Category Archives: The Canadian Press
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
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
El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
WASHINGTON (AP) - El Nino, Nature's chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced Thursday. Experts said the El ...
Jun 11, 2026
Mboko's knee injury forces withdrawal from Queen's Club doubles with Williams
LONDON (AP) - Serena Williams' much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen's Club lasted just one match. The 44-year-old Williams' doubles partner, 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, was...
Jun 11, 2026
United States asked for Gordie Howe Bridge opening to be delayed: Carney
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was delayed at the request of the United States - but the issue is separate from negotiations on a critical...
Jun 11, 2026
UK defense secretary quits, says government isn't willing to spend enough on military
LONDON (AP) - British Defense Secretary John Healey unexpectedly resigned on Thursday, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threat. Healey told Prim...
Jun 11, 2026
A snapshot look at the seven World Cup games to be played at Vancouver's BC Place
VANCOUVER - Vancouver will stage seven FIFA World Cup games between June 13 and July 7, including five group-stage matches and two knockout bouts. Here's a look at each of the seven matches: JUNE 13 A...
Jun 11, 2026
First group of Nigerians returns home after anti-immigration protests in South Africa
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - The first group of Nigerians returned home from South Africa on Thursday as part of repatriation ordered by the government following violent anti-immigration protests. A total of...
Jun 11, 2026
Blue Jays' Scherzer happy with health but not with loss after milestone strikeout
TORONTO - A tough season continued for Toronto Blue Jays veteran starter Max Scherzer, who struggled in his return from the injured list in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Rogers ...
Jun 11, 2026