Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Political science lecturer says calls for resignation of MLA Chan hold water
VICTORIA - A University of British Columbia political analyst says calls for the resignation of Independent MLA Hon Chan are appropriate, after the legislator was charged this week in relation to an a...
The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Missouri court says new Trump-backed US House districts are in effect ahead of midterm elections
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - New U.S. House districts in Missouri backed by President Donald Trump can be used ahead of the midterm elections, despite the potential for a voter referendum on the new map...
The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Alberta premier's constitutional affairs lead supports separatist petition
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith's parliamentary secretary for constitutional affairs is encouraging Albertans to sign a petition that calls for a vote on separation from Canada. Jason Stephan, a Uni...
The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Pierre Poilievre backs J.K. Rowling's support for new Olympic gender policy
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is supporting a ruling this week by the International Olympic Committee that bans transgender women from women's sports at the Games. The policy change co...
The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Man faces one count of bestiality after alleged horse assault in Vernon, B.C.
VERNON - A man in Vernon, B.C., has been charged with bestiality after he was allegedly captured on security cameras trespassing on a rural property occupied by a horse jumping and training business i...
The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Man faces one count of bestiality after alleged horse assault in Vernon, B.C.
VERNON - A man in Vernon, B.C., has been charged with bestiality after he was allegedly captured on security cameras trespassing on a rural property occupied by a horse jumping and training business i...
The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Feds launch early retirement program for public servants after months of delay
OTTAWA - Public servants who are eligible for the federal government's early retirement incentive can now apply for it after waiting months for the program's launch. The program - part of the governme...
The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Alabama's Aden Holloway is approved to travel out of state ahead of Sweet 16 game vs. Michigan
Alabama guard Aden Holloway, who was arrested on felony drug charges, was granted permission by a judge to leave the state on Friday as his team prepares to face Michigan in the Sweet 16 in Chicago. I...
The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Canadian lawyers group rebukes politicization of judicial appointments from premiers
Canada's national lawyers group has rebuked a call from four premiers for Ottawa to overhaul how it appoints provincial superior court and appeal judges. The premiers of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario...
The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

Hodgson defers questions on Michael Ma to Prime Minister Mark Carney
OTTAWA - Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Friday the federal government is opposed to forced labour, a day after another Liberal MP cast doubt on China's labour practices. On Thursday, MP Michael Ma a...
The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2026

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