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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.
Indigenous leader Angela Wesley reappointed to BC Treaty Commission
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has reappointed Indigenous leader Angela Wesley to be the…
Hikers discover human remains at B.C. provincial park in Sea to Sky region
SQUAMISH — Police are investigating after human remains were found by hikers at a B.C.…
Megan Thee Stallion ‘brought so much joy’ to set of Netflix’s ‘Roommates,’ says director Chandler Levack
For Canadian director Chandler Levack, filming her new Netflix movie “Roommates” was filled with surreal…
Quebec City mosque shooter asks court for transfer to medium-security prison
MONTREAL — Quebec City mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette has asked to be transferred from a…
Conservatives stay on top of party fundraising list as Liberals narrow the gap
OTTAWA — The Conservatives’ fundraising machine continues to outpace all other federal parties after bringing…
‘Denial of care’: Doctors worry about refugees as payment requirements take effect
TORONTO — Refugees now have to pay out of pocket for part of their drug…
Boy, 8, injured after attack inside haunted house attraction in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., are investigating an alleged assault on an eight-year-old boy…
Cooper, Muse, Ruff named finalists for NHL’s coach of the year award
NEW YORK — Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dan Muse of the Pittsburgh…
Lightning’s Hedman ‘an option really soon’ but out for must-win Game 6, Cooper says
MONTREAL — Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper says captain Victor Hedman is nearing a return…
Desai named Canada’s men’s coach amid turbulent time for Cricket Canada
Cricket Canada announced Friday it has appointed Monty Desai as head coach of the men’s…
U.S. secures contract to sell artillery rocket systems to Canada: Pentagon
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says it has secured a billion-dollar contract with Lockheed Martin to…
Victoire hope experience will end playoff woes in semifinal against Frost
MONTREAL — The Montréal Victoire won their second straight regular season title in the Professional…
Done in by deficient defence, Edmonton Oilers ousted early from NHL playoffs
ANAHEIM — The Edmonton Oilers, exiting the playoffs early this season after two marathon runs…
In the news today: Diversifying Canada’s economy, Refugee health, Fort Mac wildfire
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Ash, smoke and flames everywhere’: Memories of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire
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FORT MCMURRAY — A massive wildfire quickly spread into the oilsands city of Fort McMurray,…
Raptors look to force Game 7 in NBA Eastern quarterfinal with Cavaliers
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors look to extend their season when they host the Cleveland…
Bank of Canada head ‘encouraged’ by Ottawa’s efforts to diversify economy
OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he’s “encouraged” by the federal government’s…
How Montreal police and the city prepare for Habs playoff gatherings
MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens fans across the city will be gathering to cheer on their…
Oilers ousted from first round of Stanley Cup playoffs after Game 6 loss to Ducks
ANAHEIM — For the first time in three years, the Edmonton Oilers will not be…
Young Canadians want AI companies to make their chatbots less addictive: report
OTTAWA — A new report focusing on the perspectives of young people says the government…
Liberals shut down committee debate on $6.6-billion IT project
OTTAWA — Opposition MPs say the Liberals used their new power as a majority government…
MLA raises buyouts as option for post-landslide future of Old Fort, B.C.
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FORT ST. JOHN — The B.C. legislator representing Old Fort, the community where a landslide…
Five B.C. health construction contracts axed, including Burnaby Hospital’s new phase
VICTORIA — The B.C. government says construction contracts for five health-care projects have been cancelled,…
Immigration minister says she’s accountable after former IRGC official granted a visa
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says she’s accountable after a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard…