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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.
Quebec chemical firm hit with $1.4-million fine over substance discharged in river
GATINEAU — A company that operated a chemical manufacturing plant in western Quebec has been…
Canada’s Mikael Kingsbury wins singles moguls for 100th World Cup win of his career
SAINT-CÔME–LINIÈRE — Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury earned the 100th World Cup victory of his…
Knock, knock, who’s there? B.C. biologists identify unique sounds of 8 fish species
There are grunts and growls, knocks and croaks — but the wild sounds detected by…
Stephen Gogolev leads after short program at Canadian figure skating championships
GATINEAU — Stephen Gogolev rarely shows his emotions. He couldn’t help but pump his fists…
Canada women’s hockey team to bring experience and grit to Milan Olympics
TORONTO — Canada looked to experience, while adding some grit, in choosing its 23-player women’s…
Scheifele scores twice in Jets’ 5-1 win over Kings to end 11-game losing streak
WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele scored twice and Vladislav Namestnikov and Jonathan Toews both ended lengthy…
Ottawa Charge beat Vancouver Goldeneyes 4-2 for fifth straight victory
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge defeated the Vancouver Goldeneyes 4-2 on Friday night for their…
Fatal Abbotsford shooting linked to B.C. gang conflict: police
ABBOTSFORD — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say they are investigating a fatal shooting tied to…
One new case of chronic wasting disease confirmed in deer in B.C.’s Kootenay
JAFFRAY — A new case of chronic wasting disease has been detected in deer in…
Judge reserves ruling on whether to throw out B.C. murder conviction over delays
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has reserved her decision on whether to…
‘Old gal has had rough night’: Main break floods iconic Yukon bar amid -40 C weather
A major water main break in Dawson City, Yukon, flooded streets and a historic bar…
‘Good coincidence’ as officer stumbles on gunshot victim in New Westminster, B.C.
Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Metro Vancouver that has sent one man to…
Saskatoon hospital patient dead after altercation with security
SASKATOON — Police in Saskatoon are investigating after a patient died Friday at the Royal…
Calgary water main repaired but restrictions remain until testing done, city says
CALGARY — The City of Calgary says it has finished repairs on a disastrous water…
Military to aid Manitoba First Nation hit by power outage, frozen pipes
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. — The federal government has agreed to send in military help…
Minnesotans continue to grapple with fatal ICE shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — Drivers in a line of vehicles blared their horns Friday afternoon in a…
Flu has peaked in Canada while cases remain high but ‘stable or decreased’: PHAC
TORONTO — The flu season likely peaked in Canada over the holidays at the highest…
High winds, heavy precipitation hit B.C.’s north as atmospheric river arrives
PRINCE GEORGE — British Columbia’s north coast is being hit by strong winds, rain and…
Canadian figure skaters support Skate Canada’s Alberta ban, hope for future return
GATINEAU — Canadian figure skaters supported the national governing body’s decision to ice events in…
Photo Gallery: The week in sports photos
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors.…
B.C. approves extending life of Mt. Milligan copper-gold mine to 2035
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office says it has approved an extension for the…
Man arrested after allegedly punching woman in Vancouver road rage incident
VANCOUVER — A male driver has been charged with one count of assault after allegedly…
Schizas, returning Daleman set for fierce battle for Canada’s Olympic spot
GATINEAU — Madeline Schizas took a deep breath, then made her feelings unmistakably clear. The…
Former all-star linebacker, Grey Cup champion with Stamps, Jim Furlong, dead at 85
Jim Furlong, a West Division all-star linebacker in 1965 and Grey Cup champion in 1971,…