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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.
Chicoutimi’s Tourigny suspended for Memorial Cup for skate-stomping match penalty
KELOWNA — The Canadian Hockey League has suspended Chicoutimi Saguenéens defenceman Jordan Tourigny for the…
Canadian and Quebec politicians slam NHL for banning Montreal Canadiens watch party
Federal and Quebec politicians are criticizing the National Hockey League after Montreal Canadiens fans in…
Senior run down in Vancouver vehicle rampage dies in hospital
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VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a senior citizen has died in hospital more than a…
Halifax stadium and entertainment district proposal fails to gain traction: developer
HALIFAX — An ambitious plan to build a stadium and entertainment hub near Halifax appears…
Blue Jays select right-hander Voth to major-league roster before game against Marlins
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays selected Austin Voth to the major-league roster on Wednesday…
Triano, Littlechild and 1990 women’s hockey team enter Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
CALGARY — Basketball player and coach Jay Triano, the 1990 Canadian women’s hockey team and…
Injured Canadian players ‘ahead of schedule’ at pre-World Cup training camp: coach
CHARLOTTE — Liam Millar didn’t have a lot of time to celebrate the highest high…
Ticats head coach Milanovich has complete faith in veteran kicker Liegghio
HAMILTON — Head coach Scott Milanovich has plenty on his plate during the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’…
Kitchener’s Pridham, Everett’s Busch embrace CHL development path
KELOWNA — Two of the biggest beneficiaries from junior hockey’s changing landscape are advising other…
Canadiens forwards Newhook, Dach available for Game 4 after missing morning skate
MONTREAL — Alex Newhook and Kirby Dach are available to play for Montreal in Game…
Skate Canada hires Alpine Canada head Therese Brisson as its new CEO
OTTAWA — Therese Brisson has been named the new chief executive officer of Skate Canada,…
Desbiens, Frankel, Pannek named finalists for PWHL’s Billie Jean King MVP award
TORONTO — Montréal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens, Boston Fleet goalie Aerin Frankel and Minnesota Frost…
Dabrowski, Stefani win doubles opener in straight sets at French Open
PARIS — Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazilian partner Luisa Stefani won their opening match in…
Huitema, Zadorsky return as Canadian women’s soccer team heads to Costa Rica
Canada’s women’s soccer team will have some big names back from injury for a training…
Sizzle or fizzle? Here’s what to expect this summer, according to The Weather Network
The turbulent spring could offer a preview of Canada’s upcoming summer, with the transition to…
In the news today: Canada’s trade diversification push continues, arms expo in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada’s push to diversify trade away from U.S. seeing mixed results: report
OTTAWA — A small group of cities across the country drove Canada’s progress on diversifying…
How Daniel Roher and Matt Johnson charmed rising British star Leo Woodall
After two back-to-back films with high-profile Toronto directors, British star Leo Woodall suggests he should…
Sanchez says hitting his first grand slam against Marlins is extra sweet
TORONTO — For Jesus Sanchez, the wait was worth it. The Toronto Blue Jays newcomer…
Unbeaten Rangers roll past Sagueneens 3-2 at Memorial Cup, advance to final
KELOWNA — Jack Pridham and Sam O’Reilly each had a goal and an assist, Christian…
Memo warned PM of public anxiety about mental health, firearms after B.C. shootings
OTTAWA — Three days after the February mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., government officials…
Comox Valley lifts emergency water restrictions after sewer leak repairs
COMOX — Residents in B.C.’s Comox Valley can resume normal use of toilets, dishwashers and…
Canada implements stricter travel, immigration measures in response to Ebola crisis
TORONTO — The Canadian government is imposing a mandatory 21-day self-isolation period for travellers from…
Sanchez ignites Jays with first grand slam in 8-1 win over Marlins
TORONTO — Jesus Sanchez punctuated a productive six-run sixth inning with his first career grand…