Category Archives: Canadian Press

CALGARY - The Alberta government says it would contribute up to $700 million if Calgary were to hold the 2026 Winter Olympics, but how the remaining costs would be divvied up remains unknown with just...

TORONTO - Canada’s Chris Boucher has secured one of the Toronto Raptors’ two-way contracts. The 25-year-old forward from Montreal had nine points, two rebounds and four blocks in 19 minute...

HALIFAX - Police have seized marijuana and cash from two Halifax dispensaries, just days before the provincial government opens its own retail cannabis stores. Halifax Regional Police said 10 people, ...

BRUSSELS - With just days to go before a key Brexit summit next week, optimism is growing that a deal can be reached to ensure a smooth transition for Britain’s exit from the European Union. Eur...

MINNEAPOLIS - Prince’s surviving family members are asking President Donald Trump to stop using the late rock star’s music at campaign rallies. Prince’s “Purple Rain” has...

TORONTO - The promotion push starts anew for the Toronto Wolfpack next month when the players report to training camp. Co-owner David Argyle says the transatlantic rugby league team will bring new tal...

FREDERICTON - The University of New Brunswick women’s varsity hockey team is set to play its first game Saturday, after a former player successfully fought to have it resurrected in the name of ...

NEW YORK - Facebook says hackers accessed a wide swath of information - ranging from emails and phone numbers to more personal details like sites visited and places checked into - from millions of acc...

OTTAWA - Canada is contributing $50 million to the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency - after the United States decided to stop funding what it called an “irredeemably flawed” organ...

MONTREAL - Doctor Melissa Genereux, head of public health in Quebec’s Eastern Townships region, thought she had persuaded local officials not to introduce a strict cannabis bylaw in the areaR...