Category Archives: The Canadian Press
About one-third of Canadians optimistic about the new year: survey
OTTAWA - This year has been marked by economic upheaval, global conflict and climate change-induced natural disasters, and only a third of Canadians are optimistic things will get better in 2026, a ne...
Dec 24, 2025
No faith in fossil fuels? Why some religious leaders are speaking out on climate change
TORONTO - Anglican Deacon Michael Van Dusen typically has plans for the Christmas season that do not involve a Toronto courthouse. Perhaps he would be preparing his Christmas Day sermon or visiting wi...
Dec 24, 2025
For B.C. whale coroner, a gruesome duty to 'revered' animals approached with humility
VICTORIA - When veterinary pathologist Stephen Raverty is chest deep in work, the term takes on a gruesome meaning. Picture Raverty deep in the innards of a humpback whale, trying to retain his balanc...
Dec 24, 2025
Panthers rally with five-goal third period, beat Hurricanes 5-2
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Luke Kunin and Anton Lundell scored 43 seconds apart during a five-goal third period for the Florida Panthers, who rallied past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Tuesday night. Niko ...
Dec 24, 2025
Jumbo Ozaki dies of cancer at age 78. He had the most wins of any Japanese golfer
Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki, whose 113 worldwide victories were the most of any player from Japan, died Wednesday in his home country after a battle with colon cancer, the Japan Golf Tour said. He was 78. O...
Dec 23, 2025
Draisaitl nets hat trick, Edmonton Oilers douse Calgary Flames with 5-1 loss
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid had five assists and Leon Draisaitl three goals as the Edmonton Oilers kept rolling into the holiday hiatus with a 5-1 victory over their rival Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Zac...
Dec 23, 2025
Ottawa Charge erase three-goal deficit, beat Toronto Sceptres in OT
TORONTO - A three goal deficit didn't deter the Ottawa Charge on Tuesday night. Instead of backing down after falling behind 3-0 to the Toronto Sceptres, the Charge battled and a familiar face played ...
Dec 23, 2025
Ottawa Senators feeling confident heading into Christmas break
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators feel pretty good about themselves heading into the NHL's Christmas break. And with nine points in their last five games, the team has good reason. Ottawa (18-13-5) saw its...
Dec 23, 2025
Montreal Canadiens thump Boston Bruins 6-2 in fight-filled affair
BOSTON (AP) - Zachary Bolduc scored to give the Canadiens the lead as Montreal scored four goals in a five-minute span to snap a third-period tie and run away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday nig...
Dec 23, 2025
Barnes scores 27, Raptors ease past reeling Heat 112-91. It's Miami's 9th loss in an 11-game span
MIAMI (AP) - Scottie Barnes scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the reeling Miami Heat 112-91 on Tuesday night in the final pre-Christmas game for both teams. Imm...
Dec 23, 2025