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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.
No ongoing public safety threat after grizzly bear attacks man in Vanderhoof, B.C.
VANDERHOOF — A man who encountered a grizzly while walking on his own property in…
Finnish president talks diplomacy in visit to Ottawa
OTTAWA — Finnish President Alexander Stubb made stops at Rideau Hall and a hockey rink…
‘Desperately missed’ victims honoured as B.C. marks 10 years of toxic drug emergency
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VICTORIA — Paula Beardy said her grandson Sheldon Beardy was a good kid. He would…
Advocates urge Ottawa to crack down on slave labour, end yearlong watchdog vacancy
OTTAWA — A multi-party group of parliamentarians is urging Ottawa to step up its efforts…
Pro-Palestinian protesters in court after arrest for Montreal Scotiabank sit-in
MONTREAL — Hearings for a Charter challenge led by pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested at…
B.C. tables treaty legislation after 30-year negotiation with K’omoks First Nation
A First Nation in British Columbia is one step closer to a fully ratified treaty…
Vancouver mayor Sim moves to launch bid for Major League Baseball expansion team
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s mayor is putting his city’s name in the running for an expansion…
Labour complaint filed by union representing workers at B.C. Interior ferry service
BURNABY — The union representing workers at the Kootenay Lake Ferry in B.C.’s Interior has…
Gillies scores twice as short-handed Canada beats South Korea 3-1 in FIFA Series
CUIABÁ — Vanessa Gilles scored two second-half goals to lead short-handed Canada to a 3-1…
Liberals plan to suspend federal fuel excise tax until Labour Day
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals say suspending some taxes on fuel is a “responsible” way…
Carney promises collaboration, substantive debate in majority Parliament
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians can expect Parliament to be more substantive…
Liberals to table spring economic statement on April 28
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals will table their spring economic update on April 28 to…
BC United executives eye Conservative race, as donations still flow for dormant party
VANCOUVER — It was a once-dominant force in British Columbia politics, but for more than…
B.C.’s growth minister says Iran war tightens fertilizer, fuel and pharma supplies
VICTORIA — The American war with Iran isn’t just a problem at the gas pump…
‘It all lies within you’: Chris Pronger talks new book, NHL front-office interest
TORONTO — Chris Pronger realized there was a captive audience. And the Stanley Cup-winning defenceman…
Vancouver Canucks aim to finish strong on home ice amid tough season
VANCOUVER — Home ice has not been a haven for the Vancouver Canucks this season.…
Toronto Tempo sign Canadian guard Kia Nurse ahead of inaugural WNBA season
TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo are bringing Kia Nurse home. The Hamilton native signed with…
CBSA launches probe into possible dumping of Chinese plywood
OTTAWA — The Canada Border Services Agency has launched a probe to determine if plywood…
Fact File: Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance not limited by catalogue sale
Justin Bieber’s stripped-back performance at the Coachella music festival on Saturday saw the Canadian star…
Fernandez through to second round in Stuttgart with win over Eala
STUTTGART — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez cruised into the second round of the Porsche Tennis Grand…
Police say 10 ‘unruly’ passengers arrested on Vancouver flight departing for Mexico
RICHMOND — Ten people on a flight from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, were…
Fact File: Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance did not skip old songs because of catalogue sale
Justin Bieber’s stripped-back performance at the Coachella music festival on Saturday saw the Canadian star…
Canada’s national orchestra to honour Indigenous music during Nova Scotia shows
HALIFAX — The last time Canada’s national orchestra performed in Eskasoni First Nation, Mi’kmaq singer-songwriter…
Air Canada ordered to pay pilots who were denied religious COVID-19 vaccine exemption
An arbitrator has ordered Air Canada to grant back pay to seven pilots denied religious…