Category Archives: The Canadian Press

FBI: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire targeted institution because of its 'Jewish ties'
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The FBI says that a suspect in the arson fire at a Mississippi synagogue admitted to targeting the institution because of its "Jewish ties." Stephen Spencer Pittman was charged M...
Jan 12, 2026

Investigation after Via train hits two truck trailers in Quebec, no injuries reported
MONTREAL - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada and CN police are investigating after a passenger train with more than 100 people aboard hit two truck trailers and derailed northeast of Quebec Ci...
Jan 12, 2026

Former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic retires
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic retired on Monday. Raonic was the first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam final in 2016 at Wimbledon. He beat Roger Federer in the semifi...
Jan 12, 2026

Montreal unveils $7.7B budget targeting homelessness, debt and housing
MONTREAL - Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada tabled her first city budget since winning November's election, unveiling $7.7 billion in spending for 2026, including new money for homelessness and ...
Jan 12, 2026

Carney to discuss major projects, conservation with Coastal First Nations on Tuesday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Coastal First Nations on Tuesday to discuss major projects and marine conservation. Carney is travelling to Prince Rupert, B.C. for the meeting, alon...
Jan 12, 2026

Real Madrid replaces coach Xabi Alonso with B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa
MADRID (AP) - Real Madrid replaced coach Xabi Alonso with B team manager lvaro Arbeloa on Monday. Madrid said in a statement that Alonso left by mutual agreement. The announcement came a day after Mad...
Jan 12, 2026

Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign defensive back Campbell, linebacker Thurman
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed star Canadian defensive back Tevaughn Campbell and American linebacker Jameer Thurman to one-year contract extensions. Campbell's contract is for the ...
Jan 12, 2026

Canada's skeleton team denies accusations of Olympic sabotage by U.S. slider
CALGARY - Canada's skeleton team denied accusations by American Katie Uhlaender that Canada's coach sabotaged her chances of sliding in the Olympic Games, while the world governing body of the sport h...
Jan 12, 2026

'We cannot listen to our loved ones' voices': Canadians with family in Iran fear the worst
OTTAWA - It has been nine agonizing days since Toronto resident Foad Farhani was able to check in on his father, who is struggling with Stage 4 cancer. Farhani's parents, who are Canadian permanent re...
Jan 12, 2026

NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in late June, Gavin McKenna billed as event's centrepiece
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Sabres will host the National Hockey League draft in June, commissioner Gary Bettman announced Monday, with highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centrepiece of ...
Jan 12, 2026