Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Quebec minister Guilbault will leave politics at the end of her term
QUBEC - Quebec Municipal Affairs Minister Genevive Guilbault announced Sunday morning that she would leave politics at the end of her term, saying the decision had been made ''a long time ago.'' Guilb...
Jan 18, 2026

Carney agrees 'in principle' to Trump's Gaza peace board; details to be worked out
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters Sunday he has agreed in principle to join U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial "Board of Peace," meant to support the reconstruction of Gaza. Ca...
Jan 18, 2026

Carney 'concerned' about U.S. 'escalation' on Greenland after tariffs
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is "concerned" about U.S. "escalation" on its push to buy Greenland after it threatened to impose tariffs on eight European nations opposed to the U.S. plan f...
Jan 18, 2026

Alberta couple fighting the CRA after being asked to repay $33K in COVID benefits
OTTAWA - An Alberta couple says Canada's tax agency is trying to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in COVID supports, years after the claims were cleared. Daria Skibington-Roffel said she signed up ...
Jan 18, 2026

Despite Liberal pivot, Conservatives to keep pressing for tougher crime measures
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party has spent years accusing the Liberals of being too lenient on crime. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal government's justice policy has taken a markedly toug...
Jan 18, 2026

'Everybody's stepping up': Roslovic, Kapanen come up big for Edmonton Oilers
VANCOUVER - With sniper Leon Draisaitl out of the lineup, the Edmonton Oilers knew they'd need other players to step up. Kasperi Kapanen and Jack Roslovic emphatically answered the call Saturday. Each...
Jan 18, 2026

Leafs embrace road support, repay fans in Winnipeg with OT win
WINNIPEG - When the Toronto Maple Leafs arrived in Winnipeg Friday night, the temperature was cold but a sight warmed them up. Leafs fans greeted them at the team hotel, followed up by plenty of fans ...
Jan 18, 2026

Senators inability to stop enough pucks continues to haunt struggling squad
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators did so many things right on Saturday, but once again they didn't get the goaltending needed to record the win. It's been a far too familiar refrain for the team this year ...
Jan 18, 2026

Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz fulfilled expectations on opening night of the Australian Open, the No. 1 seeds advancing in straight sets in a Sunday session that start...
Jan 18, 2026

Carney says Qatar will make 'significant' investments in Canada's major projects
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Qatar has committed to "significant strategic investments" for Canada's major building projects. That capital will get projects built faster, "supercharge" energ...
Jan 18, 2026