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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.
Tractor trailer crash critically injures two in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — Two people have been critically injured in a crash involving a tractor trailer…
One man hurt after two overnight shootings in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., are investigating two separate shootings that happened overnight that…
Toronto FC bolsters backline by signing veteran centre back Walker Zimmerman
TORONTO — Toronto FC bolstered its backline Friday by signing free-agent centre back Walker Zimmerman,…
Many mark the new year with ‘exhilarating’ polar dip in icy water
HALIFAX — Hundreds across Canada marked the start of the new year by gleefully plunging…
Canada pushes back on Chinese military drills in Taiwan Strait
OTTAWA — Canada is pushing back on Chinese influence in the Taiwan Strait after Beijing…
Canada’s Shapovalov aims for top-10 return in 2026: ‘I’m able to push the top guys’
Denis Shapovalov is targeting a return to the top of men’s tennis. His performance during…
Matthews shines, pulls within one of franchise goals record as Leafs keep rolling
TORONTO — On the day before the United States Olympic hockey team roster unveiling, Auston…
In the news: End to remote work, New Year’s bar fire, Quebec’s first babies of 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Downed power line in northern Manitoba repaired, electricity being restored
CROSS LAKE — Manitoba Hydro said Thursday it is restoring power for residents of a…
Matthews’s hat trick, game-winner leads Maple Leafs to 6-5 comeback win over Jets
TORONTO — Captain Auston Matthews registered his 14th career hat trick, including the game-winner, to…
Changing women’s hockey landscape continued in 2025, Canada’s Olympic prep altered
"We trust each other, love each other, believe in each other."
In orbit: Canada’s satellite-to-cell offerings poised to grow after Rogers beta trial
"So much of British Columbia does not have cell service, and for folks ... in those areas, when something goes wrong, getting help to them as fast as possible is critical."
B.C.’s first baby in 2026 was born in Kelowna General Hospital at 12:18 a.m.
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province’s first baby of 2026 was born…
‘You need some personality’: Parekh doing things his way for Canada at world juniors
MINNEAPOLIS — Zayne Parekh started off by calling his shot. The slick defenceman told friend…
Batherson steps up for Chabot in win over Washington, and teammates take note
OTTAWA — When Drake Batherson drops the gloves, his teammates take notice. In just his…
Blues prospect Dean cleared to return by NHL, NHLPA player assistance program
ST LOUIS — St. Louis Blues prospect Zach Dean has been cleared to return to…
Zetterlund’s late goal leads Senators to 4-3 victory over Capitals
OTTAWA — Fabian Zetterlund’s 10th goal of the season proved to be a big one…
‘We’re anything but risky’: Simu Liu laments decline of Asian roles in Hollywood
"I feel like because of who I am and because of the faces that we have, we're inherently seen as more risky, even though that's not the case."
Global Affairs Canada not aware of any Canadians hurt or killed in Swiss bar fire
Global Affairs Canada says it’s not currently aware of any Canadian citizens among the dozens…
Olympic teammates McDavid, MacKinnon, Celebrini named NHL’s three stars for December
NEW YORK — Centres Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Macklin Celebrini, who will be teammates…
Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in Rocky Mountains in northeastern B.C.
A snowmobiler has died after being buried by an avalanche in the Rocky Mountains in…
Gull-Masty reflects on first months of job Indigenous leaders were wary of her taking
"I've had the opportunity to learn more — way more — than I ever expected. I've also had to push back in my own way."
Experienced Canadian curling teams will aim to end Olympic gold drought at Cortina
There won’t be Olympic stage fright for members of the Canadian curling teams at the…
Backlund, Flames eyeing more with playoff spot within reach
CALGARY — Last in the NHL in mid-November, the red-hot Calgary Flames have clawed their…