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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.
Former Canada rugby sevens coach Jack Hanratty to take over U.S. women’s 15s team
Jack Hanratty, who coached the Canadian women’s rugby sevens side to Olympic silver in Paris,…
Budget office sees modest boost in housing supply from Build Canada Homes
OTTAWA — Housing Minister Gregor Robertson said the federal government’s new housing agency is just…
Marwah Rizqy booted from Quebec Liberal caucus amid crisis in party
QUÉBEC — Quebec Liberal Leader Pablo Rodriguez has expelled his former parliamentary leader from his…
AFN vote against northern pipeline shows there are better ideas to move oil, Dix says
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s energy minister says a vote from chiefs at the Assembly of…
Nathan MacKinnon named NHL’s first star of month as Avalanche dominate November
NEW YORK — Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon has been named the NHL’s first star of…
Long-term care, assisted living workers reach transition agreement with B.C.
VICTORIA — British Columbia Health Minister Josie Osborne says a new agreement will make thousands…
Canada’s competition commissioner leaving job months before term ends
OTTAWA — Canada’s competition commissioner is leaving his post two months before his term comes…
Advocates demand clarity from Carney on status of feminist foreign policy
OTTAWA — Dozens of advocates for women and LGBTQ+ people in Canada and abroad are…
With Homan’s team preparing for Games, Einarson’s rink gets Canada entry at Scotties
With Team Rachel Homan preparing for the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Team Kerri Einarson will wear Canada…
New HIV prevention guidelines say doctors should not be ‘gatekeeping’ PrEP
A coalition of doctors across Canada is releasing a new guideline for prescribing medications that…
Canada women beaten by Japan again as losing streak stretches to five games
ISAHAYA — Better, but still not good enough. Beaten 3-0 by Japan in a lacklustre…
Shaboozey, Russell Dickerson to headline Alberta’s first Boots and Hearts Music fest
Shaboozey and Russell Dickerson will headline Alberta’s first-ever Boots and Hearts music festival. A Western…
While wins have been rare at Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men have made their mark
While wins have been hard to come at the Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men…
Alouettes sign Canadian receiver Philpot to two-year extension
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed Canadian receiver Tyson Philpot to a two-year extension,…
Canadian men to learn what awaits them at 2027 Rugby World Cup at Wednesday’s draw
Flanker Lucas Rumball clearly remembers Canada’s last Rugby World Cup draw, which included marquee matchups…
In the news today: Carney to address Assembly of First Nations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Calgary man found guilty of three terrorism-related charges tied to ISIS
CALGARY — An Alberta judge said a man who willingly joined an Islamic State group…
Franklin the Turtle book publisher condemns ‘violent’ post by U.S. defense secretary
The publisher of the Franklin series of children’s books says an online post by U.S.…
Bell-Haynes leads Canada past Bahamas in FIBA World Cup qualifying
TORONTO — Trae Bell-Haynes had a standout performance in front of friends and family on…
May says voting for budget was ‘mistake’ and it won’t happen again
OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says supporting the Carney government on the budget…
Polytechnique expands scholarship program to 14 women in memory of 1989 tragedy
MONTREAL — Polytechnique Montréal is expanding its scholarship program honouring the 14 women who were…
B.C. community holds vigil to mourn deaths, losses in deadly Hong Kong fire
VANCOUVER — Family members of more than 150 people who died when seven highrises burned…
Activists mark World AIDS Day by calling for criminal reform, prevention funding
OTTAWA — Activists marked World AIDS Day on Monday by calling on the federal government…
Why Not Theatre founder Ravi Jain wins Siminovitch, Canada’s top theatre prize
TORONTO — Why Not Theatre founder Ravi Jain has won Canada’s top theatre prize. Jain…