Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize the poor while the wealthy live in a bubble of luxury
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV criticized how the wealthy live in a "bubble of comfort and luxury" while poor people suffer on the margins, confirming in his first teaching document that he is in pe...
Oct 09, 2025

Influencers — not news outlets or politicians — 'dominated' election online: report
OTTAWA - Influencers had the "loudest voices" online in this spring's federal election, overtaking news outlets and politicians, says a new report. The report from the Canadian Digital Media Research ...
Oct 09, 2025

In the news today: PM applauds Gaza peace deal; Jays beat Yankees, head to ALCS
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Gaza peace plan; Canada calls for unimpeded aid Prime Minister Mark Carney has responded to news that Israel a...
Oct 09, 2025

Trump's Tylenol misinformation revives history of 'mom blaming' in autism, docs say
TORONTO - When U.S. President Donald Trump urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol because of an unproven belief it can cause autism, Julie Green was brought back to the mom-blaming claims she heard mor...
Oct 09, 2025

Alleged Chinese spy trial: Judge starts hearing case against ex-Hydro employee
LONGUEUIL - The long-awaited trial of a former researcher at Quebec's electric utility charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China opened Thursday with the Crown beginning to present its ...
Oct 09, 2025

Israeli Cabinet approves Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas
CAIRO (AP) - Israel's Cabinet early Friday approved President Donald Trump's plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward endin...
Oct 09, 2025

PM Carney says first few days 'crucial' to Gaza ceasefire deal, hostage release
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is urging all parties involved in the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan to follow through, and Ottawa is looking at how it can support efforts to end the conf...
Oct 08, 2025

Texas National Guard troops now protecting federal property in Chicago area, official says
CHICAGO (AP) - A small number of National Guard troops has started protecting federal property in the Chicago area and assisting law enforcement in Memphis on Wednesday, according to officials. An "el...
Oct 08, 2025

City councillor, social worker Tanille Johnston running for NDP leadership
OTTAWA - Tanille Johnston, a social worker and city councillor for Campbell River, B.C., has launched her bid for the federal NDP leadership. A news release says Johnston is the first Indigenous woman...
Oct 08, 2025

Senate Republicans vote down legislation to check Trump's use of war powers against cartels
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans voted down legislation Wednesday that would have put a check on President Donald Trump's ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels after Democrats ...
Oct 08, 2025