Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Uruguay's Maxi Araújo scores equalizer in 1-1 World Cup draw with Saudi Arabia
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Maxi Arajo finally gave the crowd of mostly Uruguay fans in South Florida something to cheer about with his tying goal late in Monday's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia...
Jun 15, 2026

Calgary Flames co-owner Alvin Libin dead at 95
CALGARY - Calgary Flames co-owner Alvin Libin has died at the age of 95. The Flames announced his death on Monday, but no cause of death was given. Libin joined the Flames ownership group in 1994. He ...
Jun 15, 2026

World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach
GENEVA (AP) - A World Cup video review official said his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch, and a FIFA committee concluded the Australian didn't brea...
Jun 15, 2026

Ghana takes Partey's World Cup entry fight with Canada to Federal Court
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge is scheduled to hear an injunction application Tuesday from Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, whose bid to enter Canada for the World Cup was denied over rape and sexual a...
Jun 15, 2026

Ghana takes Partey's World Cup entry fight with Canada to Federal Court
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge is scheduled to hear an injunction application Tuesday from Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, whose bid to enter Canada for the World Cup was denied over rape and sexual a...
Jun 15, 2026

Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt at World Cup despite numerous chances for Lukaku, De Bruyne
SEATTLE (AP) - Romelu Lukaku's entrance as a second-half substitute drew a standing ovation from the smattering of Belgium supporters. It took only 23 seconds to turn those hopeful cheers into rapture...
Jun 15, 2026

12 students seriously injured in suspected electrical incident at B.C. waterpark
CULTUS LAKE - Twelve students were taken to hospital Monday after what appears to have been an electrical incident at a waterpark in British Columbia's Fraser Valley. Chilliwack RCMP Cpl. Carmen Kiene...
Jun 15, 2026

Senators sign forward Eskild Bakke Olsen to a one-year, entry-level contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed Norwegian forward Eskild Bakke Olsen to a one-year, entry-level contract, the NHL team announced Monday. The 24-year-old had 11 goals and 21 assists in 52 game...
Jun 15, 2026

Maple Leafs sign forward Tinus Luc Koblar to entry-level contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple have signed forward Tinus Luc Koblar to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Monday. The 18-year-old had eight goals and six assists in 47 games with S...
Jun 15, 2026

Ottawa directs some with 'Lost Canadian' citizenship to surrender documents
OTTAWA - Some people who received proof of Canadian citizenship under the "Lost Canadians" legislation that passed last year are now being told to surrender their certificates of citizenship. Immigrat...
Jun 15, 2026