Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Ottawa earmarks $1.4 billion for key munitions production in Quebec, Ontario
OTTAWA - The federal government is pouring $1.4 billion into the munitions industry to build up the domestic supply of heavy artillery shells and reduce Canada's reliance on foreign suppliers. Ottawa ...
Mar 18, 2026
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday declared a temporary pause in escalating fighting, two days after Kabul blamed Islamabad for a deadly airstrike in the Afghan capital th...
Mar 18, 2026
Three years after deadly fire, police arrest owner of Old Montreal building
MONTREAL - The owner of an Old Montreal building that went up in flames in 2023 has been charged with manslaughter in the deaths of seven people who died inside. Emile Benamor, 63, made a brief court ...
Mar 18, 2026
WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA
NEW YORK (AP) - The WNBA will have its first million dollar players after the league and its players' union reached a deal in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early ...
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
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