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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.
Feds to contribute money to the fight against extortion in southern Ontario
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will give Peel Regional Police up to $1…
Construction on second leg of high-speed rail line slated for 2032: CEO
MONTREAL — The CEO of a planned high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City…
Sydney, N.S., selected as the preferred base for new Arctic icebreakers
SYDNEY — Federal officials say Sydney, N.S., has the inside track on becoming the base…
Federal bill criminalizing sexual deepfakes wouldn’t cover X images: expert
OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s legislation to criminalize sexual deepfakes would not cover most of…
Proposed sureties testify at bail hearing for man accused in Ryan Wedding case
TORONTO — A woman offering to help supervise an Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds…
Former Sail Canada high-performance director suspended for four months
KINGSTON — Former Sail Canada high-performance director Mike Milner has been suspended for four months…
Source: Four CFL teams interested in Pickett after veteran linebacker released
It’s always good to have options, and it appears Adarius Pickett has plenty after being…
‘I’m in’: Caroline Elliott confirms run for B.C. Conservative leadership
VANCOUVER — Political commentator Caroline Elliott has confirmed she will be joining the race for…
Watchdog rebukes Quebec auto insurance board after $500M online platform scandal
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s scandal-plagued auto insurance board has been hit with another blow, this time…
B.C. Ombudsperson flags hour-long waits for income, disability calls to be answered
British Columbia’s ombudsperson says people calling the government with questions about income and disability assistance…
Cyclist dead in probable hit-and-run in Richmond, B.C., police say
RICHMOND — Police are investigating the death of a cyclist whose body was found along…
Fact File: Canadian store’s security photo manipulated to show mountain lion break-in
Social media posts this month claimed a mountain lion played with toys and got high…
Justice Sheilah Martin to retire from Supreme Court of Canada effective May 30
OTTAWA — Justice Sheilah Martin says she will retire from the Supreme Court of Canada…
China urges Canada to break from US influence as PM Carney visits Beijing
BEIJING — BEIJING (AP) — As Canadian leader Mark Carney arrives in China on Wednesday,…
Montréal Victoire’s Roque suspended one game by PWHL for illegal check to the head
TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League has suspended Montréal Victoire forward Abby Roque one…
Alouettes GM Maciocia, Bombers head coach O’Shea taking open mind into CFL meeting
Danny Maciocia and Mike O’Shea are both taking an open mind into the CFL winter…
B.C. home sales and prices both down about 6% last month, amid Lower Mainland slump
VANCOUVER — British Columbia home sales fell by almost 6 per cent last month on…
Mboko battles into Adelaide quarterfinals with marathon win over Kalinskaya
ADELAIDE — Canada’s Victoria Mboko advanced to the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International tennis tournament…
Montreal unveils $7.7B budget targeting homelessness, debt and housing
MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada tabled her first city budget since winning November’s…
Maple Leafs to honour 50th anniversary of Darryl Sittler’s 10-point night
TORONTO — Darryl Sittler’s big night is set to get another nod. The Toronto Maple…
Canadian midfielder Emma Regan leaves the NSL’s AFC Toronto to join a NWSL team
TORONTO — Midfielder Emma Regan’s breakthrough year with Canada and AFC Toronto has led to…
Canadiens’ Carrier celebrates rare offensive outburst in 6-3 win over Canucks
MONTREAL — Alexandre Carrier is not best known for his offensive prowess on the ice.…
In the news today: Carney talks major projects, Alberta gives flu update, Leafs win
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadian charity opens relief hub for children in Gaza
OTTAWA — As advocates warn the world is turning away from the suffering in Gaza,…