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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.
Federal prison service ‘ill-equipped’ for long-term mental health care: watchdog
OTTAWA — Weak policies, insufficient training and a lack of specialized treatment are hindering the…
Roughriders offensive lineman Hardrick back in all-star form after tough off-season
WINNIPEG — Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Jermarcus Hardrick needed help to get out of bed…
Montreal transit maintenance union suspends strike as new labour bill tabled
MONTREAL — The head of a union representing transit maintenance workers said members aren’t giving…
Ottawa is seeking a permanent parliamentary budget officer with ‘tact and discretion’
OTTAWA — Ottawa says it’s looking to hire a permanent parliamentary budget officer — someone…
Poll shows CFL losing fans as diehards reject rule changes ahead of Grey Cup
As the CFL prepares to introduce a series of rule and field changes, a new…
Riders DB Campbell intrigued by prospect of playing flag football at Olympics
WINNIPEG — The prospect of participating in the 2028 Olympics is intriguing to Tevaughn Campbell.…
Sick of sick notes: B.C. limits when employers can request sick notes
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has brought in new rules that limit when an…
Police in Abbotsford, B.C., urge public to avoid speculation after targeted shootings
ABBOTSFORD — Three recent shootings in Abbotsford, B.C., including one that killed a local businessman,…
High-flying Anaheim Ducks impressing early with surprise start to NHL season
TORONTO — Pat Verbeek is in charge of a team ahead of schedule. The Anaheim…
B.C. animal sanctuary tells of threats, ‘unjustified hate’ since reporting avian flu
SUMMERLAND — A British Columbia animal sanctuary whose birds have been sickened by an avian…
Shawn Levy to exec-produce Netflix series about town recovering from hockey bus crash
TORONTO — Shawn Levy is lacing up for a Netflix hockey drama that follows the…
Budget signals lower increases to health transfers, end of funding deals
OTTAWA — The federal budget signals there is no room for the premiers to negotiate…
Corrective to Nov. 11 story on federal health transfers
OTTAWA — In a Nov. 11 story about federal health funding in the budget, The…
Fact File: ‘Spam’ videos use actors to spread false Canadian political news
The prospect of an Alberta sovereignty referendum triggered a wave of clickbait stories on video-sharing…
Photo Gallery: Annual N.S. Christmas tree gift en route to Boston
An early Christmas gift from Nova Scotia is on its way to Boston, in the…
Carney government reduces savings targets for some departments, agencies
OTTAWA — Eight fewer departments and agencies are being asked to slash their budgets at…
Premiers lay out priorities for meeting with Carney next week
OTTAWA — Infrastructure investments and the state of U.S.-Canada trade negotiations are high on the…
Former National Gallery boss sues over dismissal from Philadelphia Art Museum
The Canadian art CEO who left a top post at the National Gallery of Canada…
Saint John, N.B., to host world men’s curling championship in 2027
PERTH — The 2027 BKT World Men’s Curling Championship will be held in Saint John,…
Matheson looking forward to Northern Super League championship game
TORONTO — Some seven months after its opening kickoff, the inaugural Northern Super League season…
‘Project Runway Canada’ returns to boost homegrown fashion in a trade-tangled era
TORONTO — More than 15 years after it went off the air, “Project Runway Canada”…
Sidney Crosby among those signing on to support Canadian men ahead of 2026 World Cup
TORONTO — Sidney Crosby, who knows more than a little about winning a major tournament…
In the news today: Federal budget falls flat: poll; G7 meeting in southern Ontario
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Affordability gap leaves Liberal budget with middling reviews: Leger poll
OTTAWA — New polling suggests Canadians had a lukewarm response to the federal budget released…