Category Archives: The Canadian Press

New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer named NHL first star of the week
NEW YORK - New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer was named NHL first star of the week on Monday after leading all players with four goals last week. Schaefer, the top pick in last year's NHL ...
Mar 02, 2026

Union files grievance, asks feds to suspend early retirement program
OTTAWA - The Public Service Alliance of Canada has filed a policy grievance and is asking the federal government to halt its planned early retirement program for public servants. The most recent feder...
Mar 02, 2026

Two Quebec legislature members not running again ahead of 'unprecedented' election
MONTREAL - Two prominent members of the Quebec legislature announced on Monday their upcoming exit from provincial politics, ahead of a fall general election that at least one polling analyst says is ...
Mar 02, 2026

There's no PBO: Ottawa fails to appoint new fiscal watchdog as interim term expires
OTTAWA - There is currently no parliamentary budget officer scrutinizing federal finances in Ottawa as the interim fiscal watchdog's term expired Monday without a successor in place. The PBO is an ind...
Mar 02, 2026

Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Abel Mwansa Jr. laid to rest in Zambia
KITWE - A 12-year-old boy killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., last month has been laid to rest after a funeral in the African country of Zambia, after his father told of his forgiveness ...
Mar 02, 2026
At least 6 people killed in a building collapse in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - A concrete floor that was under construction in a building in the South African city of Johannesburg collapsed on Monday, killing at least six people and leaving two trapped under ...
Mar 02, 2026

Defending champion Jacobs improves to 4-0 at Brier with win over King
ST. JOHN'S - Manitoba's Matt Dunstone defeated Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories 8-3 on Monday to remain unbeaten at the Montana's Brier. Dunstone moved into a first-place tie with Alberta's Kevi...
Mar 02, 2026

Final complainant tells Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial she saw 'no way out'
TORONTO - When she heard the sound of her pantyhose ripping, she knew there was nothing she could do, the woman testified Monday as she gave her account of an encounter with Frank Stronach decades ago...
Mar 02, 2026

Canada set to defend title in second annual Gridiron Nations Championship
VANCOUVER - The Gridiron Nations Championship is returning in 2026. The senior men's international tackle football event will be held Dec. 12-19 in Panama City. Canada, Mexico and Panama have confirme...
Mar 02, 2026

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies
L'ILE LONGUE, France (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France will increase its nuclear arsenal and, for the first time, allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed...
Mar 02, 2026