Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Communication regulator considers changes to extend reach of national alerting system
OTTAWA - Rural municipalities, Indigenous organizations and civil society groups are calling for changes to ensure people in remote parts of Canada receive emergency alerts during a crisis. The sugges...
Dec 22, 2025

In the news: Canada-U.S. trade talks, Restoring electricity, Premiers reflect on 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... A tariff exemption was Canada's salvation in 2025. It's 'absolutely' at risk in 2026 Economists and trade law...
Dec 22, 2025

Ingram enjoys 'good day' in Oilers debut, leading team to 4-3 win over Golden Knights
EDMONTON - There were times that Connor Ingram wondered if he would ever make it back to the NHL, let alone win a game. Ingram made 26 saves in his impressive debut with the Oilers and first NHL game ...
Dec 22, 2025

B.C.'s David Eby 'not seeking' 2026 election, after year that tested NDP coalition
VICTORIA - It should have been a very bad day for David Eby's government. But on Dec. 3, the morning after the pending closure of the pulp mill in Crofton, B.C., was announced with the loss of 350 job...
Dec 22, 2025

A tariff exemption was Canada’s salvation in 2025. It’s 'absolutely' at risk in 2026
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff campaign appeared to move at a breakneck pace towards Canada's economy this year. But beyond threats of double-digit tariff rates and sharp pain in manufa...
Dec 22, 2025

Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) - A car bomb killed a Russian general on Monday, the third such killing of a senior military officer in just over a year. Investigators said Ukraine may be behind the attack. Lt. Gen. Fani...
Dec 22, 2025

Some pepperoni and bacon Pizza Pops snacks recalled due to possible E. coli
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several types of Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops are being recalled due to possible microbial contamination. The agency says Pizza Pops pepperoni and bacon pizza sn...
Dec 21, 2025

Sidney Crosby breaks Penguins scoring record previously held by Mario Lemieux
PITTSBURGH (AP) - As far as Sidney Crosby is concerned, Mario Lemieux is still No. 1 in his book. But after Sunday night, Lemieux is now officially No. 2. Crosby broke Lemieux's franchise scoring reco...
Dec 21, 2025

NHL roundup: Crosby makes history as Penguins edge Canadiens 4-3 in shootout
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise scoring record and Rickard Rakell had the deciding goal in the shootout as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Su...
Dec 21, 2025

Police allege suspected gunman in Bondi Beach shooting trained with father, Australian media reports
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - A man accused of killing 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach conducted "firearms training" in an area of New South Wales outside of Sydney with his father and recorded a vide...
Dec 21, 2025