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Loutitt makes Canadian women's ski jumping history by winning World Cup gold in Japan
ZA, Japan - Alexandria Loutitt became the first Canadian to win a World Cup women's ski jump event on Friday, taking gold at a normal hill competition in Zao, Japan. The 19-year-old from Calgary finis...
Jan 13, 2023

Canada sanctions more of Haiti's political elites, bringing total to 15
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly has announced new sanctions against two more Haitian political elites. Facing sanction are former MP Arnel Blizaire and Charles Saint-Rmy, a businessman a...
Jan 13, 2023

Russia says it took Soledar in bloody fight in east Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia claimed Friday that its forces captured a fiercely contested salt mining town, in what would mark a rare victory for the Kremlin after a series of setbacks in its invasion ...
Jan 13, 2023

Canadian man aims for Guinness world record for most marathons ran in a year
It's a gamble, but one that's worthwhile to Ben Pobjoy. The Mississauga, Ont., native has set out on a journey to break the Guinness world record for most marathons ran by a male in a year (239), held...
Jan 13, 2023

In The News for Jan. 13 : What would increased immigration mean for Canada?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jan 13, 2023

Liberal minister says Canada needs more immigration as targets get mixed reviews
OTTAWA - As Canada plans to significantly ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects on health care, housing and the labour market. But...
Jan 13, 2023

Suspect charged with murder in assassination of Japan's Abe
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese prosecutors formally charged the suspect in the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with murder, Japanese media reported Friday. Tetsuya Yamagami was arrested immed...
Jan 12, 2023

Senators extend Coyotes' losing streak to 7 games
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Brady Tkachuk and Alex DeBrincat each had a goal and an assist,and the Ottawa Senators stretched the Arizona Coyotes' losing streak to seven games with a 5-3 victory Thursday night...
Jan 12, 2023

Spieth, Kirk share early lead on gorgeous day at Sony Open
HONOLULU (AP) - Jordan Spieth played about the way he expected Thursday, another sign of growing confidence in his game, as he opened with a 6-under 64 for an early share of the lead with Chris Kirk a...
Jan 12, 2023

Dillon Dube scores twice, Calgary rolls past St. Louis 4-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Dillon Dube scored twice in the third period and Dan Vladar made 25 saves to help the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. Dube broke a 1-all tie, s...
Jan 12, 2023