Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Oilers, Islanders and Blackhawks have been among the biggest winners in the NHL lottery's history
A decade after the NBA held its first draft lottery - with Patrick Ewing the grand prize - the NHL followed suit amid considerably less fanfare. Commissioner Gary Bettman was a former basketball man h...
May 04, 2026
Canadiens believe in 'deep run' as series win marks another step in model rebuild
TAMPA - The Montreal Canadiens believe they're only getting started. The youngest team in the playoffs made a statement by eliminating the far more experienced Tampa Bay Lightning in an epic seven-gam...
May 04, 2026
Vancouver Canucks hold best odds in 2026 NHL draft lottery
The Vancouver Canucks are hoping the odds will finally go their way when the NHL's draft lottery is held Tuesday. After finishing last in the league with a 25-49-8 record, Vancouver has a 25.5 per cen...
May 04, 2026
Alleged defamation: Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac files lawsuit against Google
HALIFAX - Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac has launched a civil lawsuit against Google, claiming the online giant defamed him by falsely identifying him as a sex offender in an AI-generated summary...
May 04, 2026
David Eby says he doesn't get why Ottawa is focused on pipeline, not B.C. softwood
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby said he doesn't understand why the federal government continues to push a new oil pipeline from Alberta, while it fails to include B.C.'s softwood lumber ...
May 04, 2026
Federal intelligence commissioner issued record number of decisions last year: report
OTTAWA - The federal intelligence commissioner, who approves or denies key national security activities, issued 14 decisions last year - the most in any single year since the position was created. In ...
May 04, 2026
Federal public service union calls wage offers 'insulting' and 'unacceptable'
OTTAWA - A union representing more than 120,000 federal public servants whose contracts are up for renegotiation says wage offers presented by the federal government are "insulting" and "unacceptable....
May 04, 2026
California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company was slow to investigate and underpaid claims from th...
May 04, 2026
California seeks millions of dollars from State Farm for handling of claims after 2025 LA wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated st...
May 04, 2026
Four Canadians on cruise ship that was hit by suspected hantavirus outbreak: firm
OTTAWA - There are four Canadians on board a cruise ship where a suspected hantavirus outbreak has killed three passengers. The MV Hondius was on a polar cruise from Argentina to Antarctica and severa...
May 04, 2026