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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.
Federal departments, agencies to shed 12,000 full-time equivalent positions
OTTAWA — Federal departments and agencies are looking to cut more than 12,000 full-time equivalent…
Huskies, Patriotes advance to U Sports University Cup men’s hockey final
HALIFAX — The host Saint Mary’s Huskies scored three unanswered goals in the first period…
Mboko earns another straight-sets victory at Miami Open tennis tournament
MIAMI — Canada’s Victoria Mboko is off to the third round of women’s singles at…
B.C. River Forecast Centre says rivers receding after multi-day deluge
Residents of British Columbia’s south coast are breathing easier with the return of blue skies…
Hannah, Jared Schmidt capture silver medals in World Cup ski cross event
CRAIGLEITH — Ottawa siblings Hannah and Jared Schmidt captured silver medals Saturday in a World…
Rooney stops 19 shots to lead Minnesota Frost to 3-1 win over Vancouver Goldeneyes
VANCOUVER — Maddie Rooney stopped 19 shots to lead the Minnesota Frost to a 3-1…
Toronto FC keeps points streak alive with 2-1 comeback victory over Columbus
TORONTO — It was a day of firsts for Toronto FC’s Jose Cifuentes and Walker…
Canadian Christopher Morales Williams wins 400-metre gold at world indoor event
KUJAWY — Canada’s Christopher Morales Williams was as good as gold Saturday at the world…
Pittsburgh Pirates capture 8-3 exhibition victory over Toronto Blue Jays
BRADENTON — Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an…
Fréchette and Drainville face off in first CAQ leadership debate
QUÉBEC — Tensions flared Saturday in Quebec City as Christine Fréchette and Bernard Drainville faced…
Three Quebec maritime students who were stranded in Persian Gulf in good spirits
MONTREAL — Three students who were stranded aboard ships in the Persian Gulf for more…
Canada’s population has dropped for the first time since Confederation: StatCan
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada’s latest estimates suggest Canada’s population declined last year for the first…
Most NDP leadership candidates say they’re in no hurry to become MPs
OTTAWA — Four of the five federal NDP leadership candidates say they won’t be in…
Artemis II rocket arrives to launch pad after slow rollout ahead of April flight date
The Artemis II rocket that’s to carry Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen around the moon made…
Flames’ Olofsson making most of opportunity after ‘shocking’ trade from Avalanche
CALGARY — Going from first to nearly worst has been an adjustment for Victor Olofsson,…
‘A learning experience’: Woll looking to finish strong with Maple Leafs
TORONTO — Joseph Woll didn’t expect to be in this position. The Maple Leafs goaltender…
Residents in B.C.’s Fraser Valley ‘more hopeful’ of escaping flooding after rains
VANCOUVER — Sandbags, dikes, and stacks of giants rocks appear to be doing their job…
Police in Richmond, B.C., investigating ‘organized’ meat theft after 39 cases
RICHMOND — Police in Richmond, B.C., are investigating after a series of meat thefts from…
Canada’s Einarson reaches semifinals at women’s world curling championship
CALGARY — Kerri Einarson’s curling team was playoff sharp in a 6-5 win over Japan…
3 Canadians back home after being stuck aboard ship in Persian Gulf
OTTAWA — A Quebec-based shipping company says three Canadians have returned home after being stuck…
Experts say Canada can’t avoid engaging with U.S. as Trump rattles NATO with insults
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is widening the cracks between the United States and…
Victor Olofsson scores first with Flames in 4-1 win over Panthers
CALGARY — Victor Olofsson’s first goal as a Flame was the winner as Calgary defeated…
Rodger Brulotte, beloved voice of baseball in Quebec, dies at 79
MONTREAL — Rodger Brulotte, a beloved voice of baseball in Quebec, has died. He was…
Federal government announces safe sport funding
OTTAWA — The federal government is giving $5 million to Sport Integrity Canada to continue…