Category Archives: The Canadian Press
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
Wet’suwet’en chief loses contempt appeal after citing Indigenous law
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Court of Appeal says a Wet'suwet'en chief found guilty of criminal contempt for violating an injunction can't use a "novel" claim that he was following Indigenous law when he viol...
Apr 28, 2026
Provinces eye youth social media bans as federal government weighs action
TORONTO - Several provincial governments across Canada are looking at tighter restrictions for youth on social media, artificial intelligence chatbots, and cellphone use in schools amid growing concer...
Apr 28, 2026
Minister says B.C. government won't buy Whitecaps, but will help MLS team cut costs
VICTORIA - British Columbia's government said it is working with the Vancouver Whitecaps to help the team lower costs and generate more revenue at BC Place, but it won't be buying the Major League Soc...
Apr 28, 2026
Minister says B.C. government won't buy Whitecaps, but will help MLS team cut costs
VICTORIA - British Columbia's government said it is working with the Vancouver Whitecaps to help the team lower costs and generate more revenue at BC Place, but it won't be buying the Major League Soc...
Apr 28, 2026