Category Archives: The Canadian Press
FIFA leader Infantino starts race for re-election in 2027 vote hosted by African ally Morocco
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - The FIFA presidential vote in 2027 that is set to give Gianni Infantino a final four-year term in office will be hosted by Morocco - the soccer body's second straigh...
Apr 30, 2026
Jets defenceman Salomonsson undergoes surgery, will be sidelined five to six months
WINNIPEG - Winnipeg Jets defenceman Elias Salomonsson underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday and will be sidelined for five to six months, the NHL team said. The best-case scenario of Salomonsson's re...
Apr 30, 2026
Ottawa will wait for OpenAI info on Tumbler Ridge before regulating: Solomon
OTTAWA - The federal government will weigh information provided by OpenAI on the Tumbler Ridge, B.C. shooting before taking action, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said Thursday. Solomon...
Apr 30, 2026
Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress has approved a short-term extension of a critical surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, staving off a Friday expiration as disputes over a longer reauthorization r...
Apr 30, 2026
The Whitecaps are a top team in the MLS. Why is Vancouver struggling to keep them?
VANCOUVER - They have a passionate fan base, well-attended matches and stellar on-field performances - yet the Vancouver Whitecaps' future in the city is in jeopardy. As an investor group files a form...
Apr 30, 2026
No question mark around McDavid, Oilers wary of Ducks late-game surges in Game 6
ANAHEIM - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid didn't participate in the morning skate ahead of Thursday's must-win Game 6 for his team, but coach Kris Knoblauch said only centre Jason Dickinson was...
Apr 30, 2026
Liberals shut down committee debate on $6.6-billion IT project
OTTAWA - Opposition MPs say the Liberals used their new power as a majority government Thursday to shelve debate on calls for the government to provide documents about a $6.6 billion IT project that h...
Apr 30, 2026
Foot ailment forces Casse to scratch Silent Tactic from Kentucky Derby
Mark Casse has put his quest for a first-ever Kentucky Derby win on hold. Casse's hopes to earn that elusive victory at the 2026 Derby ended Wednesday when Silent Tactic was scratched due to a foot ai...
Apr 30, 2026
Brazil’s Congress reduces Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil's Congress voted Thursday to reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence, a decision likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court and one that could potentia...
Apr 30, 2026
Canada into mixed doubles curling semifinals with wins over Czechia, Switzerland
GENEVA - Canada earned a direct spot into the world mixed doubles curling championship semifinals after finishing the preliminary round with a pair of wins on Thursday. Kadriana and Colton Lott follow...
Apr 30, 2026