Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Editors vote for Trump's tariffs as The Canadian Press News Story of the Year
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs - and the spike in Canadian nationalism they inspired - have been named The Canadian Press News Story of the Year. The tariffs story was selected in an a...
Dec 23, 2025

'Definitely tough': Led by returnees, Canada looks to rebound off world junior flops
Gavin McKenna had tears in his eyes. His voice cracked with emotion. The teenage phenom dreamt of capturing gold for Canada on home soil. His first experience at the world junior hockey championship i...
Dec 23, 2025

Trump's tariff war is voted as The Canadian Press News Story of the Year
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff campaign against Canada - and the surge in patriotic zeal it inspired - have been voted The Canadian Press News Story of the Year. Nearly two-thirds of ed...
Dec 23, 2025

Real GDP fell 0.3 per cent in October amid manufacturing slowdown: StatCan
The Canadian economy slowed in October amid a pullback in the manufacturing sector, as economists expect "subdued" economic growth heading into 2026 before a gradual recovery. Statistics Canada report...
Dec 23, 2025
Yemen’s warring sides to release some 2,700 prisoners in war's largest exchange
CAIRO (AP) - Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Iran-backed Houthi group have reached an agreement to free around 2,700 detainees held throughout the war in Yemen, according to Saud...
Dec 23, 2025

How retired racehorses in Ontario find new purpose after the track
HILLSBURGH - Vicki Pappas and Lauren Millet are giving retired thoroughbred racehorses a second lease on life. Pappas is chairperson and founding member of LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, a 1...
Dec 23, 2025

How horses helped champion jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva heal and help others
HILLSBURGH - Long before learning how to harness the raw power of a thoroughbred racehorse, champion jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva experienced the therapeutic powers of the animal's inner strength. Da S...
Dec 23, 2025

In the news: Trump's trade-deal asks, Cold grips the west, Harry Potter baking show
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... The continental trade pact is up for review in 2026 - here's what Trump might want A mandatory review of Cana...
Dec 23, 2025

Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday, officials said...
Dec 23, 2025

Yukon power grid under 'significant' strain as deep freeze grips Western Canada
WHITEHORSE - Bitter cold in the Yukon is straining the power grid and the territory's energy minister says it may get worse as demand peaks and temperature records fall. Environment Canada has issued ...
Dec 23, 2025