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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.
Oilers acquire defenceman Murphy from Blackhawks for second-round draft pick in 2028
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday…
Final complainant tells Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial she saw ‘no way out’
TORONTO — When she heard the sound of her pantyhose ripping, she knew there was…
B.C. Mountie gets probation in fatal 2017 arrest of Dale Culver in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE — An RCMP officer convicted of obstruction of justice in the death of…
Union files grievance, asks feds to suspend early retirement program
OTTAWA — The Public Service Alliance of Canada has filed a policy grievance and is…
B.C. and Cowichan chiefs start negotiations after landmark court ruling on title
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government and chiefs from the Cowichan Nation say they’ve begun…
Police-involved shooting in Kelowna, B.C., as driver alleged to have dragged officer
SURREY — Mounties in British Columbia and the province’s police watchdog agency are both investigating…
B.C. court approves settlement in class-action lawsuit against Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $475,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit…
Jays slugger Barger hits grand slam in pre-season loss to Red Sox
DUNEDIN — Addison Barger hit a grand slam and starter Cody Ponce worked two innings…
What you need to know about new legislation that could expand First Nations status
OTTAWA — All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to…
‘I need to be better’: Pettersson aims to rediscover his game for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER — It’s been two years since Elias Pettersson inked a whopping eight-year, US$92.8-million extension…
Two Quebec legislature members not running again ahead of ‘unprecedented’ election
MONTREAL — Two prominent members of the Quebec legislature announced on Monday their upcoming exit…
Carney meets with Indian PM Modi in New Delhi, touts energy partnership
DELHI — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday in…
Winnipeg man charged with posing threats to prime minister, Jewish communities
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg man is facing charges after RCMP allege he posted multiple online…
Hoping to see the ‘blood’ moon eclipse? It may depend on where you live in Canada
Moongazers across Canada will be treated to a full lunar eclipse early on Tuesday, but…
New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer named NHL first star of the week
NEW YORK — New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer was named NHL first star of…
Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Abel Mwansa Jr. laid to rest in Zambia
KITWE — A 12-year-old boy killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., last…
Canada set to defend title in second annual Gridiron Nations Championship
VANCOUVER — The Gridiron Nations Championship is returning in 2026. The senior men’s international tackle…
Seth Rogen pays tribute to Catherine O’Hara at Actor Awards, accepting trophy on her behalf
Seth Rogen paid tribute to Catherine O’Hara at the Actor Awards on Sunday night as…
In the news today: Iran, Carney and Modi, Canada submarine proposals
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Zsombor-Murray leads a day of positives for Canadian divers at World Cup
MONTREAL — Canadian divers didn’t win any medals at the World Cup in Montreal on…
Alberta’s Koe remains unbeaten at Montana’s Brier with wins over McEwen, Grattan
ST. JOHN’S — Kevin Koe’s unbeaten Alberta squad moved to the top of Pool B…
Avalanche kills 23-year-old man snowmobiling in B.C.’s Kootenay Pass
CRESTON — RCMP say an avalanche swept away two snowmobilers in British Columbia’s Kootenay Pass…
Abel Mwansa Jr. shot last month in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. to be buried in Zambia Monday
VICTORIA — The father of 12-year-old Abel Mwansa Jr. says he is “eternally grateful” to…
Toronto Sceptres gaining confidence from back-to-back West Coast wins
VANCOUVER — Troy Ryan wants to see what his Toronto Sceptres can truly accomplish. After…