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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.
Quebec minister asks Walmart, Amazon to stop selling pro-Hells Angels merchandise
MONTREAL — Amazon and Walmart say they will remove products from their stores that appear…
AGCO concludes there was no wrongdoing in Aug. 4 race at Fort Erie Racetrack
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has concluded there was no wrongdoing in…
Lawsuit alleges 2006 sexual assault by acclaimed Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau
VANCOUVER — The estate of acclaimed Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is being sued in British…
With ‘Mile End Kicks,’ Chandler Levack is out to prove she’s not a one-hit wonder
TORONTO — As a music journalist, Chandler Levack opined about the “sophomore slump” many bands…
Canada providing $3 million in humanitarian aid to Afghans after deadly earthquake
OTTAWA — The federal government is providing $3 million in humanitarian assistance to support thousands…
Canadian doc-maker Ben Proudfoot wants to preserve Ghanaian records of liberation movement
TORONTO — Two-time Canadian Oscar-winner Ben Proudfoot says key archives tracing the story of Africa’s…
Search suspended for man believed missing in B.C. backcountry
NELSON — Police in British Columbia say they have suspended the search of a man…
Environment Canada expands air alerts as wildfire smoke spreads over B.C.
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada’s special air-quality statements for wildfire smoke have now expanded to cover…
Canada’s game? Survey says yes, NHL outpaces all other pro leagues
More than three-quarters of Canadians consider themselves sports fans, and the NHL remains the most…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for August, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in August. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for August, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in August. Here are the…
National employment numbers for August from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s August employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
In the news today: James Smith offers condolences to Hollow Water
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Dabrowski in final, Auger-Aliassime vs. Sinner on big day for Canada at U.S. Open
NEW YORK — It’s an exciting day for tennis fans across the country as multiple…
Carney to make announcement in GTA after wrapping up cabinet retreat
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to make an announcement in the Greater…
Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025
Thursday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Tampa Bay 4 Cleveland 2 Kansas City 4 L.A. Angels…
Bondi says human smuggling across the border with Canada is getting worse
TAMPA — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday human smuggling across the border with…
Ryan Reynolds says his two-year-old helped convince Bill Murray to do John Candy doc
TORONTO — Ryan Reynolds says it was not easy to track down Bill Murray and…
Prime Minister Mark Carney honours John Candy, takes swipe at Trump to open TIFF’s 50th edition
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney opened the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film…
Suspect in deadly mass stabbing on Manitoba First Nation killed in crash with Mountie
WINNIPEG — A brother and sister are dead and several others injured, including a Mountie,…
Officials, Indigenous leaders respond to mass stabbing on Manitoba First Nation
WINNIPEG — A man killed his sister and wounded several others in a mass stabbing…
Sim says Vancouver is ‘begging’ B.C. for mental health supports after festival attack
VANCOUVER — No city can completely eliminate all risks to public safety and it’s not…
‘As long as it takes’: Union escalates B.C. public service strike
VANCOUVER — Strike action by public service workers from the BC General Employees’ Union entered…
Canadians Chong, Stokdijk top team event at world black bass championship
It was a very solid start to the 2025 world black bass tournament for Canadians…