Author Archives: Syndicated Content

An arts panel made up of Trump appointees approves his White House ballroom proposal
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, a panel made up of President Donald Trump's appointees, on Thursday approved his proposal to build a ballroom larger than the White House itself whe...
The Canadian Press Feb 19, 2026

Trump gets pledges for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments at inaugural Board of Peace talks
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump announced Thursday at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that nine members of the body have agreed to pledge $7 billion toward a Gaza relief package and that...
The Canadian Press Feb 19, 2026

Finance minister unveils Ottawa's 'follow the money' plan to tackle extortion
OTTAWA - The federal government is bringing law enforcement and financial institutions together to fight extortion operations targeting Canadian businesses and households. Finance Minister Franois-Phi...
The Canadian Press Feb 19, 2026

Feds put up $50 million for Inuit-led university as part of funding package
OTTAWA - The federal government will provide $50 million to help develop Canada's first Inuit-led university, Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said Thursday. Gull-Masty announced the fund...
The Canadian Press Feb 19, 2026

Pneumonia hospitalizations rose dramatically last year, new CIHI data shows
TORONTO - The Canadian Institute for Health Information says pneumonia hospitalizations rose by almost one-third across Canada last year. The data released Thursday shows kids between five and 17 year...
The Canadian Press Feb 19, 2026

In the news: Former Prince arrested, LeBlanc to meet Trump soon, Tory floor crossing
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office UK police have arrested Andre...
The Canadian Press Feb 19, 2026

Two players are tied for the first-round lead at the LPGA Thailand tournament
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) - Nasa Hataoka shot a 7-under 65 Thursday on the Siam Country Club Old Course and was tied for the lead after the opening round at the LPGA Thailand, the first of three tournam...
The Canadian Press Feb 19, 2026

How three sisters honour mother's legacy at Vancouver's Lunar New Year parade
VANCOUVER - The youngest dancer in this Sunday's Lunar New Year Parade in Vancouver is just four. "Hopefully they remember (the routine)," chuckled parade producer Lisa Ho of the tiny dancer and his f...
The Canadian Press Feb 19, 2026

How three sisters honour mother's legacy at Vancouver's Lunar New Year parade
VANCOUVER - The youngest dancer in this Sunday's Lunar New Year Parade in Vancouver is just four. "Hopefully they remember (the routine)," chuckled parade producer Lisa Ho of the tiny dancer and his f...
The Canadian Press Feb 19, 2026

Alberta's Smith to put immigration, Constitution questions on fall referendum
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum on Oct. 19, including proposals to restrict social services from some immigrants. One ques...
The Canadian Press Feb 19, 2026