Category Archives: The Canadian Press
In the news today: Carney in Armenia, Peter Nygard appeal, 'May the 4th be with you'
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney set to meet world leaders at European summit in Armenia Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Armenia today...
May 04, 2026
Ontario's top court hears Peter Nygard's appeal of sex assault conviction, sentence
TORONTO - The Ontario Court of Appeal heard Peter Nygard's appeal of his sexual assault convictions and prison sentence on Monday, with his lawyers arguing the Toronto trial judge made errors includin...
May 04, 2026
Audit finds flood hazard mapping behind schedule, doesn't account for climate change
OTTAWA - Federal efforts to map parts of the country facing the highest risk of flooding are not on track to finish by the 2028 target date and don't account for the effects of climate change, Canada'...
May 04, 2026
Unions call for flexibility as executive federal staff return to the office full-time
OTTAWA - Unions representing workers across the country were calling on governments to be flexible Monday after executives in the federal public service started a new work schedule that will see them ...
May 04, 2026
B.C. bats 'do not know the border' — and Trump funding cuts may put them in peril
Scientists battling a deadly infection that has killed millions of bats in North America say the tiny creatures don't care about borders, as they flit between British Columbia and Washington state. Bu...
May 04, 2026
'First step': Alberta separatists deliver referendum petition, tout 300K signatures
EDMONTON - Alberta separatists handed in a massive petition Monday to try to trigger a referendum on the province leaving Canada, touting a final tally of nearly 302,000 signatures after months of cam...
May 04, 2026
Canada commits $270M to Ukraine as Carney addresses European summit in Armenia
YEREVAN - Canada will contribute another $270 million to help Ukraine secure critical military capabilities in its defence against Russia's full-scale invasion, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Mond...
May 04, 2026
US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The U.S. military said it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats targeting civilian ships as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The United ...
May 04, 2026
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City sends at least 12 people to hospitals
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A shooting Sunday night at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City sent least 12 people to hospitals, according to police and hospital officials. Edmond police spokesperson Emily War...
May 03, 2026
Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance
CLEVELAND (AP) - Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over ...
May 03, 2026