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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.
NHL commissioner Bettman says criticism of U.S. men’s team at Olympics ‘unfortunate’
CALGARY — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman declined an opportunity Tuesday to weigh in on the…
Preparation key for Whitecaps balancing MLS play with potential FIFA World Cup runs
VANCOUVER — The countdown to this summer’s FIFA World Cup has entered double digits, but…
Steel shows his mettle in helping surging Stars shine
CALGARY — When you reel off a franchise record 10 consecutive wins like the Dallas…
Oilers would rather play with the lead than rely on late-game heroics
EDMONTON — Some more late game heroics have given the Edmonton Oilers a spark in…
Victoire thrilled to keep the momentum rolling
TORONTO — The Olympic break wasn’t long enough to halt the Montreal Victoire’s momentum. Marie-Philip…
Toronto Raptors keep learning hard lessons against NBA’s top 10 teams
TORONTO — Every time the Toronto Raptors suffer another loss to a top-10 team, they…
In the news: Ottawa hosting defence conference, Canada-India energy deal earns kudos
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Green energy orgs applaud Canada-India agreements on renewables
OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s renewable energy organizations are applauding commitments Ottawa signed with India…
Mother urges Canada to swiftly repatriate her son after reported transfer to Iraq
OTTAWA — The mother of a Canadian man says she fears for his safety behind…
Immigration could soon account for all of Canada’s population growth: expert
OTTAWA — With Canada’s population growth now essentially flat, the country could be heading toward…
PM Carney: Canada’s support for U.S. striking Iran came ‘with regret’
SYDNEY — Four days after Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada supports the U.S. actions…
Jets overtime win over Blackhawks shows signs they refuse to quit
WINNIPEG — Scott Arniel couldn’t help himself. Moments after his Winnipeg Jets secured a dramatic…
Ending seasonal time change could help business, but not enough for universal support
TORONTO — There are potential economic benefits to ending seasonal time changes, but not enough…
Steel helps Stars with 10th straight by burning Flames 6-1
CALGARY — Sam Steel scored twice and added an assist as the Dallas Stars extended…
Draisaitl, Bouchard lead Oilers to 5-4 OT win over Senators
EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl had two goals and three assists and Evan Bouchard scored the…
Poulin helps Victoire net sixth straight win with 4-3 shootout decision over Sceptres
TORONTO — One streak had to end Tuesday night in Toronto. The Montreal Victoire made…
Scheifele completes Jets’ late rally with OT winner in 3-2 decision over Blackhawks
WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele scored at 2:06 of overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets to…
Alberta’s Kevin Koe off to strong start at Brier despite ‘weird’ preparation
ST. JOHN’S — Unorthodox preparation didn’t hamper Kevin Koe’s curling team to start the Montana’s…
Brunson and Towns’s double-doubles power Knicks past Raptors 111-95
TORONTO — Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns each had a double-double to help the New…
Commandant of Canadian Army Command and Staff College removed from post
KINGSTON — The commandant of a Canadian Army college in Ontario has been removed from…
Carney won’t say whether India is engaged in interference, transnational repression
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is refusing to say whether he believes India is…
Preparations continue in Toronto, Vancouver with FIFA World Cup 100 days away
VANCOUVER — Signs of the FIFA World Cup are slowly beginning to emerge in Vancouver…
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady trying to bring Bills, Raptors fans together
TORONTO — When Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady bought a minority stake in the Buffalo…
Carney in Australia to deepen trade and defence ties with ‘natural partner’
SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia, where he says his government is…