Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Libya's military chief and 7 others are killed in a plane crash after takeoff from Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - A private jet carrying Libya's military chief, four other officers and three crew members crashed on Tuesday after takeoff from Turkey's capital, Ankara, killing everyone on boar...
Dec 23, 2025
Fact File: Santa Claus received Canadian citizenship, but nationality disputed
Canada says Santa Claus is a Canadian citizen, and it claims Canadian sovereignty extends to his North Pole residence and workshop. While the federal government did proclaim Santa's Canadian citizensh...
Dec 23, 2025
QuickList on the 26 Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions
Citizen-led recall petitions were officially approved Tuesday against three more Alberta legislature members, bringing the total to 26. Twenty-four of those petitions are for United Conservative Party...
Dec 23, 2025
Convicted terrorist Said Namouh still poses risk of violent extremism: parole board
MONTREAL - A Quebec man convicted in 2009 of plotting international terrorist attacks with a group tied to al-Qaida has not deradicalized and would still pose a risk to society if released, the Parole...
Dec 23, 2025
Canada Soccer still waiting on new CSB deal but expects improved financial figures
Canada Soccer and the men's national team have agreed on compensation for the players' participation in next year's World Cup. But there is a catch, which hopefully will be resolved ahead of the 48-te...
Dec 23, 2025
Three more Alberta recall petitions issued against politicians, bringing total to 26
EDMONTON - Elections Alberta issued three more recall petitions Tuesday for members of the provincial legislature - two United Conservative backbenchers and one Opposition New Democrat. It brings the ...
Dec 23, 2025
Gaza advocates urge Canada not to ignore persistent suffering amid partial ceasefire
OTTAWA - Advocates for Palestinians are urging Ottawa to do more to stop a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, saying the release of Israeli hostages hasn't stopped preventable deaths and vi...
Dec 23, 2025
Quebec paramedics, ambulance technicians to strike Dec. 24 but keep essential service
MONTREAL - Workers for nearly 40 ambulance services across Quebec are planning an unlimited strike beginning Christmas Eve. The 39 unions are associated with the Fdration du prhospitalier du Qubec and...
Dec 23, 2025
Quebec Liberals to choose new leader at March 14 convention
MONTRAL - Pablo Rodriguez's successor as leader of the Quebec Liberal Party will be elected at a convention on March 14. The party announced today its nine-week leadership race will officially begin o...
Dec 23, 2025
Ravens, Broncos, 49ers and Seahawks lead the way with 6 players selected to Pro Bowl
Six Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks were selected for the Pro Bowl Games. The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, along with the Dallas Cowboy...
Dec 23, 2025