Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Ex-aide to California governor indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretary
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Dana Williamson, a former top aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, has been indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from for...
Nov 12, 2025

Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last he...
Nov 12, 2025

Riders DB Campbell intrigued by prospect of playing flag football at Olympics
WINNIPEG - The prospect of participating in the 2028 Olympics is intriguing to Tevaughn Campbell. Earlier this week, the CFL announced it will allow players to represent their countries in flag footba...
Nov 12, 2025

Poilievre says he won't be changing his leadership style after caucus departures
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a blunt response on Wednesday when asked if the recent turmoil in his caucus has caused him to reflect on his leadership style. "No," he told a press...
Nov 12, 2025

Police in Abbotsford, B.C., urge public to avoid speculation after targeted shootings
ABBOTSFORD - Three recent shootings in Abbotsford, B.C., including one that killed a local businessman, have prompted police to ask residents to "avoid speculation and assumptions" as they investigate...
Nov 12, 2025

Quarterback Davis Alexander's health a key Grey Cup question for Montreal Alouettes
WINNIPEG - McLeod Bethel-Thompson could become a key player Sunday for the Montreal Alouettes. Bethel-Thompson will begin the Grey Cup game versus the Saskatchewan Roughriders as the backup to Montrea...
Nov 12, 2025

High-flying Anaheim Ducks impressing early with surprise start to NHL season
TORONTO - Pat Verbeek is in charge of a team ahead of schedule. The Anaheim Ducks were supposed to continue a slow and steady rebuild this season toward an eventual playoff return further down the roa...
Nov 12, 2025

B.C. animal sanctuary tells of threats, 'unjustified hate' since reporting avian flu
SUMMERLAND - A British Columbia animal sanctuary whose birds have been sickened by an avian flu outbreak says it has been receiving threats and "unjustified hate" since going public with its situation...
Nov 12, 2025

Navy commander insists Canada should buy unmodified submarines
OTTAWA - Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee said he has made it clear he wants "no changes" to the design of the submarines Canada intends to buy, due to the highly complex nature of the war machines. "I have...
Nov 12, 2025

Cleveland Guardians' pitcher Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty to taking bribes to aid gamblers
NEW YORK (AP) - Cleveland Guardians' pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that he took bribes to help gamblers win bets placed on pitches he threw. His teammate, Guardians former...
Nov 12, 2025