Karissa Donkin

Karissa Donkin is a journalist in CBC's Atlantic investigative unit. You can reach her at karissa.donkin@cbc.ca.

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Canada looking for 1st mixed doubles curling world championship

Olympic qualification points are also on the line for Canadian team of Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant as they head to New Brunswick for the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, beginning on Saturday.

Vancouver announced as newest PWHL franchise for 2025-26 season

The Professional Women's Hockey League will expand to Vancouver and begin play next season, the league announced on Wednesday.

New PWHL Players Association director aims to keep raising bar for players

Former elite baseball player and sports consultant Malaika Underwood takes over from Brian Burke, as PWHL players navigate what expansion could mean for them.

All-Montreal Victoire line in the spotlight for Canada at women's hockey worlds

Marie-Philip Poulin, Laura Stacey and Jennifer Gardiner have formed a formidable trio at the top of Canada's lineup. The Canadians take on Japan in the quarterfinals on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. ET.

PWHL draft set for June in Ottawa, featuring surplus of talent with national team experience

Several players with national team experience have declared for the 2025 PWHL draft, including Canadian Nicole Gosling, who won a world championship last season.

5 things to watch as Canada aims to repeat as world champions of women's hockey

For players hoping to earn a spot on the Canadian women's hockey team heading to Italy for the Olympics next February, this world championship is a crucial audition. It's also the last major tournament before the Games, and a key opportunity for the Canadian staff to test things out. Canada begins play against Finland on Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

PWHL star Natalie Spooner relishing 11th world championship after returning from knee surgery

The 34-year-old Toronto Sceptres forward is grateful to be back on a Canadian team looking to repeat as world champions. Canada's first game is Thursday against Finland.

Everything you need to know about Canada at the women's hockey world championship

Toronto Sceptres forward Hannah Miller was less than two months away from being eligible to play with the defending-champion Canadian team. Several other new faces will join the Canadian roster.

All 3 Canadian teams go into PWHL break in playoff positions

As the PWHL heads into a break while players compete at the upcoming women's world championship, all three Canadian teams sit in playoff spots but only the Montreal Victoire have clinched a berth.

PWHL standout Hannah Miller barred from playing for Canada at upcoming world tourney

After a standout season in the Professional Women's Hockey League, Toronto Sceptres forward Hannah Miller won't be suiting up for Team Canada at the world championship in April after all.