Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Toronto FC fills out goalkeeping group with addition of veteran William Yarbrough
TORONTO - Toronto FC has signed veteran goalkeeper William Yarbrough, adding a layer of experience behind holdovers Luka Gavran and Adisa De Rosario. The 36-year-old Mexican-American arrives as a free...
Jan 16, 2026

Trump to pardon ex-Puerto Rico governor Vázquez in campaign finance case, official says
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump plans to pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vzquez, a White House official said Friday. Vzquez pleaded guilty last August to a campaign finance violation in ...
Jan 16, 2026

AP sources say star infielder Bo Bichette leaves Toronto for Mets
Blue Jays homegrown star Bo Bichette is leaving Toronto for the New York Mets, sources tell The Associated Press. The AP says the deal is for US$126 million over three years. The sources spoke on cond...
Jan 16, 2026

Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agree to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) - Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on...
Jan 16, 2026

PQ leader says it's time to relaunch debate on sovereignty after Legault resignation
MONTREAL - The leader of the Parti Qubcois says it's time to refocus the political debate in Quebec to sovereignty following what he described as Premier Franois Legault's failure to chart a positive ...
Jan 16, 2026

Nova Scotia lobster industry surprised, elated by suspension of Chinese tariff
HALIFAX - Key players in Nova Scotia's lucrative seafood industry are applauding Ottawa's successful bid to persuade China to temporarily drop a painful 25 per cent tariff on Canadian lobster and crab...
Jan 16, 2026

Auger-Aliassime embraces mentor role as Mboko rises ahead of Australian Open
MELBOURNE - When Canadian tennis star Flix Auger-Aliassime looks at 19-year-old rising star Victoria Mboko, the 25-year-old feels the passage of time. It seems just a moment ago the Auger-Aliassime we...
Jan 16, 2026

Saskatchewan's Moe, canola farmers say trade deal with China 'very good news'
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and canola farmers are hailing Canada's new trade deal with China as "very good news" that could restore exports for the major Prairie crop. Moe accompanied Pri...
Jan 16, 2026

Health minister announces funding extension for national suicide crisis helpline
OTTAWA - The federal government is funding the national suicide crisis helpline for another two years. People across the country can call or text 9-8-8 if they are experiencing a suicide crisis or if ...
Jan 16, 2026

Canadiens send rookie Jacob Fowler to AHL Laval, ending three-goalie rotation
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have sent rookie Jacob Fowler to the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket, ending a three-goalie rotation. The Canadiens announced the move Friday, a day after Fowle...
Jan 16, 2026