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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.
Charge, Fleet set to resume PWHL semifinal series after lengthy layoff
OTTAWA — Rebecca Leslie is hoping her 30th birthday celebrations Friday will include the Ottawa…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith granted security clearance for CSIS briefings
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office says she has been granted security clearance to…
Conservatives propose parental leave EI reforms
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives proposed a trio of employment insurance reforms on Thursday, which…
Worried about hantavirus? Take precautions when opening cottages, sheds, PHAC expert advises
TORONTO — Before the world’s attention was captured by a disease outbreak that has killed…
Toronto finally gets its WNBA moment as Tempo prepare for season opener
TORONTO — Kia Nurse is focused on her process even as she’s about to make…
‘Threat’ of Bill C-5 is making bill work as intended, Dawn Farrell says
OTTAWA — The head of the federal government’s major projects office says just the “threat”…
Foreign national arrested in Surrey, B.C., over shooting linked to extortion
SURREY — A foreign national with no status in Canada has been arrested in Surrey,…
Maggie Kang receives a key to the city of Toronto at Departure Festival
TORONTO — The creator behind the Oscar-winning animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” now holds a…
Beware of Messi: TFC defenders aim to limit Miami suspestar’s chances
TORONTO — Toronto FC centre back Walker Zimmerman understands that, without the proper preparation and…
Hikers rescued in mountains above Vancouver amid ‘full winter conditions’ on trail
LIONS BAY — Two hikers have been rescued after a night in the mountains north…
Bell CEO ‘confident’ in lofty revenue targets as it doubles down on AI data centres
Bell Canada’s parent company has upped its revenue target for its growing AI business by…
Finance Canada faces large backlog of requests for tariff relief: documents
OTTAWA — The federal government granted more than 200 requests for relief from having to…
Dahlin, Makar, Werenski named finalists for Norris Trophy as NHL’s top defenceman
NEW YORK — Rasmus Dahlin of the Buffalo Sabres, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche…
Ex-Dallas Mavericks owner, ‘Shark Tank’ star Cuban buys into Brampton Honey Badgers
BRAMPTON — American billionaire Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks,…
Stampeders sign quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to two-year extension
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to a two-year extension Thursday…
Ottawa says Louise Arbour to be installed as governor general on June 8
OTTAWA — Louise Arbour will be sworn in as Canada’s next governor general on June…
Quebec television personality calls for tougher legislation on identify theft
QUÉBEC — A Quebec television personality is calling for tougher laws against online fraudsters and…
Brett Kissel and W. Brett Wilson win 2026 Gary Slaight Humanitarian Award for charity work
“Airwaves” singer Brett Kissel and businessman W. Brett Wilson are being honoured for their long-running…
Montreal among four cities to host final Olympic qualifier ahead of Los Angeles Games
MONTREAL — Montreal is one of four cities that will host final Olympic qualifiers ahead…
Quebec psychiatrists group supports bill on forced hospitalizations for mentally ill
QUÉBEC — The association of Quebec’s psychiatrists says it supports a bill that would make…
Gatineau police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Hull apartment
GATINEAU — Gatineau police say a 34-year-old man appears to have killed his 30-year-old partner…
Blue Jays move start time for June 23 home game to avoid conflict with World Cup
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have moved an upcoming home game against the Houston…
For many hockey fans in this part of Ontario, Buffalo Sabres are the hometown team
Montreal may be the last Canadian team standing in the second round of the NHL…
In the news today: Poilievre speaks to Tory event, social media poll, Sabres fans
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…