Category Archives: The Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: Canada advances to Olympic men's hockey final with 3-2 win over Finland
MILAN - Canada has advanced to the gold-medal game of the Olympic men's hockey tournament with a 3-2 win over Finland. More to come. The Canadian Press
Feb 20, 2026

'Increased control over immigration?' Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that a referendum will be held on Oct. 19 to ask Albertans about how they want the province to deal with immigration as well as the Constitution. She says it ...
Feb 20, 2026

Alberta Premier Smith can't quantify savings from referendum proposals on immigration
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government isn't sure how much it might save if referendum questions proposing restrictions to social services for some newcomers are approved in the fall. Smit...
Feb 20, 2026

Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approve
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Democrats passed a new congressional map through the Virginia legislature on Friday that aims to help their party win four more seats in the national redistricting battle. It's a ...
Feb 20, 2026

Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail
TORONTO - An Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in assets for an international drug smuggling ring allegedly led by former Olympian Ryan Wedding has been denied bail. Ro...
Feb 20, 2026

CP NewsAlert: McDavid sets points record at single Olympics with NHL players
MILAN - Connor McDavid set a record for most points in a single Olympic tournament involving NHL players with his 12th of the Milan Cortina Games during Canada's semifinal against Finland. More to com...
Feb 20, 2026

CP NewsAlert: Canadian speedskater Valérie Maltais wins bronze in long-track 1,500m
Canadian speedskater Valrie Maltais has won a bronze medal in the women's 1,500-metre long-track final. More to come. The Canadian Press
Feb 20, 2026

Canada's Dabrowski and Brazilian partner Stefani advance to doubles final in Dubai
DUBAI - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski is through to the final at the Dubai Championships. Dabrowski and partner Luisa Stefani of Brazil defeated Anna Danilina, of Kazakhstan, and Aleksandra Krunic, of S...
Feb 20, 2026

CP NewsAlert: Canada to play for bronze after losing women's curling semifinal
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO - Canada's women's curling team will play for bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics after a 6-3 loss to Sweden in the semifinals. More to come. The Canadian Press
Feb 20, 2026

Veteran American receiver Rhymes retires after eight CFL campaigns
Dominique Rhymes is leaving pro football on his own terms to start his own team. The veteran American receiver announced his retirement Friday after eight CFL seasons. Rhymes, 32, of Miami, said he en...
Feb 20, 2026