Category Archives: The Canadian Press
B.C. judge rules that evidence not needed in lawsuit against serial killer's brother
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has rejected a bid by a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit against serial killer Robert Pickton and his brother to stop police from sending evidence found at the killer's ...
Oct 06, 2025
"Canadian Clubbed" - New York papers blister Yankees after two big losses in Toronto
BRONX - New York newspaper headline writers had a field day in Monday's editions after the scuffling Yankees gave up 23 runs over two American League Division Series losses to the Blue Jays in Toronto...
Oct 06, 2025
Some noteworthy Supreme Court of Canada decisions over the last 150 years
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada marks its 150th anniversary this year. Here are a few of the most significant cases decided by the high court: - Persons case (1928): The Supreme Court ruled that ...
Oct 06, 2025
Senators want more after finally getting a taste of the playoffs
OTTAWA - After years of rebuilding the Ottawa Senators finally took a major step forward last season, advancing to the post-season for the first time in seven years. Now the challenge shifts from prov...
Oct 06, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays will likely wear white-panel caps in Game 3 of ALDS
Don't be surprised if the Toronto Blue Jays have a retro look when they take the field at Yankee Stadium. The Blue Jays have worn a white-panelled cap, a throwback look based on the hats the 1992 Worl...
Oct 06, 2025
Marineland's request for federal funds to care for belugas 'inappropriate': minister
TORONTO - Marineland's request for emergency funding from Ottawa, in a letter that warned 30 belugas at the park will otherwise be euthanized, is "inappropriate," Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson sa...
Oct 06, 2025
Israel to release three Canadians detained in Gaza flotilla, group says more coming
OTTAWA - Ottawa says Israel will release three Canadians it detained for attempting to reach the Gaza Strip through the Mediterranean Sea. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand wrote on the platform X ...
Oct 06, 2025
Former B.C. lawyer admits to killing client, but claims manslaughter, court hears
VANCOUVER - A former lawyer from Kamloops, B.C., accused of first-degree murder in the death of his client admits to killing the man but says it should be manslaughter, his lawyer told the court on Mo...
Oct 06, 2025
Quebec and Alberta united in pushing back against Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith says
MONTREAL - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Monday that her province and Quebec are united in their desire to resist federal overreach, as she pushed for closer economic ties between the provinces....
Oct 06, 2025
Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett buzzing for pre-season basketball
VANCOUVER - RJ Barrett woke up early on Monday morning. The prospect of once again playing a competitive NBA game spurred too much excitement for the Raptors star to sleep in. "Man, I haven't played a...
Oct 06, 2025