Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Sawdust helps Djokovic beat Cilic at Shanghai Masters and Shelton loses
SHANGHAI (AP) - Novak Djokovic launched his bid for a record-extending fifth title at the Shanghai Masters by beating Marin Cilic in straight sets on Friday in the Serbian's first match since the U.S....
Oct 03, 2025

Hegseth announces latest strike on boat near Venezuela he says was trafficking drugs
WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday he ordered another strike on a small boat he accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, expanding what the Trump administration...
Oct 03, 2025

Negotiations at an impasse as second phase of transit strikes in Montreal nears end
MONTREAL - The second phase of strikes by Montreal's public transit maintenance workers is coming to an end, but there is still no deal in sight. The latest strike by about 2,400 workers began Sept. 2...
Oct 03, 2025

Kevin Gausman tabbed to start Game 1 of AL Division Series for Blue Jays
TORONTO - There was no wild-card series sweep this time around for the Toronto Blue Jays. Quick playoff exits over three of the last five years have become learning experiences. Bigger things are expe...
Oct 03, 2025

Canadiens forward Bolduc out day-to-day with lower-body injury as season opener nears
BROSSARD - Montreal Canadiens forward Zachary Bolduc is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, the NHL club announced Friday. The 22-year-old from Trois-Rivires, Que., had 19 goals and 17 assists in...
Oct 03, 2025

Expect retaliation after Starbucks shooting of organized crime figure, expert says
MONTREAL - A former Montreal police investigator warns that more violence could follow this week's shooting at a Starbucks north of the city, as the victim was formally identified as an organized crim...
Oct 03, 2025

Edmonton Oilers still the class of the Pacific Division for everyone else to chase
Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers, for all the questions swirling around them, remain the class of the Pacific Division when it comes to success when it matters most. Sure, McDavi...
Oct 03, 2025

Leafs forward Scott Laughton out week-to-week with lower-body injury
TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Friday. The 31-year-old acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers ahead of last season...
Oct 03, 2025

IIHF moves the women's world hockey championship to November in 2026
ZURICH (AP) - The 2026 women's hockey world championship will take place in November in Denmark, the sport's governing body announced Friday. The shift from spring to fall beginning next year comes af...
Oct 03, 2025

Anand set to host fellow G7 foreign ministers in November near Niagara Falls
OTTAWA - G7 foreign ministers are set to gather near Niagara Falls next month for two days of meetings. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will host her colleagues from France, Germany, Italy, Japan...
Oct 03, 2025