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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.
Veteran pitcher Max Scherzer confirms he is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO — Max Scherzer confirmed Thursday that he is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays.…
Pembina green-lights two pipeline projects, reports dip in quarterly earnings
CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it has decided to proceed with two pipeline expansion…
‘More afraid’: Girl set on fire at Saskatoon school tells court how life has changed
SASKATOON — A teen who was set on fire by another student at a Saskatoon…
Poilievre calls for all-party working group on renewing trade deal with U.S.
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre laid out his vision for the Canada-U.S. relationship on…
‘Scotty’ Morrison, former top executive of Hockey Hall of Fame, dead at 95
TORONTO — Ian (Scotty) Morrison, a former NHL referee and top executive with the Hockey…
Big spending, big deficit and fee hikes: Highlights from the Alberta budget
EDMONTON — Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner tabled the province’s latest budget on Thursday. Here…
Liberal, Bloc Québécois rematch in Terrebonne riding after Supreme Court nixes result
TERREBONNE — The Bloc Québécois’ Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné will once again face off against Liberal Tatiana…
Jays pitcher Gausman strikes out three in spring debut, but Jays fall 8-7 to Marlins
DUNEDIN — Kevin Gausman had three strikeouts in his first inning of work at spring…
Liberals survive confidence vote on omnibus budget bill
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals’ Budget Implementation Act has passed a confidence vote in the…
LeBlanc sets up talks with U.S. trade rep next week in Washington
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday he will meet with U.S. Trade…
‘Old guy with a ruler’ keeping Newfoundland informed through record-breaking snowfall
ST. JOHN’S — A 62-year-old retiree with an arsenal of rulers has been keeping people…
Canadian defensive lineman Mesidor projected to go in first round of ’26 NFL draft
Ottawa native Akheem Mesidor, a defensive lineman at Miami, is projected as a first-round pick…
Canadian says NFL team that drafts him will reap benefits on and off the field
Akheem Mesidor feels any NFL team drafting him will get the total package. “On the…
Feds announce more than $41.5 million for cancer prevention research
OTTAWA — The federal government has announced more than $41 million for cancer prevention research.…
Suspected serial kidnapper charged in B.C. after multiple attacks in Metro Vancouver
PITT MEADOWS — A man accused of kidnapping three women across Metro Vancouver over a…
Chief justice says institutions are strong after Smith targets court appointments
OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner called on Canadian lawyers and judges to step up…
In the age of streaming, Haligonians gather in arcade for the love of physical film
HALIFAX — It was a cold and snowy Wednesday night, and a killer was on…
A capsule look at the 2026 Canadian men’s curling championship field
A capsule look at the field for the 2026 Canadian men’s curling championship, Feb. 27…
Decorated curler Brad Gushue braces for big Brier feelings in his hometown
Curling drama didn’t end with the Olympic Games. The Montana’s Brier, starting Friday in his…
Surrey, B.C., officer cleared after scooter driver hurt in crash with stolen truck
SURREY — British Columbia’s civilian police watchdog says there are no connections between the actions…
OECD criticizes Ottawa over ‘persistent delays’ in appointing new budget officer
OTTAWA — An international economic group is criticizing the federal government over “persistent delays” in…
Snowfall, high wind warnings expand in B.C. as frontal system moves across province
COQUIHALLA — Large portions of British Columbia are under warnings and advisories for heavy snowfall…
Move to national PharmaCare expands B.C. residents access to diabetes, hormone drugs
VICTORIA — The national PharmaCare program will start in British Columbia on Sunday, giving residents…
Feds knew EV rebates were running out months before telling public, documents suggest
OTTAWA — Transport Canada officials were aware funding for the popular electric vehicle rebate program…