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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.
Angine de Poitrine makes Toronto debut with two shows, Jack White rocks polka dots for the occasion
TORONTO — Quebec’s viral extraterrestrial rockers Angine de Poitrine made first contact with Toronto on…
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as confidence grows in economic rebound
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada struck a somewhat optimistic tone about the economy after…
Penguins hire former Leafs executive Brandon Pridham to front office
PITTSBURGH — The Penguins added Brandon Pridham to their front office, reuniting him with Pittsburgh…
What is dry lightning and why is it worrying firefighters in British Columbia?
The BC Wildfire Service has warned that this week could be a crucial period for…
Feds announce new members of Senate appointments advisory board
OTTAWA — A week after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his first picks for the…
Montreal hospital livestreams surgeries for educational purposes
MONTRÉAL — A Montreal hospital is livestreaming complex eye surgeries to give medical trainees a…
Canada defeats Iran, moves into women’s sitting volleyball semifinals
HANGZHOU — Heidi Peters had a game-high 24 points Wednesday as Canada defeated Iran 3-0…
Canada is not banning produce imports amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak, CFIA says
TORONTO — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it is not considering restrictions on fresh…
Canadiens-Maple Leafs, Canucks-Oilers to play on opening night of NHL season
NEW YORK — The 2026-27 NHL season is set to begin Sept. 29 with a…
Montreal looks to move on from chaotic first half of season as archrival TFC visits
MONTREAL — After nearly a month off, CF Montréal is returning to Major League Soccer…
Feds, most provinces get top marks on internal trade — but more work to be done
OTTAWA — The federal government has gone from a C student to top of the…
Short-handed Toronto Tempo trying to soldier on without Sykes, Rice and Fagbenle
TORONTO — Head coach Sandy Brondello nodded in sad agreement as Toronto Tempo guard Julie…
In the news today: U.S.-Iran tensions grow, rate decision, chiefs gather in Ottawa
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
300 jobs lost as Canfor closes pulp mill outside Prince George, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Forestry company Canfor announced Tuesday its plan to permanently close its Northwood pulp…
Fact File: Fake Canadian fashion boutiques mislead shoppers
Multiple online retail businesses are advertising themselves as Canadian boutiques on platforms including Facebook. But…
‘We’re just normal humans’: Angine de Poitrine on their out-of-this world success
In a music industry where even some well-established acts are struggling to sell tickets, Angine…
Residents in parts of northern Ontario ordered out because of growing forest fires
Residents of a handful of communities in northwestern Ontario have been ordered to leave their…
B.C. warned of ‘significant wildfire event’ in coming days, as lightning raises risks
VANCOUVER — Wildfire officials and crews across British Columbia were preparing for a potentially significant…
Illegal harvest of Yukon sheep leads to $100,000 in fines against Alaskan hunters
Officials from the Yukon and Alaska say two thinhorn sheep that were harvested illegally in…
Kiki Iriafen’s 25-point performance powers Mystics past short-handed Tempo 79-62
TORONTO — Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin each had a double-double to lead the Washington…
Two dead, one hurt in helicopter crash on B.C. central coast
PORT MCNEILL — A British Columbia helicopter company says two people are dead and one…
B.C. nurses sees no sign of government shift on pay mandate as mediated talks begin
VANCOUVER — The president of a union representing 60,000 nurses in B.C. said Tuesday there…
People with cardiovascular conditions at risk in heat: Heart and Stroke Foundation
TORONTO — As a sweltering heat wave blankets much of Central Canada, the Heart and…
Desiree Scott brings pro women’s soccer to Winnipeg with NSL expansion club
WINNIPEG — Growing up as a young soccer player in Winnipeg, Desiree Scott had no…