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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.
Springer, Corbin play big roles for Jays in beating Pirates’ ace Skenes
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays won a season-high fourth in a row on Saturday…
Russell storms to pole position ahead of Mercedes teammate Antonelli at Canadian GP
MONTREAL — George Russell’s perfect weekend continued Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix. Hours after…
Montreal sex workers march for stronger labour rights on F1 weekend
MONTREAL — A group of sex workers and their supporters marched through downtown Montreal on…
China’s foreign minister to visit Canada next week for first time in 10 years
VANCOUVER — China’s foreign minister will visit Canada next week to meet with his Canadian…
George Springer, Jesus Sanchez power Toronto Blue Jays past Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2
TORONTO — George Springer’s lead-off homer and Jesus Sanchez’s go-ahead RBI double in the sixth…
Vancouver film industry mourns loss of Stewart McLean, praises his joyful spirit
VANCOUVER — Vancouver director and writer Ryan Minaker said he had known actor Stewart McLean…
New U.S. green card policy could impact Canadians seeking permanent residency: lawyer
A new U.S. policy requiring most foreigners to apply for green cards from their home…
Boychuk’s two first-half goals earn Montreal Roses FC 2-1 win over Ottawa Rapid FC
OTTAWA — Tanya Boychuk’s two first-half goals powered Montreal Roses FC to a 2-1 win…
As permafrost thaws, some headwaters in Canada’s North turn orange and toxic: study
Ancient bedrock exposed by disappearing permafrost is releasing toxic metals into Canada’s northern rivers, a…
Mercedes’ Russell fends off Antonelli to win dramatic sprint race at Canadian GP
MONTREAL — George Russell clashed with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to win a dramatic Canadian…
Quebec Premier Fréchette won’t rule out exceeding $250M spending pot
LÉVIS — Premier Christine Fréchette defended her spending promises on Saturday, despite a warning from…
Mboko, Dabrowski earn mixed results at Strasbourg International tennis tournament
STRASBOURG — Victoria Mboko and Gabriela Dabrowski provided Canada with mixed results Saturday at the…
Canadian Morales Williams sixth in men’s 400-metre Diamond League race
XIAMEN, CHINA — Canadian Christopher Morales Williams finished sixth in the men’s 400-metre race Saturday…
Runny nose? Itchy? Experts say seasonal allergies worsening due to increase in pollen
A group of Canadian researchers says the amount of powdery pollen released by plants during…
Voting opens in B.C. Conservative leadership race, winner to be announced May 30
VICTORIA — Voting starts today for members of the B.C. Conservative Party to pick their…
‘My principal asked, ‘Are you on the Drake album?”: Toronto teen producer lands on rapper’s new trilogy
TORONTO — On a school night last summer, Toronto producer Arham Paul was getting ready…
Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities
WASHINGTON — A high-ranking U.S. defence official says the Pentagon gave Ottawa a classified paper…
Stand-alone offence will help investigate, prosecute hate crimes, experts say
OTTAWA — A provision in the federal government’s proposed hate crime bill to create a…
‘Electric Playground’ creator Victor Lucas changed the game — by putting it on TV
TORONTO — Victor Lucas, a pioneer of video game journalism who made a career out…
With reinforcements coming, Blue Jays show signs that they’re returning to form
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays always seemed to be running uphill over the first…
Canadiens look to head home with 2-0 lead over Carolina in Eastern Conference final
RALEIGH — The Montreal Canadiens can go home with a commanding lead in the NHL’s…
Kitchener Rangers rout Kelowna Rockets 5-0 to open Memorial Cup
KELOWNA — The Kitchener Rangers opened the Memorial Cup with a 5-0 shutout of the…
Ebola: How it spreads, the treatments available and why this outbreak is so devastating
TORONTO — As a rare strain of Ebola virus continues to spread in the Democratic…
White scores twice for Redblacks in 27-12 pre-season win over Alouettes
MONTREAL — Keelan White caught a pair of touchdown passes for the Ottawa Redblacks in…