Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding ...
Jun 11, 2026

Auger-Aliassime advances to Libema Open quarterfinals with win over Fucsovics
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH - Canadian tennis star Flix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals of the Libema Open with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics on Thursday. The top seed from Montrea...
Jun 11, 2026

Quebec lowers electric vehicle sales targets for second time
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has once again lowered its target for electric vehicle sales. It is now aiming to have 80 per cent of new vehicle sales be zero-emission by 2035. The Coalition Avenir ...
Jun 11, 2026

Bilateral deals likely to be negotiated alongside continental trade pact: LeBlanc
TORONTO - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he expects to see bilateral agreements negotiated with the United States as Canada and Mexico look to extend a critical continental trade pact...
Jun 11, 2026

Canada's Aiemann Zahabi set for fight on White House lawn for Trump's UFC birthday
MONTREAL - Aiemann Zahabi is working up a sweat inside the octagon at Tristar Gym, a famed mixed martial arts training centre 11 kilometres north of downtown Montreal. A couple of weeks out from the b...
Jun 11, 2026

Concerns from array of groups about prevalence of gambling ads during World Cup
TORONTO - The stage is set for Toronto's turn as FIFA World Cup host, and some government officials and advocates worry that the major sporting event will also spark intensified gambling advertising -...
Jun 11, 2026

House vote to extend FISA spy tool fails and it could lapse as Friday deadline looms
WASHINGTON (AP) - A rare lapse in a law that allows the United States to gather intelligence abroad appears likely after the House failed on Thursday to temporarily extend the program, in a protest of...
Jun 11, 2026

Toronto police officer killed during search linked to U.S. Consulate shooting: chief
TORONTO - A veteran Toronto police officer was killed Thursday during a raid linked to investigations into multiple shootings, including one at the U.S. Consulate in March, Chief Myron Demkiw said. Co...
Jun 11, 2026

Cheers as World Cup party begins, jeers as lightning forces Toronto fans to evacuate
The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicked off Thursday, as the Canadian host cities prepared for matches, cultural events, an influx of fans and the international spotlight. Thousands of...
Jun 11, 2026

Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup
GENEVA (AP) - Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup was picked on Thursday for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August. European soccer body UEFA said Art...
Jun 11, 2026