Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Academics call on immigration minister to get Palestinian students out of Gaza
OTTAWA - A group of academics and activists wants the federal government to help Palestinians accepted for postgraduate studies in Canada get out of Gaza - but the immigration minister says she can't ...
Dec 09, 2025

Roughriders sign star offensive lineman Jermarcus Hardrick to one-year extension
REGINA - Reigning CFL outstanding offensive lineman Jermarcus Hardrick has signed a one-year contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the CFL club announced Tuesday. Hardrick led an offen...
Dec 09, 2025

Gilgeous-Alexander wins Northern Star Award as Canada's athlete of the year
TORONTO - Basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won this year's Northern Star Award as Canada's athlete of the year. The Oklahoma City guard won the NBA's most valuable player award last year be...
Dec 09, 2025

After loan stint, Canada's Mathieu Choiniere joins Los Angeles FC on permanent basis
TORONTO - Canadian international midfielder Mathieu Choiniere, who joined Los Angeles FC in May on loan from Switzerland's Grasshopper Club Zurich, is staying with the MLS team. LAFC has exercised its...
Dec 09, 2025

Ride-hailing companies like Uber should face more municipal scrutiny: Halifax report
HALIFAX - Uber drivers in Halifax could soon be subjected to more scrutiny under changes proposed for the region's vehicle-for-hire regulations. A new staff report for Halifax regional council is reco...
Dec 09, 2025

Fact File: 'Fake snow' that doesn't melt when burned has scientific explanation
Several videos posted online last week showed people burning snow with a lighter and questioning why the snow turned black and didn't seem to melt. Some social media users claimed the snow was fake an...
Dec 09, 2025

Cavalry FC captain/goalkeeper Marco Carducci to leave CPL club after seven seasons
CALGARY - Captain Marco Carducci, twice named the Canadian Premier League's best goalkeeper, is leaving Cavalry FC after seven seasons. The Calgary-based team confirmed Carducci's departure with his c...
Dec 09, 2025

Naval member rescued off Vancouver Island after spending more than two hours in water
VICTORIA - A member of the Royal Canadian Navy spent more than two hours in the waters off Vancouver Island after falling overboard. Maritime Forces Pacific says the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre ...
Dec 09, 2025

Canada captain Alphonso Davies returns to action for Bayern after lengthy absence
MUNICH (CP-AP) - Canada captain Alphonso Davies returned to action for Bayern Munich on Tuesday, his first appearance .in 262 days since suffering a serious knee injury The 25-year-old from Edmonton c...
Dec 09, 2025

Sexual assault investigation of army officer flawed by 'tunnel vision': watchdog
OTTAWA - A military justice watchdog says an investigation of a sexual assault claim against former army officer Dany Fortin was "compromised" by "tunnel vision," bias and a lack of oversight. On Tues...
Dec 09, 2025