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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.
Hayley Gene Penner, writer on Lily Allen’s West End Girl, up for Junos songwriter award
Hayley Gene Penner was a kid the first time she held a Juno Award. It…
Second inmate within one month killed in maximum-security prison near Quebec City
MONTREAL — A second inmate has been killed in less than one month following an…
Top seeds Duke, Arizona get solid backing from Proline bettors
Sports bettors were solidly behind top seeds Duke and Arizona in the NCAA men’s basketball…
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes off coast of northern B.C.
HAIDA GWAII — Earthquake Canada says a 4.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast…
A ‘miracle’ more weren’t killed in Air Canada plane crash, expert says
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MONTREAL — As experts assess the aftermath of a fatal Air Canada Express plane crash…
Five Things: American League champion Blue Jays aim to clear World Series hurdle
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off the 2026 regular season on Friday…
Almost half of former NDP voters don’t recognize names of leadership candidates: poll
OTTAWA — Nearly half of those who voted for the federal NDP at least once…
Canada’s Valérie Grenier shakes off nerves to win giant slalom at World Cup Finals
Valérie Grenier was so anxious, her arm trembled just from reaching for her water bottle.…
MP reveals Tumbler Ridge girl’s heroism, and how she passed on boy’s dying message
VICTORIA — The MP representing Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has described how a 12-year-old girl heroically…
Ottawa says laws that override Charter rights aren’t shielded from legal scrutiny
OTTAWA — Judges must have the legal right to issue non-binding judgments in cases where…
Alouettes coach Jason Maas comfortable with Anthony Calvillo taking over play-calling
Jason Maas isn’t worried about fixing something that isn’t broken. The Montreal Alouettes announced earlier…
Shapiro: Ross Atkins, John Schneider extensions give Blue Jays leadership stability
TORONTO — It might seem that the Toronto Blue Jays’ decision to extend the contracts…
House committee calls for changes to Elections Act to thwart long ballot protests
OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is calling on the government to make it…
Carney says Air Canada CEO’s English-only condolences lacked compassion
OTTAWA — Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau was slammed by Prime Minister Mark Carney and…
WNBA expansion team Toronto Tempo adds Olaf Lange as associate head coach
TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo has added two-time WNBA champion Olaf Lange as associate head…
Jets sign forward Wahlin to one-year, two-way contract
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Lucas Wahlin to a one-year, two-way contract,…
Quebec Conservatives nab their only legislature seat with ex-CAQ member joining party
QUÉBEC — The Quebec Conservatives now have an elected member in the national assembly after…
Three heli-skiers killed in northwest B.C. avalanche were Swiss nationals: consulate
A Swiss government official has confirmed the three people who died in an avalanche in…
Canada is not planning to reopen embassy in Syria
OTTAWA — The federal government says it has no plans to reopen its embassy in…
Global Affairs laying off its most skilled diplomats, union says
OTTAWA — The union representing staff at Global Affairs Canada says the foreign service is…
B.C. Grade 6 teacher disciplined after dry ice ‘explosion’ in class
A middle school teacher in southeastern British Columbia has agreed to a two-day suspension of…
Senators sign defenceman Gabriel Eliasson to entry-level contract
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Gabriel Eliasson on a three-year, entry-level contract…
Canadians shut out of Griffin Poetry Prize long list for first time; eight American works are finalists
TORONTO — Canadian writers have been shut out of the Griffin Poetry Prize long list…
Welltower to sell four retirement homes in deal with Competition Bureau
GATINEAU — The Competition Bureau says it has reached an agreement with Welltower OP LLC…