Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Kenneth Law to return to court next month, expected to plead guilty to aiding suicide
NEWMARKET - An Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who later used them to take their own lives will return to court on May 29, when murder charges against him are expecte...
Apr 20, 2026
Eby 'moving forward' with First Nations after latest climbdown on Indigenous law
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby said that "moving forward together" with First Nations leaders is now his top priority, explaining why he withdrew plans to table legislation to suspend k...
Apr 20, 2026
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) - Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, the administration announced Monday, after a series of alleged abuses of her position's power, includi...
Apr 20, 2026
Poilievre says Carney 'pushing fear' in address to Canadians on U.S. relations
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of "pushing fear" in a recent address to Canadians on the relationship with the U.S. In a 10-minute video posted to soc...
Apr 20, 2026
Canadian tourist killed, another injured after gunman opens fire at Mexico pyramids
MEXICO CITY - An armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacn pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people injured at the archeological site n...
Apr 20, 2026
Fact File: No evidence Carney threatened emergency powers against Alberta separatists
Claims that Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would invoke the Emergencies Act to quash Alberta independence appeared online last week. It was said Carney made the comments while addressing steelwork...
Apr 20, 2026
Provinces on track to allow cross-border alcohol sales by next month, Ottawa says
OTTAWA - The federal government says 10 provinces and the Yukon are on track to allow consumers to buy Canadian alcohol directly from producers by next month. Pierre-Alain Bujold, a spokesperson for t...
Apr 20, 2026
Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico, killing a Canadian
MEXICO CITY (AP) - An armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people injured at the archaeological...
Apr 20, 2026
Big hits are already piling up in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs
DENVER (AP) - The big hits always roll out this time of year. It's just part of playoff hockey, especially in the tone-setting first round. So, keep that head on a swivel. Through seven contests, team...
Apr 20, 2026
Bighill ends a CFL career that includes three Grey Cups, three top defender awards
WINNIPEG - Linebacker Adam Bighill, a three-time Grey Cup champion and three-time CFL outstanding defensive player, is retiring after 13 seasons in the league. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced Mond...
Apr 20, 2026