Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Qatar fans hit Vancouver, their chartered flights and 5-star hotels paid for by emir
VANCOUVER - They arrived in Vancouver on a free flight chartered by the Emir of Qatar and are staying at a five-star downtown hotel. Mohmoud Alban, 30, said his "king," Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...
Jun 17, 2026
Qatar fans hit Vancouver, their chartered flights and 5-star hotels paid for by emir
VANCOUVER - They arrived in Vancouver on a free flight chartered by the Emir of Qatar and are staying at a five-star downtown hotel. Mohmoud Alban, 30, said his "king," Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...
Jun 17, 2026
Questions around Davies' status persist as Canada continues preparations for Qatar
VANCOUVER - Canadian defender Richie Laryea says he and his teammates know they weren't at their best when the nation opened its FIFA World Cup campaign last week. They also know they'll need to be be...
Jun 17, 2026
US Olympian Caroline Harvey earns latest accolade in being voted IIHF female player of the year
The accolades keep coming for Caroline Harvey, with the U.S. national team and Wisconsin defender named the International Ice Hockey Federation's female player of the year on Wednesday. The honor caps...
Jun 17, 2026
Canadian women beat Netherlands 3-1 at Volleyball Nations League
BANGKOK - Canada's women's team kicked off Week 2 of Volleyball Nations League with a 3-1 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday. Canada came back after dropping the first set 20-25, winning the next t...
Jun 17, 2026
Candice St-Aubin named interim commissioner of Indigenous languages
OTTAWA - A senior federal bureaucrat has been named the interim commissioner of Indigenous languages. Candice St-Aubin, a senior assistant deputy minister of strategic policy with Indigenous Services ...
Jun 17, 2026
Canada's spy service received judge's OK to target malware-infected devices
OTTAWA - Canada's spy service obtained a judge's permission to disrupt cyberthreats from foreign adversaries who infected digital devices with malware. A Federal Court ruling made public this week say...
Jun 17, 2026
Senior Cuban diplomat says Havana ready to fight U.S., praises Canadian aid
OTTAWA - Cuba is prepared for a fight with the United States and is praising Canada for its humanitarian aid, says a senior diplomat visiting Ottawa from Havana. "We would never want a conflict with t...
Jun 17, 2026
Bryan Trottier among Indigenous sport leaders featured on Canada Post stamps
CALGARY - Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier will be featured on a Canada Post stamp to celebrate Indigenous leaders in sport. Stamps featuring Trottier, a six-time Stanley Cup champion as a player, ...
Jun 17, 2026
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp's call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about m...
Jun 17, 2026