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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.
Freeland calls Ukraine a ‘fantastic investment’ as Ottawa pledges $235 million
OTTAWA — Former federal minister Chrystia Freeland this week said Ukraine can become an economic…
Coalition calls on Liberals to drop hate crime bill, says it criminalizes protest
OTTAWA — A coalition that includes civil liberties, community and labour groups called on the…
Europe says Canada must pay 10M euros to join EU defence pact
OTTAWA — The European Union says Canada will need to pay 10 million euros —…
Spy watchdog says it faces ‘difficult choices’ due to budget cuts
OTTAWA — The vice-chair of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency says the spy…
Government sending early retirement info to about 70,000 public servants
OTTAWA — The federal government is in the process of sending letters with information on…
Sale of Canadian armoured vehicles to ICE agency ‘deeply troubling’: Kwan
OTTAWA — Anti-armament advocates say Canadian firms shouldn’t be selling armoured military vehicles to United…
Blue Jays designated hitter Springer named player of the year by Toronto beat writers
TORONTO — Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer was named the team’s player of the…
Civil forfeiture lawsuit seeks seizure of three alleged B.C. Hells Angels clubhouses
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Director of Civil Forfeiture wants to seize three clubhouses from the…
Winter storm moves into Atlantic Canada, bringing wet snow and power outages
HALIFAX — A nor’easter descended on Atlantic Canada Wednesday, bringing heavy snow, rain and strong…
George Springer connects with young Jays fan as part of Make-A-Wish holiday campaign
TORONTO — Delfina Budziak was mid-sentence when she saw George Springer walk into a downtown…
‘We’ll be ready’: Organizers confident in Canada’s plans to host FIFA World Cup
With six months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, tournament organizers…
Canada coach looks forward to facing Argentina, Fiji and Spain at Rugby World Cup
While big challenges await Canada at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, coach Stephen…
Quebec doctor and ex-politician suspended for his treatment of Lyme disease
MONTRÉAL — A doctor and former head of a Quebec political party has been suspended…
B.C. Lions sign star receiver Hatcher to extension through 2027 CFL season
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed star wide receiver Keon Hatcher Sr. to a…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch faces few big decisions ahead of World Cup draw
Ahead of Friday’s World Cup draw, Canada coach Jesse Marsch still has roster questions —…
Quebec says it will cut the equivalent of 5,000 civil service positions by March 2027
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government is planning to eliminate the equivalent of 5,000 full-time positions…
Springer excited to welcome returning Bieber, new pitchers Cease and Ponce to Jays
TORONTO — A reloaded Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation has George Springer excited, not necessarily…
NDP legislator Joan Phillip facing unspecified health issue, says party caucus
VICTORIA — The British Columbia NDP caucus says legislator Joan Phillip is dealing with an…
Bright winter forecasts buoy ski resort hopes, even as younger generations shy away
MONTREAL — Kendra Scurfield sees white from base to peak. “It is full-on winter wonderland…
Settlement in 23andMe data breach class-action proposed at about $4.49M
Canadians affected by a 23andMe data security breach two years ago have reached a proposed…
Fact File: Videos used to claim Muslims are protesting Christmas are missing context
Several videos shared to social media over the past few weeks have claimed to show…
Sexual assault case against Mike Smith of ‘Trailer Park Boys’ back in court Jan. 23
HALIFAX — The sexual assault case involving Mike Smith of “Trailer Park Boys” fame returns…
Sarah Douglas calls time on Olympic sailing career but plans to continue racing
Sarah Douglas has called time on her Olympic sailing career. But new challenges await, on…
Siminovitch winner Ravi Jain on making meaning — and theatre — out of anger
TORONTO — The first three times Ravi Jain was up for Canada’s top theatre prize,…