Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Nova Scotia's Stevens impressing early in rookie skipping appearance at Scotties
MISSISSAUGA - When Christina Black pre-qualified for a spot in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, it opened the door for a second Nova Scotia team to enter the field. Former Canadian junior champion T...
Jan 27, 2026
2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two federal officers fired shots during the encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti over the weekend in Minneapolis, a Customs and Border Protection official told Congress in a n...
Jan 27, 2026
Quebec Liberal MNA Gregory Kelley ready to 'turn the page' on Pablo Rodriguez era
QUBEC - A Quebec Liberal legislature member says he's ready to turn the page on the turbulent political saga that saw his wife and fellow MNA expelled from the party's caucus. Gregory Kelley addressed...
Jan 27, 2026
US sending ICE unit to Olympics for security, prompting concern, confusion in Italy
MILAN (AP) - News that a unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be present during the upcoming Winter Games has set off concern and confusion in Italy, where people have expressed outr...
Jan 27, 2026
US sending ICE unit to Olympics for security, prompting concern, confusion in Italy
MILAN (AP) - News that a unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be present during the upcoming Winter Games has set off concern and confusion in Italy, where people have expressed outr...
Jan 27, 2026
Wrestling company bars performer for ICE getup during Edmonton match
EDMONTON - A Canadian wrestler has been dropped from a company after he dressed up as a U.S. immigration officer for a match in Edmonton on the same day the agents shot and killed a protester in Minne...
Jan 27, 2026
Liberals agree to hit pause on hate crimes bill and prioritize tougher bail bill
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has agreed to prioritize the passage of its bail legislation by hitting pause on getting its hate crime bill through the legislative process. The justice committee pass...
Jan 27, 2026
B.C. Lions extend star quarterback Nathan Rourke through 2028
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have locked up their star quarterback, signing Nathan Rourke to an extension through the 2028 season. The team announced the move Tuesday, with Lions general manager Ryan Ri...
Jan 27, 2026
Teenage defender Stefan Kapor named to Canadian U-17 squad for CONCACAF qualifiers
Teenage defender Stefan Kapor, who signed a homegrown player contract with Toronto FC in October, is among the 21 players chosen to represent Canada at next month's CONCACAF U-17 Men's Qualifiers. The...
Jan 27, 2026
Will the online harms bill ban kids from social media? Maybe.
OTTAWA - As other countries move toward banning social media use for some teens, the Liberal government has confirmed it's working on new legislation to address online harms. So could Canada follow Au...
Jan 27, 2026