Category Archives: The Canadian Press

WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World Cup
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday put off a decision about barring government officials from major sporting events if their countries voluntarily withhold dues, pushing a potential conflict with...
Mar 18, 2026

WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World Cup
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday put off a decision about barring government officials from major sporting events if their countries voluntarily withhold dues, pushing a potential conflict with...
Mar 18, 2026

At least 17 dead in fighting on Sudan's border with Chad, aid group says
CAIRO (AP) - The latest heavy fighting between warring parties along Sudan 's border with Chad has killed 17 people and left many seriously wounded, a medical group said. Health authorities received 1...
Mar 18, 2026

'He's changed his whole mindset': Pettersson's work shines in Vancouver Canucks' win
VANCOUVER - Elias Pettersson has been working on his game. It's been a difficult season for the star centre and his Vancouver Canucks, one marred by a slew of unexpected setbacks and sharp criticism f...
Mar 18, 2026

Jets forced lone referee to work overtime, lose 4-3 in shootout to Predators
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators had a lot of ice to cover at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night. So did the lone man in stripes. When veteran NHL referee Chris Lee was unable to ...
Mar 18, 2026

'Message has got across': Leafs sticking up for each other after Matthews injury
TORONTO - Craig Berube read his players the riot act after a delayed response to a dirty hit that ultimately ended their captain's season. The Maple Leafs are playing out the string in a campaign that...
Mar 18, 2026

In the news: BoC interest rate decision. Iran war poll, P. E. I Health Minister dead
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Bank of Canada to make interest rate announcement The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate ann...
Mar 18, 2026

Two in three people say Canada should remain neutral in Iran war: poll
OTTAWA - As war rages on in the Middle East, a new Leger poll suggests most Canadians believe the government of Canada should remain neutral, while one in four say Canada should support the United Sta...
Mar 18, 2026

Quebec projects $8.6B deficit in budget that focuses on funding core services
QUBEC - Quebec's new budget has few flashy, big-ticket items for voters ahead of the fall election, reflecting a sober reality of sluggish GDP growth and persistent economic uncertainty, primarily fro...
Mar 18, 2026

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday as monetary policy-makers wait to see whether a surge in global oil prices tied to war in the Middle East becomes a wider ...
Mar 18, 2026