Category Archives: The Canadian Press

James Harden has eight in overtime as Clippers rally past Raptors 121-117
TORONTO - James Harden scored 31 points, including eight in overtime, as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied past the Toronto Raptors 121-117 on Friday. Harden and Ivica Zubac each had a double-double as...
Jan 16, 2026

Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds
The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal has upheld a $10,000 fine handed to the British Columbia ostrich farm whose flock of more than 300 birds was culled last fall, nearly 11 months after the confir...
Jan 16, 2026

No clarity yet on Ovechkin's future as Capitals prepare for a playoff push
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - The season is more than half over, and amid a sluggish stretch, the Washington Capitals are still hoping to make a successful push for the postseason. The bigger question - will ...
Jan 16, 2026

Rangers GM Chris Drury shared letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointment
NEW YORK (AP) - New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury shared a letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointment. Drury wrote on Friday that he plans to "retool" by possibly trad...
Jan 16, 2026

Toronto FC's Richie Laryea to captain Canada against Guatemala in soccer friendly
Toronto FC fullback Richie Laryea will captain a developmental Canada side against Guatemala in Saturday's soccer friendly in Los Angeles. Given the Canadian men's camp in Irvine, Calif., did not fall...
Jan 16, 2026

E-bike battery causes fire that sent 2 people to hospital: Edmonton fire officials
EDMONTON - A blaze that broke out this week at an Edmonton high-rise, forcing dozens from their homes, was caused by a lithium-ion battery from an electric bike, officials said as they warned of an in...
Jan 16, 2026

Carney's Canada-China deals are the product of months of diplomatic hustle
OTTAWA - The agreements Prime Minister Mark Carney brokered over the two days of his Beijing visit are the result of months of diplomatic work and cultural knowledge, international relations experts s...
Jan 16, 2026

A timeline of Bo Bichette's time with Blue Jays as star infielder joins Mets
TORONTO - Bo Bichette waved goodbye to the Toronto Blue Jays by signing a three-year, US$126-million contract with the New York Mets in free agency Friday, an Associated Press source said. The star in...
Jan 16, 2026

'Damn excited': Calgary lifts water-use restrictions after broken pipe repaired
CALGARY - Calgary's 1.6 million residents and those in surrounding municipalities are once again free to flush and take longer showers, as water restrictions imposed due to a broken water main were li...
Jan 16, 2026

Surging Sabres bring back memories of the franchise's success of 20 years ago
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - It was reunion week in Buffalo, offering Lindy Ruff an opportunity to reminisce about the franchise's memorable past, and provide a glimpse into what could well be a bright future...
Jan 16, 2026