Category Archives: The Canadian Press
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
"Kind of a Big Deal" - Animated short doc examines highs, lows of Sinclair's career
Canadian soccer great Christine Sinclair never fancied the spotlight as a player, and that hasn't changed in retirement. When plans for a documentary film about her career first came up a few years ag...
May 22, 2026
Blue Bombers rebuild passing attack around receiver White, co-ordinator Condell
WINNIPEG - Tim White can already see the pieces falling into place for a Winnipeg Blue Bombers offence that enters the 2026 CFL season with something to prove. The star free-agent receiver arrives at ...
May 22, 2026
In the news: Separation proponents call Alberta premier's plans spineless, insulting
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Alberta's Smith to answer questions on referendum Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to hold a news confer...
May 22, 2026
Smith says Alberta separatists should focus on fall vote rather than ousting her
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says separatists who are upset that a binding vote on quitting Canada has been put off should focus on the province's fall referendum - rather than campaigning to force ...
May 22, 2026
Quebecer graduating from Polytechnique with service dog who attended every class
MONTREAL - When Victor Bal walks across the stage to collect his mechanical engineering degree at Polytechnique Montral, his service dog Kopeck will be by his side - just as she's been for every singl...
May 22, 2026
N.S. resort is the latest using high-tech blankets to save snow for next ski season
HALIFAX - It's 125 metres long, 35 metres wide, almost 11 metres high, and with a little luck, it will still be around when the next ski season starts. Ski Martock, a resort about 60 kilometres northw...
May 22, 2026