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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.
First Nation looks to develop ‘wealth fund’ for major projects investments
OTTAWA — A First Nation in Ontario is looking to create what it’s calling a…
Mitchell steps in to guide Canada’s men’s basketball team for World Cup qualifiers
TORONTO — Nathaniel Mitchell will return as head coach of the Canadian men’s senior basketball…
Decorated ski crosser Marielle Thompson bides her time in race return post-injury
CALGARY — Marielle Thompson has Plans A, B, C and pretty well the whole alphabet…
Lions to host Elks, Stampeders in Kelowna, B.C., as Vancouver hosts FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions will face the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders in Kelowna,…
Ottawa announces $35 million for 30 oral health training programs across Canada
MONTREAL — The federal government has announced more than $35 million over three years to…
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…