Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Files show British prime minister was warned of 'reputational risk' in appointing Mandelson
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned that Peter Mandelson 's friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein exposed the government to "reputational risk," but he still ...
Mar 11, 2026
South Africa deploys soldiers to the streets to tackle organized and violent crime
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Soldiers were deployed to the streets of South Africa's biggest city Wednesday in an effort to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining. It was the first major deployment...
Mar 11, 2026
Drone strike reportedly kills at least 1 person in the eastern Congo city of Goma
GOMA, Congo (AP) - A series of explosions attributed to drones killed at least one person as the attack rocked downtown Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a spokesperson for the M23 rebe...
Mar 11, 2026
In the news: Nunavut MP Idlout join Liberals, Carney edges closer to majority
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Nunavut MP Idlout defects from NDP to Liberals The NDP says Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has crossed the floor to j...
Mar 11, 2026
Lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45 from 50, Canadian Cancer Society urges
TORONTO - Michael Groves thought he had appendicitis. In January 2021, he went to the emergency department with abdominal pains, but after testing, medical staff ruled it out and he went home. A coupl...
Mar 11, 2026
Carney inching closer to majority with NDP floor-crossing ahead of byelections
OTTAWA - Nunavut MP Lori Idlout's decision to quit the NDP caucus to join the Liberals puts Prime Minister Mark Carney's government just two seats short of a majority ahead of three crucial byelection...
Mar 11, 2026
Gun control groups 'disappointed' by lack of information on Tumbler Ridge firearms
OTTAWA - Five gun control advocacy groups have told the RCMP they're "alarmed and disappointed" the force has not yet disclosed basic information about the models and legal status of the firearms used...
Mar 11, 2026
MPs reject bill to close U.S. loophole for arms exports, with some Liberal dissent
OTTAWA - MPs voted Wednesday to reject a bill that sought to close a loophole in Ottawa's weapons export regime that allows Washington to send Canadian arms to countries that would otherwise be blocke...
Mar 11, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador overhauls procurement after report errors thought to be AI
ST. JOHN'S - The Newfoundland and Labrador government has overhauled its process for awarding contracts after false citations thought to be generated by artificial intelligence turned up in two report...
Mar 11, 2026
Bam! Heat's Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history
MIAMI (AP) - It's Wilt, then Bam. Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league ...
Mar 10, 2026