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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.
Canadian defender Nikola Markovic taken first overall in MLS SuperDraft
A roller-coaster week ended on a high note for Canadian defender Nikola Markovic on Thursday…
Canada gets further away from reaching 2030 emission target: report
OTTAWA — A progress report on Canada’s emissions targets shows the federal government’s projection for…
Northern mine lands $115M federal loan as global diamond prices face tariff hit
OTTAWA — The owner of a mine in Northwest Territories will receive a $115 million…
Winter storm hits Prairies, closing schools and universities in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — Vehicles were stranded in snow, schools and highways were closed, and some government…
Fact File: No evidence entire Pakistan airline crew disappeared in Toronto
Rumours the entire crew of a Pakistan International Airlines flight surrendered themselves to authorities after…
B.C. market to pay $750,000 over washroom videos that ended up on Russian porn site
VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island grocery store has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a…
Jewish organization calls for ‘action’ to protect community after Sydney shooting
OTTAWA — A Jewish organization is calling on all levels of government to protect communities…
Santa, elves sought in alleged Montreal grocery theft described as political act
MONTREAL — In what activists have described as a Robin Hood-inspired theft at a Montreal…
Pablo Rodriguez says he’s stepping down as Liberal leader with his ‘head held high’
MONTREAL — Pablo Rodriguez says he’s standing tall and has no regrets after stepping down…
B.C. Mountie ordered to resign or be fired after vulgar group chats
A British Columbia Mountie convicted of discreditable conduct for making sexist comments in group chats…
B.C. backtracks on plan to cut pipeline tax values, saving ratepayers
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s finance minister says there will be no changes in the tax…
Former NHL forward Lucic joins Fife Flyers of British Elite League, drawing backlash
KIRKCALDY — Former NHL forward Milan Lucic has signed with the Fife Flyers of Britain’s…
Grand Slam of Curling continues to tweak shootout, extra end experiment
The Grand Slam of Curling continues to tinker with a draw-to-the-button shootout to replace extra…
Making lawyers swear Oath of Allegiance to monarch unconstitutional: Alberta court
EDMONTON — Alberta’s top court has ruled that requiring prospective lawyers to swear the Oath…
Canada Soccer reveals three men’s and women’s finalists for Player of the Year
Canada Soccer has announced its shortlist for its 2025 Players of the Year Award, leaving…
Canadian striker Marcus Caldeira wonders what’s next as time at West Virginia ends
As more than 430 athletes awaited the outcome of Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft, Canadian striker Marcus…
Local PWHL stars hope Takeover Tour in Halifax inspires next generation
HALIFAX — When Toronto Sceptres captain Blayre Turnbull grew up playing hockey in Stellarton, N.S.,…
Muller mania: German star’s addition to Vancouver Whitecaps a boon for club, fans
VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller came to the Vancouver Whitecaps to win. While the German soccer…
In the news: Tories ponder the year ahead, Jewish organizations sounding the alarm
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Feds defend $1.1-million Deloitte contract for AI advice after firm admitted mistakes
ST. JOHN’S — The federal government is defending its decision to award a contract worth…
Conservatives look to turn the page after ‘terrible disappointment’ of 2025
OTTAWA — One year ago, Pierre Poilievre appeared to be on the cusp of achieving…
Martin, McKenna lift Canada past Sweden in world juniors pre-tournament game
KITCHENER — Brady Martin and Gavin McKenna have quickly found chemistry for Canada’s world junior…
World of woes: How the global polycrisis is shaping Canada’s youth
TORONTO — Amir Faraji has been journaling to stave off despair. It helps him turn…
‘Awful cleanup’ ahead for poultry farmers in Abbotsford from flooding, says Eby
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby got a first-hand look at the “devastating” flooding…