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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.
Carissa Norsten named captain of Canadian women’s rugby sevens side
Carissa Norsten, named U-Sports’ women’s rugby player of the year last month, will captain Canada…
Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson named NHL’s first star of the week
NEW YORK — Calgary defenceman Rasmus Andersson has been named the NHL’s first star of…
Snowfall warning issued for southeastern B.C. as weekend rain hits south coast
VANCOUVER — Southeastern British Columbia is set for a blast of wintry weather with as…
1 of 4 accused in alleged Quebec extremist plot appears in court, to return next year
QUÉBEC — One of four accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take control…
Canadian men slip to No. 25 in World Rugby rankings after loss to Portugal
Canada has dropped one place to No. 25 in World Rugby’s new rankings, matching its…
Ja’Kobe Walter’s improved shooting an asset off the Toronto Raptors’ bench
TORONTO — When Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic calls on Ja’Kobe Walter to sub…
Flames riding hot streak after Maloney pushes back against quitting on season
VANCOUVER — The Calgary Flames have delivered their best results of the year after team…
Nunavik’s Inuit residents show resilience in the face of persistent water shortages
PUVURNITUQ — In Quebec’s Nunavik region, it’s not unusual to run out of drinking water…
In the news today: Joly heads to South Korea to meet with Hanwha
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Flames push win streak to three games with 5-2 victory over Canucks
VANCOUVER — Rasmus Andersson had three assists as the Calgary Flames pushed their longest winning…
Wild’s Wallstedt continues outstanding play with another shutout in win over Jets
WINNIPEG — Jesper Wallstedt was not only unbeatable on Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Wild goaltender…
Skrlik upsets Homan in extra ends for first win at Canadian Olympic curling trials
HALIFAX — Calgary’s Kayla Skrlik earned the biggest first win of the 2025 Montana’s Canadian…
Raptors beat Nets to win seventh straight; Barrett leaves game early with knee sprain
TORONTO — Scottie Barnes scored 17 points as the Raptors held on for a 119-109…
Canada’s Ivanie Blondin captures speedskating World Cup gold in Calgary
CALGARY — Canadian speedskater Ivanie Blondin’s victory in a World Cup mass start Sunday felt…
Firefighters safely pull B.C. snorkeller from water after being carried downstream
NORTH VANCOUVER — District of North Vancouver firefighters were able to pull a snorkeller who…
Jesper Wallstedt stops 32 shots to lead Minnesota Wild to 3-0 win over Winnipeg Jets
WINNIPEG — Jesper Wallstedt stopped 32 shots to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 3-0…
Canadian men blank Barbados to retain title at Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens
ARIMA — Canada defended its title at the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens on Sunday,…
Teams work through the night in search of bear after B.C. attack
Teams of British Columbia conservation officers rotated throughout the night to search for a grizzly…
Carney evokes Mandela, looks to trade pacts to help navigate ‘this moment of rupture’
JOHANNESBURG — Prime Minister Mark Carney evoked the legacy of Nelson Mandela in praising efforts…
Canada and G7 security partners to focus on disrupting transnational organized crime
OTTAWA — Interior and security ministers from Canada and the other Group of Seven countries…
Union leaders in Quebec denounce proposed labour law they say will unleash chaos
QUÉBEC — Union leaders from sectors across the province gathered in Quebec City on Sunday…
Montreal Canadiens agree to terms on a one-year deal with forward Alexandre Texier
BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens agreed to terms on a one-year, $1-million deal with forward…
‘After all, they’re family’: Poll finds holiday gatherings still important for most
EDMONTON — The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics,…
Sarault, Dubois and mixed relay team all earn short-track speedskating bronze medals
GDANSK — Courtney Sarault, Steven Dubois and the mixed relay team all earned bronze medals…