Category Archives: The Canadian Press
'It's a good group': Vancouver Goldeneyes poised for playoff push after snapping skid
VANCOUVER - Brian Idalski believed his Vancouver Goldeneyes were playing hockey the right way, even when the results weren't coming. Puck luck played a part, the head coach said, and he thought that i...
Mar 19, 2026
In the news: Ottawa urged to help Inuit, Ontario funding cuts, B.C. long-term care
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Critics urge Ottawa to help Inuit resist Chinese surveillance, economic dependence The Carney government is l...
Mar 19, 2026
B.C. faces long-term care shortage, and decision to delay facilities is drawing fire
VICTORIA - James Wolfe, who lives in B.C.'s Fraser Valley, spent the last year and a half looking for a long-term care bed for his 68-year-old brother Brian, who has Down syndrome and non-verbal demen...
Mar 19, 2026
Vancouver closing out first no-snow winter in 43 years. There may be more on the way
VANCOUVER - Vancouver is poised to close out its first official snow-free winter in 43 years, in what environmental researchers say may become a new norm for southwestern British Columbia rather than ...
Mar 19, 2026
Critics urge Ottawa to help Inuit resist Chinese surveillance, economic dependence
OTTAWA - The Carney government is leaving Inuit communities at risk of Chinese surveillance and economic dependence and isn't facing up to the threat China poses to the North, critics say. "Inuit comm...
Mar 19, 2026
Overnight storm in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, kills at least 15 people and injures several
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) - Heavy rains and strong winds lashed Pakistan's largest city overnight, killing at least 15 people and injuring several others as walls and roofs collapsed at multiple location...
Mar 18, 2026
Scores and schedule for Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Wednesday's Scoreboard NHL Washington 4 Ottawa 1 Calgary 2 St. Louis 1 (SO) Washington 4, Ottawa 1 New Jersey 6 N.Y. Rangers 3 Carolina 6 Pittsburgh 5 (OT) Dallas 2 Colorado 1 (SO) Philadelphia 3 Anah...
Mar 18, 2026
Whitecaps eliminated from CONCACAF Champions Cup with loss to Sounders
SPOKANE - The Vancouver Whitecaps are out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup after falling 2-1 to the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday. Seattle takes a 5-1 aggregate win over the two-legged round-of-16 series...
Mar 18, 2026
Rookie Gridin's shootout goal gives Calgary Flames 2-1 win over St. Louis Blues
CALGARY - Rookie Matvei Gridin's shootout goal gave Calgary Flames a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night. Connor Zary scored the lone goal in regulation for Calgary (27-34-7). Dylan Ho...
Mar 18, 2026
Segedi scores, Vancouver Goldeneyes snap skid with 5-2 win over New York Sirens
VANCOUVER - Anna Segedi scored her first PWHL goal, helping the Vancouver Goldeneyes to a 5-2 win over the New York Sirens on Wednesday. The American centre collected a pass from Michelle Karvinen and...
Mar 18, 2026