Category Archives: The Canadian Press

"Battle of the Brads" looms at Brier, playoff races heat up
ST. JOHN'S - The "Battle of the Brads" and the race for remaining playoff spots promised a dramatic final day of pool play Thursday at the Montana's Brier. Undefeated teams skipped by defending champi...
Mar 04, 2026

Daughter of Canadian woman killed in Dominican bus crash left in dark on dad's condition
The daughter of a Canadian woman killed in a bus crash in the Dominican Republic says her family is still searching for answers three days after the incident that left another Canadian dead and 13 oth...
Mar 04, 2026

Economic uncertainty must not become financial market instability: Macklem
OTTAWA - The head of the Bank of Canada warns new players in global debt markets aren't as closely monitored as traditional banks, which could drive new risks in a period rife with uncertainty. Govern...
Mar 04, 2026

Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarine
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) - A torpedo fired by a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, whose navy said Wednesday it recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people. The Iranian vess...
Mar 04, 2026

Woodbine Entertainment, New York Racing Association Inc. stage Empire Trillium Series
TORONTO - Woodbine Racetrack will stage six races in 2027 as part of the new Empire Trillium Series. Woodbine Entertaining and the New York Racing Association, Inc., unveiled the $3.2 million, 14-race...
Mar 04, 2026

Carney says Canadian military participation in Middle East war can't be ruled out
CANBERRA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada can't rule out military participation in the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters at a joint news conference with Australian ...
Mar 04, 2026

Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary
Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched t...
Mar 04, 2026

Preparation key for Whitecaps balancing MLS play with potential FIFA World Cup runs
VANCOUVER - The countdown to this summer's FIFA World Cup has entered double digits, but some Major League Soccer players are doing their best to keep their minds off playing on their sport's biggest ...
Mar 04, 2026

Carney says Canada, Australia hold 'rare convening power' in Parliament speech
CANBERRA - Canada and Australia have a "rare" ability to help convene a coalition of middle powers because their allies know they can be trusted, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a speech to Austral...
Mar 04, 2026

Steel shows his mettle in helping surging Stars shine
CALGARY - When you reel off a franchise record 10 consecutive wins like the Dallas Stars - all while missing several key players - it takes the contributions of many. One of those guys is forward Sam ...
Mar 04, 2026