Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Jets goalie Hellebuyck upset his wife bears brunt of criticism for White House visit
WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck can handle the criticism he received for attending a White House reception hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, but the Winnipeg Jets goalie is upset that his wife has h...
Mar 06, 2026

Canadians Mboko, Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov advance at Indian Wells tennis tourney
INDIAN WELLS - Canada's Victoria Mboko is on to the third round of the Indian Wells tournament. The 19-year-old from Toronto defeated Australia's Kimberly Birrell 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Friday in second-roun...
Mar 06, 2026

Rebuilding Vancouver Canucks stockpile draft picks ahead of NHL trade deadline
VANCOUVER - Demolition has begun for the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks. The team dealt two more depth forwards for draft picks ahead of the NHL's trade deadline on Friday, chipping further away at a ro...
Mar 06, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says at least 45 days needed for tariff refunds
WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection will not be able to immediately begin issuing refunds for President Donald Trump's tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court. In a filing to co...
Mar 06, 2026

Lukes hits grand slam as Jays beat Pirates in spring training action
DUNEDIN - Nathan Lukes hit a grand slam as part of a five-run fourth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-2 in spring training action Friday. Lukes went deep off of Pittsburgh...
Mar 06, 2026

'Smile of a murderer': B.C. double-killing suspects seen posing with alleged weapon
ABBOTSFORD - A prosecutor says three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford, B.C., couple kept a bat used to bludgeon one of the victims to death, displaying it with "pride" in videos recorded months ...
Mar 06, 2026

Canada's Cozzolino to make long awaited return to Paralympics after break from hockey
Dominic Cozzolino is happy he took the break from Para hockey. However, it didn't take long for the competitive itch to catch up to him. The star forward will be making his return to Paralympic action...
Mar 06, 2026

Brad Gushue, Brad Jacobs stay in Brier contention with playoff wins
ST. JOHN'S - Brad Gushue recovered from a blunder to stay in contention at the Canadian men's championship and extend his curling career Friday. The six-time champion attempting to win a record sevent...
Mar 06, 2026

Forrest, Ideson look to lead Canada back to gold in wheelchair curling at Paralympics
Enjoyment has a hand in the longevity of Ina Forrest's curling career. Success has another hand in keeping her competitive flame lit for this long. The 63-year-old - turning 64 on May 25 - will once a...
Mar 06, 2026

Toxicologist sees no drug link to Myles Gray's behaviour before police-involved death
VANCOUVER - A forensic expert has told a hearing into the 2015 police-involved death of Myles Gray that not much could be concluded from a toxicology report regarding his behaviour, that Vancouver off...
Mar 06, 2026