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Cigarettes with health warnings could nudge smokers to butt out: researchers

Cigarettes with health warnings could nudge smokers to butt out: researchers

VANCOUVER — Cigarettes with health warnings printed directly on them are being sold in some parts of Canada, making it the first country to adopt the regulation aimed at encouraging people to kick the habit or keep them from taking it up in the first
Ontario to increase health coverage for wildland firefighters

Ontario to increase health coverage for wildland firefighters

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Ontario says it will give wildland firefighters the same cancer, heart and post-traumatic stress disorder coverage as municipal firefighters.
Jets' Hellebuyck, Canucks' Demko among finalists for NHL's top goaltender award

Jets' Hellebuyck, Canucks' Demko among finalists for NHL's top goaltender award

NEW YORK — Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, Thatcher Demko of the Vancouver Canucks and Sergei Bobrovsky of the Florida Panthers are the finalists for this season's Vezina Trophy.
Trans Mountain pipeline project ushers in new era for oilsands hub Fort McMurray

Trans Mountain pipeline project ushers in new era for oilsands hub Fort McMurray

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — As the urban centre at the heart of Canada's oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. A decade and a half ago, the northern Alberta community was this country's most famous boom town.
Airline caterer Gate Gourmet reaches tentative deal with striking workers

Airline caterer Gate Gourmet reaches tentative deal with striking workers

TORONTO — Airline caterer Gate Gourmet has reached a tentative agreement with food service workers nearly two weeks after they walked off the job, meaning travellers through Toronto may soon find a full menu option on flights once again.
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Coach Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning moved into the NHL's top 10 for all-time playoff wins with 87 following Saturday's 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers. Cooper is two wins shy of tying Glen Sather at No.
In the news today: Pro-Palestinian encampment at Montreal's McGill University

In the news today: Pro-Palestinian encampment at Montreal's McGill University

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Skinner posts shutout, Oilers grind out 1-0 win to take 3-1 series lead over Kings

Skinner posts shutout, Oilers grind out 1-0 win to take 3-1 series lead over Kings

LOS ANGELES — The Edmonton Oilers' offence wasn’t rolling Sunday night, but head coach Kris Knoblauch felt just fine knowing his goalie would get them to the finish line.
'Deeply unhappy' grocery shoppers plan to boycott Loblaw-owned stores in May

'Deeply unhappy' grocery shoppers plan to boycott Loblaw-owned stores in May

A boycott targeting Loblaw is gaining momentum online, with what could be thousands of shoppers taking their money elsewhere in May.
'Resilient' Vancouver Canucks pull off comeback, top Nashville Predators 4-3 in OT

'Resilient' Vancouver Canucks pull off comeback, top Nashville Predators 4-3 in OT

NASHVILLE — Before the playoffs began, Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet asked some of his players to pick a word to describe their team. They chose resilience.