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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 politicians, community groups share support after Australia Hannukah attack
TORONTO — Canadian politicians and community groups shared messages of support after a mass shooting…
Whale sanctuary project in N.S. needs $15 million to open by end of summer
HALIFAX — The Whale Sanctuary Project, a proposed underwater enclosure that would encompass roughly 40…
‘Scared but resilient:’ Hanukkah celebrations go ahead despite deadly attack abroad
TORONTO — Members of Canada’s Jewish community expressed anger and resolve on Sunday ahead of…
Canadian speedskating women win team pursuit gold; finish World Cup season ranked 1st
HAMAR — Ivanie Blondin helped Canada win gold in the team pursuit before adding a…
Canadian describes ‘freakout’ as shots rang out in deadly attack in Australia
SYDNEY — Canadian Finn Foster, backpacking with his girlfriend in Australia, says they were planning…
Dobes, Canadiens hold off Oilers for 4-1 win as Draisaitl remains at 999 points
MONTREAL — Jakub Dobes stopped 27 shots as the Montreal Canadiens held off the Edmonton…
New ownership group takes over Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanvile, Ont.
BOWMANVILLE — Canadian Tire Motorsport Park has been purchased by a new ownership group. The…
Rain warnings as wet weather hits B.C.’s flood-soaked Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD — Rainfall warnings have gone up across British Columbia’s flood-drenched Fraser Valley as another…
Alberta-Ottawa agreement on methane targets stokes dismay for some, relief for others
CALGARY — The prospect of building a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast has…
U.S. downs Canada 4-1 in women’s hockey, sweeps Rivalry Series
EDMONTON — Canada improved, but not enough to beat the United States in the fourth…
Many evacuation orders, alerts lifted as floodwaters recede in B.C.’s Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD — Abbotsford, B.C., resident Teresa Vogel showed up Saturday at Delair Park, where her…
Killer whales and dolphins may be helping each other hunt of B.C. coast: new report
“You could interpret that maybe the dolphins are pesky freeloaders, just trying to get a free lunch.”
Hellebuyck all smiles in winning return from knee surgery
WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck was flashing some smiles after his return from injury helped the…
Canadian Lance Gibson Jr. loses UFC debut but joins father in record book
LAS VEGAS — Canadian (Fearless) Lance Gibson Jr. made it into the UFC record book…
‘Very exciting’: Tristan Jarry reflects on trade to Edmonton Oilers
TORONTO — Tristan Jarry was at home Friday morning when his phone rang. Pittsburgh Penguins…
Vilardi props up Jets with two goals in 5-1 win over Capitals
WINNIPEG — Gabriel Vilardi scored twice and star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves in…
Connor McDavid powers Oilers over Maple Leafs 6-3 in Tristan Jarry’s Edmonton debut
TORONTO — Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers thumped…
Hockey Canada unveils blueprint to grow game for women and girls
EDMONTON — Hockey Canada has unveiled a blueprint to get more oomph behind girls and…
Canada’s Naomi Urness captures gold in women’s freeski big air at World Cup
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Canadian freestyle skier Naomi Urness struck gold in women’s big air World…
Churchill Falls agreement could be jeopardized by Quebec election, minister says
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government is warning that a draft energy deal with Newfoundland and…
Canadian snowboarder Kaylie Buck earns World Cup silver
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Canadian snowboarder Kaylie Buck earned World Cup silver in the women’s parallel…
Ottawa’s Isabelle Weidemann earns speedskating World Cup silver in 3000m
HAMAR — Canadian speedskater Isabelle Weidemann raced to World Cup silver on Saturday in the…
Handle with care: Moving centuries-old Hudson’s Bay charter a delicate operation
“You're not shipping this with Canada Post or something, no offence to Canada Post.”
Fan-favourite lion put down at Toronto Zoo after months of veterinary care
TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says it has euthanized one of its lions after the…