Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Russian flag returns as Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics open amid Middle East war and boycott
VERONA, Italy (AP) - The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics officially opened Friday amid the tensions of war in the Middle East, and with some countries boycotting the opening ceremony because of the r...
Mar 06, 2026

US to send anti-drone system to the Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say
LONDON (AP) - An American anti-drone system proven to work against Russian drones in Ukraine will soon be sent to the Middle East to bolster U.S. defenses against Iranian drones, two U.S. officials to...
Mar 06, 2026

Flames send Nazem Kadri back to Avalanche where he won the Stanley Cup in 2022
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames are sending Nazem Kadri back to Colorado. The rebuilding Flames also sent a 2027 fourth-round draft pick to the Avalanche ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline. Calgary, wh...
Mar 06, 2026

Jets goalie Hellebuyck upset his wife bears brunt of criticism for White House visit
WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck can handle the criticism he received for attending a White House reception hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, but the Winnipeg Jets goalie is upset that his wife has h...
Mar 06, 2026

Canadians Mboko, Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov advance at Indian Wells tennis tourney
INDIAN WELLS - Canada's Victoria Mboko is on to the third round of the Indian Wells tournament. The 19-year-old from Toronto defeated Australia's Kimberly Birrell 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Friday in second-roun...
Mar 06, 2026

Rebuilding Vancouver Canucks stockpile draft picks ahead of NHL trade deadline
VANCOUVER - Demolition has begun for the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks. The team dealt two more depth forwards for draft picks ahead of the NHL's trade deadline on Friday, chipping further away at a ro...
Mar 06, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says at least 45 days needed for tariff refunds
WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection will not be able to immediately begin issuing refunds for President Donald Trump's tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court. In a filing to co...
Mar 06, 2026

Lukes hits grand slam as Jays beat Pirates in spring training action
DUNEDIN - Nathan Lukes hit a grand slam as part of a five-run fourth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-2 in spring training action Friday. Lukes went deep off of Pittsburgh...
Mar 06, 2026

'Smile of a murderer': B.C. double-killing suspects seen posing with alleged weapon
ABBOTSFORD - A prosecutor says three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford, B.C., couple kept a bat used to bludgeon one of the victims to death, displaying it with "pride" in videos recorded months ...
Mar 06, 2026

Canada's Cozzolino to make long awaited return to Paralympics after break from hockey
Dominic Cozzolino is happy he took the break from Para hockey. However, it didn't take long for the competitive itch to catch up to him. The star forward will be making his return to Paralympic action...
Mar 06, 2026