Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Avalanche off to a strong start behind deep lineup and stellar goaltending from Scott Wedgewood
DENVER (AP) - In breaking down Colorado's fast start, Nathan MacKinnon got to the point about as quick as he moves along the ice. "Our lineup," the speedy forward said, "is really good." The Avalanche...
Oct 20, 2025
US envoys visit Israel to bolster truce, and Gaza militants hand over a hostage's remains
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Two of U.S. President Donald Trump's envoys traveled to Israel on Monday to shore up the ceasefire in Gaza, a day after deadly violence gave the fragile deal its first major te...
Oct 20, 2025
Edmonton Oilers' anthem singer feeling 'optimistic' after leukemia diagnosis
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers' anthem singer who became a fan favourite for belting out O Canada in the stands with fans says he's staying optimistic after he was diagnosed with leukemia. Robert Clar...
Oct 20, 2025
United States and Australia sign critical-minerals agreement as a way to counter China
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the U.S. eyes the continent's rich rare-earth re...
Oct 20, 2025
Champion Thunder enter the season looking to end the NBA's run of parity
The defending NBA champions aren't thinking of themselves in that way. The 80th season of the NBA starts Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, where the Thunder - the "defending" champion, even though they ...
Oct 20, 2025
Average home price must fall in Canada to restore affordability, minister says
OTTAWA - Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says the average price of housing - not necessarily individual home values - must fall to restore affordability in Canada. Robertson was before the H...
Oct 20, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays fans say ALCS Game 7 is like a Canadian heritage moment
TORONTO - To the sound of car horns and chants, thousands of Blue Jays fans poured into the streets of Toronto on Monday night celebrating the team's first World Series berth in more than 30 years. In...
Oct 20, 2025
Blue Jays say Game 7 'ticket management issues' from Amazon outage being resolved
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays say technical issues that had been hindering fans' ability to access their tickets to Monday night's Game 7 are being resolved. The team had advised ticket holders to t...
Oct 20, 2025
Blue Jays say Game 7 'ticket management issues' from Amazon outage being resolved
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays say technical issues that had been hindering fans' ability to access their tickets to Monday night's Game 7 are being resolved. The team had advised ticket holders to t...
Oct 20, 2025
Liberals, Greens, NDP call on Poilievre to apologize over RCMP comments
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre returned to the House of Commons Monday afternoon to a chorus of calls from across the aisle for him to apologize over comments he made last week about th...
Oct 20, 2025