Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Vancouver Goldeneyes re-sign, protect star Sarah Nurse ahead of PWHL expansion
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Goldeneyes have locked up star forward Sarah Nurse as the PWHL's expansion process begins. The team announced Tuesday it has signed Nurse to a two-year contract through the 2...
Jun 02, 2026

Indigenous speakers, politicians watching audit of languages office closely
OTTAWA - Indigenous language speakers and political leaders say they were disappointed to learn a landmark Indigenous languages office is under investigation after the federal government received anon...
Jun 02, 2026

Shocking problem for osprey nests built on B.C. power poles prompts relocations
WILLIAMS LAKE - It's a busy time for ospreys in British Columbia as they find a tall place to build their nests, but the provincial power utility says it can also be a dangerous period for them. BC Hy...
Jun 02, 2026

Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president, the Justice Department's top official said Tuesday i...
Jun 02, 2026

Death of 3-year-old in Montreal bouncy castle echoes past tragedies around the world
MONTREAL - A three-year-old girl has died from injuries she sustained when strong winds tossed an inflatable castle into the air during a party at a Montreal park on Sunday. Similar deaths have occurr...
Jun 02, 2026

'This is what I want': New Canadian additions eager to play in FIFA World Cup
CHARLOTTE - Alfie Jones has been on a journey, trying to discover what, exactly, it means to be Canadian. As one of the 26 players tabbed to represent Canada at this summer's FIFA World Cup, the Middl...
Jun 02, 2026

Canada reaches deal with Quebec on billions of dollars in infrastructure funding
LONGUEUIL, QUE. - Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government has reached a deal with Quebec to transfer nearly $10 billion over 10 years to fund infrastructure projects. Carney said the mo...
Jun 02, 2026

Malhotra brings consistency, communication as Vancouver Canucks head coach: GM
VANCOUVER - The way Manny Malhotra guided a team to a Calder Cup championship isn't what impressed Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson. It was the way the head coach of the American Hockey ...
Jun 02, 2026

NDP leader introduces bill that would require floor crossers to face voters first
OTTAWA - NDP parliamentary leader Don Davies has introduced a private member's bill that would compel floor crossers to face their voters before switching parties. Bill C-278 says no MP would be permi...
Jun 02, 2026

Linebacker McManis, receiver Bridges will both miss Hamilton Ticats' season opener
HAMILTON - Wynton McManis's debut with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have to wait. The Ticats listed the veteran linebacker as being out for their regular-season opener Thursday night versus the Montre...
Jun 02, 2026