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Jim Carr says he respects Trudeau's decision to drop him from federal cabinet
OTTAWA - Jim Carr says he believes his two-year stint as Justin Trudeau's special envoy for the Prairies helped deliver two extra seats for the Liberals in last month's federal election. But if he's h...
Oct 29, 2021

Trudeau in the Hague and Panthers coach resigns amid scandal: In The News for Oct. 29
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 29 ... What we are watching on the world ...
Oct 29, 2021

Window closing for Ottawa to appeal ruling to compensate First Nations kids
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is expected to reveal today whether it will continue fighting an order directing it to compensate First Nations children removed from their homes. A 30-day legal window...
Oct 29, 2021

Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard expected to appear in Toronto court today
TORONTO - A lawyer for former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard says his client was escorted by police on a flight to Toronto where he is expected to appear in court today to face sexual assault cha...
Oct 29, 2021

North America's first whale sanctuary is taking shape in rural Nova Scotia
HALIFAX - The plan to build North America's first wild refuge for whales retired from marine parks was poised to take a big step forward Friday in a remote corner of northeastern Nova Scotia. The Whal...
Oct 29, 2021

Funeral for Montreal firefighter who died during rescue scheduled for today
MONTREAL - Mourners will gather today in Old Montreal for the funeral of a firefighter who died during a water rescue Oct. 17. Pierre Lacroix of the Montreal fire department drowned after the rescue b...
Oct 29, 2021

Trudeau to talk tulips, trade and safer skies as he meets with Dutch prime minister
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Global security, trade and tulips will be on the agenda as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses Dutch parliamentarians in The Hague this morning. Trudeau is in the Netherla...
Oct 29, 2021

Allen earns SO, Canadiens end lengthy skid in San Jose 4-0
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Jake Allen made 45 saves, Mike Hoffman scored for the third straight game and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Sharks 4-0 Thursday night for their first victory in San Jose in n...
Oct 28, 2021

Dubois, Connor lift Jets past struggling Kings 3-2
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice, Kyle Connor had three assists and the Winnipeg Jets used a third-period charge to defeat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Thursday night. Andrew Copp had...
Oct 28, 2021

Sean Couturier helps Philadelphia Flyers fend off Vancouver Canucks 2-1
VANCOUVER - Sean Couturier scored and added an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers used a quick start to defeat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Thursday. James van Riemsdyk also scored on the power play fo...
Oct 28, 2021