Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Democrat Xavier Becerra advanced Friday to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation's most populous sta...
Jun 05, 2026
Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seat
California Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui advanced to the November ballot on Friday after facing a reelection challenge from a younger Democrat. Matsui, 81, has been in Congress since she replaced her l...
Jun 05, 2026
Canada temporarily blocking livestock from Texas due to New World screwworm
OTTAWA - Canada is temporarily restricting the import of livestock from Texas over concerns about a parasitic fly with flesh-eating larvae. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said animals that are fr...
Jun 05, 2026
Canada plays Ireland to 1-1 draw in final tune-up before FIFA World Cup
MONTREAL - Maxime Crpeau shed tears during "O Canada" a day after earning the nod as the country's No. 1 goalkeeper for the FIFA World Cup. The 32-year-old from Candiac, Que., then showed why he's the...
Jun 05, 2026
US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisc. (AP) - The U.S. military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic's coastal sur...
Jun 05, 2026
Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final is 'a new series' going into Game 3 after Canes' comeback
Before the Carolina Hurricanes made their comeback, before the Vegas Golden Knights needed a goal with 81 seconds left in regulation to tie it and before Seth Jarvis scored in overtime, the sound of G...
Jun 05, 2026
Brianne Jenner becomes first player signed by Hamilton PWHL team
HAMILTON - Hamilton's PWHL expansion team signed Brianne Jenner to a three-year contract Friday, making the veteran forward the first player in franchise history. The Oakville, Ont., native joins Hami...
Jun 05, 2026
Eby says Canada's not-criminally-responsible system re-victimizes families
The provisions in the Criminal Code related to people found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder have resulted in a system that re-victimizes the family of three murdered children, ...
Jun 05, 2026
Former NHL player Gaetz remains at large after alleged attack on B.C. taxi driver
MAPLE RIDGE - Police in British Columbia say a former NHL player remains at large a day after authorities announced charges against him in the alleged attack on a taxi driver in Metro Vancouver. Link ...
Jun 05, 2026
Canucks add Hermiston to front office as hockey operations overhaul continues
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have hired Daren Hermiston as director of player personnel and player development. General manager Ryan Johnson announced the move Friday, saying Hermiston brings exp...
Jun 05, 2026