Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Conservatives look to turn the page after 'terrible disappointment' of 2025
OTTAWA - One year ago, Pierre Poilievre appeared to be on the cusp of achieving two things he'd wanted for a long time: the end of Justin Trudeau's political career, and a majority Conservative govern...
Dec 18, 2025
Winter storm hits Prairies, closing schools and universities in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Vehicles were stranded in snow, schools and highways were closed, and some government services were delayed as an Alberta clipper continued to move eastward across the Prairies Thursday. Th...
Dec 18, 2025
Alex Carpenter has 2 goals, 1 assist, Torrent beats Charge 4-1
SEATTLE (AP) - Alex Carpenter had two goals and an assist, Hannah Bilka added a goal and two assists, and the Seattle Torrent beat the Ottawa Charge 4-1 on Wednesday night for their second consecutive...
Dec 18, 2025
World's tallest teen, Olivier Rioux of Canada, delivers emphatic dunk for first college field goal
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Olivier Rioux lumbered through the lane, caught a bounce pass from teammate CJ Ingram and dunked, sending Florida's bench and the home crowd into a frenzy. Rioux barely left h...
Dec 17, 2025
Local PWHL stars hope Takeover Tour in Halifax inspires next generation
HALIFAX - When Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull grew up playing hockey in Stellarton, N.S., she didn't look up to any professional women's players - because they didn't exist. She idolized the...
Dec 17, 2025
Faulk scores only goal of game, Hofer makes 24 saves to help Blues blank Jets 1-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Justin Faulk scored and Joel Hofer made 24 saves to lift the St. Louis Blues to a 1-0 win over the stumbling Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night. Hofer earned his third shutout of the se...
Dec 17, 2025
Martin, McKenna lift Canada past Sweden in world juniors pre-tournament game
KITCHENER - Brady Martin and Gavin McKenna have quickly found chemistry for Canada's world junior team. Martin scored twice as Canada defeated Sweden 2-1 in pre-tournament action for the world junior ...
Dec 17, 2025
Desbiens, Poulin lead Victoire to 2-1 shootout win over Sceptres in Halifax
HALIFAX - Ann-Rene Desbiens made 35 saves and Marie-Philip Poulin scored the shootout winner to help the Montreal Victoire beat the Toronto Sceptres in the Professional Women's Hockey League's first-e...
Dec 17, 2025
US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an...
Dec 17, 2025
Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrat...
Dec 17, 2025