Category Archives: The Canadian Press

George Springer connects with young Jays fan as part of Make-A-Wish holiday campaign
TORONTO - Delfina Budziak was mid-sentence when she saw George Springer walk into a downtown Toronto restaurant. Suddenly, no words would come. "When I first saw him walk through the door, I just froz...
Dec 03, 2025

Petitioner looking to recall Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says application approved
EDMONTON - A woman looking to launch a recall petition to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature says her campaign has been officially approved. Heather VanSnick says she...
Dec 03, 2025

Wilfried Nancy leaves Columbus Crew to take charge of Scottish giant Celtic
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) - Former CF Montral coach Wilfried Nancy left his role with the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer to take charge of Scottish giant Celtic on Wednesday. The 48-year-old French...
Dec 03, 2025

Centre Jakob Poeltl key to keeping Raptors competitive with swingman RJ Barrett out
TORONTO - As a centre, Jakob Poeltl isn't usually expected to pick up the slack when a wing is hurt. But with Canadian swingman RJ Barrett still out for the Toronto Raptors, Poeltl is finding his role...
Dec 03, 2025

Quebec doctor and ex-politician suspended for his treatment of Lyme disease
MONTRAL - A doctor and former head of a Quebec political party has been suspended for six months from practising medicine by the province's college of physicians for his approach to treating patients ...
Dec 03, 2025

Spy watchdog says it faces 'difficult choices' due to budget cuts
OTTAWA - The vice-chair of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency says the spy watchdog will face "very difficult choices" about what it examines in coming years due to federal budget cu...
Dec 03, 2025

Virtual citizenship ceremonies should end, says Conservative critic
OTTAWA - Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel-Garner said Wednesday it's time for the federal government to end virtual citizenship ceremonies. The Conservatives campaigned on this idea dur...
Dec 03, 2025

B.C. Lions sign star receiver Hatcher to extension through 2027 CFL season
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions have signed star wide receiver Keon Hatcher Sr. to a contract extension through the 2027 season, the CFL club announced Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed, but a ...
Dec 03, 2025

Sale of Canadian armoured vehicles to ICE agency 'deeply troubling': Kwan
OTTAWA - Anti-armament advocates say Canadian firms shouldn't be selling armoured military vehicles to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or any other organizations with sketchy human ...
Dec 03, 2025

Canada coach Jesse Marsch faces few big decisions ahead of World Cup draw
Ahead of Friday's World Cup draw, Canada coach Jesse Marsch still has roster questions -- but likely only a few other than decisions decided by injury. All 48 teams will have to submit a provisional r...
Dec 03, 2025