Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodrguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journal...
Jan 30, 2026

US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion. Both sets of sales were announced by t...
Jan 30, 2026

Coast Guard suspends search for people missing from fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts
GLOUCESTER, Mass. (AP) - The search for survivors on a commercial fishing vessel that sank off the coast of Massachusetts with seven aboard has been suspended, the U.S. Coast Guard said Saturday. The ...
Jan 30, 2026

Two teens arrested in connection with First Nation double homicide in northern Quebec
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say two 17-year-old boys have been arrested in a double homicide in a Cree community in northern Quebec. The teens were arrested by a tactical unit Friday in the co...
Jan 30, 2026

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted on sexual assault charges
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Nevada jury on Friday convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls in a case that sent shock waves through Indian Coun...
Jan 30, 2026

"A rare gift for comedy and heart": Reaction to the death of Catherine O'Hara
Friends, fans and collaborators are reacting to news of the death of Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara. Here is what some of them are saying: "Catherine O'Hara was one of a kind. A rare light in this ...
Jan 30, 2026

Canada's Einarson, Manitoba's Lawes advance at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
MISSISSAUGA - It's a good time to be a Manitoba curling fan. Canada's Kerri Einarson and Manitoba's Kaitlyn Lawes advanced into the Page 1/2 playoff game at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts after win...
Jan 30, 2026

Abortion, MAID, CBC: Here's what Conservatives are debating at Calgary convention
CALGARY - Hundreds of party delegates from across the country have assembled in Calgary for the federal Conservative party's national convention. Leader Pierre Poilievre will face a vote on his leader...
Jan 30, 2026

Actress Catherine O'Hara: Canadian acting legend
A quick look at Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara, who died Friday at the age of 71. Born: March 4, 1954 Died: Jan. 30, 2026 Hometown: Toronto Early days: O'Hara began her career at Second City Toront...
Jan 30, 2026

Avi Lewis leads field in NDP leadership fundraising, followed by MP McPherson
OTTAWA - NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis has received the lion's share of campaign donations in the race so far, beating out the only sitting MP vying for the job. Elections Canada reports Lewis se...
Jan 30, 2026