Category Archives: The Canadian Press
MP Heather McPherson launches NDP leadership bid
OTTAWA - Heather McPherson kicked off her campaign for the leadership of the federal NDP in Edmonton on Sunday. In a speech, the Alberta MP said the NDP has always been inspired by "big ideas" like un...
Sep 28, 2025
Missouri governor signs Trump-backed plan aimed at helping Republicans win another US House seat
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a new U.S. House map into law Sunday as part of President Donald Trump's plan to try to hold on to a narrow Republican majority in next year'...
Sep 28, 2025
U.S. outdoor school modifies coastal B.C. camping application following outcry
An American outdoor leadership school says it is removing campsites along the west coast of Vancouver Island from its application to renew and expand its licence to run sea kayaking courses along Brit...
Sep 28, 2025
B.C. funeral homes complain of lack of funding in provincial burial program
British Columbia's government helps to pay families who can't afford funeral costs, but those who offer the services say the funding isn't enough and could mean the demise of rural operators. The prov...
Sep 28, 2025
India beats Pakistan by 5 wickets to win cricket's Asia Cup with 2 balls remaining
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - India has won cricket's Asia Cup for the ninth time with a five-wicket victory over archrival Pakistan in Sunday's final with only two balls remaining. Tilak Varma s...
Sep 28, 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is ending his campaign for reelection. In a video released on social media, Adams spoke with pride about his achievements as may...
Sep 28, 2025
The Taliban release a US citizen from Afghan prison
ISLAMABAD (AP) - The Taliban on Sunday freed a U.S. citizen from an Afghan prison, weeks after they said they had reached an agreement with U.S. envoys on a prisoner exchange as part of an effort to n...
Sep 28, 2025
2 people dead and 8 wounded in a shooting and fire at a Michigan church, police say
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - A gunman opened fire inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Michigan during a Sunday service and set the building ablaze, killing at least tw...
Sep 28, 2025
Police: Deadly shooting in North Carolina was 'highly premeditated' and location was 'targeted'
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (AP) - A shooting at a picturesque, seaside town in North Carolina that left three people dead and five others injured was a "highly premeditated" attack, police said Sunday. Police Ch...
Sep 28, 2025
LGBTQ+, women groups brace for funding cuts as Ottawa looks to trim spending
OTTAWA - LGBTQ+ and women's groups say they're bracing for funding cuts in November's budget. The federal minister overseeing Ottawa's gender policy has urged activists to speak out, and LGBTQ+ and wo...
Sep 28, 2025