Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Four years after hitting waivers, Montembeault enjoying life as Canadiens' No. 1
BROSSARD - Samuel Montembeault wears one of hockey's highest-pressure jobs lightly. Rather than cracking under the expectations of backstopping the Montreal Canadiens - a franchise with a long line of...
Oct 01, 2025
Devils agree with defenseman Luke Hughes on a 7-year, $63 million contract
The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with young defenseman Luke Hughes on a seven-year contract worth $63 million. General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the deal Wednesday. Hughes will count ...
Oct 01, 2025
'Sky's the limit': NHLers happy to be focusing on hockey's future, not labour talks
Jordan Eberle remembers the roller-coaster. It wasn't an enjoyable ride. Unsettled about the present. Unsure about the future. Unable to really plan ahead. With a pair of NHL seasons already under his...
Oct 01, 2025
Marineland decries Ottawa decision to bar export of remaining beluga whales to China
TORONTO - Marineland says it is "profoundly" disappointed by the federal government's decision to deny its request to ship 30 belugas to China and the park has "no ability to pay" for their care - wit...
Oct 01, 2025
Vancouver set to open PWHL season against fellow expansion Seattle on Nov. 21
TORONTO - The PWHL is set to return on Nov. 21. The league released its schedule for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday with two new teams entering the fold. PWHL Vancouver begins its inaugural season at...
Oct 01, 2025
Part of a New York City apartment building collapses, no injuries reported
NEW YORK (AP) - A massive brick chimney running 20 stories up the side of a New York City apartment building collapsed after an explosion Wednesday, sending tons of debris plummeting to the ground. Th...
Oct 01, 2025
Canada's Jonathan Di Bella looks to reclaim strawweight kickboxing world title
Canadian kickboxer Jonathan Di Bella has unfinished business Friday when he takes on Thailand's Prajanchai PK Saenchai at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. The 29-year-old from Montreal lost a unanimous de...
Oct 01, 2025
Munich Oktoberfest fairgrounds closed after bomb threat and deadly explosion
MUNICH (AP) - Police closed the Oktoberfest fairgrounds Wednesday morning following a bomb threat from the suspected perpetrator of an explosion in northern Munich, city officials said. At least one p...
Oct 01, 2025
The Taliban government in Afghanistan rejects reports of a nationwide internet ban
ISLAMABAD (AP) - The Taliban government on Wednesday rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and are being replaced. The announcement w...
Oct 01, 2025
In the news today: Canada's investment crisis, Canadians witnessing systemic racism
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada in "investment crisis" business leaders say The Business Council of Canada says Canada is in an "invest...
Oct 01, 2025