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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.
‘It’s been remarkable’: Rookie defenceman Matthew Schaefer dazzling for Islanders
Brayden Schenn had seen the highlights. The veteran centre knew all about a peach-fuzzed New…
N.S. Oscar winner Tamara Deverell says province’s cuts to arts will hurt the economy
HALIFAX — One of Nova Scotia’s newest Oscar winners says the provincial government’s decision to…
B.C. hikes damage limit to $75,000 for those whose intimate images were posted online
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has raised the ceiling to $75,000 for potential damages…
Greer says U.S. trade talks with Canada lagging behind those with Mexico
WASHINGTON — Trade talks with Canada ahead of the mandatory review of the continental trade…
Chinese police officer and wife denied residency in ‘crimes against humanity’ ruling
A Chinese couple have lost a bid to immigrate to Canada after a Federal Court…
Veteran skip Mike McEwen joins forces with Rylan Kleiter on new curling team
SASKATOON — Veteran skip Mike McEwen’s run as a curling free agent lasted less than…
Canadian rookies John and Yellamaraju making memories on LPGA and PGA Tours
It only took two rounds of golf for Vancouver’s Leah John to have her “welcome…
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday as monetary…
Rookie Savoie’s surge earns him spot alongside McDavid on Oilers’ top line
EDMONTON — Overlooked amid the Edmonton Oilers’ erratic season has been the steady, albeit unspectacular,…
Canadian computer scientist Gilles Brassard co-recipient of A.M. Turing Award
A Canadian computer scientist is one of this year’s recipients of a prestigious award nicknamed…
Mistakes in mountain flying likely led to fatal B.C. plane crash, safety board says
RICHMOND — Investigators say a fatal crash last April of a small plane on a…
Ontario asks B.C., Quebec to drop electric vehicle targets
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TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking his counterparts in Quebec and British Columbia…
Canadian ships stuck in Persian Gulf as blockade of Strait of Hormuz continues
OTTAWA — Two Canadian cargo ships are stuck in the Persian Gulf and are unable…
Former Snowbird pilot’s career ‘destroyed’ by cancelled passport over work in China
A former captain with Canada’s Snowbirds claims his passport was wrongfully cancelled after working for…
Man arrested for identity theft no longer with CRA, federal agency says
VANCOUVER — The Canada Revenue Agency says a worker arrested in Vancouver for alleged identity…
Canada’s population edged lower in fourth quarter as non-permanent residents drop
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country’s population edged down in the fourth quarter, dipping…
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson says ‘deficiencies remain’ even after board shakeup
Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s founder says Tuesday’s announcement that a longtime board member won’t stand for…
Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios won’t be ready for Opening Day due to stress fracture
DUNEDIN — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios won’t be ready for Opening Day next…
Researchers call for supports, coping strategies as youth self-harm rises
TORONTO — A new Canadian study showing a steady increase in youth self-harm highlights the…
Photo Gallery: Nowruz Fire Festival marks the Persian New Year
Thousands of people attended the the Nowruz Fire Festival Tuesday in West Vancouver, B.C., marking…
Majority of bettors didn’t see Raptors’ upset win over Pistons coming
The Toronto Raptors threw a majority of sports bettors off Sunday. Toronto upset Eastern Conference-leading…
‘Where is the justice?’ No charges three years after Old Montreal fire killed seven
MONTREAL — Three years after his daughter and six others were killed in a building…
In the news: BoC interest rate decision. Iran war poll, P. E. I Health Minister dead
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Message has got across’: Leafs sticking up for each other after Matthews injury
TORONTO — Craig Berube read his players the riot act after a delayed response to…