Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Finnish pair wins a barrel of ale in annual 'wife-carrying' contest in England
LONDON (AP) - To have and to hold took on a new meaning for about two dozen couples who put their relationships to the test on a grassy hill in southern England. Wives and girlfriends clung on for dea...
Mar 09, 2026

Eriksson wins another medal, Canada wins big in wheelchair curling and para hockey
MILAN - Para skier Kalle Eriksson picked up his second medal of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on Monday while Canada's wheelchair curling team and Para hockey squad posted big victories. Eriksson and ...
Mar 09, 2026

Opposition parties call for clarity from government as MPs debate Iran war
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent from a debate on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as opposition parties continued to question the government's position on the conflict. Speaking in the House...
Mar 09, 2026

Ottawa says it will spend up to $94.5M to improve jobs data in key industries
OTTAWA - The federal government said Monday it's planning to spend up to $94.5 million over the next five years to get a better sense of what's happening on the ground in a turbulent labour market. Th...
Mar 09, 2026

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says
NEW YORK (AP) - Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, according to a court complai...
Mar 09, 2026

Voting begins in NDP leadership race, Singh's successor to be named March 29
OTTAWA - Voting began Monday in the federal NDP leadership race, with a March 28 deadline for party members to cast their votes. A party official says 100,000 members are eligible to vote in the elect...
Mar 09, 2026

Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) - The Lebanese parliament extended its term by two years on Monday due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, which has pushed the region into an escalating conflict, and Israel stepped up its ...
Mar 09, 2026

Ryan Nembhard learning from legendary Jason Kidd in rookie season with Mavericks
TORONTO - Ryan Nembhard's had many great influences in his basketball career. His father Claude is the chief executive officer of the Ontario Basketball Association, his brother Andrew is the starting...
Mar 09, 2026

Toronto Sceptres blow another lead in overtime loss to Minnesota Frost
TORONTO - Toronto Sceptres head coach Troy Ryan did not blame his team for blowing a lead in a second straight game. "I would say there's some other circumstances that impacted us playing with the lea...
Mar 09, 2026

In the news: Ottawa debate on Iran War, Public service job cuts, Stronach Trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Federal Liberal government has proposed a debate on Iran war, House leader says Liberal House leader Steven M...
Mar 09, 2026