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In the news today: Rain, cooler temperatures help Western wildfires

In the news today: Rain, cooler temperatures help Western wildfires

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks pushed the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of elimination, and the New York Rangers booked their ticket to the Eastern Conference final. Here are five things to know entering Friday's post-season action: MILLER TIME J.T.
Sixty years on, Tim Hortons is synonymous with Canada, but still chasing growth

Sixty years on, Tim Hortons is synonymous with Canada, but still chasing growth

TORONTO — When Tim Hortons rang in the new year, it marked the occasion with a nod to its humble roots, bringing back a quartet of doughnuts, including some from its earliest days.
Most Canadians support abortion, one-third see Tories as least supportive: poll

Most Canadians support abortion, one-third see Tories as least supportive: poll

OTTAWA — Eight in 10 Canadians back a woman's right to an abortion and two in three don't want the notwithstanding clause used to restrict access to abortions, a new poll suggests.
Wildfires cast smoky shadow over tourism industry ahead of unofficial start of summer

Wildfires cast smoky shadow over tourism industry ahead of unofficial start of summer

At Andrew Lake Lodge — a remote camp in the extreme northeast corner of Alberta — owner Dan Wettlaufer is looking forward to welcoming the first of this year's crop of tourists this weekend.
Kielburger mom's defamation lawsuit against Canadaland to go to trial

Kielburger mom's defamation lawsuit against Canadaland to go to trial

TORONTO — A defamation lawsuit filed by the mother of Marc and Craig Kielburger against the Canadaland podcast and its host will head to trial after an Ontario court rejected an application to have it thrown out, finding there is reason to believe th
Tim Hortons celebrates its 60th birthday. Here's a timeline of its history

Tim Hortons celebrates its 60th birthday. Here's a timeline of its history

Tim Hortons is considered part of the fabric of Canada, but long before the chain became synonymous with the country, it had humble beginnings as a coffee and doughnut shop. As the company turns 60 in 2024, this is a look back at its history.
Miller scores late, Canucks grind out 3-2 win over Oilers in Game 5

Miller scores late, Canucks grind out 3-2 win over Oilers in Game 5

VANCOUVER — Rick Tocchet challenged his Vancouver Canucks to up their game.
Canada earns straight-sets win over Dominican Republic in Volleyball Nations League

Canada earns straight-sets win over Dominican Republic in Volleyball Nations League

RIO DE JANEIRO — Canada earned a straight-sets victory over the Dominican Republic in Volleyball Nations League play Thursday night.
Rain keeping Fort McMurray fire at bay, as thousands out of homes in Western Canada

Rain keeping Fort McMurray fire at bay, as thousands out of homes in Western Canada

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The oilsands hub city of Fort McMurray, Alta., got a watery reprieve from a menacing wildfire Thursday as steady rain fell and water cannons delivered a soaking blast to tinder-dry ditches.