Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Macron says 1 French soldier was killed and 3 injured in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron said a French soldier was killed and three others injured on Saturday morning during an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Macron identified...
Apr 18, 2026
Raptors turn to neoclassical sound for playoff hype videos, tapping pianist Tony Ann
The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs, and their hype videos are doing things a little differently this time. There's no thumping bass or blaring beats in the promotional reels on social media....
Apr 18, 2026
Oilers open playoffs against Ducks team built on speed, skill and youth
EDMONTON - When the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks open their first-round NHL playoff series Monday, it will be a complete reversal from 2017, the last time the teams met in the playoffs. Back then...
Apr 18, 2026
Farming groups applaud private member's bill aimed at speeding up product approvals
OTTAWA - Canadian agriculture groups are applauding a Conservative private member's bill that would allow Canada to rely on scientific reviews of new products conducted in "trusted" countries to speed...
Apr 18, 2026
Whit Fraser talks career, hockey and Governor General coverage in new book
OTTAWA - For Whit Fraser, it all started with a leap of faith - taking a job in Canada's Far North. The former journalist and husband of Gov. Gen. Mary Simon was hired by the CBC to work in Iqaluit - ...
Apr 18, 2026
Whit Fraser talks career, hockey and Governor General coverage in new book
OTTAWA - For Whit Fraser, it all started with a leap of faith - taking a job in Canada's Far North. The former journalist and husband of Gov. Gen. Mary Simon was hired by the CBC to work in Iqaluit - ...
Apr 18, 2026
Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it
CAIRO (AP) - Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway on Saturday after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade. The c...
Apr 18, 2026
'We have to get behind the team': Whitecaps fans rally as relocation rumours swirl
VANCOUVER - Barry Walker has spent every Vancouver Whitecaps game this season leading fan chants and holding up signs that read "STAY CAPS STAY." The 75-year-old superfan said the posters replace the ...
Apr 17, 2026
Sabbi scores, Vancouver Whitecaps blank Sporting Kansas City 3-0
VANCOUVER - Two months into his tenure with the Vancouver Whitecaps, Bruno Caicedo is finding his way - both on and off the field. The 21-year-old Ecuadorean forward is growing relationships with his ...
Apr 17, 2026
Soroka earns 4th victory, Arenado homers as Diamondbacks defeat Blue Jays 6-3
PHOENIX (AP) - Nolan Arenado homered and right-hander Michael Soroka moved into a tie for the MLB lead in wins among starters with his fourth of the season as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Toronto...
Apr 17, 2026