Category Archives: The Canadian Press
After one-year hiatus, GT20 cricket tournament to return to Toronto area in July
After a one-year hiatus, the GT20 Canada cricket tournament is back. The T20 competition is slated to run July 23 to Aug. 8, following the FIFA World Cup, organizers announced Monday. The tournament, ...
Jan 05, 2026
Quebec students must address teachers as 'Mr.' and 'Ms.' under new civility rules
MONTREAL - Quebec students returning to class after winter break will now have to use formal language to address their teachers under new rules designed to foster civility. The province announced last...
Jan 05, 2026
Toronto FC acquires US$300,000 in allocation money from Minnesota United
TORONTO - Toronto FC acquired US$300,000 in 2026 general allocation money from Minnesota United on Monday in exchange for an international roster spot. Allocation money can be used in Major League Soc...
Jan 05, 2026
As Ontario civil servants return to office full time, union calls order 'ridiculous'
TORONTO - Ontario government employees are expected to return to the office five days per week starting Monday, despite objections from public sector unions. In August, Premier Doug Ford announced tho...
Jan 05, 2026
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
NEW YORK (AP) - A defiant Nicols Maduro declared himself "the president of my country" as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty on Monday to the federal drug trafficking charges that the Tru...
Jan 05, 2026
Former OHL commissioner, CHL president David Branch dead at 77
TORONTO - Former Ontario Hockey League commissioner and Canadian Hockey League president David Branch has died. He was 77. The OHL and Canadian Hockey League announced his death Monday, stating he die...
Jan 05, 2026
Rising star Diallo headlines Canadian roster for Davis Cup tie against Brazil
TORONTO - Rising star Gabriel Diallo headlines the five-man roster for Canada's Davis Cup qualifier against Brazil next month at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Diallo, the world No. ...
Jan 05, 2026
Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after warning about following illegal orders
WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced that he is issuing a letter of censure to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the lawmaker's participation in a video that c...
Jan 05, 2026
Micah Johnson retires as a player to become Riders defensive line coach
REGINA - Micah Johnson is entering the CFL coaching ranks. The veteran defensive lineman retired after 13 CFL seasons Monday but will remain with the Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan Roughriders as thei...
Jan 05, 2026
Walz, Democrats' 2024 VP pick, drops bid for third term as Minnesota governor; Klobuchar considers
ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats' 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid President Donald Trump's relentless focus on a fraud in...
Jan 05, 2026