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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.
Gananoque, Ont., mayor wants to clamp down on Quebec parking scofflaws — literally
MONTREAL — The mayor of a town in eastern Ontario is proposing a clamp down…
Canada sending $2.6M in humanitarian, refugee aid after months of Pakistan flooding
OTTAWA — Canada is providing $2.6 million in humanitarian aid for people in Pakistan displaced…
Devils’ Jack Hughes on older brother: ‘At some point, I want to play with Quinn’
LAS VEGAS — Jack Hughes is keen for a family reunion. Speaking to a small…
Davis Cup tie between Canada and Israel in Halifax closed to fans
HALIFAX — The Davis Cup World Group I tie between Canada and Israel will be…
Onslaught of sports betting ads make gambling seem enticing to youth, doctors say
TORONTO — Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting…
Bill Daly: NHL expects decision on Hockey Canada five ‘in the relatively near future’
LAS VEGAS — NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says he expects a decision soon from…
Flames sign goalie Dustin Wolf to seven-year, US$52.5-million contract extension
CALGARY — Dustin Wolf says he’s grateful the Calgary Flames gave him the chance to…
Ben Mulroney to host Global’s political affairs show, ‘The West Block’
Ben Mulroney is taking the reins of Global News’ political affairs program, “The West Block.”…
Black Screen Office releases guide for cultural sector to address anti-Black racism
TORONTO — The Black Screen Office has released policy guidelines it says can help cultural…
Elks RB Rankin, Ticats DL Howsare, Roughriders O-line top CFL honour roll
TORONTO — Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin, Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive lineman Julian Howsare, and…
As support for immigration wanes, survey says optimism key to retaining immigrants
OTTAWA — As the political debate over immigration heats up again, a group that works…
Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone says outburst in Bucharest won’t happen again
Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone, who had words with coach Jesse Marsch after being substituted in…
From wages to pickets, here are 5 things to know about B.C.’s public service strike
Job action affecting public service workers in British Columbia has entered its second week. Here…
Crosby on rumours about his future in Pittsburgh: ‘That’s the hard part about losing’
LAS VEGAS — Sidney Crosby doesn’t blame anyone for the chatter. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar…
Union says 4,000 workers on 22 pickets as B.C. public service strike expands
Picket lines by British Columbia’s public service employees are expanding to 22 sites involving more…
B.C. strike escalates but doesn’t hit liquor sites, as province unveils 4.5% offer
SURREY — The president of the British Columbia General Employees’ Union says an expansion of…
Minister who oversaw Quebec auto board during cost overrun scandal out of cabinet
QUÉBEC — One of the Quebec ministers who oversaw an auto insurance board project that…
New ballet company to open in Vancouver under Joshua Beamish next year
TORONTO — Vancouver choreographer Joshua Beamish is bringing a new ballet company to the city…
B.C. orders forage farmers to stop using water to protect endangered chinook salmon
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has ordered forage-crop farmers in the province’s south to…
Three charged with helping fugitive murderer Rabih Alkhalil escape B.C. jail
SURREY — Federal police investigating the escape of gangland killer Rabih Alkhalil from a British…
Canadian women to face 24th-ranked Switzerland in October soccer friendly
TORONTO — Ninth-ranked Canada will play No. 24 Switzerland in an international women’s friendly during…
In the news today: Teck Resources to merge with Anglo American
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Director Mathieu Denis asks what you’re willing to pay in TIFF’s ‘The Cost of Heaven’
TORONTO — “The Cost of Heaven” is an invitation for audiences to think about what…
Ottawa drafting public registry of AI projects as tech spreads through government
OTTAWA — The federal government says it plans to launch a public registry to keep…