Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Trump says U.S. will 'be there' for NATO as threats toward Greenland rattle alliance
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said the United States will "be there" for NATO after the White House refused to rule out the use of military force to take control of Greenland. In a long post on ...
Jan 07, 2026

B.C. Lions release defensive back Carter so he can pursue NFL opportunities
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions released Robert Carter Jr., on Wednesday to allow the American defensive back to pursue NFL opportunities. The five-foot-10, 175-pound Carter appeared in 18 regular-season g...
Jan 07, 2026

Former envoy says Ottawa is 'parroting' Trump's anti-democratic approach to Venezuela
OTTAWA - Canada's former ambassador to Venezuela says Ottawa is "parroting" Washington's anti-democratic line by giving air to the idea of fresh elections in the South American nation. "It's intellect...
Jan 07, 2026

Veteran winger Derrick Etienne Jr. signs new contract with Toronto FC
TORONTO - Toronto FC has signed veteran winger Derrick Etienne Jr. to a new contract through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2027-28 (when Major League Soccer switches to a summer-to-spring schedu...
Jan 07, 2026

Ex-Listuguj police officer faces charges after Quebec police watchdog investigation
MONTREAL - A former officer with the Listuguj Police Department is facing criminal charges following an investigation by Quebec's police watchdog. Bureau des enqutes indpendantes says Cass Barnaby is ...
Jan 07, 2026

Big streamers challenging financial disclosure rules in CRTC Cancon decision
OTTAWA - Large foreign streaming companies are fighting a requirement by the federal broadcast regulator to disclose financial information - part of the CRTC's modernization of its definition of Canad...
Jan 07, 2026

NDP leadership candidates sprint to final fundraising, membership deadlines
OTTAWA - NDP leadership candidates are entering the final sprint to sign up members and raise the last of four $25,000 payments required to be on the ballot. The membership cutoff for voting eligibili...
Jan 07, 2026

WHL's Raiders acquire Braeden Cootes in blockbuster trade with Thunderbirds
PRINCE ALBERT - The Western Hockey League's Prince Albert Raiders have acquired forward Braeden Cootes, fresh off a bronze medal at the world junior championship, in a big trade with the Seattle Thund...
Jan 07, 2026

Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to call a special session in April for the Republican-dominated legislature to draw new congressional districts, joining a redist...
Jan 07, 2026

Winnipeg Jets push back ski goggle giveaway after Swiss ski resort fire
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets are postponing a ski-related promotion in the wake of a deadly fire at a ski resort in Switzerland. The National Hockey League team was planning an "aprs-ski"-themed night...
Jan 07, 2026