Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
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.
Westlake heads to sixth Paralympic Games as Canada’s Para hockey team named
CALGARY — Veteran forward Greg Westlake heads to his sixth Paralympic Games as Canada’s Para…
First citizen recall petition against Alberta legislature member fails
EDMONTON — The first of more than two dozen recall petitions launched against members of…
B.C. parents honour ‘brave’ Piper James, found dead in Australia circled by dingoes
Angela James said she last spoke to her 19-year-old daughter, Piper, early on Saturday morning,…
B.C. energy minister Dix says North Coast Transmission Line will boost LNG project
British Columbia’s Energy Minister Adrian Dix says an agreement between BC Hydro and the Nisga’a…
Agriculture minister says first exports of canola seed and beef soon going to China
China is moving quickly to import Canadian canola and beef after Ottawa struck a deal…
Nunavut politicians raise Greenland flag as Trump escalates annexation threat
IQALUIT — Members of Nunavut’s legislative assembly raised Greenland’s flag Tuesday to show in solidarity…
Quebec byelection will be held in Chicoutimi riding on Feb. 23
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault has called a byelection for the riding of Chicoutimi…
Carney calls on middle powers to band together in World Economic Forum speech
DAVOS — The world has entered a risky new age of great power rivalries and…
Toronto’s Victoria Mboko headlines Canada’s latest crop of young tennis stars
Guillaume Marx admits that even he didn’t predict Victoria Mboko’s rapid ascent. Tennis Canada’s vice…
Witness says Myles Gray ‘in distress’ before fatal 2015 fight with VPD officers
VANCOUVER — A man who called 911 about Myles Gray before his fatal confrontation with…
Teenage midfielder Olivia Chisholm signs first professional deal with AFC Toronto
TORONTO — AFC Toronto, which signed Olivia Chisholm to a youth development contract in August,…
Hyman has found his groove, and the Edmonton Oilers are reaping the benefits
EDMONTON — Zach Hyman is 31 games into his 2025-26 NHL season and finally appears…
Carney says beefing up Arctic security key to solving Greenland crisis
OTTAWA — There are solutions to the crisis enveloping Greenland, Prime Minister Mark Carney said…
D.C. United provides details on contract for Canadian defender Nikola Markovic
WASHINGTON — Canadian defender Nikola Markovic, the first overall pick in the December MLS SuperDraft,…
Carney takes cautious approach to Trump’s invitation to join ‘Board of Peace’
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is sounding a cautious note on his invitation to…
Carney’s pitch at World Economic Forum could set stage for new global partnerships
Experts say Canada’s presence at the World Economic Forum has outsized importance this year, with…
Ottawa, provinces ask Supreme Court to uphold law that allows routine traffic stops
MONTREAL — Lawyers representing the attorneys general of Canada and several provinces asked the Supreme…
A look at some potential candidates for the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership
MONTREAL — After more than seven years in power, Quebec Premier François Legault announced on…
Moguls star Kingsbury leads Canadian freestyle ski team into Milan Cortina Games
TORONTO — Star moguls skier Mikaël Kingsbury heads to the Milan Cortina Winter Games looking…
Veteran harness driver Doug McNair earns 5,000th career racing victory
He’s won Breeders Crown events and been named Canada’s best driver, but achieving 5,000 career…
Organizing soccer friendlies ahead of World Cup comes with a lot of moving parts
Organizing a soccer friendly takes more than a phone call and a glance at the…
Saskatchewan-born Karen Solie wins T.S. Eliot Poetry Prize
Saskatchewan-born poet Karen Solie has won the prestigious T.S. Eliot Poetry Prize for her collection…
Two-time Paralympian Rob Shaw retiring from wheelchair tennis
TORONTO — Rob Shaw will retire from wheelchair tennis after competing at the Australian Open,…
Strate, Boyd-Clowes named to ski jump team, but no chance for another mixed medal
CALGARY — Two athletes who helped Canada win its first Olympic ski jumping medal will…