Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Carney says tariffs 'more than irritants' as U.S. officials complain about booze ban
OTTAWA - Canada is not just sitting back "taking notes" or "instructions" from the Americans on how to go about trade talks after White House officials complained publicly about trade irritants, Prime...
8h ago
Fact File: Claims higher ethanol fuel blends damage cars exaggerated, expert says
When the United States allowed the widespread sale of gasoline with increased ethanol content at the pumps as a temporary measure to relieve soaring prices, online posts claimed the blend of ethanol a...
8h ago
'SMS blasters' that mimic cell towers seized in Toronto cybercrime investigation
TORONTO - Toronto police say they have seized the first mobile "SMS blasters" known to have been used in Canada, in what they call an emerging public safety threat. Police say the mobile units mimic c...
8h ago
Parliamentary committee on assisted dying has gone 'off the rails,' expert warns
OTTAWA - An expert in Canada's assisted dying laws is warning that the committee of MPs and senators tasked with studying whether the country is ready to allow people with mental illness to access MAI...
9h ago
Former PM Trudeau says U.S. economic coercion risks pushing Canada closer to China
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Justin Trudeau is warning that American tariffs threaten to drive Canada closer to China in the auto sector. Speaking at a CNBC event in Singapore on Thursday, Trudeau s...
9h ago
Housing minister says Liberal ridings aren't favoured for funding after Gladu comment
OTTAWA - Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says Ottawa is not prioritizing infrastructure funding in Liberal ridings after floor-crossing MP Marilyn Gladu implied earlier this month that she was getti...
9h ago
Canada to face Brazil with Billie Jean King Cup spot at stake
LONDON - Canada will face Brazil in November with its Billie Jean King Cup standing on the line. The eighth-ranked Canadians, seeded second, dropped into the playoffs after a 3-1 loss to Kazakhstan in...
10h ago
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss Day 3 of the NFL draft
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the team for Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday, following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL rep...
10h ago
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss Day 3 of the NFL draft
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the team for Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday, following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL rep...
10h ago
NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City. A total of 257 players will live out a dream and hear their name called over t...
11h ago