Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Anand says Canadians subject to 'appalling abuse' after flotilla detained by Israel
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Friday she had received details from her officials in Turkey about "appalling abuse" suffered by Canadians who were on board a flotilla trying to rea...
May 22, 2026
Supreme Court cites hearsay evidence in upholding order of new trial in beating death
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the order of a new trial for an Alberta man accused in a beating death. Joshua Dennehy's bludgeoned body was discovered late one night in July 2020 in...
May 22, 2026
Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola, while new border screening measures are in place amid Congo outbreak
TORONTO - A person in Ontario tested negative for Ebola after returning from Ethiopia with symptoms consistent with a range of illnesses, Canada's top doctor said Friday, noting the risk of the virus ...
May 22, 2026
World Cup expected to boost Toronto tourism even if hotel bookings haven't surged
TORONTO - Hotel industry and tourism groups in Toronto are optimistic that FIFA World Cup matches will bring many people to the city and boost the local economy despite a lack of surge in hotel bookin...
May 22, 2026
The latest on Alberta's vote on whether to have binding separation referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced there will be a separation question on an Oct. 19 referendum. Albertans will be asked if the province should stay in Canada or if they want a future bindin...
May 22, 2026
WNBA warns the Fever for failing to report Caitlin Clarkâs injury on time
NEW YORK (AP) - A day after Caitlin Clark was a late scratch because of a back injury, the Indiana Fever received a warning from the WNBA for not reporting the injury sooner, the league confirmed to T...
May 22, 2026
Congo suspends funeral wakes and big gatherings in Ebola outbreak, as WHO upgrades risk assessment
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - Authorities in northeastern Congo banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people Friday in an effort to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in a region where medica...
May 22, 2026
'Not really a favourite in this': Coaches shy away from label at Memorial Cup
KELOWNA - No head coach is welcoming of the favourite label at the Memorial Cup. Not Steve Hamilton of the Everett Silvertips, nor Jussi Ahokas of the Kitchener Rangers. They were both given that oppo...
May 22, 2026
Expert: Canada should be vigilant about Ebola with World Cup coming in two weeks
TORONTO - An expert on public health and communicable diseases says Canada should remain vigilant about an Ebola outbreak in Africa, with the FIFA men's World Cup coming to Toronto and Vancouver in tw...
May 22, 2026
Guardiola to leave Manchester City after season, bringing close to 10-year trophy-laden spell
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Pep Guardiola said he is leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing to a close a trophy-laden, 10-year spell in which he established the club as one of major...
May 22, 2026