Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Provincial, federal governments leaning on AI to cut red tape
OTTAWA - The federal government and several provincial governments are turning to artificial intelligence to analyze laws and search for outdated regulations as they try to cut back on red tape. Treas...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

El Nino expected to lessen the number of tropical storms and hurricanes this season
HALIFAX - The Canadian Hurricane Centre is predicting a slightly below average hurricane season because of the anticipated arrival of a disruptive El Nino climate pattern, but a senior meteorologist s...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Canadian Gaza flotilla members being deported from Israel make it to Turkey: Anand
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canadians who were on board a flotilla heading to Gaza that was intercepted by Israel are now in Turkey, after being deported. Activists say 12 Canad...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

'Canada Strong Pass' offering tourism discounts coming back in June
OTTAWA - The federal government is bringing back the Canada Strong Pass next month, which offers discounts on Via Rail travel and admission to museums and national parks. A news release from Canadian ...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Mboko defeats fellow Canadian Fernandez in French Open tune-up tournament
STRASBOURG - Top seed Victoria Mboko cruised to a 6-4, 6-4 win over fellow Canadian Leylah Fernandez in quarterfinal action Thursday at the Strasbourg International tennis tournament. The 19-year-old ...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans abruptly left Washington on Thursday without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies, frustrated with the White House and at ...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Tennessee fails to execute Tony Carruthers after IV difficulties. State won't try again for a year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials on Thursday called off the lethal injection of Tony Carruthers, who was convicted of kidnapping and murdering three people in 1994, after his executioners t...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Desbiens up for second straight PWHL top goaltender award against Frankel, Philips
TORONTO - Ann-Rene Desbiens of the Montral Victoire, Aerin Frankel of the Boston Fleet and Gwyneth Philips of the Ottawa Charge are the three finalists for the 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League ...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Poilievre says all Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay part of Canada
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he and all Conservative MPs will press for Alberta to remain part of Canada in any separation referendum campaign in the province. "I'm a strong Cana...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Scheifele completes hat trick in overtime as Canada edges Norway 6-5 at worlds
FRIBOURG - Mark Scheifele scored his third goal of the game in overtime, and Canada narrowly avoided an upset with a 6-5 win over Norway on Thursday at the world hockey championship. Scheifele scored ...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026