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Bears, Patriots, Jaguars clinch playoff berths in stunning first-year coaching turnarounds
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Chicago, New England and Jacksonville were all battling for draft positioning at this time a year ago with the three teams finishing off seasons that left them at the bottom of the NFL standings. The disappointing 2024 season led to coaching changes that have paid immediate dividends with the Bears, Patriots and Jaguars all clinching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid and Draisaitl in fine form as Edmonton Oilers climb NHL standings
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
EDMONTON — Edmonton’s dynamic duo has definitely dazzled in December. Connor McDavid had five assists and Leon Draisaitl three goals as the Edmonton Oilers kept rolling into the holiday hiatus with a 5-1 victory over their rival Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Zach Hyman had a goal and two assists, Evan Bouchard a pair of helpers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: New poll says 2026 looking up, Canada must stay strong on US trade talks
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … One-third of Canadians optimistic about 2026: poll This year has been marked by economic upheaval, global conflict and climate change-induced natural disasters, and only a third of Canadians are optimistic things will get better in 2026, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western and Northern Canada braces for chilly, snowy Christmas
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Frigid temperatures across much of Western Canada include advisories warning parts of Alberta to prepare for a snowy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day As much as 10 to 20 cm is expected to fall by Christmas morning in Central Alberta, and Environment Canada is asking drivers to consider adjusting travel plans to take into account ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NWT RCMP deny excessive force, racism allegations after suspect suffers frostbite
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
RCMP in the Northwest Territories have issued a response to concerns raised following the Dec. 14 arrest of a wanted suspect, 25-year-old Elias Schiller. The statement says Schiller was wanted on outstanding warrants when he was stopped by police on the side of Highway 3, near the small community of Behchokǫ̀. Police say that after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BR-YEAR-Whale-Coroner
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
VICTORIA — Veterinary pathologist Stephen Raverty says answers about the recent deaths of three whales this fall in British Columbia waters could come out in early January. Raverty says one of the whales showed injuries consistent with a collision with a vessel, but the investigation is ongoing. He has been involved in the investigation of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!About one-third of Canadians optimistic about the new year: survey
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
OTTAWA — This year has been marked by economic upheaval, global conflict and climate change-induced natural disasters, and only a third of Canadians are optimistic things will get better in 2026, a new Leger poll suggests. Asked about their expectations for the new year, 35 per cent of respondents said they were optimistic that 2026 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No faith in fossil fuels? Why some religious leaders are speaking out on climate change
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
TORONTO — Anglican Deacon Michael Van Dusen typically has plans for the Christmas season that do not involve a Toronto courthouse. Perhaps he would be preparing his Christmas Day sermon or visiting with family. But on Tuesday, he stood beside a painted banner that read “no faith in fossil fuels” and spoke to a small ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For B.C. whale coroner, a gruesome duty to ‘revered’ animals approached with humility
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
VICTORIA — When veterinary pathologist Stephen Raverty is chest deep in work, the term takes on a gruesome meaning. Picture Raverty deep in the innards of a humpback whale, trying to retain his balance as he wades through a quagmire of intestines, blubber and blood. A photograph that is unsuitable for breakfast-table viewing captures a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Problems continue for England as star bowler Jofra Archer is out of the final two Ashes tests
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Bowler Jofra Archer will not play in the remaining two Ashes tests due to a left side strain, a team official said Wednesday, adding to England’s problems both on and off the field that include accusations of drunken behavior by opener Ben Duckett. The 30-year-old Archer spent four years battling a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks host the Cavaliers for Christmas day matchup
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers (17-14, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (20-9, second in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks square off against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks are 16-8 in Eastern Conference games. New York averages 120.1 points and has outscored opponents by 7.2 ... Read More »
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