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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.
Hockey Canada not sending team to 2026 Spengler Cup invitational tournament
CALGARY — Hockey Canada says it will not send a team to the 2026 Spengler…
Supreme Court affirms law that curbs spy watchdog members’ parliamentary privilege
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the constitutionality of legislation that limits…
Canada loses 6-4 to Sweden in semifinals of mixed doubles curling championship
GENEVA — Canada will not compete for its first world curling mixed doubles gold medal…
Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Picton announces his CFL retirement
REGINA — Mitch Picton is calling it a career. The Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver announced his…
Quebec says it will table domestic violence prevention law modelled after Clare’s law
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it will table legislation in the coming days that…
Quebec premier feels bound by Labrador energy deal despite expiration date
RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP — The premier of Quebec says she feels her province is still bound by…
Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music to investigate historic sexual abuse allegations
TORONTO — The Royal Conservatory of Music will launch an independent investigation into allegations that…
Indigenous leader Angela Wesley reappointed to BC Treaty Commission
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has reappointed Indigenous leader Angela Wesley to be the…
Hikers discover human remains at B.C. provincial park in Sea to Sky region
SQUAMISH — Police are investigating after human remains were found by hikers at a B.C.…
Megan Thee Stallion ‘brought so much joy’ to set of Netflix’s ‘Roommates,’ says director Chandler Levack
For Canadian director Chandler Levack, filming her new Netflix movie “Roommates” was filled with surreal…
Quebec City mosque shooter asks court for transfer to medium-security prison
MONTREAL — Quebec City mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette has asked to be transferred from a…
Conservatives stay on top of party fundraising list as Liberals narrow the gap
OTTAWA — The Conservatives’ fundraising machine continues to outpace all other federal parties after bringing…
‘Denial of care’: Doctors worry about refugees as payment requirements take effect
TORONTO — Refugees now have to pay out of pocket for part of their drug…
Boy, 8, injured after attack inside haunted house attraction in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., are investigating an alleged assault on an eight-year-old boy…
Cooper, Muse, Ruff named finalists for NHL’s coach of the year award
NEW YORK — Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dan Muse of the Pittsburgh…
Lightning’s Hedman ‘an option really soon’ but out for must-win Game 6, Cooper says
MONTREAL — Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper says captain Victor Hedman is nearing a return…
Desai named Canada’s men’s coach amid turbulent time for Cricket Canada
Cricket Canada announced Friday it has appointed Monty Desai as head coach of the men’s…
U.S. secures contract to sell artillery rocket systems to Canada: Pentagon
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says it has secured a billion-dollar contract with Lockheed Martin to…
Victoire hope experience will end playoff woes in semifinal against Frost
MONTREAL — The Montréal Victoire won their second straight regular season title in the Professional…
Done in by deficient defence, Edmonton Oilers ousted early from NHL playoffs
ANAHEIM — The Edmonton Oilers, exiting the playoffs early this season after two marathon runs…
In the news today: Diversifying Canada’s economy, Refugee health, Fort Mac wildfire
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Ash, smoke and flames everywhere’: Memories of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire
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FORT MCMURRAY — A massive wildfire quickly spread into the oilsands city of Fort McMurray,…
Raptors look to force Game 7 in NBA Eastern quarterfinal with Cavaliers
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors look to extend their season when they host the Cleveland…
Bank of Canada head ‘encouraged’ by Ottawa’s efforts to diversify economy
OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he’s “encouraged” by the federal government’s…