Category Archives: The Canadian Press
A list of governors general of Canada since Confederation
OTTAWA - A list of governors general who have served in Canada: Louise Arbour: Appointment announced May 5, 2026 Mary Simon: 2021-2026 Julie Payette: 2017-2021 David Johnston: 2010-2017 Michalle Jean:...
May 05, 2026
Lightning captain Victor Hedman says his personal leave this season was to address mental health
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed Tuesday that his absence in the final weeks of the season was caused by a need to address his mental health. Hedman, in a statemen...
May 05, 2026
Canadians being asked to complete 2026 census as letters are mailed out
OTTAWA - Canadians will soon be receiving their census forms, and while the mailout says it needs to be returned by May 12, Statistics Canada says this is a "reference date" rather than a deadline. It...
May 05, 2026
Boko Haram militants kill 23 soldiers in an attack on a military post, Chad says
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) - Boko Haram militants have killed 23 soldiers in an attack on a military post in the Lake Chad region, Chad's armed forces said Tuesday. The region has long been threatened by th...
May 05, 2026
TSN to broadcast and stream all Tempo games as part of multi-year deal with WNBA
TORONTO - Bell Media was named the Canadian broadcast rights-holder for the WNBA on Tuesday as part of a multi-year agreement that coincides with the Toronto Tempo's first season in the league. TSN wi...
May 05, 2026
Sea-Doo rider hurt after slamming into whale off Vancouver, animal's fate unclear
VANCOUVER - Andy Zofka and his wife had set up their cameras on the seawall at Stanley Park in Vancouver on Monday evening, hoping to "admire nature" and maybe get a glimpse of a pod of orcas or the g...
May 05, 2026
Teams hope to change fortunes in tonight's NHL Draft Lottery
SECAUCUS - Teams that didn't have many memorable moments this National Hockey League season are hoping their fortunes change tonight when the annual draft lottery is held live - starting at 7 p.m. ET ...
May 05, 2026
In the news today: New governor general, Legislature returns, ticket resale woes
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... PM Carney expected to name new governor general today Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name a new go...
May 05, 2026
Vigil held on Parliament Hill for missing and murdered Indigenous women
OTTAWA - Bridget Tolley said the thought of coming to Parliament Hill on Tuesday morning was overwhelming. "I cried this morning, because I didn't want to be here. I don't want to be here, but I have ...
May 05, 2026
Five things to watch out for as Quebec's legislature resumes ahead of fall election
QUBEC - Quebec's legislature is back in session May 5, and new Premier Christine Frchette has five weeks to push through her political agenda before the summer break - and October's general election. ...
May 05, 2026