Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Anti-corruption police looking at allegations of wrongdoing involving Quebec Liberals
QUBEC - Quebec's anti-corruption police say they are looking into the internal crisis shaking the province's Liberals, as their political rivals feast over a steady stream of embarrassing news that is...
Nov 27, 2025

Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) - President Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died, calling the suspect, who ...
Nov 27, 2025

Sexual extortion of children for money is on the rise: financial intelligence agency
OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency is warning of an increase in cases of sexual extortion of children for profit - acts that often are linked to organized crime. This type of online black...
Nov 27, 2025

French president unveils new military program for volunteers aged 18 and 19
VARCES, France (AP) - President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled a new program meant to bolster France's armed forces by training thousands of volunteers aged 18 and 19 starting next year, part of...
Nov 27, 2025

Deposed Guinea-Bissau President Embaló arrives in neighboring Senegal as soldiers name junta leader
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) - Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau on Thursday announced a new junta leader, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began after this week's disputed presidential election and ...
Nov 27, 2025

Coaches Association of Ontario issues 2025 report on youth sports in the province
TORONTO - Over-specialization in young athletes, hazing, and poor communication between parents and coaches are just some of the issues raised by a new report. The Coaches Association of Ontario issue...
Nov 27, 2025

Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for stability and peace as he opens first foreign trip
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Pope Leo XIV encouraged Turkey to be a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict, as he opened his first foreign trip as pope on Thursday with a plea for peac...
Nov 27, 2025

Brianne Jenner's switch to centre pays off for Ottawa Charge
OTTAWA - A simple conversation between Ottawa Charge captain Brianne Jenner and head coach Carla MacLeod this week turned out to be a game-changer. Jenner moved from the wing to centre for the second ...
Nov 27, 2025

Ingram's last-second game-winner helps Raptors stay hot and extend win streak to nine
TORONTO - Brandon Ingram knew he had Pascal Siakam right where he wanted him. Ingram and Siakam had been battling one-on-one as time was winding down in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's game be...
Nov 27, 2025
Russian athletes to compete under national flag at judo events starting this weekend
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has decided to "reinstate full national representation" of Russian athletes at its competitions starting this weekend, it said on Thursday. The IJF executive co...
Nov 27, 2025