Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Dan David, Mohawk journalist and Indigenous news trailblazer, dies at 73
Dan David, a renowned Mohawk journalist who helped establish the news department of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, has died. His sister Marie David said he died Jan. 12 after a long strugg...
Jan 18, 2026
Phil Goyette, who won the Stanley Cup four times with Montreal Canadiens, dies at 92
MONTREAL - Former Montreal forward Phil Goyette, who won the Stanley Cup four times with the Canadiens over his 16-year NHL career, has died, the team said Sunday. He was 92. Goyette, a native of Lach...
Jan 18, 2026
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign guard Neufeld and defensive back Griffin II
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with right guard Pat Neufeld and defensive back Michael Griffin II, the CFL team said Sunday. Both players were schedule...
Jan 18, 2026
Heckler yells 'leave Greenland alone!' during US national anthem at NBA game in London
LONDON (AP) - A heckler yelled "leave Greenland alone!" while Vanessa Williams sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" before tipoff of an NBA game in London between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magi...
Jan 18, 2026
Heckler yells 'leave Greenland alone!' during US national anthem at NBA game in London
LONDON (AP) - A heckler yelled "leave Greenland alone!" while Vanessa Williams sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" before tipoff of an NBA game in London between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magi...
Jan 18, 2026
Blind fans were given touch tech to follow Africa Cup games, but not for the final
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) - Despite the availability of haptic, or touch, devices for visually impaired supporters at the Africa Cup of Nations, none will be available when Morocco plays Senegal in Sun...
Jan 18, 2026
Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 races
TARVISIO, Italy (AP) - At age 41, Lindsey Vonn's ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit's podium is unparalleled. Vonn finished second in a super-G on Sunday that was held amid ...
Jan 18, 2026
Norwegian skier McGrath wins Wengen slalom ahead of good friend Pinheiro Braathen
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) - Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath won the Wengen World Cup slalom Sunday for a second consecutive year and added to his status as a favorite for next month's Olympics. The Un...
Jan 18, 2026
Canadian men continue their climb back up the rugby sevens ladder with Dubai win
DUBAI - The Canadian men continued their climb back up the rugby sevens ladder Sunday, winning an HSBC SVNS Division 3 challenger event. It took some late heroics in their semifinal against Hong Kong ...
Jan 18, 2026
Carney says Chinese EV deal an 'opportunity' for Ontario, auto sector
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the electric vehicle deal with China is an "opportunity" for Ontario and autoworkers, despite criticism from Premier Doug Ford and the union representing ...
Jan 18, 2026