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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.
RCMP investigating after driver shot in Colwood, B.C., in suspected targeted attack
COLWOOD — Mounties are investigating a shooting in Colwood, B.C., after witnesses reported shots being…
Amid talk of possible peace deal for Ukraine, Canada’s focus is Ukraine’s sovereignty
OTTAWA — Europe is watching for a possible breakthrough in U.S.-led talks for a ceasefire…
Health Canada warns about unauthorized health products seized from B.C. stores
OTTAWA — Health Canada is issuing a public advisory after unauthorized health products were seized…
Gaza advocates urge Canada not to ignore persistent suffering amid partial ceasefire
OTTAWA — Advocates for Palestinians are urging Ottawa to do more to stop a deteriorating…
Roughriders re-sign Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus to two-year contract extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus to a two-year contract extension, the…
Government suspending ban on single-use plastic exports
OTTAWA — The federal government is suspending the planned export ban on single-use plastics due…
Quebec school cellphone ban has had positive impact, students and administrators say
MONTREAL — Quebec’s expanded school cellphone ban is getting top marks from some students and…
Quebec government to ask Supreme Court of Canada to weigh in on electoral map changes
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will seek leave to appeal to the Supreme…
N.W.T. RCMP deny excessive force, racism allegations after suspect suffers frostbite
BEHCHOKǪ̀ — Mounties in the Northwest Territories are defending the actions of some of their…
Police find drugs, cash after two search warrants served in Saanich, B.C.
SAANICH — Police in Saanich, B.C., say they have seized about seven kilograms of drugs…
5 people hospitalized in E. coli outbreak linked to Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops
The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting a fifth hospitalization in an E. coli…
No faith in fossil fuels? Why some religious leaders are speaking out on climate change
TORONTO — Anglican Deacon Michael Van Dusen typically has plans for the Christmas season that…
Snowfall warnings issued for Coquihalla, Sea to Sky highways in B.C.
Snowfall warnings are in effect for some major highways coming to and from British Columbia’s…
Western and Northern Canada braces for chilly, snowy Christmas
Frigid temperatures across much of Western Canada include advisories warning parts of Alberta to prepare…
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s holiday message to Canadians
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the holiday season is a time to slow…
Santa cleared for Christmas Eve travel, transport minister says
OTTAWA — The federal transport minister says Santa Claus has been cleared for travel in…
‘There was one phone call to be made:’ Hunter back to lead Canada at world juniors
Alan Millar and Scott Salmond were sifting through the wreckage. Canada had endured a second…
Ottawa runs budgetary deficit of $18.4 billion for April-to-October period
OTTAWA — The federal government ran a budgetary deficit of $18.4 billion for its April-to-October…
Canadiens sign defenceman Bryce Pickford to three-year entry-level contract
BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Bryce Pickford to a three-year entry-level contract,…
Ottawa Senators feeling confident heading into Christmas break
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators feel pretty good about themselves heading into the NHL’s Christmas…
McDavid and Draisaitl in fine form as Edmonton Oilers climb NHL standings
EDMONTON — Edmonton’s dynamic duo has definitely dazzled in December. Connor McDavid had five assists…
In the news: New poll says 2026 looking up, Canada must stay strong on US trade talks
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
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VICTORIA — Veterinary pathologist Stephen Raverty says answers about the recent deaths of three whales…
About one-third of Canadians optimistic about the new year: survey
OTTAWA — This year has been marked by economic upheaval, global conflict and climate change-induced…