Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Pro-Trump candidate takes lead in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown
BOGOT, Colombia (AP) - Bombastic pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella pulled ahead as a leader in Colombia's race for the presidency in the first round of elections over the weekend, capitalizing...
Jun 01, 2026

Food Banks Canada says employment insurance doesn't serve modern workforce
Canada's employment insurance system no longer serves the broader workforce as more people take up gig work or part-time jobs, says a new report from Food Banks Canada. In its latest poverty report ca...
Jun 01, 2026

World Cup to spur 'short-lived bump' from tourism spending: BMO
TORONTO - The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to spur a modest lift in gross domestic product in Canada, driven by tourism and hospitality spending, according to a new report from BMO Economics. "The ...
Jun 01, 2026

In the news today: Carney on antisemitism, Canada Post vote, 'Heated Rivalry' at CSAs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney set to outline how Ottawa plans to combat antisemitism, Jewish hate Prime Minister Mark Carney is toda...
Jun 01, 2026

Carney says national unity council will study surge in antisemitism
OTTAWA - The new national unity council will assess what is driving antisemitism in Canada and improve research and data collection on hate incidents, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday. Speaki...
Jun 01, 2026

'Just be amazed:' Alberta is seeing a cyclical outbreak of caterpillars
EDMONTON - Forest tent caterpillars are not entomologist Ken Fry's favourite insect but the black-coloured critters with vibrant blue-and-yellow marks do have a soft spot in his heart. They're why his...
Jun 01, 2026

Connected vehicle data 'can have intelligence value' to adversaries: federal document
OTTAWA - Data from an advanced electric vehicle that falls into the wrong hands could be used to track people or carry out surveillance, an internal government document warns. The Public Safety Canada...
Jun 01, 2026

Canada Post workers vote overwhelmingly to accept new contract
MONTREAL - After more than two years of labour strife, postal workers have given the thumbs-up to a new contract, casting their ballots overwhelmingly to approve a tentative agreement that will boost ...
Jun 01, 2026

Returning to the fold? Some young Spaniards embrace Catholicism and can’t wait for Pope Leo’s visit
Until three years ago, Sara Cabral's faith experience was on trend with other Southern European youth - a "Catholic but never practicing" upbringing with little relevance to her life on Spain's Canary...
Jun 01, 2026

Memorial Cup champion Kitchener Rangers 'were built to win'
KELOWNA - Sam O'Reilly stepped up again. Jared Woolley did his part, too. And Jussi Ahokas made history in the process. Together, they led the Kitchener Rangers to their third Memorial Cup championshi...
May 31, 2026