Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Defence Investment Agency to be given new authority, oversight
OTTAWA - A new government office tasked with purchasing the most expensive equipment for the military is about to be upgraded to give it new independence and oversight, according to the Liberal govern...
Apr 28, 2026
Feds inject $660 million in new funding for national sports groups facing shortfalls
OTTAWA - The federal government is setting aside $660 million over the next five years for national sport organizations that have faced mounting deficits for years. Today's spring economic update prom...
Apr 28, 2026
Feds inject $660 million in new funding for national sports groups facing shortfalls
OTTAWA - The federal government is setting aside $660 million over the next five years for national sport organizations that have faced mounting deficits for years. Today's spring economic update prom...
Apr 28, 2026
Liberals target affordability to meet era of uncertainty in spring fiscal update
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals say they're putting the windfall from an unexpected boost in revenues into measures to make life more affordable, build up the economy and promote the skilled trades. But...
Apr 28, 2026
Spring economic update includes plans to cut spending on consultants, protect whales
OTTAWA - The federal government tabled its spring economic update on Tuesday, projecting a $66.9 billion deficit for the fiscal year which ended on March 31. Here are some of the highlights: Reducing ...
Apr 28, 2026
CP NewsAlert: Liberals target affordability to meet era of uncertainty
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals say they're getting a windfall from better-than-expected fiscal revenues and are largely putting that money back into circulation to support households and build up the e...
Apr 28, 2026
Blue Jays starter Yesavage impresses in season debut as Toronto blanks Boston 3-0
TORONTO - Trey Yesavage left most hitters befuddled during his first stint in the big leagues last year. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander was just as effective in his season debut on Tuesday night. ...
Apr 28, 2026
Hurricanes' Rod Brind’Amour is hopeful Ehlers and Nikishin will be ready for Round 2 of NHL playoffs
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that winger Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin will be ready for Round 2 of the NHL playoffs with extra time off...
Apr 28, 2026
Six things to watch as Canadiens-Lightning series becomes best-of-three
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are all square as their playoff series returns to the Sunshine State for Game 5 on Wednesday Tampa Bay rallied for a 3-2 comeback Sunday night...
Apr 28, 2026
Canadians suffer first loss at mixed doubles curling worlds, 8-5 to Scotland
GENEVA - Scotland dealt Canada its first loss at the 2026 mixed doubles curling championship with an 8-5 victory in Tuesday's late draw. Katie McMillan and Angus Bryce broke open a 3-3 tie with three ...
Apr 28, 2026