Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal immigration officer shot and killed a man Saturday in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters onto the frigid streets and ratcheting up tensions in a city already shak...
Jan 24, 2026
Myanmar holds its last election round with the army already certain to keep control over government
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) - Voting was underway on Sunday in Myanmar in the final round of a three-stage general election, capping a nearly monthlong process that has already ensured the country's military...
Jan 24, 2026
Canada's Reese Howden, Marielle Thompson reach ski cross podium at World Cup
VEYSONNAZ - Canada's Reece Howden was back atop the podium at a ski cross World Cup on Saturday and Marielle Thompson took bronze on the women's side. Germany's Tim Hronek and France's Melvin Tchiknav...
Jan 24, 2026
All in the Family: Northern Ontario's Scharf joined by daughter McCarville at Hearts
MISSISSAUGA - Now that Grade 11 exams are out of the way, Bella McCarville can concentrate on her next task: helping her mother and new teammates try to win the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The 16-y...
Jan 24, 2026
Maureen Murphy’s two-goal performance leads Victoire past Charge 3-1
LAVAL - Maureen Murphy scored twice as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 3-1 in front of a sold-out crowd at Place Bell on Saturday afternoon. Ann-Renee Desbiens made 23 saves for the V...
Jan 24, 2026
Trump's latest tariff threats will hurt U.S. just as much as Canada, experts say
HALIFAX - International trade experts say U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Canada will hurt his own economy just as much, if not more, than Canada's. They ...
Jan 24, 2026
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces closure of research operations, job cuts
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says it is closing seven of its research operations as part of the federal government's efforts to cut the size of the public service. The federal department said rese...
Jan 24, 2026
The man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Family members say the man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care nurse at a VA hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset...
Jan 24, 2026
NBA postpones Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis after fatal shooting by federal officer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors was postponed on Saturday afternoon following another fatal shooting by a federal officer in Minneapolis. T...
Jan 24, 2026
NBA postpones Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis after fatal shooting by federal officer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors was postponed on Saturday afternoon following another fatal shooting by a federal officer in Minneapolis. T...
Jan 24, 2026