Category Archives: The Canadian Press

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

Majority of MPs vote down Conservative motion calling for private property protection
OTTAWA - A majority of the House of Commons voted against a non-binding motion on Monday that called on the federal government to protect private property from First Nations land claims - a political ...
May 25, 2026

Eby questions western Canadian premiers meeting agenda amid Alberta separation talk
KANANASKIS - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's wondering why western Canadian premiers are meeting in Alberta to talk co-operation when the host premier wants to test separation. "To say th...
May 25, 2026

Ex-husband pleads not guilty in 2024 killing of Tatjana Stefanski in rural B.C.
KAMLOOPS - The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski, whose body was found in rural B.C. two years ago, has pleaded not guilty to murdering her. Vitali Stefanski made the plea in front of potential jurors a...
May 25, 2026

Liam Lefebvre plays OT hero as Sagueneens sting Rockets 3-2
KELOWNA - Liam Lefebvre's second goal of the night, scored at 5:28 of 3-on-3 overtime, lifted the Chicoutimi Sagueneens to a 3-2 victory over the Kelowna Rockets at the Memorial Cup tournament on Sund...
May 24, 2026

Wembanyama scores 33 points to help Spurs rebound and trounce Thunder 103-82 to even West finals
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Victor Wembanyama had 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs held Oklahoma City to its second-lowest postseason total, beating the Thunde...
May 24, 2026

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche
LAS VEGAS (AP) - There are a number of adjectives that could be applied to how the Golden Knights have found various ways to win in the regular season and playoffs. Vegas coach John Tortorella had his...
May 24, 2026

Miller, Vallerand lead rising Tides in 4-0 NSL victory over winless Wild
CALGARY - The Halifax Tides scored three first-half goals in an 18-minute span and then coasted to a 4-0 Northern Super League victory over the winless Calgary Wild at McMahon Stadium on Sunday. Saorl...
May 24, 2026