise" on Thursday and criticized Canada's recent deal with China....
Jan 22, 2026
Toronto FC takes 32 players to training camp in Spain, including top young talent
Toronto FC has taken 32 players to its training camp in Spain, including 24 players currently on a first-team contract. The camp roster also includes four TFC 2 or academy players, two draft picks and...
Jan 22, 2026
Death toll in Pakistan shopping plaza fire rises to 67, officials say
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) - The death toll from a devastating fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi jumped to 67 on Thursday after police and a hospital official confirmed ...
Jan 22, 2026
Chinese envoy says PM's claim that Beijing agreed to visa-free entry not yet official
OTTAWA - China's ambassador in Ottawa says Prime Minister Mark Carney's claim that Beijing is about to lift its visa requirement for Canadians is not yet official, suggesting the move is still under c...
Jan 22, 2026
'Heated Rivalry' stars named Olympic torchbearers for Milan Cortina Games
MILAN - The stars of the popular Canadian hockey drama "Heated Rivalry" are headed to the Olympics. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame for the...
Jan 22, 2026
Veteran defensive lineman Jefferson agrees to one-year extension with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Defensive end Willie Jefferson agreed to a one-year extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. Jefferson was slated to become a free agent next month. Jefferson, 34, enters his s...
Jan 22, 2026
IIHF not allowing youth hockey teams from Russia and Belarus back for the 2026-27 season
ZURICH (AP) - The International Ice Hockey Federation will not allow youth teams from Russia and Belarus to compete during this upcoming season but will consider reintegrating them at the under-18 lev...
Jan 22, 2026