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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.
Privacy watchdogs say TikTok’s efforts to protect kids were ‘inadequate’
OTTAWA — TikTok’s efforts to keep children off the platform and prevent the collection and…
CFL rule changes receive mixed reviews on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — Some MPs threw a flag at the Canadian Football League rule changes announced…
Defence lawyer for Just for Laughs founder accuses plaintiffs of ‘collusion’
MONTREAL — The women accusing Gilbert Rozon of sexual assault are guilty of collusion, the…
Canada pledges $60M for Haiti, with most cash contingent on UN approval of U.S. plan
OTTAWA — Canada has pledged $60 million to help Haiti fight back brazen criminal gangs,…
WNBA’s Tempo add Habs execs to ownership group, two regular-season games in Montreal
TORONTO — Even before Toronto was awarded an WNBA franchise, Geoff Molson wanted to get…
Ed Robertson, k.d. lang, Tom Cochrane to induct new class of Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
TORONTO — Ed Robertson, k.d. lang, Tom Cochrane and Chantal Kreviazuk will be among the…
Alouettes QB Davis Alexander expects to start Friday after practising with first team
MONTREAL — Davis Alexander expects to be ready to return Friday. And this time, he…
Fact File: Will citizenship markers on Alberta ID stop non-citizens from voting?
Last week, the government of Alberta said it plans to add mandatory citizenship markers to…
Veteran quarterback Nick Arbuckle back taking starting reps with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO — Nick Arbuckle could be back as the Toronto Argonauts starting quarterback. Arbuckle missed…
Police in Abbotsford, B.C., create extortion task force in addition to RCMP team
ABBOTSFORD — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say they are launching their own task force to…
Canadian-British novelist David Szalay shortlisted for Booker Prize
Canadian-British novelist David Szalay’s novel “Flesh,” in which judges say the sparse prose cuts straight…
B.C. Conservative Leader Rustad wins leadership vote, then kicks out Sturko
VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad said he decided to kick out high-profile…
Fact File: AI video sparks false rumour of CN Tower fire
This week, a video supposedly showing the CN Tower on fire went viral on Facebook.…
Navy commander says he wants a ‘Canadian from the core’ corvette fleet
OTTAWA — The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy says Ottawa is working to narrow…
U Sports, Football Canada both taking time to examine CFL’s proposed changes
U Sports chief executive officer Pierre Arsenault says Canadian universities have the luxury of time…
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Vasily Podkolzin to three-year contract extension
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year contract extension,…
B.C. public service workers expand picket locations again in bid to restart talks
BURNABY — Striking British Columbia public service workers have furthered job action, with the union…
Scarlett Johansson says directorial debut about disappearing Holocaust stories is her story, too
TORONTO — Scarlett Johansson says she’s not one to be nervous when films she stars…
Canada drops 2 appeals of U.S. anti-dumping duties on softwood lumber
OTTAWA — Canada has dropped two legal challenges of United States duties on Canadian softwood…
Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll taking leave of absence for personal reasons
TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll has taken a leave of absence to…
Canada’s run to Women’s World Cup final surprises some, but not Rugby Canada CEO
Canada’s run to the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup doesn’t come as a…
Canadian Leila Beaudoin to challenge world champion Alycia (The Bomb) Baumgardner
Canadian Leila Beaudoin will face undisputed world super-featherweight champion Alycia (The Bomb) Baumgardner in the…
Sarah McLachlan cancels musical performance at Lilith Fair doc premiere
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan cancelled musical performances planned for the Sunday premiere of her Lilith…
In the news today: Trump to speak at United Nations, gun control group targeting SKS
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…