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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.
The latest on Alberta’s vote on whether to have binding separation referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced there will be a separation question on an Oct.…
Chief justice pays tribute to retiring Martin, reflects on top court’s relocation
OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner paid tribute to a departing judge Friday and bid…
Alberta is to vote on whether to hold a separation referendum. Here’s how we got here
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that Albertans will be going to the polls Oct. 19…
Quebec City-area man arrested in terrorism investigation, released with conditions
MONTREAL — A Quebec City-area man has been released under conditions after he was arrested…
Three men killed when boat capsizes off B.C. coast near Powell River
POWELL RIVER — Three men have been killed when a clam-fishing boat they were on…
Former budget watchdog Page says Ottawa can’t rag the puck on NATO 2035 spending math
OTTAWA — Former federal spending watchdog Kevin Page remains unconvinced by the prime minister’s explanation…
165,000 chickens dead after barns catch fire in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD — The city of Abbotsford, B.C., says about 165,000 chickens were killed after multiple…
Unheralded Finnie leads the way as Canada beats Slovenia at hockey world championship
FRIBOURG — In a game where Canada’s offensive stars were largely silent, unheralded forward Emmitt…
Former F1 driver Gilles Villeneuve named historic figure in Quebec
MONTRÉAL — Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has named the late Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve…
Cheverie up for second straight PWHL coach award, MacLeod and Sparre also finalists
Montreal’s Kori Cheverie, Ottawa’s Carla MacLeod, and Boston’s Kris Sparre are the finalists for the…
Goldie Boutilier, Maggie Andrew among big winners at East Coast Music Awards
SYDNEY — Cape Breton artists cleaned up at the East Coast Music Awards on Thursday…
Canada defender Richie Laryea embracing hometown spotlight ahead of World Cup opener
Richie Laryea has played some big soccer games in his hometown of Toronto. The next…
Expert: Canada should be vigilant about Ebola with World Cup coming in two weeks
TORONTO — An expert on public health and communicable diseases says Canada should remain vigilant…
Ottawa to pay tax bill imposed on Laval, Que., after corrupt ex-mayor’s fraud
MONTREAL — The federal government has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle a Canada…
Scuba diver dies in waters near Gariola Island, off Vancouver Island coast
GABRIOLA — A scuba diver has died in the waters off a B.C. Gulf Island,…
Drowning deaths of mother and son: Quebec coroner emphasizes swimming lessons
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is emphasizing the importance of swimming lessons in a report…
Quebecer graduating from Polytechnique with service dog who attended every class
MONTREAL — When Victor Bal walks across the stage to collect his mechanical engineering degree…
In the news: Separation proponents call Alberta premier’s plans spineless, insulting
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Not really a favourite in this’: Coaches shy away from label at Memorial Cup
KELOWNA — No head coach is welcoming of the favourite label at the Memorial Cup.…
“Kind of a Big Deal” – Animated short doc examines highs, lows of Sinclair’s career
Canadian soccer great Christine Sinclair never fancied the spotlight as a player, and that hasn’t…
Blue Bombers rebuild passing attack around receiver White, co-ordinator Condell
WINNIPEG — Tim White can already see the pieces falling into place for a Winnipeg…
‘It’s in my DNA’: Danault back loving hockey life with Canadiens
RALEIGH — Phillip Danault found himself in a tough spot. The veteran centre’s role had…
Hudson’s Bay painting with mysterious past sells for $217,250 in auction
TORONTO — A Prince Rupert painting with a mysterious backstory has sold for $217,250 in…
N.S. resort is the latest using high-tech blankets to save snow for next ski season
HALIFAX — It’s 125 metres long, 35 metres wide, almost 11 metres high, and with…