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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.
Aerin Frankel earns third straight shutout as Fleet take 4-0 win over Sceptres
TORONTO — Aerin Frankel made 18 saves for her third straight shutout and seventh of…
Barger to hit in cleanup spot as Blue Jays take on Athletics in season opener
TORONTO — Blue Jays manager John Schneider slotted right-fielder Addison Barger into the cleanup spot…
Joint federal-provincial commission into Tumbler Ridge shooting an option: minister
VICTORIA — A joint federal-provincial commission could look into the shooting that killed eight people…
A year after the tragedy, Lapu Lapu festival victims question donations
VANCOUVER — Family members of the Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy victims said they are…
Pierre Poilievre backs J.K. Rowling’s support for new Olympic gender policy
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is supporting a ruling this week by the International…
Gilles, Poirier second after rhythm dance at figure skating world championships
PRAGUE — Olympic bronze medallists Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier finished second in Friday’s rhythm…
Political science lecturer says calls for resignation of MLA Chan hold water
VICTORIA — A University of British Columbia political analyst says calls for the resignation of…
Canadian lawyers group rebukes politicization of judicial appointments from premiers
Canada’s national lawyers group has rebuked a call from four premiers for Ottawa to overhaul…
Dabrowski, Stefani lose in Miami semifinals to Siniakova, Townsend
MIAMI — Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Luisa Stefani were defeated 4-6, 6-4, 10-3 by…
New Democrats gather in Winnipeg to pick new leader, plot path out of political exile
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew called on NDP delegates Friday to focus on issues…
Canada launches inquiry on frozen and canned vegetable imports
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OTTAWA — The federal government has launched a trade inquiry on global imports of frozen…
Alberta premier’s constitutional affairs lead supports separatist petition
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith’s parliamentary secretary for constitutional affairs is encouraging Albertans to sign…
Hodgson defers questions on Michael Ma to Prime Minister Mark Carney
OTTAWA — Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Friday the federal government is opposed to forced…
‘The dads are getting divorced’: Three Days Grace hits new highs as Y2K-era rock surges back
At recent Three Days Grace fan events, singer Matt Walst has noticed a trend that…
Moguls star Mikaël Kingsbury to retire after this weekend’s Canadian championships
Mikaël Kingsbury was just four years old when he first put on skis in Saint-Sauveur,…
Vancouver Island First Nations gain control of three Clayoquot Sound forestry areas
Tyson Atleo, a hereditary leader of the Ahousaht First Nation, says the creation of three…
‘We’re in the present’: Canada set to take on Iceland in World Cup tune-up
TORONTO — Richie Laryea and his teammates took the pitch for training Friday morning. The…
Feds launch early retirement program for public servants after months of delay
OTTAWA — Public servants who are eligible for the federal government’s early retirement incentive can…
Quebec Superior Court authorizes class action against Uber over cancellation fees
MONTREAL — The Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit against Uber that accuses…
Toronto Tempo to pick sixth in WNBA draft, second in expansion draft
TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo will pick sixth in the upcoming WNBA draft as they…
Man faces one count of bestiality after alleged horse assault in Vernon, B.C.
VERNON — A man in Vernon, B.C., has been charged with bestiality after he was…
Photo Gallery: The week in sports photos
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors.…
Oilers sign defenceman Tomas Cibulka to entry-level contract
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Tomas Cibulka to a two-year entry-level contract,…
Global Fund disease czar warns of limits to shifting foreign aid to private capital
OTTAWA — The head of the world’s major funding mechanism for tackling infectious diseases says…