Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Veterans Affairs minister 'respects' independence of court in poppy ban decision
OTTAWA - Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight says she respects the independence of Nova Scotia's judiciary in determining judges have the right to ban the poppy from their courtrooms. Earlier this...
Nov 10, 2025

Athletics 1B Nick Kurtz wins AL Rookie of the Year award, Braves C Drake Baldwin wins NL honor
Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz was accompanied by a good friend as he joined one exclusive club on Monday night. Kurtz was a unanimous choice for American League Rookie of the Year, and Atlanta Braves c...
Nov 10, 2025

PWHL's Goldeneyes settling into Vancouver's historic Pacific Coliseum
VANCOUVER - A new chapter of Vancouver's hockey history is being written at the Pacific Coliseum. The Professional Women's Hockey League's new expansion team, the Goldeneyes, hit the ice at the storie...
Nov 10, 2025

New website raises awareness about available cancer clinical trials
Canadians now have access to a public listing of active cancer clinical trials across the country, a resource that's long existed in the United States and Europe. The Canadian Cancer Society announced...
Nov 10, 2025

PWHL's Vancouver Goldeneyes gather for first-ever training camp
VANCOUVER - Jenn Gardiner has been waiting for this moment. Growing up in Surrey, B.C., she didn't think she'd ever get to play professional hockey in nearby Vancouver. Now she's part of the city's ne...
Nov 10, 2025

Raptors' Ingram fined $25,000 by NBA for throwing water bottle in Philly loss
NEW YORK - Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been fined US$25,000 by the NBA for forcibly throwing his water bottle to the floor while on the bench. The incident occurred with 6:25 remaining ...
Nov 10, 2025

Former CFL star, Denver Bronco LB Alex Singleton has surgery for testicular cancer
CALGARY - Former CFL star and current Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton underwent testicular cancer surgery less than 24 hours after he played in an NFL game. During three seasons with the Calg...
Nov 10, 2025

Chief justice to stand in for Gov. Gen. Mary Simon on Remembrance Day due to illness
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is recovering in hospital from a respiratory virus, leaving her unable to preside over the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on Tuesday, Rideau Hall said Monday...
Nov 10, 2025

'Why we do it': More than 100 volunteers lay flags at soldiers' graves in Kingston
KINGSTON - On a chilly November morning, more than 100 volunteers began arriving at a historic cemetery in Kingston, Ont., to help honour soldiers who are buried there. Some came with family members, ...
Nov 10, 2025

Sinner opens ATP Finals title defense by beating Auger-Aliassime
TURIN, Italy (AP) - Jannik Sinner got his title defense at the ATP Finals off to a solid start before his home fans with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Felix Auger-Aliassime on Monday. To also claim the year-end...
Nov 10, 2025