Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Partial U.S. government shutdown blamed for NEXUS closure at Canadian airports
Canadian airports are warning travellers that NEXUS and Global Entry pre-clearance programs for U.S.-bound flights are suspended, with Vancouver's airport linking the news with a partial U.S. governme...
Feb 22, 2026
Lakers unveil statue of Pat Riley, the coaching mastermind of their 1980s Showtime era
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled a statue of Pat Riley outside their downtown arena to honour the head coach who masterminded their Showtime championship era. Riley was in atten...
Feb 22, 2026
Jacob Bridgeman holds on at Riviera for first PGA Tour title
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jacob Bridgeman heard cheers all day long for everyone but himself Sunday at Riviera until the final ovation. He made a nervy par putt on the 18th hole for a 1-over 72 and a most na...
Feb 22, 2026
Ottawa launching countrywide survey in buildup toward formal men's health strategy
OTTAWA - The federal government is taking its first steps toward developing a national men's health strategy, launching a survey for Canadians to weigh in. As previously reported by The Canadian Press...
Feb 22, 2026
Raptors snap Bucks' three-game streak with 122-94 road win
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Immanuel Quickley scored 32 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped the Milwaukee Bucks' three-game win streak with a 122-94 victory Sunday. Toronto's Brandon Ingram had 22 points, and...
Feb 22, 2026
Ukraine Olympian's banned skeleton helmet a rallying symbol at Ottawa demonstration
OTTAWA - As the Winter Olympics drew to a close on Sunday in Milan, Ukrainian slider Vladyslav Heraskevych's disqualification for wearing a helmet commemorating fallen Ukrainian athletes and coaches w...
Feb 22, 2026
Blue Jays rally falls short in 11-10 Grapefruit League loss to Red Sox
FORT MYERS - The Toronto Blue Jays fell 11-10 to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, scoring three times in the ninth before coming up short in their second Grapefruit League game of the spring. The Blue Ja...
Feb 22, 2026
RCMP can't corroborate 'veracity' of multiple threats in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
RCMP say they have not been able to corroborate the "veracity" of multiple threats being received in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in the wake of the recent school shooting there. A short statement issued Sund...
Feb 22, 2026
US men's hockey gold medal and Eileen Gu's halfpipe victory highlight final day of Winter Olympics
MILAN (AP) - Jack Hughes' overtime goal against Canada gave the United States its first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey since 1980 - and on the 46th anniversary of the " Miracle on Ice " no less. H...
Feb 22, 2026
Canadians in Mexican state ordered to shelter in place as violence erupts
HALIFAX - As violence erupted across parts of Mexico on Sunday, many Canadians were forced to take shelter to stay safe, while others, like Wendy Buelow, were left stranded as airports shut down and f...
Feb 22, 2026