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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.
Hudson Williams show ‘YAGA’, new ‘Carrie’ adaptation to screen at TIFF
TORONTO — “YAGA,” the next TV project featuring “Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams, will make…
National Bank joins NSL champion Vancouver Rise as front-of-kit sponsor
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Rise FC announced a sponsorship agreement with National Bank on Thursday that…
Man pleads guilty in human smuggling case at Canada-U.S. border
WASHINGTON — A man from Puerto Rico has pleaded guilty to bringing people into the…
Canadian Blood Services calling for donors amid serious drop in supply
TORONTO — Canadian Blood Services says it is facing a shortage as blood donations have…
Premiers tout unity ahead of P.E.I. talks with Carney, ‘bullish’ on U.S. trade deal
CHARLOTTETOWN — Premiers said they remain a united Team Canada against a common adversary in…
Poor fielding and hitting undoing Blue Jays’ playoff push after MLB all-star break
TORONTO — Leadoff hitter Yandy Diaz lofted a deep fly ball to the Rogers Centre’s…
In the news: Carney, premiers to meet; wildfires continue to burn; CFL fans to mourn
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Officials say 180 fires continue to burn in northern Ontario
Officials with Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources put the active number of wildfires burning in…
Ottawa Rapid extend NSL unbeaten streak with 2-1 win over Calgary Wild FC
CALGARY — Ottawa Rapid FC extended its unbeaten run in the Northern Super League to…
Mesa’s two RBI singles power Rays past Blue Jays 4-2; Toronto loses fourth straight
TORONTO — Victor Mesa Jr. had two RBI singles as the Tampa Bay Rays topped…
With flames in backyard, Boston Bar resident tells of B.C. town surrounded by fire
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Attila Banhegyi said a tree was burning in the backyard of his home in Boston…
B.C. murder suspect acquitted, confession tossed for ‘degrading’ police treatment
A British Columbia man accused of murdering his common-law wife has been acquitted after a…
Feds should increase federal health funding, but with strings attached: advocates
CHARLOTTETOWN — Advocates are urging the federal government to increase health care funding and impose…
Suspect in killing of Bailey McCourt is charged with breaching no-contact order
KELOWNA — The estranged husband of Bailey McCourt, who is accused of murdering her in…
New research affirms construction workers disproportionately affected by opioid deaths
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TORONTO — Researchers hope a new report examining the occupations of people who have died…
Coalition calls on minister to withdraw criticism of museum’s Palestinian exhibit
OTTAWA — A coalition of civil society groups is pushing back against criticism by a…
Court gives arms contractor discharge on assault against protester in Ottawa
OTTAWA — An Ontario court judge granted a discharge on Wednesday to a British military…
Abandoned newborn seal pup rescued on shoreline of Metro Vancouver island
VANCOUVER — Police and a team of veterinary technicians in Vancouver have successfully rescued an…
Gordie Howe bridge deal text confirms Canada is splitting toll revenue with U.S.
OTTAWA — The proposed agreement in principle for the Gordie Howe International Bridge confirms that…
Trump’s trade czar says he hopes to give Canada CUSMA ‘options’ by end of year
WASHINGTON — United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday he hopes to provide “options”…
Smoke and heat warnings cover much of B.C. as Lytton reaches 40 degrees
VANCOUVER — Several municipalities in British Columbia have issued warnings for residents to check in…
Manitoba Premier Kinew ‘willing to entertain’ Alberta to Ontario pipeline
CHARLOTTETOWN — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday he’s open to a west-east pipeline being…
Blue Jays put Jonatan Clase on 10-day injured list with plantar fasciitis
TORONTO — Outfielder Jonatan Clase has been on the Toronto Blue Jays’ 10-day injured list…
Trump threatens new tariffs on generic drug makers to take effect in two years
U.S. President Donald Trump has set his sights on generic drug imports into the U.S.…