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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.
NDP calls on Ottawa to do more to get approved refugees out of Gaza
OTTAWA — NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan said Monday the government needs to do more…
A timeline of the fight to save a flock of ostriches in a B.C. farm
Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., has spent months fighting a cull order from the…
Man charged in shooting outside airport in Inuvik, N.W.T.
INUVIK — A man has been charged after a shooting outside an airport in the…
Canadian Women & Sport launches new campaign to keep girls playing in youth sports
Half of Canadian girls drop out of organized sports by the time they’re 17, according…
Evander Kane brings edge, experience to hometown Vancouver Canucks
PENTICTON — Evander Kane still remembers watching the Vancouver Canucks as a kid. He has…
Mother searches for answers after public health says unsterile needles used at Ontario clinic
TORONTO — Christine Lavalle feels like she’s trapped in a nightmare. She found out on…
B.C. public workers’ strike expands to liquor, cannabis distribution warehouses
DELTA — Liquor and cannabis warehouses in British Columbia are now behind picket lines as…
Advocates call for quotas, reform to boost number of women in Parliament
OTTAWA — Canada’s international ranking on gender parity in politics has plummeted over the past…
Spouse of Nova Scotia mass shooter to publish memoir about domestic violence
TORONTO — Lisa Banfield, the spouse of the man who perpetrated the Portapique, N.S., mass…
Montreal transit strike begins, could disrupt service for two weeks
MONTREAL — A transit strike kicked off Monday morning that could disrupt bus and subway…
Mary Jibb wins Canada’s first gold in para swim worlds debut
SINGAPORE — Mary Jibb has won Canada’s first gold of the world para swimming championships.…
Fact File: Fake stories about hockey stars tied to foreign clickbait network
A new NHL season is just around the corner, but hockey fans looking for updates…
Blue Jays playoff tickets go on sale Thursday with American League seeding still TBD
TORONTO — Tickets for the Toronto Blue Jays’ post-season will go on sale Thursday. Toronto…
Canadian ski jumper Loutitt to undergo knee surgery, will miss 2026 Winter Games
CALGARY — Canadian ski jumper Alex Loutitt will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics after sustaining…
Canadian forward Sophie de Goede nominated for Women’s World Rugby Player of the Year
Canadian forward Sophie de Goede, who has been an impact player at the Women’s World…
Ontario wants return of mandatory minimum sentences, ‘three-strikes’ bail rule
Ontario is asking Ottawa for a series of specific measures to tighten bail and sentencing…
Marvel star Tatiana Maslany calls for Disney boycott after Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Disney might not like her when she’s angry. “She-Hulk” star Tatiana Maslany is urging fans…
In the news today: Carney to meet other leaders at United Nations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Montreal says new housing fund will help create 6,300 non-market units in 10 years
MONTREAL — A Montreal homeless shelter says it’s nearly doubling the number of apartments it…
Supreme Court considering $2-million dispute between Kanesatake and Quebec lawyer
MONTREAL — Canada’s top court is currently weighing a $2-million dispute that has embroiled a…
Canada, major fossil-fuel producers widen gap between output and climate targets: report
Canada and other major fossil fuel-producing countries are derailing the world’s chance to hit key…
NHL pre-season roundup: Maple Leafs hold off Senators rally for 4-3 win
OTTAWA — The Toronto Maple Leafs jumped out to a 3-0 first-period lead and held…
Quebec premier promises new legislation inspired by federal major projects law
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says his government will table new legislation to speed…
Carney announces Canada officially recognizes a Palestinian state
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced that Canada will recognize a Palestinian…