Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Pneumonia hospitalizations rose dramatically last year, new CIHI data shows
TORONTO - The Canadian Institute for Health Information says pneumonia hospitalizations rose by almost one-third across Canada last year. The data released Thursday shows kids between five and 17 year...
Feb 19, 2026

In the news: Former Prince arrested, LeBlanc to meet Trump soon, Tory floor crossing
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office UK police have arrested Andre...
Feb 19, 2026

Two players are tied for the first-round lead at the LPGA Thailand tournament
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) - Nasa Hataoka shot a 7-under 65 Thursday on the Siam Country Club Old Course and was tied for the lead after the opening round at the LPGA Thailand, the first of three tournam...
Feb 19, 2026

How three sisters honour mother's legacy at Vancouver's Lunar New Year parade
VANCOUVER - The youngest dancer in this Sunday's Lunar New Year Parade in Vancouver is just four. "Hopefully they remember (the routine)," chuckled parade producer Lisa Ho of the tiny dancer and his f...
Feb 19, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to address province in pre-budget TV broadcast
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to address the province in a TV broadcast Thursday evening and is expected to discuss immigration. Smith said Wednesday that rapid population growth co...
Feb 19, 2026

Canada loses gold in overtime to rival U.S. team; Jacobs to curl for gold
MILAN - Canada's women's hockey team was denied a repeat gold medal after a crushing 2-1 overtime defeat to the United States on Day 13 of the Milan Cortina Games. The deciding goal came about four mi...
Feb 19, 2026

Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial hits hurdle as fourth complainant testifies
TORONTO - The trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach hit another hurdle Thursday as one of his accusers repeatedly referred to her preparatory meetings with the prosecution while testifying a...
Feb 19, 2026

Gas explosion kills 16 after apartment building partially collapsed in southern Pakistan
KARACHI, Pakstan (AP) - A gas explosion ripped through an apartment building in Pakistan's largest port city of Karachi on Thursday, killing at least 16 people, including women and children, and injur...
Feb 19, 2026

UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide'
GENEVA (AP) - A "campaign of destruction" in October by Sudanese rebels against non-Arab communities in and near a city in Sudan's western region of Darfur shows "hallmarks of genocide," U.N.-backed h...
Feb 19, 2026

Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of leading an insurrection on Thursday and sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law in...
Feb 19, 2026