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State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates
WASHINGTON - As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate ec...
Apr 02, 2025

Myanmar's government declares ceasefire to facilitate quake relief efforts
BANGKOK (AP) - Myanmar's ruling military has declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war until April 22 to facilitate earthquake relief efforts and show compassion to the people affected...
Apr 02, 2025

'No-brainer': NHLers on the benefits of youngsters living with veteran teammates
Macklin Celebrini had plenty to figure out. The talented centre selected first overall at last June's NHL draft by the San Jose Sharks would be playing close to his adopted home. The family had moved ...
Apr 02, 2025

Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department's extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so t...
Apr 02, 2025

CP NewsAlert: CFL names Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner
TORONTO - The CFL has hired Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner. More coming. The Canadian Press
Apr 02, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Rogers Communications and NHL announce $11-billion rights deal
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. and the National Hockey League have announced a 12-year agreement valued at $11 billion for the national media rights to NHL games on all platforms in Canada throu...
Apr 02, 2025

Whitecaps ready to embrace the challenge of facing Mexican powerhouse Pumas
VANCOUVER - Defender Tristan Blackmon welcomes the challenge the Vancouver Whitecaps will face when they play Mexican powerhouse Pumas UNAM on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions ...
Apr 02, 2025

MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball's average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press. The New York Mets, with Juan Soto's...
Apr 02, 2025

In the news today: Trump's global tariff action expected today, Carney back in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Confusion lingers over Trump's fentanyl tariffs As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-calle...
Apr 02, 2025

All eyes are on Trump today as trade war continues to dominate election campaign
OTTAWA - All eyes are on U.S. President Donald Trump as he prepares to hit multiple countries with "reciprocal" tariffs. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his campaign to take part in meetings in ...
Apr 02, 2025