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Trudeau says he doesn't understand why NDP is pulling back from carbon price support
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn't understand why the federal New Democrats are pulling back their support for the carbon price, though he acknowledges they are facing political he...
Apr 12, 2024

Canada's Aaliyah Edwards ready to achieve pro dream with WNBA draft around the corner
Aaliyah Edwards is set to achieve yet another dream. The Kingston, Ont., native is a projected first-round pick for Monday's WNBA draft after a successful four-year career with the UConn Huskies. The ...
Apr 12, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith appears in Ottawa after attacking federal housing plan
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Ottawa today after tabling a bill that would allow her province to block future direct funding from the federal government to cities. It's just the ...
Apr 12, 2024

Alberta dismisses fears federal funding veto bill would put chill on academic freedom
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's advanced education minister is rejecting concerns her government's proposed gatekeeping law would lead to political interference and jeopardize $500 million of federal fundi...
Apr 12, 2024

CP NewsAlert: Rescuers begin attempt to save stranded orphaned B.C. killer whale
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A rescue attempt to save a killer whale calf stranded in a tidal lagoon near Zeballos, B.C. is underway this morning. The road access to the lagoon is blocked by members of the Ehatte...
Apr 12, 2024

Midfielder Grady McDonnell the latest talented teenager to join Vancouver FC
Teenagers T.J. Tahid and James Cameron turned heads at Vancouver FC last season, earning call-ups to Canada's under-17 and under-20 team, respectively. The second-year Canadian Premier League club unv...
Apr 12, 2024

Sweeney named GM of Canada's team for inaugural NHL 4 Nations Face-Off
CALGARY - Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has been named Canada's GM for the inaugural NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Hockey Canada announced its management team for the February 2025 to...
Apr 12, 2024

Nova Scotia mass shooting: RCMP officers cleared of wrongdoing in firehall shooting
HALIFAX - Ontario's police watchdog says no criminal charges should be laid against two Mounties who mistakenly shot at a bystander outside a Nova Scotia firehall as they were searching for the man re...
Apr 12, 2024

CP NewsAlert: Ex-space agency engineer acquitted on charge of acting for Chinese firm
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Former Canadian Space Agency engineer Wanping Zheng has been acquitted of breach of trust at the courthouse in Longueuil, Que. Zheng, 63, a resident of the Montreal suburb of Brossar...
Apr 12, 2024

Tiger Woods completes opening round at Masters with a 73, eight shots off the lead
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Tiger Woods finished up his weather-delayed opening round at the Masters early Friday morning, dropping two more strokes behind leader Bryson DeChambeau and facing a more immediate...
Apr 12, 2024