Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Flames' struggling power play sparks at the right time in overtime win over Bruins
CALGARY - Connor Zary wasn't on either of Calgary's struggling power-play units to begin the game, but he ended the night on one and made the most of it by ending the game, too. Zary's goal 1:53 into ...
Dec 30, 2025

Calvin Pickard posts big game amid changing Edmonton Oilers' goaltending situation
WINNIPEG - A special meal with family set Calvin Pickard up for a big night in the Edmonton Oilers' net. His quick reflexes and 41 saves helped the Oilers to a 3-1 victory Monday over the host Winnipe...
Dec 30, 2025

Raptors bench players learning on the job as mid-season injuries take toll
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are a little banged up as the midway point of the NBA season approaches, with regular starters RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl missing long stretches. Fortunately, Toronto's ...
Dec 30, 2025

Winter storms continue to hammer parts of Ontario, Quebec
People in parts of Ontario and Quebec were dealing with more messy weather and in some cases blizzard-like conditions on Tuesday as storm fronts continue to hit the area. Environment Canada warned of ...
Dec 30, 2025

Ottawa Senators seek winning streak to start 2026, and climb up NHL standings
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators closed out 2025 with a three-game losing streak after a four-game win streak, and closer to the bottom of their conference than the top. The Senators fell 4-1 to the Colum...
Dec 30, 2025

In the news: First Nations water protections, death in the ER, New Year's resolutions
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Minister not promising source water protection in new First Nations clean water bill With her government unde...
Dec 30, 2025

New legal structure of Alberta health system in place, Premier Smith now eyes results
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA - The Alberta government in 2025 completed the final legal foundations of its new health-care system - and Premier Danielle Smith says she's working in 2026 to prove it was wo...
Dec 30, 2025

Minister not promising source water protection in new First Nations clean water bill
OTTAWA - With her government under pressure to finally eliminate boil-water advisories in First Nations communities, the federal minister responsible for Indigenous services isn't committing to bringi...
Dec 30, 2025

Buffalo Sabres beat St. Louis Blues for ninth straight win
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Zach Benson and Alex Tuch scored and the Buffalo Sabres beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Monday night for their ninth straight victory. Noah Ostlund also scored, Peyton Krebs had an em...
Dec 29, 2025

Liam Ohgren scores lone shootout goal to lift Canucks past Kraken 3-2
SEATTLE (AP) - Kevin Lankinen made 37 saves and Liam Ohgren had the lone shootout goal in the Vancouver Canucks' 3-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night. Linus Karlsson and Elias Pettersso...
Dec 29, 2025