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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.
Tyler Freeman’s RBI single in 10th inning lifts Rockies over Blue Jays 2-1
TORONTO — Pinch-hitter Tyler Freeman’s RBI single in the 10th inning helped the Colorado Rockies…
Ottawa commits to spending up to $8 billion on Air Force base in central Labrador
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY — The federal government says it will spend a record-setting $8 billion…
Fact File: Clickbait pages spread false information about Tumbler Ridge survivor
VANCOUVER — Multiple Facebook pages are claiming to share updates on the condition of a…
Former CAQ minister Lionel Carmant rejoining party caucus after leaving last fall
QUÉBEC — Former Quebec minister Lionel Carmant is rejoining the Coalition Avenir Québec caucus, five…
Kucherov, Karlsson, Zacha named NHL’s three stars of March
NEW YORK — Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Erik Karlsson…
Ottawa’s 30-days-or-free policy for issuing passports now in place
OTTAWA — The federal government’s new “30 days or free” policy for issuing passports takes…
Disruptions continue for popular BC Ferries route between Vancouver, Victoria
VICTORIA — Disruptions on a popular BC Ferries route between Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria…
Peter Nygard files lawsuit, alleges authorities abused process with Manitoba charges
WINNIPEG — Sex offender Peter Nygard is suing the Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments, Winnipeg police…
Canada gives Ukrainians who fled war another year to apply for work permit extensions
OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Ukrainians who fled the Russian invasion another year…
Oilers sign forward William Nicholl to three-year, entry-level contract
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward William Nicholl to a three-year entry-level contract…
Flames sign defenceman Axel Hurtig to thee-year, entry-level deal
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Axel Hurtig to a three-year entry-level contract,…
One RCMP detachment in Metro Vancouver splits into two, serving separate communities
MAPLE RIDGE — A Metro Vancouver RCMP detachment has officially split following a multi-year process…
Canada drops one spot to 30 in FIFA men’s rankings, France moves back on top
TORONTO — Canada dropped one spot to No. 30 in the latest FIFA men’s soccer…
Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce to consult with surgeon on injured ACL
TORONTO — Cody Ponce may actually need surgery on his injured knee. The Toronto Blue…
Canada draws Tunisia 0-0 after learning first World Cup opponent
TORONTO — Maxime Crépeau and his countrymen were on the bus to BMO Field late…
The hazards of cherry blossom crowds prompt warnings from police in Richmond, B.C.
RICHMOND — Joanna Yue, dressed in a billowing pink, layer-cake dress, struggled to capture a…
Stephen Lewis awakened Canadians to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa: experts
TORONTO — Stephen Lewis awakened the Canadian public’s consciousness to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in…
‘I want to rattle some things’: Zaiba Baig on embracing her ‘evil mode’ in her new plays
TORONTO — If “Sort Of” was about queer joy — which it only partially was,…
Oilers’ Ingram makes his presence felt with birthday shutout against Kraken
EDMONTON — It may have been his birthday, but goaltender Connor Ingram was the one…
Jesus Sanchez off to career-best start early in Toronto Blue Jays season
TORONTO — Jesus Sanchez has brought a simple approach to his first four regular-season games…
In the news: Canadian astronaut’s wife ready for lift-off, remembering Stephen Lewis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Expert’s report criticizes CRA over audit of Muslim charity, calls for improvements
OTTAWA — A report by an expert in extremist financing and money laundering says the…
Dunstone’s Canadian crew rolling with 4 wins in a row at world curling championship
OGDEN — Canada’s Matt Dunstone found his game and regained his mojo with two clutch…
‘Goosebumps’: World watches as Artemis II prepares for launch with Canadian on board
CAPE CANAVERAL — NASA’s countdown clock is ticking down as astronauts — including Canadian Jeremy…