Category Archives: The Canadian Press

U.S. senators express support for trade pact as Trump questions CUSMA's future
WASHINGTON - United States lawmakers expressed support for the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade during a Thursday committee hearing after President Donald Trump floated the idea of ending the cri...
Feb 14, 2026

Inuit look to Greenland's social model as Canada pursues military buildup in Arctic
NUUK - As Ottawa looks to use military spending to build up infrastructure in the Far North, Inuit say they want Canada to take tips from Greenland - where a Nordic social model adapted to local needs...
Feb 14, 2026

Laurent Dubreuil wins speedskating bronze as women's hockey team defeats Germany
MILAN - Speedskater Laurent Dubreuil added a bronze to Canada's medal chest on Day 8 of the Milan Cortina Olympics, as the women's hockey team advanced to the semifinals at the halfway mark of the Gam...
Feb 14, 2026

Rubio reassures somewhat on trans-Atlantic ties after a year of deepening differences with Europe
MUNICH (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a calm and reassuring message to America's allies on Saturday, striking a far less aggressive but still firm tone about the Trump administra...
Feb 14, 2026

Rome Flynn repeats as NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP; Team Giannis wins
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Rome Flynn earned MVP honours for the second straight year in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday night, scoring 17 points to lead a team coached by Giannis Antetokounmp...
Feb 14, 2026

Two sailors are injured after a crash between New Zealand and France at a SailGP race
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - One sailor is in hospital with two broken legs and another was also injured in a high-speed crash between yachts representing New Zealand and France on the first day of th...
Feb 14, 2026

Shapovalov upsets Fokina, advances to Dallas Open semifinals
FRISCO - Denis Shapovalov has punched his ticket to the Dallas Open semifinals, following an upset victory over third-seeded Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain on Friday. The seventh seed from Richm...
Feb 13, 2026

Orioles, Chris Bassitt finalize $18.5 million contract
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - Right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Baltimore Orioles finalized their $18.5 million contract Friday. After the past three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, Bassitt is staying in...
Feb 13, 2026

Bhatia, Hisatsune share Pebble Beach lead; Travis Kelce and amateurs head home
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Far removed from the false hopes Taylor Swift would make an appearance at Pebble Beach, Akshay Bhatia and Ryo Hisatsune went about their business quietly at Spyglass Hill a...
Feb 13, 2026

Quicksketch: A look at newly acclaimed Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard
MONTREAL - Charles Milliard was acclaimed leader of the Quebec Liberal Party on Friday, replacing Pablo Rodriguez who resigned in December after just six months in the role. The party has been facing ...
Feb 13, 2026