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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon addresses United Nations forum on Indigenous rights
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon told the opening of the United Nations permanent forum…
Poll suggests more Conservative voters now want to replace Poilievre as leader
OTTAWA — A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute suggests a growing number of…
Alberta’s government says it will do away with twice-a-year time change
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith’s government says Albertans will soon be ditching twice-a-year clock changes.…
Fact File: No evidence Carney threatened emergency powers against Alberta separatists
Claims that Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would invoke the Emergencies Act to quash…
Provinces on track to allow cross-border alcohol sales by next month, Ottawa says
OTTAWA — The federal government says 10 provinces and the Yukon are on track to…
Oilers’ Hyman says he won’t hold back after last season’s playoff-ending wrist injury
EDMONTON — Oilers forward Zach Hyman led the NHL playoffs in hits last season when…
Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador but resists calls to resign
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged Monday that he made the wrong…
Sharon Lokedi repeats as Boston Marathon women’s champion, leading a Kenyan top four
BOSTON (AP) — Sharon Lokedi couldn’t quite find her rhythm early in the 130th Boston…
A first for the 2027 women’s Tour de France: A team time trial through London
PARIS (AP) — The 2027 women’s Tour de France will debut a team’s time trial…
Cowboys make Brandon Aubrey the NFL’s highest-paid kicker with a $28 million, 4-year contract
The Dallas Cowboys and Brandon Aubrey agreed Monday on a $28 million, four-year contract extension…
Inflation jumps on Iran war shock but few signs yet of spreading price hikes
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reported a jump in the headline inflation rate for March but…
Ottawa announces ‘incremental increase’ in direct flights to China
OTTAWA — Ottawa has announced an increase in the number of direct flights permitted to…
Sens look forward after Game 1 loss; Zub’s status unclear after exiting with injury
RALEIGH — Thomas Chabot felt his team handled things fairly well. The Ottawa Senators expected…
Raptors turn to neoclassical sound for playoff hype videos, tapping pianist Tony Ann
The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs, and their hype videos are doing things…
It’ll be an international MVP for the NBA with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Wembanyama finalists
Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might be adding a couple more trophies to his collection. San…
UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue
LONDON (AP) — British police said Monday they arrested two teenagers in connection with an…
Amy Winehouse’s father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer’s memorabilia
LONDON (AP) — A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who…
Here’s a list of March inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.4 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says.…
Ottawa unveils $25M to boost advanced manufacturing at trade fair in Germany
OTTAWA — The federal government is unveiling $25 million to support 14 projects meant to…
How ‘MILF Manor’ somehow led to CBC’s wholesome new rescue show ‘Must Love Dogs’
TORONTO — A wholesome dog rescue show isn’t the kind of project you’d expect to…
In the news today: Gas tax pause, Canada Post voting begins, Mary Simon visits UN
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Federal pause on gasoline, diesel tax takes effect today, after Iran fuel price spike
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s temporary suspension of some fuel taxes kicks in today, with Canadians likely…
N.B. Premier Susan Holt to meet with Mark Carney and his ministers this week
OTTAWA — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt will be in Ottawa today to discuss the…
Matt Fitzpatrick delivers another playoff winner to beat Scottie Scheffler at RBC Heritage
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick was in a playoff at Harbour Town…