Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer unanimous choice for Calder Trophy
NEW YORK - New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer has been awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie. Selected first overall in the 2025 NHL draft, Schaefer is the sixth Islan...
May 13, 2026
UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-US war with Iran, further strengthening ties with a Gulf nation that normalized ...
May 13, 2026
Two foreign nationals arrested in Surrey, B.C., in extortion shooting
SURREY - Two foreign nationals have been arrested in connection to extortion violence in Surrey, B.C., where there has been a spike in shootings at homes and businesses this year. Police say 22-year-o...
May 13, 2026
Truck driver in crash that killed former Canadian Olympic skater sentenced to prison
The truck driver who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving charges in an Ontario crash that killed a former Canadian Olympic figure skater and injured multiple people was sentenced to two and a half yea...
May 13, 2026
Federal government spent more than $800M on AI agreements over 3 years
OTTAWA - Ottawa has spent more than $800 million on artificial intelligence technology since 2023, according to data provided by the federal government. The sum includes two previously announced deals...
May 13, 2026
Vancouver business leaders seek solution to stop Whitecaps from moving out of city
VANCOUVER - The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has issued an open letter calling on businesses to help keep the Vancouver Whitecaps from moving out of the city. The organization says hundreds of bus...
May 13, 2026
Foreigners with World Cup tickets won't have to pay bonds to enter US, Trump administration tells AP
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from certain countries pay as much as $15,000 in bonds if they are confirmed World Cup ticket holders, the ...
May 13, 2026
Foreigners with World Cup tickets won't have to pay bonds to enter US, Trump administration tells AP
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from certain countries pay as much as $15,000 in bonds if they are confirmed World Cup ticket holders, the ...
May 13, 2026
Quebec tables bill allowing people to obtain domestic violence history of partners
QUBEC - The sister of a Quebec woman allegedly killed by her partner is urging politicians at the provincial legislature to set partisanship aside and rapidly adopt new legislation that takes aim at i...
May 13, 2026
Canadian curling great Brad Gushue named high-performance director with USA Curling
Brad Gushue experienced the high of standing on top of the podium many times. USA Curling is hoping his guidance will help American curlers follow his lead. The recently retired skip, a six-time Brier...
May 13, 2026