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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.
Ottawa extending 2% alcohol tax hike cap for another 2 years
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to extend its cap on an annual alcohol…
Canadian Premier League to trial new ‘daylight’ offside rule
TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League is set to trial a new offside rule when…
Photo Gallery: Stephen Lewis Dies at 88
Stephen Lewis, Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations and one-time leader of the Ontario…
Calgary Stampeders sign running back/returner Tyreik McAllister
Tyreik McAllister is back in the CFL. The American running back/returner signed with the Calgary…
Fact File: Video of MAID patient playing cello isn’t Canadian government advertising
A short video shared to social media last week offered a glimpse into the “final…
Canadian mother detained in Texas with daughter granted bond: husband
A Canadian mother who has spent weeks detained at an immigration facility in Texas along…
Edmonton Elks bring back veteran coach Rick Campbell in analyst role
EDMONTON — Rick Campbell is back with the Edmonton Elks. The CFL team hired Campbell…
Canadiens defenceman Alexandre Carrier out 2-4 weeks with lower-body injury
MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Alexandre Carrier will be out for two to four weeks…
Record cold temperatures reported across several B.C. communities
VANCOUVER — The recent stretch of sunny and clear weather in British Columbia has also…
Former Raptors president Masai Ujiri joins ownership group of WNBA’s Toronto Tempo
TORONTO — Masai Ujiri is returning to professional basketball in Toronto. Ujiri officially joined the…
Toronto Maple Leafs part ways with general manager Brad Treliving
TORONTO — Set to miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade, the…
Former Raptors president Masai Ujiri joins ownership group of WNBA’s Toronto Tempo
TORONTO — Masai Ujiri is returning to professional basketball in Toronto. The longtime basketball executive…
CP NewsAlert: Masai Ujiri joins ownership group of WNBA’s Toronto Tempo
TORONTO — Masai Ujiri has joined the ownership group of the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo. Ujiri…
In the news today: Stronach trial, Ottawa’s alcohol tax, Canada’s opponent in FIFA
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Summer air quality alerts will become routine in U.S. without action: UWaterloo study
A new study out of the University of Waterloo is underlining how North American air…
B.C. youth charged over alleged school shooting threats in chats with U.S. teen
SOOKE — Police on Vancouver Island say a youth who lives in Sooke, B.C., has…
TSB investigating small aircraft accident at Metro Vancouver airport
PITT MEADOWS — Federal investigators are deploying to British Columbia after an accident involving a…
Hate crimes numbers stayed steady in 2024 after years of increases: StatCan
OTTAWA — The number of police-reported hate crimes stayed steady in 2024, after sharp increases…
Ottawa launches consultation on national anti-fraud strategy
The federal government says it will be consulting for the next four weeks on a…
Dunston’e Winnipeg team rebounds with wins over Poland, Japan at men’s curling worlds
OGDEN — Canada got back on track at the world men’s curling championship with two…
Most Canadians support social media ban for kids under 16: poll
TORONTO — A new poll says most Canadians support banning social media for anyone under…
Cody Ponce carted off field after knee buckles in first Blue Jays start
TORONTO — Cody Ponce’s first start for the Toronto Blue Jays was supposed to be…
Johnston’s two-run homer kicks off seven-run inning as Rockies roll past Jays 14-5
TORONTO — Troy Johnston’s two-run homer ignited a seven-run sixth inning as the Colorado Rockies…
Canada not worried U.S.-Mexico trade talks will upend trilateral deal, LeBlanc says
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said on Monday he isn’t worried Mexico will…