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News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases AI strategy
OTTAWA — News and cultural industry groups are calling on the government to take a…
Red, white and blue: Canada fans taste defeat for first time at World Cup
VANCOUVER — Canada fans have tasted defeat for the first time at the 2026 World…
Despite being banned in stadiums, colourful smoke bombs ignite soccer fan culture
As thousands of Canadian soccer fans marched towards the World Cup stadium in Vancouver ahead…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:00…
Dredging of Vancouver’s Burrard approved to make room for big oil tankers
VICTORIA — The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says it has received all federal permits to…
Websites suggest conspiracies fed accused Montreal gunman’s ‘buffet extremism’
Online activity suggests accused Montreal shooter Seth Hatfield watched videos about weapons, the outdoors and…
Captain’s ‘medical issue’ on Air Canada flight forces diversion of Halifax flight
MONTREAL — Air Canada says a pilot on a flight from Newark, N.J., to Halifax…
Police looking into suspect’s motivations after Montreal shooting: official
MONTREAL — A federal official says police from various jurisdictions are looking into the suspect’s…
Yukon pens letters to minister, CRTC and Bell Canada over poor cellular service
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government is pleading with the CRTC and Innovation, Science and Economic…
Swiss collector wants thousands of Indigenous artifacts returned to communities
WINNIPEG — A Swiss collector who has amassed thousands of Indigenous artifacts said he is…
Toronto officer killed during police raid was ‘loved by everyone,’ mourners told
TORONTO — A Toronto police officer who was fatally shot during a police raid earlier…
Carney’s office offers few details on call with Trump before NATO summit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke Wednesday with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of…
Democrat blames Trump for delayed bridge opening in new political ad
WASHINGTON — The delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is now an issue…
Family and friends honour bystander killed in Montreal shooting
MONTREAL — Standing before a packed Montreal funeral home where mourners overflowed out the front…
Conservative MPs launch fundraiser for LGBTQ+ refugees
OTTAWA — Two Conservative MPs say leading a fundraising cruise for LGBTQ+ refugees is a…
B.C. murder suspect evidence at trial ‘not credible’ or ‘logical,’ Crown lawyer says
A prosecutor in the trial of the man accused of killing Tatjana Stefanski more than…
Arctic roads, nuclear repository first to be designated as national interest projects
OTTAWA — Almost a year after the federal government’s Bill C-5 was rushed through Parliament,…
Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion removed amid investigation
EDMONTON — The Department of National Defence says two senior leaders of a respected Armed…
Policing safer now than in previous decades despite recent officer deaths: expert
After three police officers in Canada were killed over the past two weeks, a criminology…
‘Whatever it takes:’ Indigenous group seeks help repatriating items from Switzerland
WINNIPEG — Sacred pipes, intricately beaded regalia and firearms believed to be associated with the…
Health Canada approves weight-loss drug for sleep apnea in patients with obesity
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved weight-loss drug Zepbound for treating obstructive sleep apnea in…
In the news today: Major projects, a look at police deaths, World Cup economic boost?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Chaste and obedient: Quebecer goes to priesthood as hopes of religious revival stir
MONTREAL — Jeremy-Marie Joly says his family and friends were shocked when he told them…
Each additional Canada World Cup match equals a $70M boost to Vancouver economy: BMO
VANCOUVER — It won’t just be fans feeling the joy if Team Canada advances to…