Category Archives: The Canadian Press
New legislation could expand First Nations status — here's what you need to know
OTTAWA - Senators have passed sweeping amendments to a bill that would simplify the transfer of First Nations status between generations, but it's not clear yet if those changes will pass the House of...
Nov 22, 2025
Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro arrested over alleged plot to escape and avoid 27-year prison term
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - Brazil's federal police on Saturday arrested former president Jair Bolsonaro over suspicion he was plotting to escape and avoid starting a 27-year prison sentence for leading a...
Nov 22, 2025
Travis Head's century leads Australia to an 8-wicket victory over England in Ashes series opener
PERTH, Australia (AP) - Travis Head flipped the narrative and dominated the England pace bowlers with one of the great centuries in Ashes cricket Saturday as Australia raced to an eight-wicket victory...
Nov 22, 2025
Number of children abducted in Nigerian school attack raised to more than 300
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - A total of 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted by gunmen during an attack on St. Mary's School, a Catholic institution in north-central Nigeria's Niger state, the Ch...
Nov 22, 2025
U.S. foreign policy causes shift for G20, Ukraine allies at South Africa summit
JOHANNESBURG - The world's most influential nations gathered in South Africa to work around Washington's disruptive foreign policy Saturday, reaching consensus on issues like climate change and gender...
Nov 22, 2025
Officers believe sow with cubs was involved in B.C. bear attack on students, teachers
Conservation officers in British Columbia say they believe a mother bear with two cubs was likely involved in an attack on a group of elementary school students and their teachers Thursday, and they c...
Nov 22, 2025
Vatican's return of Indigenous artifacts applauded, but is it really a gift?
When the Vatican announced this month that Pope Leo was giving a "gift" of 62 Indigenous artifacts to Canadian bishops, to be returned to their original communities, some Indigenous leaders celebrated...
Nov 22, 2025
'Something different was in the air': First game a special experience for Goldeneyes
VANCOUVER - Sarah Nurse has won Olympic gold. She's long been a trailblazer for women's hockey. Yet Friday's matchup was a special one for the Canadian star as she helped the Vancouver Goldeneyes to a...
Nov 22, 2025
Staal's two goals propel Hurricanes past Jets 4-3
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - Jordan Staal scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes beat Winnipeg 4-3 on Friday night in the Jets' first game since learning star goalie Connor Hellebuyck will be sidelined...
Nov 21, 2025
Vancouver Goldeneyes begin inaugural season with 4-3 OT win over Seattle Torrent
VANCOUVER - Abby Boreen scored 1:26 into overtime and the Vancouver Goldeneyes rallied to edge the Seattle Torrent 4-3 and collect the first win in franchise history on Friday. It was the inaugural ga...
Nov 21, 2025