Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team's next World Cup match
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation's World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer...
Jun 18, 2026
Toronto police arrest outstanding suspect in U.S. consulate shooting
TORONTO - A 19-year-old outstanding suspect in the U.S. consulate shooting in Toronto last March has been arrested, police announced Thursday, as officers continue to investigate a pattern of shooting...
Jun 18, 2026
Gunmen attack Niger airport, killing 11 soldiers and 2 civilians, officials say
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Gunmen attacked the main airport in Niger's capital early Thursday, killing 11 soldiers and two civilians in an exchange of fire that also left 22 of the attackers dead, authorit...
Jun 18, 2026
Davies cleared to play, Canada chases first World Cup win in Vancouver versus Qatar
VANCOUVER - Canadian men's soccer team captain Alphonso Davies has the green light to play in today's World Cup match against Qatar in Vancouver. How Davies will be deployed in the match remains to be...
Jun 18, 2026
In the news today: Gun control push, OPP officer funeral, Canada plays Qatar
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Gun control advocacy groups urge PM to implement long-awaited protection measure A women's advocacy organizat...
Jun 18, 2026
Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe
BRUSSELS (AP) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday as he announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe whose outcome will depend on how fast...
Jun 18, 2026
World Cup fans in Vancouver painting the town red after Canada gorges on goals
VANCOUVER - First came the feast, as Canada's World Cup team gorged on goals against Qatar in BC Place Stadium. Then came the party. Fans at the arena in Vancouver and at watch parties across the coun...
Jun 18, 2026
World Cup fans in Vancouver painting the town red after Canada gorges on goals
VANCOUVER - First came the feast, as Canada's World Cup team gorged on goals against Qatar in BC Place Stadium. Then came the party. Fans at the arena in Vancouver and at watch parties across the coun...
Jun 18, 2026
Gun control advocacy groups urge PM to implement long-awaited protection measure
OTTAWA - A women's advocacy organization and several other groups that support gun control are urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to fully implement a key facet of firearms legislation passed 30 months...
Jun 18, 2026
Radon in Newfoundland public housing a reminder of urgent national problem: experts
ST. JOHN'S - The Newfoundland and Labrador government recently found hazardous levels of a cancer-causing gas in some of its public housing units, prompting some experts to call for mandatory testing ...
Jun 18, 2026