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Israel says it has recovered the bodies of 2 Israeli-American hostages from the Gaza Strip
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel has recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack that ignited the war in the Gaza Strip. Israeli strikes overnight and into...
Jun 05, 2025

In the news today: Steelmakers urge Ottawa to match Trump tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Steel firms, workers to meet with MPs in Ottawa urging tariff action against U.S. Canadian steel companies and...
Jun 05, 2025

David Jolly, a Trump critic and former GOP congressman, to run for Florida governor as a Democrat
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president's adopted home state of Florida, and that he's running as a ...
Jun 05, 2025

Kananaskis golf course getting ready for G7, possible Trump visit
KANANASKIS - Darren Robinson had some very important news to tell U.S. president George Bush and Jos Mara Aznar, the prime minister of Spain. The pro shop was open. Aznar had told Robinson, general ma...
Jun 05, 2025

Oilers fans find a home in Calgary bars as Edmonton takes another shot at the Cup
CALGARY - About an hour before every Edmonton Oilers game for the next few weeks, Ernie Tsu plans to stroll down the street in Calgary for a cup of sake. Wearing his Oilers jersey, he'll then walk fro...
Jun 05, 2025

Canadian men, children held in Syria pursue human rights complaints against Ottawa
OTTAWA - A dozen Canadian men and children detained in Syria are complaining to the Canadian Human Rights Commission that Ottawa is discriminating against them by not assisting their return to Canada....
Jun 05, 2025

Steel firms, workers to meet with MPs in Ottawa urging tariff action against U.S.
OTTAWA - Canadian steel companies and union workers are meeting with members of Parliament today with the hopes of convincing Ottawa to punch back at U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff hike. Industr...
Jun 05, 2025

Canadians divided on whether U.S. is an 'ally' or 'enemy' country: Poll
OTTAWA - Faced with a trade war they didn't start, Canadians are divided on whether they see the United States as an "enemy" or an "ally," a new poll suggests. The Leger poll, which was conducted onli...
Jun 05, 2025

Montreal hopes to repair damaged reputation during Grand Prix weekend
MONTREAL - Montreal is hoping to redeem itself during the upcoming Grand Prix weekend after last year's event became a source of embarrassment. The city says it's taking steps to improve access to the...
Jun 05, 2025

Kananaskis golf course getting ready for G7, possible Trump visit
KANANASKIS - Darren Robinson had some very important news to tell U.S. president George Bush and Jos Mara Aznar, the prime minister of Spain. The pro shop was open. Aznar had told Robinson, general ma...
Jun 05, 2025