Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
WASHINGTON (AP) - Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has di...
Nov 04, 2025
Philippine air force helicopter carrying 5 crashes while en route to help in typhoon response
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A Philippine air force helicopter with five personnel on board crashed Monday in the country's south while flying to help respond to the devastation wrought by Typhoon Kalma...
Nov 04, 2025
In the news today: Liberals to deliver federal budget today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberals set to deliver highly anticipated federal budget today The federal government is set to unveil its bu...
Nov 04, 2025
Montreal transit strike could be first test of new Quebec labour law
MONTREAL - A strike that is upending public transit in Montreal could be the first test of a new law that gives the Quebec government broad power to end labour disputes. The Montreal transit agency's ...
Nov 04, 2025
Champagne's biggest test yet — selling a 'generational' budget to anxious Canadians
OTTAWA - As Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to sell Canadians on his first-ever budget - one that he's billed as containing both once-in-a generation capital spending projects and austerity measures ...
Nov 04, 2025
Liberal budget earmarks billions for 'bold and swift action' to meet U.S. disruption
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget takes a big swing at making Canada's economy a more attractive place to invest with billions of dollars for infrastructure and new tax opport...
Nov 04, 2025
With Carney's budget tabled, the countdown to a make-or-break confidence vote begins
OTTAWA - While Finance Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne vowed there would be no surprises in the federal budget he tabled Tuesday, the biggest surprise of the day may have come from the Official Op...
Nov 04, 2025
NHL roundup: Nylander leads Maple Leafs' rally to 4-3 win over Penguins
TORONTO (AP) - William Nylander had two goals and an assist in the third period, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs rally for a wild 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Auston Matth...
Nov 04, 2025
'Unacceptable': Leafs secure comeback win, but lament ugly effort through two periods
TORONTO - Craig Berube could breathe a sigh of relief. The Maple Leafs head coach was also far from pleased. His team looked dead and buried through two periods on a listless night where they appeared...
Nov 03, 2025
Boeser scores late OT winner as Canucks beat pesky Predators 5-4
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Brock Boeser scored twice, including the winner 4:58 into overtime, to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday night. Evander Kane sc...
Nov 03, 2025