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In The News for Feb. 3 : Canada's finance ministers to meet today
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 3 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Feb 03, 2023

Toronto Six player founds hockey club in Canada to inspire, support young Black girls
Growing up in Oshawa, Ont., professional hockey player Saroya Tinker was often the only Black player on the ice. "I was always a little bit of an outsider in hockey in regards to the comments I would ...
Feb 03, 2023

Global ocean conservation conference in B.C. hopes to build on Montreal agreements
Federal politicians are expected to make a significant announcement on ocean protection during an international conference in Vancouver on how to take action on promises to protect the marine world ma...
Feb 03, 2023

Montreal shelters prepare as extreme cold warnings hit Eastern Canada, Maritimes
MONTREAL - An extreme cold snap that is forecast to bring a risk of frostbite and hypothermia with temperatures of -27 C Friday night has shelters in the Montreal area fearing for the vulnerable homel...
Feb 03, 2023

Growing dog populations an issue in some remote communities, shelters under pressure
Phoebe Sutherland rushed last week to capture a stray dog that nipped an elder in her community of Moose Cree First Nation. It was the latest instance of issues springing from a growing population of ...
Feb 03, 2023

Woman says Russian Embassy denies her consular services, cites Facebook page
OTTAWA - A Russian woman says she has been denied consular services by her country's embassy in Canada over claims her Facebook activity poses a security threat. "It totally came as a shock to me," sa...
Feb 03, 2023

China says it's looking into report of spy balloon over US
BEIJING (AP) - China said Friday it was looking into reports that a Chinese spy satellite has been flying in U.S. airspace and urged calm. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning also said she had no i...
Feb 03, 2023

Stars top Hounds 5-2 in Wilcox to win fourth straight
The Battlefords North Stars extended their winning streak to four straight Thursday night in Wilcox, with a 5-2 victory over the division rival, Notre Dame Hounds.Justen Maric withstood a Hounds barra...
Feb 03, 2023

Canada's Kingsbury continues torrid pace with World Cup silver in moguls
DEER VALLEY RESORT, Utah - Canadian moguls star Mikael Kingsbury continued his torrid pace at the World Cup season earning a silver medal on Thursday. It's the third medal of 2023 alone for the Deux-M...
Feb 02, 2023

Kyrgios pleads guilty to assault, has no conviction recorded
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Nick Kyrgios had suffered severe depression, suicidal ideation and insomnia in the past, a psychologist told a court on Friday when the Australian tennis star pleaded guilty...
Feb 02, 2023