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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.
Ottawa nears deal with Alberta on carbon pricing that is weaker than federal backstop
OTTAWA — Ottawa and Alberta are closing in on an industrial carbon pricing deal that…
Federal government spent more than $800M on AI agreements over 3 years
OTTAWA — Ottawa has spent more than $800 million on artificial intelligence technology since 2023,…
Settlement reached in legal fight over pricey B.C. wastewater treatment facility
NORTH VANCOUVER — Lawsuits between Metro Vancouver and the original contractor of a wastewater treatment…
B.C. drug deaths up in March from the month before, but down from previous years
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VICTORIA — British Columbia’s coroners’ service says 135 people died in March due to suspected…
Ottawa asks defence industry for options on replacements for aging tank fleet
OTTAWA — The Canadian military is formally asking the defence industry to identify what companies…
Rushing leader Spencer Brown among 10 players released by Toronto Argonauts
GUELPH — Spencer Brown, who led the Toronto Argonauts in rushing last season, was among…
‘There’s a good rivalry’: Charge, Victoire set for all-Canadian PWHL final
OTTAWA — For the first time in Professional Women’s Hockey League history, the Walter Cup…
Canadian Grand Prix organizers prepare for earlier race date, possible Habs run
MONTREAL — Organizers of the Canadian Grand Prix say they’re ready for their new, earlier…
Truck driver in crash that killed former Canadian Olympic skater sentenced to prison
The truck driver who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving charges in an Ontario crash that…
Shania Twain to revisit teen years on new LP “Little Miss Twain,” drops gritty single
Decades after leaving northern Ontario to conquer terrestrial radio airwaves, Shania Twain says she’s revisiting…
Veteran Argos receiver Mital paying attention to detail during training camp
GUELPH — He has a Grey Cup ring and 100-catch season to his credit, yet…
New exhibit showcases the science of soccer in Vancouver ahead of FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER — Soccer fans are getting a chance to peek behind the scenes of their…
Toronto Blue Jays to use spot starter on Saturday vs. Detroit Tigers
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have decided to not start any of their pitchers…
Around 6,200 public servants apply for early retirement as deadline looms
OTTAWA — About 6,200 federal public servants have applied to retire early, with just more…
Watchdog finds no grounds for offence in relation to man’s death in Quesnel, B.C.
SURREY — The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. has found no reasonable grounds to believe…
Helijet chopper hit by helicopter-induced lightning, setting off plunge: TSB report
RICHMOND — The Transportation Safety Board says a helicopter-induced lightning strike set off an uncontrolled…
Quebec tables bill allowing people to obtain domestic violence history of partners
QUÉBEC — The sister of a Quebec woman allegedly killed by her partner is urging…
Lane Hutson’s ‘unreal motor’ on full display in Canadiens’ playoff run
MONTREAL — Lane Hutson’s elevated play hasn’t come as a surprise to those around him.…
B.C. investing $241 million over three years to train high paying trades workers
DELTA — The British Columbia government says it’s investing $241 million over three years to…
Canadian curling great Brad Gushue named high-performance director with USA Curling
Brad Gushue experienced the high of standing on top of the podium many times. USA…
Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer unanimous choice for Calder Trophy
NEW YORK — New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer has been awarded the Calder Memorial…
Hockey fever reaches Montrealers experiencing homelessness
MONTREAL — Stephane Vallieres remembers going to the old Montreal Forum at age 12 to…
Two foreign nationals arrested in Surrey, B.C., in extortion shooting
SURREY — Two foreign nationals have been arrested in connection to extortion violence in Surrey,…
Toronto Maple Leafs fire head coach Craig Berube after two seasons
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Craig Berube on Wednesday after he…