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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.
Ottawa urges Supreme Court to set limits on how provinces can override Charter
MONTREAL — The federal government is asking the Supreme Court of Canada to set limits…
Portland Thorns to retire former Canada captain Christine Sinclair’s jersey
PORTLAND — The Portland Thorns are retiring Christine Sinclair’s No. 12 jersey. The NWSL club…
One win away from Rugby World Cup final, Canadian women take on New Zealand
Shania Twain is onboard. So are the Tragically Hip. Second-ranked Canada has added some star…
Champagne says it’s ‘sad’ the U.S. ‘turned its back’ on Canada with tariff war
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday it’s “sad” that the U.S. “turned its…
B.C. RCMP officer testifies about venting frustrations over group chats
RICHMOND — An RCMP member stationed at the Coquitlam, B.C., detachment says he regrets making…
Canadian curler Brad Gushue calling it a career after upcoming season
Brad Gushue is calling it a career after this upcoming season. The skip from St.…
Eby in Ottawa to lobby Carney for B.C. major projects funding
OTTAWA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is in Ottawa to push the federal government…
Flames sign captain Mikael Backlund to two-year contract extension
CALGARY — Mikael Backlund can catch another one of Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla’s…
Calgary Flames not interested in bringing Dillon Dube back to the team
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames aren’t interested in bringing forward Dillon Dube back into the…
B.C. launches task force to tackle extortions, shootings in South Asian community
Authorities in British Columbia are acknowledging the fear and disappointment among the province’s South Asian…
MPs observe moment of silence for Ken Dryden in House of Commons
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament honoured former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden in the House…
A look back at five memorable stretch drive moments in Blue Jays history
From a memorable clinching catch in 1985 to ‘Thank You, Alex!’ chants in 2015, the…
Climate change made Atlantic Canada heat wave at least 10 times more likely: ECCC
Human-caused climate change made a record-breaking heat wave in Atlantic Canada far more likely, federal…
Montreal police resolve cold case from 2008 using genetic genealogy to ID killer
MONTREAL — A long-standing cold case was cracked using genetic genealogy to identify the man…
Disney says production on ‘Camp Rock 3’ is underway in Vancouver with Jonas Brothers
TORONTO — The Jonas Brothers are checking in for a “Camp Rock” threequel. Disney’s television…
Toronto Public Health gives final update on investigation into gynecologist’s office
TORONTO — Toronto Public Health says it has the results for about a quarter of…
Ottawa GM Staios says Formenton won’t return to Senators after acquittal
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators opened training camp Wednesday intent on not just reaching the…
Vancouver FC looks to get past Ottawa, set up cup final against the Whitecaps
The Telus Canadian Championship could be the saving grace for a Vancouver FC team that…
Details of gun buyback program coming soon, minister says
OTTAWA — Details of the Liberal government’s gun buyback program will be released over the…
Canada says Israel’s ‘horrific’ Gaza City offensive puts hostages in greater danger
OTTAWA — Ottawa is calling Israel’s latest ground offensive in Gaza City “horrific” and says…
Vancouver Canucks players already buying into new coach’s system: Rutherford
VANCOUVER — Jim Rutherford doesn’t want to talk about last season any more. Between personnel…
‘He made his decision’: Leafs begin post-Marner era after star winger’s departure
TORONTO — Auston Matthews answered a call he probably knew was coming. His friend and…
Carney argues his government still has fiscal anchors after PBO raises concerns
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted Wednesday his government does have fiscal anchors after…
Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur has Île Bizard bridge named in his honour
MONTREAL — After having a highway named in his honour two years ago, the “Démon…