Category Archives: The Canadian Press
In the news today: Economic update, OPP officer dead, Parents on social media ban
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Prime Minister Mark Carney promises 'good news' in spring economic update Prime Minister Mark Carney is sugge...
Apr 28, 2026
Fires, drought and water woes to begin B.C.'s wildfire season
VANCOUVER - A cluster of wildfires are burning in British Columbia, many of them on land that is already parched, marking the beginning of a season that has some officials planning for how to conserve...
Apr 28, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney promises 'good news' in spring economic update
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Liberals are "good fiscal managers" - and he'll have the chance to prove it when the federal government tables its spring economic update Tuesday afternoon...
Apr 28, 2026
Theodore's overtime goal lifts Golden Knights to 5-4 win over Mammoth; series tied 2-all
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Shea Theodore scored on a snap shot from the high slot with 51.5 seconds left in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 on Monday night after squandering...
Apr 27, 2026
OPP officer dead after crash on Highway 401 in Cobourg: police
COBOURG - Sgt. Brandon Malcolm was a respected police officer whose life was "taken far too soon" while on duty in a highway crash east of Toronto, said Ontario Provincial Police commissioner Thomas C...
Apr 27, 2026
Rescuers recover last victims from Indonesia train wreck that killed 15 and injured dozens
BEKASI, Indonesia (AP) - Rescuers finished removing victims from a damaged commuter train car Tuesday, confirming that the crash outside Indonesia's capital killed 15 people, all of whom were women. T...
Apr 27, 2026
Suarez shines as Red Sox blank Blue Jays 5-0 in opener of three-game series
TORONTO - With one month of the regular season complete, the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox have both spent time in the American League East Division basement. Bigger things were expected from b...
Apr 27, 2026
Penguins fend off elimination again with 3-2 win over Flyers in Game 5
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Connor Dewar, Kris Letang and Elmer Soderblom scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination for the second time in 48 hours with a 3-2 win over Philadelphia in Game 5 of the...
Apr 27, 2026
Suarez shines as Red Sox blank Blue Jays 5-0 in three-game series opener
TORONTO - Boston starter Ranger Suarez was brilliant over eight shutout innings to help the Red Sox extend their winning streak to three games with a 5-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday n...
Apr 27, 2026
Royal Canadian Mint reviewing allegations about gold from tainted Colombian mines
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Mint says it has initiated a full review in response to allegations some of its gold comes from a region of Colombia where drug cartels control mines. Mint spokesperson Den...
Apr 27, 2026