Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) - President Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died, calling the suspect, who ...
Nov 27, 2025
Sexual extortion of children for money is on the rise: financial intelligence agency
OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency is warning of an increase in cases of sexual extortion of children for profit - acts that often are linked to organized crime. This type of online black...
Nov 27, 2025
Deposed Guinea-Bissau President Embaló arrives in neighboring Senegal as soldiers name junta leader
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) - Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau on Thursday announced a new junta leader, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began after this week's disputed presidential election and ...
Nov 27, 2025
US-Russian crew of 3 blasts off to the International Space Station in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft
MOSCOW (AP) - A U.S.-Russian crew of three began a mission to the International Space Station aboard a Russian spacecraft following a successful launch Thursday. A Soyuz booster rocket lifted off at 2...
Nov 27, 2025
Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for stability and peace as he opens first foreign trip
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Pope Leo XIV encouraged Turkey to be a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict, as he opened his first foreign trip as pope on Thursday with a plea for peac...
Nov 27, 2025
French president unveils new military program for volunteers aged 18 and 19
VARCES, France (AP) - President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled a new program meant to bolster France's armed forces by training thousands of volunteers aged 18 and 19 starting next year, part of...
Nov 27, 2025
Coaches Association of Ontario issues 2025 report on youth sports in the province
TORONTO - Over-specialization in young athletes, hazing, and poor communication between parents and coaches are just some of the issues raised by a new report. The Coaches Association of Ontario issue...
Nov 27, 2025
Brianne Jenner's switch to centre pays off for Ottawa Charge
OTTAWA - A simple conversation between Ottawa Charge captain Brianne Jenner and head coach Carla MacLeod this week turned out to be a game-changer. Jenner moved from the wing to centre for the second ...
Nov 27, 2025
Ingram's last-second game-winner helps Raptors stay hot and extend win streak to nine
TORONTO - Brandon Ingram knew he had Pascal Siakam right where he wanted him. Ingram and Siakam had been battling one-on-one as time was winding down in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's game be...
Nov 27, 2025
Russian athletes to compete under national flag at judo events starting this weekend
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has decided to "reinstate full national representation" of Russian athletes at its competitions starting this weekend, it said on Thursday. The IJF executive co...
Nov 27, 2025