Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Heckler yells 'leave Greenland alone!' during US national anthem at NBA game in London
LONDON (AP) - A heckler yelled "leave Greenland alone!" while Vanessa Williams sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" before tipoff of an NBA game in London between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magi...
Jan 18, 2026
Carney says Chinese EV deal an 'opportunity' for Ontario, auto sector
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the electric vehicle deal with China is an "opportunity" for Ontario and autoworkers, despite criticism from Premier Doug Ford and the union representing ...
Jan 18, 2026
Quebec minister Guilbault will leave politics at the end of her term
QUBEC - Quebec Municipal Affairs Minister Genevive Guilbault announced Sunday morning that she would leave politics at the end of her term, saying the decision had been made ''a long time ago.'' Guilb...
Jan 18, 2026
Carney agrees 'in principle' to Trump's Gaza peace board; details to be worked out
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters Sunday he has agreed in principle to join U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial "Board of Peace," meant to support the reconstruction of Gaza. Ca...
Jan 18, 2026
Carney 'concerned' about U.S. 'escalation' on Greenland after tariffs
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is "concerned" about U.S. "escalation" on its push to buy Greenland after it threatened to impose tariffs on eight European nations opposed to the U.S. plan f...
Jan 18, 2026
Alberta couple fighting the CRA after being asked to repay $33K in COVID benefits
OTTAWA - An Alberta couple says Canada's tax agency is trying to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in COVID supports, years after the claims were cleared. Daria Skibington-Roffel said she signed up ...
Jan 18, 2026
Despite Liberal pivot, Conservatives to keep pressing for tougher crime measures
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party has spent years accusing the Liberals of being too lenient on crime. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal government's justice policy has taken a markedly toug...
Jan 18, 2026
Carney says Qatar will make 'significant' investments in Canada's major projects
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Qatar has committed to "significant strategic investments" for Canada's major building projects. That capital will get projects built faster, "supercharge" energ...
Jan 18, 2026
Pro- and anti-ICE demonstrators face off during Minneapolis immigration crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Protesters for and against the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown clashed in Minneapolis on Saturday as the governor's office announced that National Guard troops h...
Jan 17, 2026
Dozens rally in Iqaluit for Greenland as Trump renews threats to control island
IQALUIT - As thousands marched Saturday in Greenland to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats to take control of the island, about 825 kilometres away, dozens did the same in Nunavut's...
Jan 17, 2026