Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Shohei Ohtani's bat from historic 2024 season sells for $300,000 at auction
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) - A bat used by Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani to hit five home runs during the 2024 season, when he became the first major league player to hit 50 homers and s...
Nov 23, 2025
Union leaders in Quebec denounce proposed labour law they say will unleash chaos
QUBEC - Union leaders from sectors across the province gathered in Quebec City on Sunday to decry a new bill they say could severely limit how unions are allowed to use dues collected from their membe...
Nov 23, 2025
Sami Valimaki holds on for 1st PGA Tour title on final day of close calls for keeping cards
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) - Sami Valimaki became Finland's first PGA Tour winner on Sunday when he closed with a 4-under 66 for a one-shot victory in the RSM Classic, the final event of the year, wh...
Nov 23, 2025
Montreal Canadiens agree to terms on a one-year deal with forward Alexandre Texier
BROSSARD - The Montreal Canadiens agreed to terms on a one-year, $1-million deal with forward Alexandre Texier on Sunday. Montreal also recalled defenceman Adam Engstrom from the AHL's Laval Rocket. T...
Nov 23, 2025
Raptors beat Nets to win seventh straight; Barrett leaves game early with knee sprain
TORONTO - Scottie Barnes scored 17 points as the Raptors held on for a 119-109 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday as Toronto extended its win streak to seven. RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., ha...
Nov 23, 2025
Tapani, Keller score, Frankel has shutout as Fleet top Victoire 2-0 in season opener
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) - Susanna Tapani scored 73 seconds into the game, Megan Keller added a power play goal early in the third period and the Boston Fleet capped opening weekend of the PWHL season with ...
Nov 23, 2025
'After all, they're family': Poll finds holiday gatherings still important for most
EDMONTON - The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still feel ...
Nov 23, 2025
Canada's Ivanie Blondin captures speedskating World Cup gold in Calgary
CALGARY - Canadian speedskater Ivanie Blondin's victory in a World Cup mass start Sunday felt sweeter because it was her last win on home ice. The 35-year-old, who plans to retire after this season, d...
Nov 23, 2025
Justice minister says lack of respect causing issues for global unity
HALIFAX - Justice Minister Sean Fraser hammered home the message of strength through global unity and respect at the Halifax International Security Forum. Speaking at a panel Sunday morning, Fraser ta...
Nov 23, 2025
Sarault, Dubois and mixed relay team all earn short-track speedskating bronze medals
GDANSK - Courtney Sarault, Steven Dubois and the mixed relay team all earned bronze medals for Canada on Sunday at an ISU short-track speedskating event. Sarault, of Moncton, N.B., led the women's 150...
Nov 23, 2025