Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Teens face 1st degree murder charges in First Nations double homicide
MONTREAL - Prosecutors say two teens apprehended last week in connection with a double homicide in a First Nations community in northern Quebec are facing first-degree murder charges. A spokeswoman fo...
Feb 02, 2026

Sheriff says 'we do in fact have a crime scene' in search for mom of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - An Arizona sheriff said Monday that "we do in fact have a crime scene" as authorities search for the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported mis...
Feb 02, 2026

Barry Trotz is retiring as Predators general manager once a successor is found
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years on the job but will stay on through the March 6 NHL trade deadline and until ...
Feb 02, 2026

Tiger-Cats sign Tre Ford days after Elks released Canadian quarterback
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Canadian quarterback Tre Ford to a two-year contract Monday. Ford, 27, spent the past four seasons with the Edmonton Elks before being released Friday as the ...
Feb 02, 2026

Barry Trotz is retiring as Predators GM once a successor is found, AP source says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years on the job but will stay on until a successor is found, a person with knowled...
Feb 02, 2026

Ottawa's plan for GST relief set to cost $12.4 billion over 6 years, PBO says
OTTAWA - The government's budget watchdog said Monday it expects the federal government's plan to temporarily increase the GST credit and offer a one-time payment to Canadians will cost Ottawa an esti...
Feb 02, 2026

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) - Punxsutawney Phil is said to be predicting six more weeks of wintry weather after he saw his shadow Monday. His annual prediction was translated by his handlers at Gobbler's K...
Feb 02, 2026

Coach Rajakovic says all-star Barnes 'just does it all' for Raptors
TORONTO - Scottie Barnes' emotions ran the gamut after being named to his second NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. He celebrated with a strong 14-point, nine-rebound, four-block and two-steal effort in the...
Feb 02, 2026

In the news today: Frank Stronach trial, Ontario nuclear, Groundhog Day, Grammy wins
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... What to expect as businessman Frank Stronach stands trial on sexual assault charges The man long touted as one...
Feb 02, 2026

Groundhog Day 2026: Willie in Ontario, Fred in Quebec predict early spring's arrival
Canada's famous prognosticating rodents are predicting an early spring. Wiarton Willie in Ontario's Bruce County and Fred la Marmotte in Quebec's Gaspsie region reportedly did not see their shadows on...
Feb 02, 2026