Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Alessia Cara, Bebe Rexha to sing national anthems in Game 2 of World Series
TORONTO - Alessia Cara is set to lend her voice to Canada's national anthem for Game 2 in the World Series on Saturday night, while pop singer Bebe Rexha will take on the Star-Spangled Banner ahead of...
Oct 24, 2025

Humpback whale Astroboy is untangled from 140 metres of rope off Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Fisheries Department officers training for marine mammal rescues in the waters off Nanaimo, B.C., found themselves doing the real thing earlier this week. The department says in a statement ...
Oct 24, 2025

Halifax Wanderers part way with coach Patrice Gheisar after CPL playoff loss
HALIFAX - Halifax Wanderers have parted ways with coach Patrice Gheisar after the club's penalty shootout loss to visiting York United in a Canadian Premier League play-in game. "We have built one of ...
Oct 24, 2025

Business sector not sounding alarm after Trump ends trade talks over ad campaign
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump's sudden termination of trade talks with Canada over an Ontario government ad campaign is not cause for alarm, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce CEO said Friday. Ca...
Oct 24, 2025

AI minister considering adding age restrictions on chatbot access to privacy bill
MONTREAL - An upcoming privacy bill could include age restrictions on access to AI chatbots to protect children, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said. "There are lots of discussions arou...
Oct 24, 2025

Jays look to past World Series glory with Gaston, Carter, set to throw first pitches
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will be channelling their past World Series triumphs when they host the first two games of this year's Fall Classic. Former Toronto manager Cito Gaston will throw out t...
Oct 24, 2025

Statistics Canada to delay publishing trade data amid U.S. government shutdown
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says it will delay publishing international trade data because of the government shutdown in the United States. The agency says it relies on data from the U.S. Census Bureau...
Oct 24, 2025

Quebec tables special bill to impose new compensation scheme on doctors
QUBEC - Quebec's government has tabled special legislation to impose a new compensation scheme for doctors and put an end to their pressure tactics. The new bill says doctors who take "concerted actio...
Oct 24, 2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges accusing her of lying on mortgage papers to secure favorable loan terms in a case pushed by ...
Oct 24, 2025

Canadian Drew Fischer named MLS's top referee for a second year in a row
NEW YORK - Canadian Drew Fischer has been named MLS Referee of the Year for the second year in a row. The 45-year-old from Calgary is the first referee to earn consecutive honours since Alan Kelly in ...
Oct 24, 2025