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Multi-province bid pitched as a way for Canada to host Commonwealth Games
Canadian bids for a Commonwealth Games have died by provincial government disinterest, so multiple provinces sharing reduced costs is the pitch by Olympic and Commonwealth Games artistic swimmer Clair...
Feb 06, 2025
Swedish police say mass shooter was connected to school where he opened fire, had weapon licenses
OREBRO, Sweden (AP) - Swedish police said the gunman in the country's worst mass shooting was connected to the adult education center where he opened fire Tuesday, killing 10 other people. Authorities...
Feb 06, 2025
In the news today: Ministers to push against Trump tariffs, Liberal race not typical
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ministers make push against tariffs in Washington A tariff threat continues to loom as Canadian ministers conn...
Feb 06, 2025
Ministers meeting Washington Republicans in effort to end Trump's tariff threats
WASHINGTON - A tariff threat continues to loom as Canadian ministers connect with Republican lawmakers and business groups in Washington in hopes of swaying U.S. President Donald Trump away from the i...
Feb 06, 2025
Community groups say Canadians are scared as Trudeau warns hate crimes are rising
OTTAWA - As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other leaders warn of a rising tide of hate around the world, community groups in Canada say they're getting more and more calls from frightened people. A...
Feb 06, 2025
Liberal race sucked into Trump's 'gravitational field,' strategists say
OTTAWA - Liberal leadership hopefuls are pivoting and responding to the attention-consuming existential threats to Canadian trade posed by U.S. President Donald Trump - a preview of what the next fede...
Feb 06, 2025
Canadian pride is on the rise in wake of Trump's tariff threat - especially in Quebec
OTTAWA - Two new polls suggest Quebeckers are feeling pretty good about their relationship with Canada these days. Between December and February, the share of Quebecers who said they were "very proud"...
Feb 06, 2025
Ontario votes: Leaders making stops in Toronto, and southwestern and northern Ontario
Ontario's main party leaders are set to make stops in Toronto and southwestern Ontario today before two of them venture north. Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is set to make a health-care announcement i...
Feb 06, 2025
Fiala scores twice, Kings keeps rolling in 6-3 win over Canadiens
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kevin Fiala had two goals, Warren Foegele scored on a penalty shot, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 on Wednesday night. Vladislav Gavrikov, Brandt Clarke a...
Feb 05, 2025
McDavid makes perfect pass in overtime as the Oilers beat the Blackhawks 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) - Connor McDavid set up Zach Hyman in overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Wednesday night. Hyman redirected McDavid's pass for the power-play goal at 1:36...
Feb 05, 2025