Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Sport boosted and bridged by massive funding infusion, says Secretary of Sport
Canadian sport has been given a boost and a bridge, says the country's Secretary of Sport. In the federal government's spring economic update, $755 million more over the next five years, and $118 mill...
Apr 29, 2026
Vasilevskiy named Vezina finalist for sixth time, Sorokin, Swayman also up for award
NEW YORK - Tampa Bay's Andrei Vasilevskiy, Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders and Boston's Jeremy Swayman were named finalists for the Vezina Trophy on Wednesday. The award is given out annually t...
Apr 29, 2026
CFL teams load up on punters, kickers in league's 2026 global draft
TORONTO - He went first overall in the CFL's global draft Wednesday, but the Ottawa Redblacks will have to wait for South African punter Aidan Laros. That's because the six-foot-two, 218-pound Laros s...
Apr 29, 2026
Clement, Valenzuela hit homers to power Blue Jays to 8-1 rout of Red Sox
TORONTO - George Springer is back with the Toronto Blue Jays. Jose Berrios could be next to return and Addison Barger is likely close behind. The Blue Jays are getting healthy again after an injury-ma...
Apr 29, 2026
Afghan man convicted of conspiracy in deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport during US withdrawal
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - An alleged Islamic State group militant was convicted on Wednesday of a conspiracy charge in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military's chaotic withd...
Apr 29, 2026
Ottawa plans to outsource air passenger complaints process amid record backlog
MONTREAL - The federal government aims to outsource the air passenger complaints process to a third party in a bid to clear the massive backlog at the country's transport regulator. In Ottawa's spring...
Apr 29, 2026
Governor General visits Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to show support as the community grieves
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says returning to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., months after the tragic mass shooting in the community, is an experience that will stay with her for a long time. Simon said Wednesday that ...
Apr 29, 2026
Canadiens veteran Gallagher to possibly enter lineup in Game 5 against Lightning
TAMPA - Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis won't tip his hand during the playoffs, but all signs point to Brendan Gallagher re-entering the lineup Wednesday night. The veteran winger did not ta...
Apr 29, 2026
Key steal of three leads Canada over Germany 7-4 at mixed doubles worlds
GENEVA - A steal of three points in the third end led Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott to a 7-4 win over Germany on Wednesday at the world mixed doubles curling championship. Germany's Kim Sutor and ...
Apr 29, 2026
Comey appears in court in Trump threat case that's likely to pose a challenge for Justice Department
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance Wednesday in a criminal case against him that legal experts say presents significant hurdles for the prosecution ...
Apr 29, 2026