Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Nigeria says its joint strikes with the US have killed 175 Islamic State fighters
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - A joint operation against Islamic State fighters by Nigeria and the United States has killed 175 of the fighters over the past few days, the Nigerian military said Tuesday. Milit...
The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Carney downplays Washington's decision to pause bilateral defence board
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has shrugged off a surprise move by the United States to suspend for review a bilateral defence board that predates the Cold War. "It has a long heritage but I woul...
The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Robert K. Irving, 'heart and soul' of J.D. Irving, Ltd., dies after cancer battle
FREDERICTON - Robert K. Irving, a senior member of the Irving family business empire synonymous with New Brunswick, has died at the age of 71 following a battle with cancer. Irving's family said in a ...
The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Quebecers love cheese — and salt — says new study aimed at encouraging healthy eating
MONTRAL - Cheese is a common fixture of nearly every meal eaten in Quebec, according to a major new study of Quebecers' eating habits. Funded by the Quebec government, the NutriQubec project collected...
The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

NHL denies Golden Knights' appeal to get draft-pick punishment reduced, AP sources say
NEW YORK (AP) - The Vegas Golden Knights' appeal to have their punishment reduced for breaking media access rules was denied by the NHL and they will lose a second-round pick in the draft this year, t...
The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Metro Vancouver transit workers seek strike vote after talks with employer break down
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The union representing transit workers in Metro Vancouver is preparing for a strike vote after talks with the operator of bus services broke down. Unifor Locals 1...
The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Dennis Marineau named head coach of Canada's bobsled team
CALGARY - A man who represented Canada in Olympic bobsled has returned to coach the national team. Dennis Marineau of Calgary was named head coach of Canada's bob team Tuesday. The 63-year-old compete...
The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

'A long journey': Young, upstart Canadiens off to East final after rebuild
BUFFALO - Nick Suzuki lived through the dark days. The Montreal Canadiens captain made the playoffs - including a magical, improbable pandemic trip to the Stanley Cup final - in his first two NHL camp...
The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn
ALLEN, Texas (AP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate, supercharging his effort to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in next...
The Canadian Press May 19, 2026

Auger-Aliassime rides dominant second set to win over Kopriva at Hamburg Open
HAMBURG - Top-seeded Canadian Flix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the second round of the Hamburg Open with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Czechia's Vit Kopriva on Tuesday. The 25-year-old from Montreal took the co...
The Canadian Press May 19, 2026