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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.
Man accused in Vancouver stabbing says found knife was a ‘sign from God’
VANCOUVER — A man accused of killing another man at a Vancouver café patio says…
Bettman quiet on potential World Cup bids from Alberta, but suggests there’s interest
CALGARY — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was hesitant to lay out details about potential bids…
Mideast war driving up Europe natural gas prices, highlighting Canada’s potential
CALGARY — The widening war in the Middle East is driving up spot natural gas…
Frank Stronach’s lawyer suggests final complainant was ‘excited’ to go home with him
TORONTO — A woman’s encounter with Frank Stronach decades ago was consensual, the businessman’s lawyer…
B.C.’s move to end clock changes won’t be without complications
The mayor of Prince George in northern British Columbia is the father of six adult…
Witness says woman accusing Quebec cardinal of misconduct felt ‘tracked’ by him
MONTREAL — A woman who has accused Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet of sexual misconduct once…
Poilievre calls for deeper ties with U.K., Australia, New Zealand during London visit
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for Canada to deepen its trade and…
Sunwing says ‘hearts are with families’ affected by bus crash in Dominican
MONTREAL — Leigh Whiting says she booked a private van from Punta Cana International Airport…
NLL defenceman La Roue looking forward to donning football pads at CFL combine
Sam La Roue is getting another chance to be a football player. The six-foot-four, 220-pound…
Tirotta hits three-run homer, Blue Jays beat Canada 10-7 in WBC tune-up
DUNEDIN — Riley Tirotta hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning as the Toronto…
U.S. women expect tougher test against Canada this time at SheBelieves Cup
United States coach Emma Hayes is expecting to face a tougher Canada on Wednesday than…
Phoenix pay errors continue to haunt public service a decade after launch
OTTAWA — Errors stemming from the federal government’s Phoenix pay system continue to plague thousands…
Rising foreign investment in Canada doesn’t tell the whole story, economists say
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the flow of foreign direct investment into the economy came…
How sticky-fingered thieves use hot glue to find break-in targets in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver are warning apartment residents of thieves using strands of hot…
B.C. expands firefighters’ compensation coverage by adding eight cancers to list
VICTORIA — British Columbia has expanded its compensation coverage for firefighters in the province by…
3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests
TORONTO — A new survey suggests about three million Canadian adults are currently taking GLP-1…
‘Blue Heron’ wins best Canadian film at TFCA Awards, ‘Endless Cookie’ wins best doc
A coming-of-age drama about a Canadian-Hungarian family’s turbulent time settling into their new home on…
Quebec hotels reporting lacklustre bookings for March break week
MONTRÉAL — Hotels across Quebec are reporting a relatively quiet March break week. A survey…
Warm winter temperatures returning to B.C. as daily records fall in five communities
CRANBROOK — Warmer than usual weather has returned to British Columbia after a brief cold…
‘Fight for your life’: Alexandre Trudeau says his new thriller mirrors Canada-U.S. tensions
TORONTO — Alexandre Trudeau decided long ago he wouldn’t follow his father, Pierre Elliott, or…
Leafs remain positive despite four-game skid, losing ground in playoff race
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs put a positive spin on their fourth straight loss…
In the news today: Carney in Australia, McGuinty talks Iran, Tumbler Ridge probe
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Floundering Vancouver Canucks need to believe in comebacks: coach
VANCOUVER — Adam Foote knows a deflated feeling has periodically crept into the Vancouver Canucks’…
Stars extend win streak to franchise-high nine games with 6-1 victory over Canucks
VANCOUVER — Two goals from Lian Bichsel powered the Dallas Stars to a lopsided 6-1…