Ukraine, eastern rebels swap prisoners in move to end war

Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine began exchanging scores of prisoners Sunday in a move aimed at ending

Environment Canada issues freezing rain warnings for much of Ontario

Environment Canada is warning that a weather system headed for Ontario will bring a messy mix of rain, freezing rain,

‘A blessing and a curse’: Boom from $40B Kitimat LNG plant means challenges for small B.C. communities

After 25 years of cutting hair in downtown Prince George, Freda Barton is doing something she never expected: moving back

Stories that shaped our world in 2019

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5 stabbed at Hanukkah event north of NYC

A man attacked a Hanukkah celebration at a rabbi’s home north of New York City late Saturday, stabbing and wounding

5 stabbed at rabbi’s house on Hanukkah, suspect in custody

A man attacked a Hanukkah celebration at a rabbi’s home north of New York City late Saturday, stabbing and wounding

50 dead as cold wave sweeps through Bangladesh

At least 50 people have died in Bangladesh as cold weather continues to sweep across the country, officials said. The

7 things that could go right (or wrong) for Canada’s energy sector in 2020

It’s been another tumultuous year for Canada’s oil and gas sector. From regulatory upheaval to layoffs to pipeline bottlenecks and

A look at some key questions about the Ford government’s climate change plan

Throughout 2019, activists pushed the climate crisis to the forefront of public consciousness around the world. Millions of concerned people

Why two small Canadian films are making a splash in Hollywood

Two homegrown films are finding success in Hollywood on their own terms — by putting Canadian stories and settings front

2019 saw a record number of women elected — but gender equity in the Commons is still far off

In 2019, Canadians sent more women to the House of Commons than ever before. But the 98 women elected as

Markstrom makes career-high 49 saves to help Canucks fend off Kings

Jacob Markstrom made it sound like hitting a career high with 49 saves on Saturday night against the Los Angeles

Hardline Indian state leader defends ‘strict’ response to protests

The chief minister of India’s Uttar Pradesh state has rebuffed accusations from rights groups of police abuses during protests against

Lightning overcome sluggish start before holding off Habs

Alex Killorn scored twice, Victor Hedman had four assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 5-4

Rangers snap Maple Leafs’ 6-game win streak in OT

Tony DeAngelo scored in overtime as the New York Rangers beat the Maple Leafs 5-4 on Saturday, snapping Toronto’s win

Raptors beat Celtics, avenge Christmas loss

Kyle Lowry scored 30 points, Serge Ibaka had 20 and the Toronto Raptors beat Boston 113-97 on Saturday night, snapping

North Korea begins key meeting before deadline in nuclear negotiations with U.S.

North Korea has opened a high-profile political conference to discuss how to overcome «harsh trials and difficulties,» state media reported

Canadian captain Hayton apologizes for angering Russians during anthem ceremony

Canada’s captain Barrett Hayton has apologized after angering his opponents by keeping his helmet on during the playing of the

World juniors roundup: Germany upsets Czech hosts, Russia blows out Canada

Dominik Bokk scored twice, including the winner on the power play at 7:33 of the third period, to help Germany

Canada secures spot in Spengler Cup semifinals with win over host HC Davos

Andrew MacDonald and Dustin Jeffery each scored first-period goals as Canada downed HC Davos 5-1 at the Spengler Cup on

Serena Williams named Associated Press female athlete of the decade

Serena Williams dominated the decade, on the court and in conversation. There were, to begin with, the dozen Grand Slam

Canada routed by Russia at world juniors, lose star Alexis Lafrenière to injury

Canada was embarrassed 6-0 by Russia and also lost star winger Alexis Lafrenière to an apparent knee injury on a

10-year-old girl from West Vancouver dies aboard flight: Los Angeles coroner

A 10-year-old girl from British Columbia has died after suffering a medical emergency aboard a flight in the United States.

Canada’s Lafreniere leaves world juniors game against Russia with lower-body injury

Team Canada forward Alexis Lafreniere suffered a lower-body injury during the second period of Canada’s game against Russia on Saturday