Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Canada bans Belfast rap group Kneecap from entry, says it endorsed political violence
OTTAWA - The Carney government is barring the Belfast rap group Kneecap from entering Canada, saying the group has endorsed political violence and terrorism. Jewish groups asked Ottawa in June to ban ...
Sep 19, 2025

Carmakers facing billions in credit purchases under EV mandate if sales don't improve
OTTAWA - Canadian automakers are warning they could be on the hook for billions of dollars in credit purchases if Canada's electric vehicle mandate is enforced as written, and sales don't ramp up. Aut...
Sep 19, 2025

Canadian men expect physical challenge from Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup rugby test
Canada is expecting a hard-nosed challenge from Tonga on Saturday when the two meet to decide third place at the Pacific Nations Cup in Sandy, Utah. "They will be very direct and very physical," said ...
Sep 19, 2025

Hamilton Tiger-Cats host Edmonton Elks in annual Hall of Fame game
HAMILTON - With the Hamilton Tiger-Cats still processing the death of general manager Ted Goveia, head coach Scott Milanovich says he won't use Goveia's memory as a rallying cry for his team. Goveia d...
Sep 19, 2025

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip clinical trial in Canada raises ethical questions
TORONTO - Some doctors and bioethicists are raising concerns about a Toronto hospital's partnership with a company founded by U.S. billionaire Elon Musk. University Health Network announced earlier th...
Sep 19, 2025

After injury woes, Dach looks to seize opportunity on Canadiens’ second line
BROSSARD - Kirby Dach knows injuries have made the past two years a nightmare on the ice. The Montreal Canadiens centre still refuses to feel sorry for himself. "The league doesn't stop to worry about...
Sep 19, 2025

Canadian world race walk champion Evan Dunfee out of men's 20k event with injury
TOKYO - Evan Dunfee's hopes of adding another gold medal at the world athletics championships have ended after the Canadian race-walker pulled out of Saturday's men's 20-kilometre event with a hamstri...
Sep 19, 2025

Following Kirk's assassination, Republicans sour on direction of the country, new AP-NORC poll finds
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Republicans' outlook on the direction of the country has soured dramatically, according to a new AP-NORC poll that was conducted shortly after last week's assassination of cons...
Sep 19, 2025

Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre happy to share his life lessons
TORONTO - Georges St-Pierre, who used to hurt people for a living in the UFC, is working on a children's book these days. The retired mixed martial artist is teaming up with Justin Kingsley, a friend ...
Sep 19, 2025

Legendary skip Gushue, set to retire at season's end, weighs in on Rock League pitch
Don't expect legendary Canadian skip Brad Gushue to cap his farewell season in the fledgling professional Rock League this spring. The six-time national men's curling champion announced this week that...
Sep 19, 2025