Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Arson attempt at Montreal synagogue should be an 'elbows up' moment, rabbi says
MONTREAL - The rabbi at a Montreal synagogue targeted by an attempted arson attack early Friday says the crime should be a rallying call for society to take antisemitism more seriously. Lisa Grushcow ...
Jun 05, 2026
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
Soccer fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport's grandest stage, the World Cup. They'll pack bars and fan zones, singing chants and debating who i...
Jun 05, 2026
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
Soccer fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport's grandest stage, the World Cup. They'll pack bars and fan zones, singing chants and debating who i...
Jun 05, 2026
FIFA allowing disposable water bottles at World Cup matches
TORONTO - FIFA is clarifying that soccer fans will be allowed to bring disposable water bottles to World Cup matches in Canada and the United States. A FIFA official said the announcement makes its po...
Jun 05, 2026
What you need to know about the federal government's grocery and essentials rebate
OTTAWA - The federal government's new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will see its first round of quarterly payments go out today. The benefit was known previously as the GST/HST credit, so pe...
Jun 05, 2026
Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki wins Selke Trophy, sniper Cole Caufield takes Lady Byng
Nick Suzuki thought his job was finished. The Canadiens captain had been tasked with announcing teammate Cole Caufield's first individual NHL award. Caufield, meanwhile, believed his morning would onl...
Jun 05, 2026
Ebola ban prevents Ugandan LGBTQ+ activists from speaking at Ottawa rights conference
OTTAWA - The federal government's blanket ban preventing people from some Ebola-affected countries from entering Canada is keeping Ugandan activists from attending a major LGBTQ+ rights conference in ...
Jun 05, 2026
FIFA cancels World Cup tickets to about 60 fans who got them for free due to error
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error. The tickets were "allocated at no charge (0 USD) due ...
Jun 05, 2026
Vegas D-man Brayden McNabb's Stanley Cup Final status is unclear after taking a puck to the face
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The status of Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Brayden McNabb moving forward in the Stanley Cup Final is unclear after he took a puck to the face in Game 2. Coach John Tortorella h...
Jun 05, 2026
How the chaotic final 15 minutes of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final unfolded
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes combined for five goals in the frantic final 15 minutes of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night, and another one got ...
Jun 05, 2026