Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Openness advocates unimpressed by early proposals for Access to Information reform
OTTAWA - Advocates of more federal transparency are concerned a federal review of the Access to Information regime will not fix long-standing problems, and that it could even make things worse. The Tr...
Jan 27, 2026

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles toward the sea, neighbors say
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea launched suspected ballistic missiles toward the sea on Tuesday in apparent weapons tests, according to its neighbors, as the North heightens animosities with riv...
Jan 27, 2026

NHL roundup: Vasilevskiy makes 28 saves as Lightning blank Mammoth 2-0
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves for his second shutout of the season and 42nd of his career, Darren Raddysh scored on a power play late in the second period, and the Tampa Bay Ligh...
Jan 26, 2026

Ekholm scores hat trick, Edmonton Oilers hold off Anaheim Ducks for 7-4 victory
EDMONTON - Mattias Ekholm scored a hat trick and the Edmonton Oilers rode a dominant second period to a 7-4 victory over the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Monday. Zach Hyman and Connor McDavid each added ...
Jan 26, 2026

Iran's crackdown has killed at least 6,126 people, activists say as the country's currency plunges
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests killed at least 6,126 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carri...
Jan 26, 2026

Winger Boeser, defenceman Buium latest Vancouver Canucks added to injured list
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have added two more names to their extensive list of injured players. The NHL team announced Monday that winger Brock Boeser and defenceman Zeev Buium have been place...
Jan 26, 2026

NHL fines Leafs' Nylander US$5,000 for flipping middle finger at broadcast camera
NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs veteran forward William Nylander has been fined US$5,000 for making an inappropriate gesture, the NHL announced Monday. Nylander flipped his middle finger at a broadcast...
Jan 26, 2026

Water damage, electrical issues force more residents from Manitoba First Nation
WINNIPEG - More residents are being asked to leave a northern Manitoba First Nation dealing with a water crisis brought on by a power outage, as crews continue to fix damaged houses and buildings. Pim...
Jan 26, 2026

Former member of Parliament Kirsty Duncan dies at age 59
TORONTO - Former cabinet minister, scientist and champion for safe sport Kirsty Duncan has died at the age of 59. Duncan had made public her multiple operations, radiation and chemotherapy to treat he...
Jan 26, 2026

No possession arrests without 'extenuating circumstances': head of B.C. police chiefs
VICTORIA - The president of the BC Association of Chiefs of Police says people will not be arrested for possession of small amounts of drugs after the end of decriminalization on Jan. 31, "unless ther...
Jan 26, 2026