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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.
Carney says government has ‘taken back control’ of immigration
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government has “taken back control” of immigration.…
Vancouver picks preferred partner for Major League Baseball expansion bid
VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver has selected a group led by Vancouver real estate…
Liberals block hearings on Gordie Howe bridge deal as government MP admits confusion
OTTAWA — Liberal MPs have blocked parliamentary hearings aimed at clarifying what the Carney government…
Sporting a Washington jersey, LeBlanc attends ‘friendship day’ baseball game in D.C.
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc attended a “Canada-U.S. Friendship Day” baseball game in…
Quebec company banned from selling unauthorized peptides: Health Canada
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Health Canada says a court has approved the agency’s request to permanently ban a Quebec-based…
Ottawa supports ousting ICC prosecutor Karim Khan but won’t say how it voted
OTTAWA — Ottawa says it supports the decision by International Criminal Court members to oust…
Ottawa to ‘eliminate’ streamers’ CanCon payments, provide government funding instead
OTTAWA — Ottawa will “eliminate” the financial contribution requirement for streamers set by the CRTC…
Danièle Sauvageau returns to Canadian women’s hockey team as general manager
CALGARY — Danièle Sauvageau steered Canada to its first Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey…
Former world No. 4 Jack Draper receives National Bank Open wild card
MONTREAL — Former world No. 4 Jack Draper has received a main-draw wild card for…
Explosives, weapons seized just as B.C. drug lab about to start operation, police say
SURREY — British Columbia’s gang squad says it has uncovered what would have been a…
Elks look to sweep home-and-home series with defending champion Riders
Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks have a tough act to follow Saturday night. Fajardo…
San Jose Sharks make Celebrini NHL’s highest-paid player with extension
SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks made Macklin Celebrini the NHL’s highest-paid player Wednesday,…
U.S. customs operations gradually resume at Montreal airport after odour disruption
MONTREAL — U.S. customs operations at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport gradually resumed on Wednesday after they…
About 10,000 federal public servants apply for early retirement
OTTAWA — About 10,000 federal public servants have applied for the government’s early retirement program,…
Toronto Raptors to host NBA pre-season games in Quebec City, Vancouver
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will host games in Quebec City and Vancouver as part…
Premier Doug Ford’s eastern Ontario caucus questioning high-speed rail project
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s caucus is openly questioning the viability of Prime Minister…
Veteran driver Jody Jamieson punches his ticket to 2027 world championship
CLINTON, ONT. — Jody Jamieson will chase a third world driving championship in 2027. Jamieson,…
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen to publish account of Artemis II mission
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to publish an account of the Artemis II mission.…
Former Harper cabinet minister Chris Alexander to run for mayor of Toronto
TORONTO — Chris Alexander, a former Conservative cabinet minister and ambassador who once made headlines…
Penelope Cruz, Isabelle Huppert to receive awards at TIFF
TORONTO — Penelope Cruz will receive a special award at this year’s edition of the…
In the news today: Gordie Howe bridge deal debate, WestJet strike, Lost ring returned
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Data shows some psychiatric patients wait days in the ER for a hospital admission. Why?
TORONTO — A patient in Alberta waited 16 days in an emergency department for a…
Hunter converts penalty to lift AFC Toronto past winless Wild 1-0
TORONTO — Kaylee Hunter scored on a penalty in the 51st minute, Sabrina D’Angelo made…
Félix Dolci leads six-gold day for Canada at Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW — Gymnast Félix Dolci captured two titles to lead another stellar day for Canada…