Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Peter Nygard files lawsuit, alleges authorities abused process with Manitoba charges
WINNIPEG - Sex offender Peter Nygard is suing the Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments, Winnipeg police and others, alleging charges he faced in one case were an abuse of process. The former fashion ...
Apr 01, 2026
FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalized. The price ...
Apr 01, 2026
FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalized. The price ...
Apr 01, 2026
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar expected to miss a few games with upper-body injury
DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche will be without standout defenseman Cale Makar for a few games after he suffered an upper-body injury in a win over Calgary earlier this week. Coach Jared Bednar s...
Apr 01, 2026
Oilers sign forward William Nicholl to three-year, entry-level contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward William Nicholl to a three-year entry-level contract beginning next season, the NHL club announced Wednesday. Nicholl had 15 goals and 11 assists ove...
Apr 01, 2026
First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could 'outlast' protester
OTTAWA - Two First Nations chiefs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize for saying he could "outlast" a First Nations woman who was protesting over mercury poisoning in her community....
Apr 01, 2026
Flames sign defenceman Axel Hurtig to thee-year, entry-level deal
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Axel Hurtig to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$990,000. The 20-y...
Apr 01, 2026
Canada drops one spot to 30 in FIFA men's rankings, France moves back on top
TORONTO - Canada dropped one spot to No. 30 in the latest FIFA men's soccer rankings released Wednesday. Canada posted two draws at Toronto's BMO Field since the last rankings were released in January...
Apr 01, 2026
Gun buyback tally of over 67,000 firearms falls well short of federal estimate
OTTAWA - Public Safety Canada says gun owners reported more than 67,000 banned firearms to the federal government as a first step toward receiving compensation in a buyback program. The tally is about...
Apr 01, 2026
Carney says he's still committed to green incentives promised during leadership race
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's still committed to delivering incentives to help Canadians go green, something he promised during his bid for the Liberal leadership a year ago but has so...
Apr 01, 2026