Category Archives: The Canadian Press

German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
BERLIN (AP) - A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump. Oke Gttlich, the president of ...
The Canadian Press Jan 23, 2026

Quebec government is removing the British crown from province's coat of arms
MONTREAL - The Quebec government announced Friday that it's removing the British crown from the province's official coat of arms, in what it described as a reaffirmation of the province's autonomy. Ju...
The Canadian Press Jan 23, 2026

Prince Harry says sacrifices of British soldiers in Afghanistan should be spoken of 'truthfully'
LONDON (AP) - Prince Harry, who served in Afghanistan, said the "sacrifices" of British soldiers during the war "deserve to be spoken about truthfully and with respect" as he weighed into the furor su...
The Canadian Press Jan 23, 2026

Bessent weighs in on Alberta separatism, calls Alberta 'natural partner for the U.S.'
WASHINGTON - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented Thursday on the separatist movement in Alberta - making him the highest-ranking member of the Trump administration to weigh in on the provi...
The Canadian Press Jan 23, 2026

A meeting of experience and youth: Sabalenka set to play Mboko at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Luxury brands have been getting airtime at the Australian Open as Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Mboko advanced to the fourth round. When the top-ranked player in women's ten...
The Canadian Press Jan 23, 2026

Autopsy says dingoes likely didn't kill Canadian, but there were 'pre-mortem' bites
The father of a young Canadian found dead on a beach in Australia on Monday said her family hopes to bring her remains home next week, after an autopsy suggested dingo bites on her body were likely no...
The Canadian Press Jan 23, 2026

Too cold to ski: Bone-chilling cold warnings sweep the country
WINNIPEG - A baleful front of face-freezing Arctic air delivered a winter wallop across Canada's midsection Friday, making it too cold to ski in parts of Manitoba and sending agencies rallying to keep...
The Canadian Press Jan 23, 2026

In the news today: Cabinet retreat continues, China's envoy on EVs, Buy Canadian wave
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, cabinet convening for second day of meetings in Quebec City Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet...
The Canadian Press Jan 23, 2026

Chinese ambassador pitches new EVs as first step to new Canadian jobs, cheaper cars
OTTAWA - As critics attack Ottawa's agreement last week to start allowing a small number of Chinese electric vehicles into Canada, China's envoy to Ottawa says Beijing wants to partner with Canadian a...
The Canadian Press Jan 23, 2026

Fewer black bears killed in B.C. last year than in last decade: conservation officers
New figures suggest fewer black bears in British Columbia were killed in 2025 than in previous years in the last decade. The Conservation Officer Service says officers dispatched 178 black bears and e...
The Canadian Press Jan 23, 2026

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