Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Kelly Curtis finishes second in World Cup skeleton race, enhancing her hopes of US Olympic spot
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) - Kelly Curtis took a big step toward a U.S. Olympic team spot on Friday, finishing second in a World Cup women's skeleton race for her best-ever finish on the circuit. Ki...
Jan 09, 2026
Eurasia Group says no country more at risk than Canada in relations with the U.S.
OTTAWA - Canada stands to face the biggest fallout of political turmoil in the United States in 2026, a new report by the Eurasia Group warned on Friday. The risk management firm says the long-standin...
Jan 09, 2026
Michael Kovrig says Carney must defend values while seeking trade in China visit
OTTAWA - Canada needs to be clear-eyed about the risk of economic coercion as Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to rebuild ties with China after years of political and economic tensions, Michael Kovrig...
Jan 09, 2026
US and Venezuela take initial steps toward restoring relations after Maduro's ouster
GUATIRE, Venezuela (AP) - The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations, as a Trump administration delegation visited the South Amer...
Jan 09, 2026
New video of fatal Minnesota ICE shooting, from officer's perspective, brings fresh scrutiny
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota prosecutor on Friday called on the public to share with investigators any recordings and evidence connected to the fatal shooting of Renee Good as a new video emerged sh...
Jan 09, 2026
Minneapolis schools will offer remote learning amid federal immigration enforcement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month amid federal immigration enforcement in the city, the district said. Under the temporary ...
Jan 09, 2026
Canadian international Janine Sonis traded to expansion side Denver Summit FC
DENVER - The expansion Denver Summit have acquired Canadian international Janine Sonis in a trade with Racing Louisville in exchange for up to US$$160,000 in intraleague transfer funds. The 31-year-ol...
Jan 09, 2026
Quebec chemical firm hit with $1.4-million fine over substance discharged in river
GATINEAU - A company that operated a chemical manufacturing plant in western Quebec has been fined $1.35 million for discharging a harmful substance into the Rivire du Livre in 2019. Superior General ...
Jan 09, 2026
NHL fines Florida's Anton Lundell for high-sticking Montreal's Alexandre Texier
NEW YORK - Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell has been fined $5,000 for high-sticking Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Friday. The fine ...
Jan 09, 2026
Lula suggests Carney visiting Brazil in April, condemns U.S. actions in Venezuela
OTTAWA - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted an invitation to visit Brazil in April. In a social media post, Lula said he spoke with Carney Thursday ...
Jan 09, 2026