Category Archives: The Canadian Press
In Britain, Trump basks in a display of regal splendor with King Charles III at Windsor Castle
WINDSOR, England (AP) - President Donald Trump relished the glow of a British royal spectacle as he opened a two-day state visit Wednesday, calling the hours of pageantry with King Charles III "one of...
Sep 17, 2025
Republican Brad Raffensperger to run for Georgia governor after defying Trump over 2020 election
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state who rejected Donald Trump's call to help overturn the state's 2020 election results, said Wednesday that he's running for...
Sep 17, 2025
Federal union expands campaign denouncing cuts at Canada Revenue Agency
OTTAWA - The federal union representing workers at the Canada Revenue Agency has started the second phase of its online campaign denouncing staffing cuts. The "Canada on Hold" campaign was launched la...
Sep 17, 2025
In the news today: Interest rate update, Alberta Next tour, and arts prizes awarded
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... BoC expected to cut key lending rate today The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision to...
Sep 17, 2025
Canada blocked visa applications without explanation for Gazans fleeing war: lawyer
MONTREAL - When immigration lawyer Hana Marku opened her email weeks ago to a photo of an emaciated infant in the Gaza Strip, she said she felt helpless. The child is among about 50 Palestinians the T...
Sep 17, 2025
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the central bank worries less about inflation risks and more about a slowing economy. The central bank's ...
Sep 17, 2025
German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case
SEHNDE, Germany (AP) - A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence ...
Sep 17, 2025
Iran executes man for alleged spying for Israel; activists say he was tortured into false confession
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran said Wednesday it executed a man it alleges spied for Israel, something disputed by activists who say he was tortured into a false confession after writing a le...
Sep 16, 2025
Blue Jays beat fading Rays 6-5 for 6th straight win, close in on AL East title
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Nathan Lukes was involved in home run video reviews at the plate and in right field as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight wi...
Sep 16, 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps beat Forge FC 4-0 to book spot in Canadian Championship final
VANCOUVER - Even after earning yet another spot in the Canadian Championship final, the Vancouver Whitecaps are not taking anything for granted. The 'Caps - who've hoisted the Voyageurs Cup three year...
Sep 16, 2025