Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Ottawa launches national aerial firefighting fleet for 2026 wildfire season
OTTAWA - The federal government has set up Canada's first-ever reserve of firefighting aircraft to help provinces and territories respond to the 2026 wildfire season. The Canadian Interagency Forest F...
May 25, 2026

Carney points to Brexit, warns Alberta separation push could be 'dangerous bluff'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday the Alberta referendum on separation could be a "dangerous bluff," while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith cautioned it's a decision for Albertans to make,...
May 25, 2026

Kitchener Rangers' Sam O’Reilly embracing winding road back to Memorial Cup
KELOWNA - Sam O'Reilly has become one of the more accomplished players in recent Canadian Hockey League history. But his journey to a third straight Memorial Cup tournament hasn't been without twists ...
May 25, 2026

Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign receiver/returner Wooden Sr., release veteran Alford
HAMILTON - Isaiah Wooden Sr. is back with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The American receiver/returner re-signed with the CFL club on Monday after joining the Cleveland Browns in the off-season. The Ticats...
May 25, 2026

Captain Alphonso Davies likely won't play in Canada's World Cup opener: coach
CHARLOTTE - Captain Alphonso Davies will likely miss Canada's first game of this summer's FIFA World Cup as he works his way back from a hamstring injury. The Bayern Munich standout was one of the pla...
May 25, 2026

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares
Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbapp and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for...
May 25, 2026

Maple Leafs say Max Domi out 'indefinitely' after surgery complications
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs say forward Max Domi will be out indefinitely after undergoing offseason surgery for an undisclosed issue. The team said Monday the 31-year-old experienced complicati...
May 25, 2026

Husband of former Scottish leader pleads guilty to embezzlement from party
LONDON (AP) - The estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon pleaded guilty Monday to embezzling more than 400,000 pounds ($540,000) from the Scottish National Party when he was its c...
May 25, 2026

Svechnikov scores in OT, Hurricanes beat Canadiens 3-2 to take 2-1 series lead
MONTREAL - Jakub Dobes stretched and contorted to keep his team in the fight. Breakaway stops. Odd-man rushes. Getting bowled over and crashing into his net. The Hurricanes finally found a way through...
May 25, 2026

In the news today: Parliament returns, Western premiers meet, N.S. care workers rally
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... MPs return for Ottawa to begin the final sitting days before summer break The House of Commons reconvenes toda...
May 25, 2026