Author Archives: Syndicated Content
List of Order of Canada appointees announced New Year's Eve
The Governor General made 80 appointments to the Order of Canada, including six promotions within in the Order and one honorary appointment. Companions Rosalie Abella, Toronto Simon Brault, Saint-Jean...
Dec 31, 2025
Nardwuar becomes first 'human serviette' appointed to Order of Canada
TORONTO - When Nardwuar rhymes off a list of fellow members of the Order of Canada, he includes baseball player Fergie Jenkins, filmmaker Guy Maddin and singer Avril Lavigne - twice. It's not surprisi...
Dec 31, 2025
Jobs, economy top voters' priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll
OTTAWA - A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians will want to see action from the Liberal government on major economic files in the new year. Just over one in five respondents to the poll publis...
Dec 31, 2025
Carney reflects on 2025's 'challenges' in New Year's Eve message
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says in his New Year's Eve message that Canada faced "challenges" in 2025 but the country is strongest when it's united. As Canadians prepare to ring in the new yea...
Dec 31, 2025
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's new year's message to Canadians
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says she witnessed extraordinary solidarity across the country in the last year in response to wildfires, economic challenges and in advancing Indigenous reconciliation. ...
Dec 31, 2025
Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse honoured with Order of Canada
It was surprising for Andre De Grasse at first. The seven-time Olympic medallist from Markham, Ont., got a call in late October from the Governor General's office informing him he would receive the Or...
Dec 31, 2025
In The Rings: Change coming to curling scene with lineup moves and Rock League
The Montana's Canadian Curling Trials did more than just determine this country's representatives for the Winter Olympics. It also served as a valuable opportunity for up-and-coming players to get a t...
Dec 31, 2025
New Zealand's Auckland kicks off 2026 celebrations with fireworks
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Auckland rang in 2026 with a downtown fireworks display launched from New Zealand's tallest structure, Sky Tower, making it the first major city to greet the new year at...
Dec 31, 2025
'I wish I had an answer': Home ice woes haunt struggling Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Most NHL teams would be excited for an upcoming homestand. That may not be the case for the Vancouver Canucks. The team has struggled mightily at Rogers Arena this season, falling to 4-12-...
Dec 31, 2025
Sceptres left looking for adjustments after being unable to solve Nicole Hensley
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres tilted the ice for much of the final two periods, but just could not figure out Nicole Hensley. The Minnesota Frost goaltender put on a clinic in her 31-save outing to l...
Dec 31, 2025