Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approve
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Democrats passed a new congressional map through the Virginia legislature on Friday that aims to help their party win four more seats in the national redistricting battle. It's a ...
Feb 20, 2026

Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail
TORONTO - An Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in assets for an international drug smuggling ring allegedly led by former Olympian Ryan Wedding has been denied bail. Ro...
Feb 20, 2026

CP NewsAlert: McDavid sets points record at single Olympics with NHL players
MILAN - Connor McDavid set a record for most points in a single Olympic tournament involving NHL players with his 12th of the Milan Cortina Games during Canada's semifinal against Finland. More to com...
Feb 20, 2026

CP NewsAlert: Canadian speedskater Valérie Maltais wins bronze in long-track 1,500m
Canadian speedskater Valrie Maltais has won a bronze medal in the women's 1,500-metre long-track final. More to come. The Canadian Press
Feb 20, 2026

Canada's Dabrowski and Brazilian partner Stefani advance to doubles final in Dubai
DUBAI - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski is through to the final at the Dubai Championships. Dabrowski and partner Luisa Stefani of Brazil defeated Anna Danilina, of Kazakhstan, and Aleksandra Krunic, of S...
Feb 20, 2026

CP NewsAlert: Canada to play for bronze after losing women's curling semifinal
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO - Canada's women's curling team will play for bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics after a 6-3 loss to Sweden in the semifinals. More to come. The Canadian Press
Feb 20, 2026

Veteran American receiver Rhymes retires after eight CFL campaigns
Dominique Rhymes is leaving pro football on his own terms to start his own team. The veteran American receiver announced his retirement Friday after eight CFL seasons. Rhymes, 32, of Miami, said he en...
Feb 20, 2026

Vancouver Whitecaps sign head coach Jesper Sorensen to two-year extension
VANCOUVER - Choosing to stay in Vancouver was an easy decision for Jesper Sorensen. After all, the head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps still has work to do. Now he'll have time to accomplish his goa...
Feb 20, 2026

Quebec justice minister withdraws article on abortion rights in constitution bill
QUBEC - Quebec's justice minister has reversed course in the face of strong criticism of his plan to enshrine abortion rights in his constitution bill, announcing Friday the contentious section will b...
Feb 20, 2026

Dr. Joss Reimer says misinformation a key target as she becomes Canada's top doctor
OTTAWA - Tackling health misinformation and rebuilding public trust are top priorities for Canada's incoming chief public health officer Dr. Joss Reimer. In an interview Friday, the day her three-year...
Feb 20, 2026