Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Jays' Bichette making progress in return from knee injury as World Series approaches
TORONTO - Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette made strides again Thursday as he aims to return to the roster after missing about seven weeks with a left knee sprain. Bichette ran the bases at Rogers Centr...
Oct 23, 2025

Elks look to beat provincial rivals one last time before heading into off-season
EDMONTON - Their playoff hopes dashed last weekend, the Edmonton Elks head into their final game of the 2025 CFL season with one thing in mind: beat their provincial rivals and go into the off-season ...
Oct 23, 2025

Shohei Ohtani front and centre in Toronto ahead of World Series
TORONTO - John Schneider joked that Shohei Ohtani owes the Blue Jays a hat. Toronto courted the dual-threat superstar during free agency in December 2023, including a secret meeting at the club's spri...
Oct 23, 2025

Sturmay, Calvert earn byes into finals at Canadian Curling Pre-Trials
WOLFVILLE - Selena Sturmay and Braden Calvert locked up byes to their respective finals in Thursday's afternoon draw at the Home Hardware Canadian Curling Pre-Trials. Edmonton's Sturmay earned a bye t...
Oct 23, 2025

Disaster-related costs to increase by $1 billion by 2034. PBO says
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says federal assistance to help Canadians recover from natural disasters could increase by more than $1 billion over the next 10 years. The Disaster Financial...
Oct 23, 2025

Premier Smith affirms Alberta's 2050 net zero goal in testy committee appearance
OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reiterated her province's commitment to becoming a carbon neutral economy by 2050 at a parliamentary committee on Thursday, where MPs are studying Canada's emis...
Oct 23, 2025

Quebecers pay millions each year for health care in other provinces
MONTREAL - Quebec residents paid more than $10 million out of pocket to receive health care in other provinces last year. Unlike other provinces, Quebec has opted not to adopt reciprocal billing agree...
Oct 23, 2025

Minister defends changes allowing Canada Post to shutter rural offices
OTTAWA - The federal minister in charge of Canada Post told a parliamentary committee Thursday the recent changes to the Crown corporation's mandate are not aimed at reducing any service to rural and ...
Oct 23, 2025

Ottawa cuts tariff relief on some American cars due to Stellantis, GM cuts
OTTAWA - The federal government is limiting how many vehicles Stellantis and GM can import tariff-free after both companies cut back on their Canadian operations. Federal officials said Canada is limi...
Oct 23, 2025

Hamilton Tiger-Cats can clinch first in East Division with win over Ottawa Redblacks
HAMILTON - The CFL post-season is starting early for Ante Milanovic-Litre. The veteran Canadian fullback is taking a playoff approach to Hamilton's regular-season finale Friday night versus the Ottawa...
Oct 23, 2025