Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Canada drops terror sanctions on Syria and its interim government
OTTAWA - Canada is dropping its terror listing for the group that has governed Syria since the ouster of dictator Bashar Assad one year ago. Syria is no longer listed as a state supporter of terrorism...
Dec 05, 2025

Fact File: Video of chained Mustang 'stolen' from Brampton, Ont. driveway is a skit
A video posted to social media in December appeared to show a Brampton, Ont. man filming the chained-up bumper of his Mustang - the only part of the vehicle that remained after a supposed theft. While...
Dec 05, 2025

At age 39, Roughriders QB Trevor Harris says he hasn't hit his ceiling
Trevor Harris is coming off a dream CFL season, finally winning his first Grey Cup ring as a starting quarterback with an MVP performance in the championship game. While some in his position might hav...
Dec 05, 2025

Eby says DRIPA law could be amended after First Nations win appeal in mining case
SURREY - First Nations are celebrating a British Columbia Court of Appeal ruling which found the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the provincial mineral claims regime...
Dec 05, 2025

‘It all comes to this moment’: Whitecaps eager to make history in MLS Cup final
MIAMI - It's been a long season for the Vancouver Whitecaps. Getting to the MLS Cup has taken even longer. The club will play in Major League Soccer's championship match for the first time on Saturday...
Dec 05, 2025

Austrian ski racer Vincent Kriechmayr wins weather-shortened World Cup super-G race at Beaver Creek
BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) - Vincent Kriechmayr of Austria found the fastest line through challenging conditions to win a World Cup super-G on Friday that was called after 31 racers because of strong wi...
Dec 05, 2025

Conservative motion would force House vote on Alberta pipeline agreement
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are planning to force a vote in the House of Commons next Tuesday on the Liberal government's pipeline agreement with Alberta. Leader Pierre Poilievre posted on soci...
Dec 05, 2025

Man arrested, charged in B.C. after yearlong child exploitation investigation
SURREY - A 41-year-old man has been arrested in a yearlong child exploitation investigation by police in Surrey, B.C. Police say Kevin Belcourt was arrested on Thursday and is now facing multiple char...
Dec 05, 2025

209 kilograms of opium smuggled in machinery into Canada, CBSA says
BURNABY - The Canada Border Services Agency says its officers seized a shipment of 209 kilograms of opium. A statement Friday says the drugs were detected in a shipping container at the Burnaby, B.C.,...
Dec 05, 2025

B.C. soccer legend Christine Sinclair says World Cup 2026 'feels real' after draw
VANCOUVER - Canadian and B.C. soccer legend Christine Sinclair says FIFA's 2026 Men's World Cup "feels real" now that the draw has taken place. The 27th ranked Canadian men will be in Vancouver to fac...
Dec 05, 2025