Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Newfoundland's COVID-19 travel restriction a justifiable Charter infringement: court
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the constitutionality of a pandemic-related restriction that curbed travel to Newfoundland and Labrador for public health reasons. A 2020 order from t...
Feb 13, 2026

Loperfido grateful for Blue Jays stint after trade sends him back to Houston
DUNEDIN - Joey Loperfido will never forget his time with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Loperfido was traded back to Houston by the Blue Jays on Friday morning for fellow outfielder Jesus Sanchez...
Feb 13, 2026

Germany's leader calls on the US and Europe to 'repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together'
MUNICH (AP) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Friday for the United States and Europe to "repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together," arguing that even the U.S. isn't powerful enough ...
Feb 13, 2026

Canada Soccer strikes lucrative new rights deal, projects massive financial boost
Canada Soccer has successfully reworked its controversial rights deal with Canadian Soccer Business, with the new 12-year agreement offering a massive financial boost for the governing body. CEO Kevin...
Feb 13, 2026

Trump's push for Greenland reveals a political weak spot, new AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans may be willing to stick with President Donald Trump through almost anything, but his recent push to seize control of Greenland has turned off many in his own party, accor...
Feb 13, 2026

Britain's High Court says government acted illegally in outlawing protest group Palestine Action
LONDON (AP) - Britain's High Court ruled Friday that the government's decision to outlaw the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful, but it kept the ban in place pendi...
Feb 13, 2026

In the news today: Carney in Tumbler Ridge, Canada net-zero, Stronach trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Prime Minister Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge today with other leaders Prime Minister Mark Carney wi...
Feb 13, 2026

What can Canada's Olympic couples teach us about relationships?
A handful of Canadian couples are gearing up to celebrate Valentine's Day in Italy. They aren't on holiday - it's a work trip. They're Olympians. There are several sets of couples on Team Canada, some...
Feb 13, 2026

Charles Milliard acclaimed as new leader of Quebec Liberal Party
MONTREAL - The Quebec Liberals have acclaimed 46-year-old Charles Milliard as their new leader, forgoing the need for a second leadership race in less than one year. With no other candidate accepted b...
Feb 13, 2026

How to help kids and teens cope with Tumbler Ridge shootings
TORONTO - As news and social media coverage of Tuesday's mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., continues to blanket the country, parents should be proactive about talking with their kids about the tra...
Feb 13, 2026