Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Federal officers in the Minneapolis area participating in its largest recent U.S. immigration enforcement operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren't obstructi...
Jan 16, 2026

Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota's Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they ...
Jan 16, 2026

Mark McMorris, Laurie Blouin headline Canada's Olympic snowboard team
WHISTLER - Mark McMorris and Laurie Blouin are among the six athletes that have been named to Canada's Olympic snowboard slopestyle and big air team. They will be joined by Eli Bouchard, Francis Jobin...
Jan 16, 2026

Insured flood costs estimated at $74M in B.C.'s Fraser Valley
Severe weather and flooding that lashed southern British Columbia and parts of Alberta last month caused close to $90 million in insured damage, with B.C.'s Fraser Valley suffering the heaviest losses...
Jan 16, 2026

James Harden has eight in overtime as Clippers rally past Raptors 121-117
TORONTO - James Harden scored 31 points, including eight in overtime, as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied past the Toronto Raptors 121-117 on Friday. Harden and Ivica Zubac each had a double-double as...
Jan 16, 2026

Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds
The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal has upheld a $10,000 fine handed to the British Columbia ostrich farm whose flock of more than 300 birds was culled last fall, nearly 11 months after the confir...
Jan 16, 2026

No clarity yet on Ovechkin's future as Capitals prepare for a playoff push
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - The season is more than half over, and amid a sluggish stretch, the Washington Capitals are still hoping to make a successful push for the postseason. The bigger question - will ...
Jan 16, 2026

Rangers GM Chris Drury shared letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointment
NEW YORK (AP) - New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury shared a letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointment. Drury wrote on Friday that he plans to "retool" by possibly trad...
Jan 16, 2026

Toronto FC's Richie Laryea to captain Canada against Guatemala in soccer friendly
Toronto FC fullback Richie Laryea will captain a developmental Canada side against Guatemala in Saturday's soccer friendly in Los Angeles. Given the Canadian men's camp in Irvine, Calif., did not fall...
Jan 16, 2026

E-bike battery causes fire that sent 2 people to hospital: Edmonton fire officials
EDMONTON - A blaze that broke out this week at an Edmonton high-rise, forcing dozens from their homes, was caused by a lithium-ion battery from an electric bike, officials said as they warned of an in...
Jan 16, 2026