Category Archives: The Canadian Press
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republic...
Jun 03, 2026
Ottawa to extend steel tariff quotas, remission program for 1 year
OTTAWA - The federal government plans to extend measures to support the domestic steel and aluminum industry through tariff headwinds for another year. Finance Canada says a remission program that pay...
Jun 03, 2026
B.C. extends pause on new mineral claims in northern regions to 2027
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has extended its pause on new mineral rights claim registrations in the northwestern and north-central regions until 2027 due to ongoing land-use planning wi...
Jun 03, 2026
Lions quarterback taking aim at Grey Cup win in 2026, not making CFL awards history
Nathan Rourke has the opportunity to accomplish something this season that's never been done in CFL history. No Canadian has captured the CFL's outstanding player award in consecutive years. Russ Jack...
Jun 03, 2026
Mounties in Saskatchewan resume hunt for suspect in deadly shooting
PELICAN NARROWS - The hunt is back on for a suspect in a deadly shooting this week at a remote northern Saskatchewan First Nation, Mounties said Wednesday. It began Monday after a shooting at a home i...
Jun 03, 2026
Lightning's Jon Cooper wins the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's coach of the year. The Lightning announced the honor Wednesday. Cooper finished ahead of Buffalo's Li...
Jun 03, 2026
Canadian striker Oluwaseyi grateful for journey that's led to FIFA World Cup
CHARLOTTE - Even in tough moments, Tani Oluwaseyi remains thankful. So thankful that the 26-year-old Canadian striker keeps a gratitude list on his phone to remind him of all the people who've helped ...
Jun 03, 2026
Workers at iconic B.C. hotel serve strike notice ahead of FIFA World Cup's arrival
VICTORIA - Workers at a renowned British Columbia hotel have served strike notice in what is the latest in a series of labour actions taken as the province prepares to welcome World Cup travellers lat...
Jun 03, 2026
'Biggest Canadian flag' unfurled in Vancouver for World Cup, but may breach etiquette
NORTH VANCOUVER - A Metro Vancouver ski resort has unveiled what it says is the largest Canadian flag ever made as it showcases its support for Canada's team in the World Cup. The flag is spread out o...
Jun 03, 2026
'Biggest Canadian flag' unfurled in Vancouver for World Cup, but may breach etiquette
NORTH VANCOUVER - A Metro Vancouver ski resort has unveiled what it says is the largest Canadian flag ever made as it showcases its support for Canada's team in the World Cup. The flag is spread out o...
Jun 03, 2026