U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in suburban Boston, after suggesting parts of the city had been “taken over” by unrest. Foxborough, Mass., home to the NFL’s New England Patriots and about 48 kilometres from Boston, is set to stage matches as the…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 14, 2025 10:51 pm Updated October 14, 2025 11:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec government is considering a new registry for sperm donors and a limit on the number of donations each person can make. The news comes after an investigation by Quebec network…
Some of the premier’s latest mandate letters, outlining the priorities for Alberta’s health ministers, are reigniting concerns the government is paving the way for even more private delivery of health care. In letters released last week, the ministers responsible for Primary and Preventative Health Services, and Hospitals and Surgical Health Services, were given their marching…
After failing to break down a resolute five-man Australian defence in a 1-0 loss Friday to the 25th-ranked Socceroos, No. 26 Canada faces an altogether different challenge Tuesday when it takes on No. 13 Colombia. Brimming with individual talent, the Colombians have already booked their ticket to next year’s World Cup by finishing third in…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 13, 2025 6:00 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Provincial Police say one person has died in Prince Edward County after a car crash on a local highway. OPP say first responders were called to the scene near Wellington around 8:15…
Warning: This story discusses school violence, sexual assault and suicide. Bill Shepheard answered thousands of calls during his 35-year career as an Ottawa police officer. Many have receded from his memory. But the one he took on Oct. 27, 1975, remains clear in his mind. That Monday afternoon, Shepheard was dispatched to St. Pius X…
The Canadian short track speed skating team continued its strong start to the Olympic season with three more medals at the ISU World Tour stop in Montreal. Courtney Sarault of Moncton, N.B., won her second gold medal in as many days, taking the women’s 1,500-metre final in a time of two minutes 22.156 seconds at…
Interior Health has officially named Sylvia Weir as its new permanent CEO, following her interim leadership since June. “I’m really excited to take on the opportunity on a permanent basis,” said Weir, who steps into the role previously held by Susan Brown. Weir has experience with the health authority, having previously led IH’s finance and…
Michelle Zhang isn’t even a teenager yet, but that didn’t stop her from putting up a strong fight against one of the best chess players on the planet on Saturday. World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura made a surprise appearance at a Prince Edward Island tournament over the weekend. “Maybe he, like, underestimated me a little…
Canada’s short track speed skaters opened the ISU World Tour season with a bang on Saturday in Montreal, capturing a pair of gold and bronze medals. Hometown skater William Dandjinou dazzled the fans with his victory in the men’s 500 metres, while Courtney Sarault of Moncton, N.B., also struck gold in the women’s 1,000m. The…
