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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.
Lac-Mégantic rail bypass to be assessed by transportation agency
MONTREAL — A long-awaited rail project to bypass the town of Lac-Mégantic, Que., is one…
RCMP arrest 16 people trying to cross Canada-U.S. border into Quebec
MONTREAL — The RCMP have arrested 16 people attempting to cross the border into Canada…
17-year-old student left with serious injuries after targeted shooting, police say
DELTA — Delta Police say a 17-year-old student suffered “serious injuries” from what investigators believed…
Champagne tries to sell Europe on Canadian energy, critical mineral exports
OTTAWA — Canada’s finance minister says the country could be a “supplier of choice” for…
Canada’s Marco Arop takes bronze men’s in 800 metres at world athletics championships
TOKYO — Marco Arop missed out on a gold-medal repeat. The Canadian track star also…
Residents of Dildo, N.L., express support for ‘honorary mayor’ Jimmy Kimmel
In 2019, Jimmy Kimmel became so enamoured with Dildo, N.L., and its risqué name that…
Quebec strips Abbé Pierre of National Order of Quebec after sex-assault allegations
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has stripped French priest Abbé Pierre of the National Order…
Jewish groups, antisemitism envoy urge politicians not to use hate to score points
OTTAWA — After an outgoing federal envoy denounced some politicians for using antisemitism as a…
Carney to attend United Nations General Assembly at pivotal time for the institution
WASHINGTON — Mark Carney is set to attend the United Nations General Assembly for the…
Carney’s pledge to trim public service through attrition is ‘misleading’: union
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise to cut the public service through attrition is…
Lions roar in Calgary, Nathan Rourke uses legs and arm in 52-23 win over Stampeders
CALGARY — B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke’s legs were as lethal as his arm Friday…
WHL roundup: Brown scores twice, Warriors down Wheat Kings 6-4
BRANDON — Casey Brown scored twice as the Moose Jaw Warriors topped the Brandon Wheat…
Blue Jays to shift pitcher Jose Berrios to bullpen moving forward
KANSAS CITY — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios is moving to the bullpen, manager…
Sneads fourth-quarter touchdown rallies Alouettes past Argonauts 21-19
TORONTO — It was a tale of two halves for McLeod Bethel-Thompson. After throwing three…
OHL roundup: Vandenberg nets hat trick as 67’s down Frontenacs 6-2
KINGSTON — Thomas Vandenberg scored three goals as the Ottawa 67’S defeated the Kingston Frontenacs…
QMJHL roundup: Newfoundland Regiment continue perfect start with win over Wildcats
ST. JOHN’S — Another night, another game-winning goal for Louis-François Bélanger. Bélanger scored at 1:49…
Aquilini grandson accuses family of ‘conspiracy’ to disinherit him
VANCOUVER — A member of the Aquilini family that owns the Vancouver Canucks NHL team…
Dental program improving, industry says, but misconceptions about ‘free’ care persist
OTTAWA — The rollout of the national dental care program is improving, industry representatives say…
B.C. RCMP officer testifies of hope for ‘balanced’ view of actions versus words
A British Columbia RCMP officer facing possible dismissal over messages sent on a private group…
RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul charged with assault, choking, in B.C.
VICTORIA — One of the top RCMP officers in British Columbia has been charged with…
Lilith Fair doc shows pressure Sarah McLachlan faced as tour was mocked, criticized by outsiders
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan says preparing for a new documentary about the legacy of Lilith…
Canada launching consultations in advance of CUSMA trade pact review, LeBlanc says
MEXICO CITY — The federal government says it is launching public consultations on the Canada-United…
Humpback whale dead after ferry crew reports collision off B.C. coast
VICTORIA — A humpback whale has been found dead off the British Columbia coast after…
The big meaning behind micro-relationships, and why we should talk to strangers more
VANCOUVER — Psychology Prof. Gillian Sandstrom was a lonely graduate student in Toronto when she…