Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Part of a New York City apartment building collapses, no injuries reported
NEW YORK (AP) - A massive brick chimney running 20 stories up the side of a New York City apartment building collapsed after an explosion Wednesday, sending tons of debris plummeting to the ground. Th...
Oct 01, 2025
Canada's Jonathan Di Bella looks to reclaim strawweight kickboxing world title
Canadian kickboxer Jonathan Di Bella has unfinished business Friday when he takes on Thailand's Prajanchai PK Saenchai at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. The 29-year-old from Montreal lost a unanimous de...
Oct 01, 2025
Munich Oktoberfest fairgrounds closed after bomb threat and deadly explosion
MUNICH (AP) - Police closed the Oktoberfest fairgrounds Wednesday morning following a bomb threat from the suspected perpetrator of an explosion in northern Munich, city officials said. At least one p...
Oct 01, 2025
In the news today: Canada's investment crisis, Canadians witnessing systemic racism
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada in "investment crisis" business leaders say The Business Council of Canada says Canada is in an "invest...
Oct 01, 2025
The Taliban government in Afghanistan rejects reports of a nationwide internet ban
ISLAMABAD (AP) - The Taliban government on Wednesday rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and are being replaced. The announcement w...
Oct 01, 2025
Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest
Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The hikes will apply to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The ...
Oct 01, 2025
Unions converge in Vancouver in push for B.C. public service contract
VANCOUVER - Hundreds of British Columbia public sector workers marched through downtown Vancouver Wednesday in a push for a new contract, after talks with government negotiators broke down shortly aft...
Oct 01, 2025
Almost half of Canadians say they have seen systemic racism in their province: poll
OTTAWA - Almost half of Canadians polled say they have observed evidence of systemic racism in their province, a new survey suggests. The Leger poll of 1,627 people, conducted between Aug. 29 and 31 f...
Oct 01, 2025
Union leader Rob Ashton pitches 'working class' candidacy for NDP leadership
OTTAWA - Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, pitched himself as a voice for the "working class" as he launched his bid for the federal NDP leadership on Wednesday...
Oct 01, 2025
Canada in "investment crisis" business council says in federal budget submission
OTTAWA - The Business Council of Canada says Canada is in an "investment crisis" but warns prosperity can't be achieved by taking on more debt. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, the council's...
Oct 01, 2025