Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Eight-year-old girl falls to her death at Vancouver highrise, police say
VANCOUVER - Police are investigating the death of an eight-year-old girl who fell from a Vancouver highrise. A statement from Vancouver police says the girl fell from a balcony on Tuesday in the city'...
Nov 12, 2025
Victoire bring size, physicality into third PWHL season: 'You have to be gritty'
MONTREAL - Erin Ambrose is back on the ice with a weight lifted from her shoulders. The off-season began anxiously after a second straight heartbreaking playoff exit. Unsure she would still be calling...
Nov 12, 2025
Roughriders offensive lineman Hardrick back in all-star form after tough off-season
WINNIPEG - Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Jermarcus Hardrick needed help to get out of bed and to go to the washroom last winter. But he has bounced back well enough to earn the CFL West p...
Nov 12, 2025
Ex-aide to California governor indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretary
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Dana Williamson, a former top aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, has been indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from for...
Nov 12, 2025
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last he...
Nov 12, 2025
Riders DB Campbell intrigued by prospect of playing flag football at Olympics
WINNIPEG - The prospect of participating in the 2028 Olympics is intriguing to Tevaughn Campbell. Earlier this week, the CFL announced it will allow players to represent their countries in flag footba...
Nov 12, 2025
Poilievre says he won't be changing his leadership style after caucus departures
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a blunt response on Wednesday when asked if the recent turmoil in his caucus has caused him to reflect on his leadership style. "No," he told a press...
Nov 12, 2025
Police in Abbotsford, B.C., urge public to avoid speculation after targeted shootings
ABBOTSFORD - Three recent shootings in Abbotsford, B.C., including one that killed a local businessman, have prompted police to ask residents to "avoid speculation and assumptions" as they investigate...
Nov 12, 2025
Quarterback Davis Alexander's health a key Grey Cup question for Montreal Alouettes
WINNIPEG - McLeod Bethel-Thompson could become a key player Sunday for the Montreal Alouettes. Bethel-Thompson will begin the Grey Cup game versus the Saskatchewan Roughriders as the backup to Montrea...
Nov 12, 2025
High-flying Anaheim Ducks impressing early with surprise start to NHL season
TORONTO - Pat Verbeek is in charge of a team ahead of schedule. The Anaheim Ducks were supposed to continue a slow and steady rebuild this season toward an eventual playoff return further down the roa...
Nov 12, 2025