Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday
QUBEC - Quebec's new premier will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday in Ottawa, less than 48 hours after she was sworn in. Frchette's office confirmed to The Canadian Press that she had re...
Apr 16, 2026
Privacy Commissioner says stronger data laws needed as Canada readies for Chinese EVs
OTTAWA - Canada's privacy commissioner says he hopes laws around private sector data sharing are strengthened as the federal government prepares to open the domestic market to Chinese electric vehicle...
Apr 16, 2026
Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness agrees to return next season
Rick Bowness agreed to a contract on Thursday to return as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets next season. Bowness led Columbus to a 21-11-5 record after taking over for Dean Evason on Jan. 12. "Rick ...
Apr 16, 2026
Olympic medallist Sydney Pickrem retires after decade with Canada’s swim team
Sydney Pickrem never saw herself as the star. Her medal haul tells a different story. The Canadian swimmer, who announced her retirement Thursday, built a career on consistency and longevity, staying ...
Apr 16, 2026
Conservatives say Champagne is avoiding committee study into Alto rail connection
OTTAWA - The Conservatives are accusing the Liberals of blocking a House of Commons committee from questioning Finance Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne about his personal connection to the Alto hig...
Apr 16, 2026
Poilievre blasts Carney, Liberal economic record in Canadian Club speech
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a new Liberal majority government means Prime Minister Mark Carney no longer has any excuse for failing to deliver on his economic promises. Poilievr...
Apr 16, 2026
County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An ICE agent is charged with assault for allegedly pointing his gun at people in car while driving on a Minneapolis highway, prosecutors in Minnesota said Thursday. An arrest warran...
Apr 16, 2026
NHL announces Game 1 start dates for all playoff matchups
NEW YORK - The NHL has unveiled when playoff-bound teams will begin their quests for the Stanley Cup. The league released start dates and times for Game 1 of each first-round series on Thursday. The p...
Apr 16, 2026
Minibus taxi catches fire in Zimbabwe, killing several people
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A minibus taxi in southwest Zimbabwe caught fire on a highway Thursday, killing about a dozen and a half people, police said. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said that authorit...
Apr 16, 2026
Canada Post beginning work to end most door-to-door mail delivery
OTTAWA - Canada Post is starting preliminary work to convert addresses that receive door-to-door mail to community mailboxes, and to phase out some post offices. The Crown corporation said in a news r...
Apr 16, 2026