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The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.
Union ‘disappointed’ as feds fund outside staff to guard immigration holding centres
OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Border Services Agency workers says it’s disappointed by the…
Clark succeeding in shutdown role for Charge as Ottawa looks to even PWHL final
OTTAWA — Emily Clark’s contributions might not be showing up on the scoresheet in this…
Canadians say they saw beatings, felt helpless as Israel intercepted Gaza flotilla
As an unmarked speedboat approached the ship that had been her home for two weeks,…
Inuit lamp symbol approved for headstones at national military cemetery
OTTAWA — A traditional Inuit lamp has been approved as an optional spiritual emblem for…
1 in 5 pregnant people in Ontario not screened properly for syphilis, new study says
TORONTO — A new study says one in five pregnant people in Ontario were not…
Man charged in three B.C. extortion attacks in Surrey, Abbotsford
SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — A man arrested in December in Abbotsford, B.C., has been…
Ottawa proposes $164M in whale protection funding for waters off B.C. coast
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Ottawa says it has proposed spending about $164 million to…
Poilievre names new chief of staff after Ian Todd announces retirement
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is getting a new top aide after Ian Todd…
Ontario bars, restaurants will be able to sell alcohol until 4 a.m. during World Cup
Licensed Ontario restaurants and bars will be allowed to sell alcohol until 4 a.m. during…
Jenner, Pannek, Heise finalists for PWHL’s forward of the year
TORONTO — Brianne Jenner of the Ottawa Charge and Taylor Heise and Kelly Pannek of…
‘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…
Mboko, Fernandez set to meet in all-Canadian quarterfinal at Strasbourg International
STRASBOURG — Victoria Mboko and Leylah Fernandez will meet in an all-Canadian quarterfinal at the…
Armenian ambassador praises Canada as group accuses Carney of dialing down peace push
OTTAWA — Armenia’s ambassador in Ottawa is praising Canada’s ongoing support for democratic reforms in…
Calgary school coach charged with sex offences against student
CALGARY — Police say a volunteer high school coach in Calgary is facing various sex…
Vancouver Canucks fire head coach Adam Foote after one season
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The Vancouver Canucks have fired head coach Adam Foote after…
Dennis Marineau named head coach of Canada’s bobsled team
CALGARY — A man who represented Canada in Olympic bobsled has returned to coach the…
Federal government advising Canadians not to travel to east DRC area hit by Ebola outbreak, evaluating FIFA risk
TORONTO — The federal government is advising Canadians not to travel to the province hit…
Two people fined for fireworks after Canadiens beat Sabres in Game 7 of NHL playoffs
MONTREAL — Montreal police say two people will be fined for lighting fireworks in the…
Susin Nielsen, Meredith Hambrock and Mark Waddell shortlisted for Leacock Medal
Susin Nielsen is one of three authors shortlisted for the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for…
Alberta’s timing targets for West Coast pipeline ‘best-case scenario’: CIBC analysts
CALGARY — The targeted timeline the Alberta government set out for construction to begin on…
Metro Vancouver transit workers seek strike vote after talks with employer break down
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The union representing transit workers in Metro Vancouver is preparing…
David Suzuki celebrates 90th birthday with benefit concert featuring Sarah McLachlan, Jane Fonda
David Suzuki is celebrating his 90th birthday with a star-studded Vancouver benefit concert that will…
Inflation rises to 2.8% in April but Iran war impact limited to gas pumps for now
OTTAWA — Higher gas prices driven mainly by the war in Iran pushed inflation higher…
Auger-Aliassime rides dominant second set to win over Kopriva at Hamburg Open
HAMBURG — Top-seeded Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the second round of the Hamburg Open…