Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Canadian men to learn what awaits them at 2027 Rugby World Cup at Wednesday's draw
Flanker Lucas Rumball clearly remembers Canada's last Rugby World Cup draw, which included marquee matchups with New Zealand and South Africa as well as dates with Italy and Namibia at the 2019 tourna...
Dec 02, 2025

In the news today: Carney to address Assembly of First Nations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney to address Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa Prime Minister Mark Carney will address hundre...
Dec 02, 2025

Carney vows to meet Coastal First Nations after chiefs vote against pipeline to B.C.
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to meet with Coastal First Nations after chiefs voted unanimously Tuesday to press the government to uphold the oil tanker ban off the northern British Col...
Dec 02, 2025

Pope Leo XIV sends message of support to southern Lebanon as he ends 1st foreign trip
BEIRUT (AP) - Pope Leo XIV prayed Tuesday at the site of a deadly 2020 Beirut port explosion that has become a symbol of dysfunction and official impunity and called for justice to prevail, as he offe...
Dec 02, 2025

Canada women beaten by Japan again as losing streak stretches to five games
ISAHAYA - Better, but still not good enough. Beaten 3-0 by Japan in a lacklustre showing Saturday, the Canadian women put on an improved performance in Tuesday's rematch but still lost 1-0. "I think (...
Dec 02, 2025

Franklin the Turtle book publisher condemns 'violent' post by U.S. defense secretary
The publisher of the Franklin series of children's books says an online post by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth depicting the titular character as a bazooka-wielding soldier is denigrating and vio...
Dec 02, 2025

Crosby scores twice as Penguins beat Flyers 5-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Philadelphia Flyers and his continued excellence in the cross-state rivalry helped lead the Penguins...
Dec 01, 2025

Nuggets' Murray sprains right ankle in 131-121 loss to Mavericks
DENVER (AP) - The Denver Nuggets are concerned about Jamal Murray after the point guard sprained his right ankle during Monday night's 131-121 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Murray, of Kitchener, Ont.,...
Dec 01, 2025

Drake Maye passes for 2 TDs, Patriots become 1st team to 11 wins, defeating Giants 33-15
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Led by Drake Maye and Marcus Jones, the New England Patriots became the first NFL team to reach 11 wins this season. They also left no doubt about the gulf between them and th...
Dec 01, 2025

Crosby scores twice as Penguins beat Flyers 5-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Philadelphia Flyers and his continued excellence in the cross-state rivalry helped lead the Penguins...
Dec 01, 2025