Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Vast marine conservation reserve, bigger than P.E.I., to protect B.C. central coast
An enormous national marine conservation reserve is being established on British Columbia's central coast, spanning an area larger than Prince Edward Island. The protected area, named Mia-yaltwa Ha'li...
The Canadian Press May 22, 2026

Alberta is to vote on whether to hold a separation referendum. Here's how we got here
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that Albertans will be going to the polls Oct. 19 to vote on whether there should be a future binding referendum on the province quitting Canada. Here's a tim...
The Canadian Press May 22, 2026

Quebec City-area man arrested in terrorism investigation, released with conditions
MONTREAL - A Quebec City-area man has been released under conditions after he was arrested this week on a terrorism peace bond. RCMP say they arrested Mohamed Ali Ben Chaoua in Lvis, Que., on Thursday...
The Canadian Press May 22, 2026

Remains of missing B.C. actor Stewart McLean found, homicide police say
LIONS BAY - When actor and acting coach Jeff Seymour heard that his friend Stewart McLean hadn't shown up for a scheduled day of filming last weekend, he said he knew something was wrong. "He was meti...
The Canadian Press May 22, 2026

Three men killed when boat capsizes off B.C. coast near Powell River
POWELL RIVER - Three men have been killed when a clam-fishing boat they were on capsized in the waters off B.C.'s Sunshine Coast. Powell River Mounties say in a release that the Joint Rescue Co-ordina...
The Canadian Press May 22, 2026

Teenage phenom Kimi Antonelli chases fourth straight F1 win at Canadian Grand Prix
MONTREAL - Rival drivers aren't surprised by Kimi Antonelli's dominant start to the Formula One season at just 19 years old. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc knew the Mercedes pilot - and current championshi...
The Canadian Press May 22, 2026

Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal judge on Friday dismissed a human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, finding that the Justice Department's pursuit of criminal charges was designed to punis...
The Canadian Press May 22, 2026

165,000 chickens dead after barns catch fire in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD - The city of Abbotsford, B.C., says about 165,000 chickens were killed after multiple barns caught on fire. The city says in an email the fire happened at about 4 p.m. Thursday in a rural ...
The Canadian Press May 22, 2026

'A little bit snake-bit': Canadiens encouraged after top line breaks out in Game 1
RALEIGH - Cole Caufield found the puck on his stick in prime shooting position and ripped a shot upstairs early in the first period to even the score and silence a raucous home crowd. Juraj Slafkovsky...
The Canadian Press May 22, 2026

Cheverie up for second straight PWHL coach award, MacLeod and Sparre also finalists
Montreal's Kori Cheverie, Ottawa's Carla MacLeod, and Boston's Kris Sparre are the finalists for the 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League coach of the year award, the leaguer announced Friday. Chev...
The Canadian Press May 22, 2026