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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.
Fact File: Bogus FIFA websites feed World Cup ticket scams
Websites claiming to offer FIFA World Cup tickets and hotel packages are appearing online ahead…
Canada sanctions more ‘extremist’ West Bank settlers, prompting pushback from Israel
OTTAWA — Canada is imposing another round of sanctions on Israelis accused of “extremist settler…
Muscle strains, torn ligaments pose hurdles in Canada’s World Cup preparation
From broken bones and strained hamstrings to concussions and ruptured ligaments, Canada’s top soccer stars…
Rankin, Kennedy, Ceresna named CFL’s top players for Week 1 of 2026
TORONTO — Edmonton running back Justin Rankin, Montreal defensive back Robert Kennedy III and Winnipeg…
Vancouver police kill home invasion suspect during alleged hostage situation
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s police watchdog has launched an investigation after Vancouver police said officers…
What’s this year’s World Cup anthem? Canadian producer Cirkut sees unity in many voices
As the World Cup approaches, one question hangs over FIFA’s sprawling new official album: what’s…
Three arrested over alleged online drug sales to teens in Mission, B.C.
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MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Three people have been arrested in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley…
Canadaland host apologizes to Theresa Kielburger, mother of WE Charity co-founders
TORONTO — The host of the Canadaland podcast apologized to the mother of Marc and…
Cineplex box office $60.5 million in May, concession spending per patron sets record
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. reported its box office revenue rose to $60.5 million in May,…
Ali Ahmed credits Canada coach Jesse Marsch for elevating his game to the World Cup
Ali Ahmed has become a model of the fast, aggressive style Jesse Marsch wants from…
Beaver sculptures welcome tourists in downtown Toronto ahead of World Cup
TORONTO — Four-foot-tall rodents have taken over downtown Toronto. Some lurk under trees, while others…
Butterflies Galore: A home World Cup can take nervousness to a different level
TORONTO — Canadian soccer great Christine Sinclair remembers the unique buildup ahead of the first…
In the news today: MPs plan Taiwan trip, B.C. hantavirus recovery, Energy show begins
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. health officials say Canadian who tested positive for hantavirus has recovered
British Columbia health officials say the Canadian who fell ill with hantavirus on a cruise…
B.C. health officials say Canadian who tested positive for hantavirus has recovered
British Columbia health officials say the Canadian who fell ill with hantavirus on a cruise…
MPs plan official Taiwan visit as Beijing blasts ‘hurtful’ trips, bars New Zealanders
OTTAWA — A Liberal MP says she and her parliamentary colleagues will take part in…
How geography, Trump, and global instability help explain World Cup security costs
Bud Mercer was the head of security for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, a near billion-dollar…
Corbin, Blue Jays offence fall flat in 5-2 loss to Phillies
TORONTO — It was a rare occurrence for Patrick Corbin this season. The veteran left-hander…
Disastrous third inning sinks Blue Jays in 5-2 loss to Phillies
TORONTO — Alec Bohm kick-started a three-run third-inning with an RBI single, Cristopher Sanchez had…
Military sexual assault survivors say Bill C-11 will leave them with less choice
OTTAWA — Some survivors of military sexual misconduct said they were not listened to by…
Final preparations underway at BC Place ahead of FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER — Elevators have been installed, grass has been planted and massive gates have been…
‘Time all blurs’: Senior’s journey from Shanghai art teacher to homeless in B.C. park
RICHMOND — Tom Tang, went from being an art teacher and street portraitist in China,…
Crown wants 13-year sentence for B.C. woman guilty of violent human sex trafficking
NEW WESTMINSTER — Graphic videos played in a New Westminster, B.C., courtroom on Monday prompted…
Prosecution wraps B.C. murder trial with pathologist testimony on wounds
The prosecution has finished presenting its evidence at a B.C. murder trial with testimony from…