Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Police thwart attempt to defraud B.C. First Nation of $406,000 intended for project
ALERT BAY - Police in British Columbia say they have prevented a fraud scheme targeting a First Nation on northern Vancouver Island that had redirected more than $400,000 to a fake bank account. Alert...
Dec 22, 2025
Diab caps student visa applications for 2026, pauses some permanent residency streams
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Lena Diab issued new ministerial instructions that include requiring provincial or territorial attestation letters for study permits with the goal of capping foreign stud...
Dec 22, 2025
BC Ferries cancels sailings during busy holiday break due to high winds
VICTORIA - High winds in southwestern British Columbia have forced the cancellation of multiple sailings on a number of key BC Ferries routes. BC Ferries says all sailings between the Metro Vancouver ...
Dec 22, 2025
Oilers captain Connor McDavid named NHL's first star for second straight week
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has once again been named the NHL's first star of the week. It's the second week in a row the 28-year-old superstar has earned the honour and comes after he put ...
Dec 22, 2025
Toronto Argonauts re-sign defensive back Franklin, linebacker Cassar
American defensive back Benjie Franklin has re-signed with the Toronto Argonauts as CFL teams across the league shore up their rosters. Franklin returns to Toronto after hitting career highs in tackle...
Dec 22, 2025
Canada Post, union reach tentative agreements, with vote expected in new year
MONTREAL - Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers say they have reached tentative agreements. The deals announced Monday cover both the Urban Postal Operations and Rural and Suburban Mai...
Dec 22, 2025
Canadian rider Magdeleine Vallieres extends contract with EF Education-Oatly team
Canadian Magdeleine Vallieres, winner of the women's elite road race at the UCI Road World Championships in September, has extended her contract with the EF Education-Oatly team through 2028. The 24-y...
Dec 22, 2025
Carney names friend and former investment banker Mark Wiseman as next U.S. ambassador
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed a global investment banker and pension fund manager to be Canada's next ambassador in Washington. Carney's office said Mark Wiseman, who begins the ro...
Dec 22, 2025
Winnipeg Blue Bombers hire Tommy Condell as offensive coordinator
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are making adjustments to their coaching staff ahead of the 2026 CFL season. The Bombers announced Monday that Tommy Condell has been named offensive coordinator, ...
Dec 22, 2025
Carter George looking to help pen Canada's world junior redemption story
Carter George was unable, at least initially, to fully process what had unfolded. The Canadian goaltender did his part at last year's world junior hockey championship in Ottawa - a tournament on home ...
Dec 22, 2025