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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.
Senate committee report calls for better co-ordination of wildfire response
OTTAWA — Canada needs to create an office to co-ordinate responses to wildfire emergencies and…
At 356, the HBC charter is about to get a Manitoba Museum welcome
TORONTO — When Hudson’s Bay faltered last year, Manitoba Museum CEO Dorota Blumczynska didn’t even…
Body of teenager recovered from B.C. lake, three days after boat capsized
QUESNEL — Police in British Columbia’s central Interior say the body of a 17-year-old youth…
Elisha Cuthbert wanted her character’s joy to permeate ‘Every Year After’
When Elisha Cuthbert signed on to portray single mom Sue Florek in “Every Year After,”…
In the news today: Digital safety bill, interest rate decision, OPP officer killed
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Ottawa-raised soccer star Jonathan David heading to second World Cup
OTTAWA — Jonathan David’s high school teacher doesn’t remember him ever taking a lunch break.…
Cease shakes off ‘rusty’ feeling early in dominant return from IL in Blue Jays win
TORONTO — Dylan Cease said he felt some rust early in his splendid performance on…
For Bosnian Canadians, opening World Cup match in Toronto is ‘much more than a game’
TORONTO — Days before the start of FIFA World Cup, brothers Adis and Amir Mrakovic…
Chrystia Freeland to publish political memoir, ‘Unreliable Boyfriend’
Chrystia Freeland is returning to her writing roots with a new book named after a…
OPP constable killed in line of duty in northern Ontario
HEARST — An Ontario Provincial Police constable was killed in the line of duty Tuesday…
Sonis scores three goals as Canada whips Costa Rica 6-0 in women’s friendly
CARTAGO — Janine Sonis scored three goals, including one on a penalty in the 54th…
Ottawa extends amnesty for owners of banned firearms while Supreme Court case unfolds
OTTAWA — The federal government is extending an amnesty for owners of banned firearms while…
Valenzuela the hero as Blue Jays rally to take down Phillies 3-2 in wild finish
TORONTO — Brandon Valenzuela hit a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning as the…
Bosnia-Herzegovina preparing to face Davies-less Canada in World Cup opener
TORONTO — Nikola Vasilj knows all about Alphonso Davies. The Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper plied his trade…
I’m the one laughing now, victim tells B.C. sex trafficker at sentencing hearing
NEW WESTMINSTER — A victim of a British Columbia sex trafficker says she will “never…
Former government net-zero adviser ‘disappointed’ by Carney’s commitment to climate
OTTAWA — The co-founder of Ottawa’s independent net-zero advisory body says she has been “disappointed”…
B.C. murder suspect says ex-wife was stabbed with his knife, but not by him
KAMLOOPS — A man accused of murdering his ex-wife in 2024 denies he killed her…
B.C. premier says Somali World Cup ref banned by U.S. would be welcome in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says a World Cup referee from Somalia who…
B.C. allows knowledge test for learner drivers to be taken online and at home
Would-be drivers in British Columbia are now allowed to take the knowledge test for their…
B.C. court finds province didn’t properly consult First Nation on northwest gold mine
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia court has ruled that the provincial government did not properly…
Health experts tell Quebec politicians there are no benefits from energy drinks
Health experts told Quebec’s legislature that there are no health benefits to consuming energy drinks…
Air Canada captain piloted more than 900 flights without proper licence: police
TORONTO — A former Air Canada pilot has been charged in a “complex” fraud and…
Rabies vaccination program for skunks, raccoons in effort to stop spread to Montreal
MONTREAL — The raccoons that roam Montreal’s alleys, parks and backyards are a familiar part…
Minister now open to trimming metadata retention period in ‘lawful access’ bill
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he is now open to shortening the…