Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Blind fans were given touch tech to follow Africa Cup games, but not for the final
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) - Despite the availability of haptic, or touch, devices for visually impaired supporters at the Africa Cup of Nations, none will be available when Morocco plays Senegal in Sun...
Jan 18, 2026

Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 races
TARVISIO, Italy (AP) - At age 41, Lindsey Vonn's ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit's podium is unparalleled. Vonn finished second in a super-G on Sunday that was held amid ...
Jan 18, 2026

Norwegian skier McGrath wins Wengen slalom ahead of good friend Pinheiro Braathen
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) - Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath won the Wengen World Cup slalom Sunday for a second consecutive year and added to his status as a favorite for next month's Olympics. The Un...
Jan 18, 2026

Canadian men continue their climb back up the rugby sevens ladder with Dubai win
DUBAI - The Canadian men continued their climb back up the rugby sevens ladder Sunday, winning an HSBC SVNS Division 3 challenger event. It took some late heroics in their semifinal against Hong Kong ...
Jan 18, 2026

Carney says Chinese EV deal an 'opportunity' for Ontario, auto sector
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the electric vehicle deal with China is an "opportunity" for Ontario and autoworkers, despite criticism from Premier Doug Ford and the union representing ...
Jan 18, 2026

Quebec minister Guilbault will leave politics at the end of her term
QUBEC - Quebec Municipal Affairs Minister Genevive Guilbault announced Sunday morning that she would leave politics at the end of her term, saying the decision had been made ''a long time ago.'' Guilb...
Jan 18, 2026

Carney agrees 'in principle' to Trump's Gaza peace board; details to be worked out
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters Sunday he has agreed in principle to join U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial "Board of Peace," meant to support the reconstruction of Gaza. Ca...
Jan 18, 2026

Carney 'concerned' about U.S. 'escalation' on Greenland after tariffs
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is "concerned" about U.S. "escalation" on its push to buy Greenland after it threatened to impose tariffs on eight European nations opposed to the U.S. plan f...
Jan 18, 2026

Alberta couple fighting the CRA after being asked to repay $33K in COVID benefits
OTTAWA - An Alberta couple says Canada's tax agency is trying to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in COVID supports, years after the claims were cleared. Daria Skibington-Roffel said she signed up ...
Jan 18, 2026

Despite Liberal pivot, Conservatives to keep pressing for tougher crime measures
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party has spent years accusing the Liberals of being too lenient on crime. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal government's justice policy has taken a markedly toug...
Jan 18, 2026