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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.
Arctic sovereignty: Gov. Gen. Mary Simon heading to Norway, Denmark and Greenland
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is set to visit Greenland, Denmark and Norway next…
Julian de Guzman, Melissa Tancredi named to Canada Soccer Hall of Fame
Julian de Guzman and Melissa Tancredi, who together earned more than 200 caps for Canada,…
‘Canada is not Minnesota,’ minister says in reaction to U.S. immigration raids
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he won’t pass judgment on the U.S.…
Immigration minister wants department to track exits of temporary residents
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says she wants her department to acquire the ability…
Conservatives vote to keep Pierre Poilievre as leader after speech in Calgary
CALGARY — Pierre Poilievre’s position as Conservative leader was cemented Friday after 87.4 per cent…
CFIA official tells of threats and harassment that dogged ostrich cull operation
As Canadian Food Inspection Agency workers prepared for a cull of hundreds of ostriches at…
Canadian comedy giant Catherine O’Hara dead at 71
Canadian comedy giant Catherine O’Hara, known for over-the-top performances in “Schitt’s Creek” and “SCTV” and…
Two teens arrested in connection with First Nation double homicide in northern Quebec
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say two 17-year-old boys have been arrested in a double…
Canadian Armed Forces say New Brunswick-based soldier has died in Latvia
The Canadian Armed Forces say a service member has died in Latvia. The military says…
Sturmay, Black advance as Page playoff brackets set for Scotties Tournament of Hearts
MISSISSAUGA — Christina Black loves her native Nova Scotia but she didn’t want to go…
B.C.-based Pattison says Virginia warehouse sale to ICE won’t proceed
VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Developments announced Friday it will no longer be selling a…
Evacuation order as Vancouver Island district declares flood emergency
A state of local emergency has been declared in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island,…
10 ‘taken’ from B.C. firm’s Mexican mine site, but Global Affairs says no Canadians
VANCOUVER — Global Affairs Canada says it is monitoring a security incident at a Vancouver-based…
Photo Gallery: The week in sports photos
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors.…
Ottawa wins Federal Court appeal allowing single-use plastics ban to stand
OTTAWA — The federal government scored a win at the Federal Court of Appeal on…
B.C. says AI and data centre projects must compete for power in new selection process
British Columbia’s government is launching a competitive selection process for artificial intelligence and data centre…
Former MP Findlay joins B.C. Conservative race amid donation row
VICTORIA — Former federal MP and minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay has joined the race to lead…
Canada denied Jeffrey Epstein permission to visit B.C. in 2018: documents
OTTAWA — The Canadian government denied convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein permission to enter the…
“A rare gift for comedy and heart”: Reaction to the death of Catherine O’Hara
Friends, fans and collaborators are reacting to news of the death of Canadian actress Catherine…
Experts question U.S. president’s threat to decertify new Canadian planes
MONTREAL — Experts are casting doubt on U.S. President Donald Trump’s ability to ban new…
Alberta separatist says members of Smith’s caucus have signed referendum petition
EDMONTON — A leader of Alberta’s separatist movement says some members of Premier Danielle Smith’s…
Arendz, Wilkie lead Canada’s powerhouse Para nordic ski team into Paralympic Games
CALGARY — Decorated skiers Mark Arendz and Natalie Wilkie lead Canada’s Para nordic ski team…
Canada’s Einarson, Manitoba’s Lawes advance at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
MISSISSAUGA — It’s a good time to be a Manitoba curling fan. Canada’s Kerri Einarson…
Abortion, MAID, CBC: Here’s what Conservatives are debating at Calgary convention
CALGARY — Hundreds of party delegates from across the country have assembled in Calgary for…