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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 municipalities and environmentalists say province’s water reserves are at risk
A group of environmental organizations and municipalities is worried that Quebec’s groundwater reserves are dwindling…
Gordie Howe International Bridge ribbon-cutting set to go ahead this week
WASHINGTON — A ribbon-cutting event for the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and…
Metro Vancouver outside workers’ picket Grouse Grind trail
VANCOUVER — The union representing Metro Vancouver outside workers is asking people to avoid one…
Male, 17, presumed drowned after boat capsizes on lake in B.C.’s central Interior
QUESNEL — Police say a 17-year-old British Columbia male is believed to have drowned after…
Farm groups urge review of Alto rail project, citing costs and impacts
MONTREAL — Farm organizations from Quebec, Ontario and across Canada are calling on Ottawa to…
Small leak of process water at oil refinery in Burnaby, B.C., is contained: operator
BURNABY — The operator of a fuel refinery in Burnaby, B.C., says a small leak…
About 24 properties on alert in southwest B.C. due to glacial outburst threat
SQUAMISH — About two dozen properties near Pemberton, B.C., are under an evacuation alert due…
Feds planning evacuation centres in advance of wildfire season
OTTAWA — The federal government says it’s helping to set up evacuation centres across the…
In first official speech, Gov. Gen. Arbour calls on Canadians to learn from diversity
OTTAWA — Extreme polarization and consensus are dangerous and a better country can only be…
Canada Post warns of mail delays in Toronto near FIFA World Cup events
TORONTO — Canada Post says it’s removing some mailboxes and adjusting its service in areas…
Snead coming off career-best performance in Alouettes’ comeback win over Hamilton
Tyler Snead picked a great time to have the best game of his young CFL…
A list of Canada’s governors general since Confederation
OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour was sworn in as Canada’s 31st Governor…
Three oaths and an anthem: The symbols in the governor general installation ceremony
OTTAWA — Louise Arbour was installed Monday as Canada’s 31st Governor General. Here are some…
Man arrested after Surrey, B.C., rainbow crosswalk vandalism captured on video
SURREY — A British Columbia man who posted video of himself and another man spraying…
Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour’s first speech, in full
OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour was sworn in Monday as Canada’s 31st…
Online therapy developed in Montreal helps seniors sleep better, study finds
MONTREAL — For many older adults, a restless night can be an unwelcome part of…
The Latest: Louise Arbour installed as Canada’s 31st Governor General
OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour has been installed as Canada’s 31st Governor…
Canadians Andreesu, Shapovalov open grass-court season with losses at Libema Open
‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH — Canadian tennis players Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov opened their grass-court seasons with…
Another European utility looks to lock down supply from Ksi Lisims LNG
A second German utility has expressed interest in purchasing liquefied natural gas from the Ksi…
Foreign officers to help Toronto cops manage international fans during FIFA World Cup
TORONTO — Toronto police will work with officers from other countries to manage international fan…
Familiar Voices: TSN’s Wileman and Caldwell to call Canada games at FIFA World Cup
TORONTO — Players aren’t the only ones who feel the pressure that comes with a…
Raptors extend general manager Webster, promote him to executive vice president
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed general manager Bobby Webster to a multi-year extension…
Psychological evaluation for Montreal synagogue arson suspect facing six charges
MONTREAL — A 38-year-old man is facing six charges in the attempted arson of a…
In the news today: New governor general, Curbing separatism, Saving rural libraries
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…