Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Eby touts mining, energy projects on India tour, dismisses Bishnoi gang report
MUMBAI - British Columbia Premier David Eby said Indian companies and the delegation he is leading in the subcontinent have been holding "extensive discussions" about accessing the province's mining a...
Jan 15, 2026

Amer Didic signs with Cavalry while Nick Dasovic joins Vancouver FC's coaching staff
Veteran defender Amer Didic, who missed most of last year after breaking his leg May 3, has joined Cavalry FC as a free agent after two seasons with Atletico Ottawa. The Calgary-based side said the 31...
Jan 15, 2026

St. Louis Blues leading scorer Robert Thomas is out 2 weeks with a lower-body injury
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Blues put leading scorer Robert Thomas on injured reserve Thursday and said the veteran center will be re-evaluated in two weeks. President of hockey operations and gene...
Jan 15, 2026

Venezuela’s acting president adapts to post-Maduro reality and signals a new era of US ties
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodrguez used her first state of the union message on Thursday to advocate for opening the crucial state-run oil industry to more foreign i...
Jan 15, 2026

Ottawa Redblacks sign veteran receiver Lewis through 2027 season
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks signed veteran American receiver Eugene Lewis to a contract extension Thursday that keeps him with the CFL club through the 2027 season. Lewis, 32, was entering the final...
Jan 15, 2026

Tempo name Ciara Carl, Brian Lankton assistant coaches for inaugural WNBA season
TORONTO - Ciara Carl and Brian Lankton have been hired by the Toronto Tempo as assistant coaches, the WNBA team announced Thursday. Carl and Lankton each bring over a decade of experience across the N...
Jan 15, 2026

Canadian men look to continue their climb back up the rugby sevens ladder in Dubai
Lockie Kratz will captain Canada at this weekend's HSBC SVNS Division 3 challenger event in Dubai as the Canadian men look to continue their climb back up the rugby sevens ladder. The standalone tourn...
Jan 15, 2026

Veteran skaters lead Canada’s long-track speedskating team into Milan Cortina Games
CALGARY - Ted-Jan Bloemen's two young children surprised him at Thursday's unveiling of Canada's Olympic long-track speedskating team for the Milano Cortina Games. When the 39-year-old was introduced ...
Jan 15, 2026

Canadian Elite Basketball League unveils new schedule, playoff format
The Canadian Elite Basketball League announced its 2026 schedule and a new playoff format on Thursday. The CEBL Finals will now be a best-of-three series from August 12-16, making it the first multi-g...
Jan 15, 2026

Fact File: Maduro's capture reignites election conspiracy involving ex-Canadian firm
The Jan. 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during a brazen military raid by the United States stunned the world and left Venezuelans in Canada feeling mixed emotions. The b...
Jan 15, 2026