Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Oliveira to face stiff competition from Rourke for CFL top player, Canadian awards
TORONTO - Brady Oliveira will have a chance to defend his CFL outstanding player and top Canadian honours. The Winnipeg running back was the Blue Bombers' nominee for both awards Wednesday. Voting was...
Oct 22, 2025
Trump is expected to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's administration is preparing for a visit to the United States by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month, in what could be the first state visit to ...
Oct 22, 2025
Quebec coroners call for metro platform screen doors in Montreal to prevent suicides
MONTREAL - The Quebec coroner's office has released a series of recommendations aimed at preventing suicides in Montreal's metro system. They were produced by coroners who analyzed the cases of four m...
Oct 22, 2025
Vance denies the US dictates to Israel as he meets with Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefire
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance sought Wednesday to ease concerns in Israel that the Trump administration was dictating terms to its closest ally in the Middle East, as he and oth...
Oct 22, 2025
NFL moves its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week
NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL is moving its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week beginning this February, the latest adjustment for the all-star event that became a flag football game a few years ago. Co...
Oct 22, 2025
Wildfire fighters, evacuees call on feds to restore funds for equipment and training
OTTAWA - When Jennifer Saulnier fled her home with her dog in Tantallon, N.S., in May 2023, her phone started buzzing as she sat in stalled traffic. Her home monitoring system alerted her first to a w...
Oct 22, 2025
NFL moves its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week
NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL is moving its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week beginning this February, the latest adjustment for the all-star event that became a flag football game a few years ago. Co...
Oct 22, 2025
Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, said Wednesday that a tattoo on his chest has been covered to no longer reflect an image widely recognized as a ...
Oct 22, 2025
Leafs, Raptors move start times of games so fans can watch Blue Jays in World Series
TORONTO - Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is doing what it can to help the fans of its NHL and NBA teams support the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. The Maple Leafs and Raptors are changi...
Oct 22, 2025
Top UN court says Israel must allow UN relief agency to supply aid to Gaza
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The International Court of Justice said on Wednesday that Israel must allow the U.N. aid agency in Gaza, known as UNRWA, to provide humanitarian assistance to the Palesti...
Oct 22, 2025