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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.
Liberals dismiss call for law to ensure political fibs and flubs don’t eclipse facts
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has dismissed a Toronto man’s proposal to keep politicians honest…
Metro fruit and vegetable distribution centre employees on strike in Quebec
Workers at Metro’s head office and the Laval, Que., fruit and vegetable distribution centre went…
Rush says the late Neil Peart would be ‘very pleased’ with new drummer
HAMILTON — Rush frontman Geddy Lee says the band’s late drummer Neil Peart would be…
Canadian banks, pension funds have poured billions into ICE contractors
OTTAWA — Major Canadian banks and pension funds provided tens of billions of dollars to…
Avi Lewis is the new NDP leader, as Alberta, Sask. leaders say his policies can ‘hurt’
WINNIPEG — Filmmaker Avi Lewis has been elected as the NDP’s new leader, defeating his…
Dobes named NHL first star of the week after backstopping Habs to three wins
NEW YORK — Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes has been named the NHL’s first star…
Authorities in Canada warn of fraud as FIFA World Cup approaches
NORTH BAY — Authorities are warning Canadians and visitors about fraud schemes tied to the…
Francis J. Gavin’s ‘Thinking Historically’ wins foreign affairs book prize
TORONTO — A book that examines how historical knowledge can help make sense of the…
Man seriously wounded in shooting at police traffic stop in Fort St. John, B.C.
FORT ST. JOHN — British Columbia’s independent police watchdog is investigating after a man suffered…
Ottawa earmarks $1.5 billion to support RCAF’s new Husky tanker fleet
OTTAWA — The federal government has set aside about $1.5 billion to maintain and service…
Joni Mitchell sings onstage at the Junos, while Drake pays video tribute to Nelly Furtado
HAMILTON — It was an all-Canadian love-in at Sunday’s Juno Awards as Joni Mitchell took…
Human Rights Tribunal set to deliver verdict on First Nations child welfare deal
OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is expected to release a decision Monday on…
Team Einarson adds two-time Olympian Peterman after roster shakeup
GIMLI — Team Einarson has added two-time Olympian Jocelyn Peterman as lead and vice days…
In the news today: NDP tensions, Political honesty law, Joni Mitchell at the Junos
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Transgender Quebecers face surgery delays, out-of-province patients get faster care
MONTREAL — Fraser Place says gender-affirming surgery will finally allow him to feel comfortable in…
Sceptres fail to get past Goldeneyes after crucial goal, look ahead to playoff push
TORONTO — Troy Ryan made sure to make note of a thought he had mid-game…
Canada loses 9-3 to U.S. for second straight loss at world men’s curling championship
OGDEN, UTAH — It was another tough outing for Canada’s Matt Dunstone at the world…
Jays deal Jimenez to Marlins for infielder Gleed
TORONTO — Infielder Leo Jimenez is headed for Miami after the Toronto Blue Jays completed…
Hyo Joo Kim wins Ford Championship by two strokes
PHOENIX — PHOENIX (AP) — Hyo Joo Kim beat Nelly Korda for the second straight…
Toronto Raptors go on historic 31-0 run in 139-87 rout of Orlando Magic
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors made history in the first and second quarters of their…
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes off coast of northern Vancouver Island, B.C.
PORT HARDY — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake has struck off the northern coast of Vancouver…
Scottie Barnes’s 28th double-double of the season leads Raptors in romp over Magic
TORONTO — Scottie Barnes had his 28th double-double of the season as the Toronto Raptors…
Sweet Jesus! Sanchez belts two-run homer to power Blue Jays to 5-2 win over Athletics
TORONTO — Toronto manager John Schneider gave Jesus Sanchez a shot at the No. 2…
Danielle Smith says diverse opinions welcome after MLA supports separatist petition
EDMONTON — Alberta’s premier says she welcomes diverse opinions in her caucus after a legislature…