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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.
Victims of Quebec weekend plane crash identified, investigation continues
LA TUQUE — The victims of a plane crash over the weekend in La Tuque,…
Fact File: Montreal church did not burn down; old video used in false arson claim
Video showing a church in flames appeared on social media this week along with claims…
Quebec premier to shuffle cabinet next week, prorogue provincial legislature
QUÉBEC — Mired in scandal and dismal polling numbers, Quebec Premier François Legault will shuffle…
Tyson Beukeboom to become Canada’s most-capped rugby player at World Cup
Canadian lock Tyson Beukeboom will become Canada’s most-capped rugby player Saturday when she earns cap…
Diamond Sports buys Canadian Elite Basketball League’s Ottawa BlackJacks
OTTAWA — The Ottawa BlackJacks have a new owner. The Canadian Elite Basketball League announced…
Receiver Polk contributes immediately to Argonauts’ wild Labour Day win in Hamilton
The wild, often unpredictable nature of Canadian football is exactly how Makai Polk remembers it.…
Adams Jr., Jefferson, and Stampeders’ offensive line take monthly CFL honours
TORONTO — Blue Bombers defensive lineman Willie Jefferson, Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., and Calgary’s…
Carney promises ‘military assistance’ in Ukraine at virtual meeting of allies
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says he told Ukraine’s allies today that Canada…
B.C. hits Canadian September heat record again as smoke warnings persist
VANCOUVER — Temperatures in British Columbia have hit all-time Canadian record levels for the month…
Quebec City to host women’s world hockey championship in 2027, world juniors in 2029
QUÉBEC — Quebec City will host the 2027 women’s world hockey championship and co-host the…
Quebec replaces Luc Boileau as head of public health with Caroline Quach-Thanh
MONTREAL — Quebec is replacing its national public health director, with Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh taking…
Defenceman Donovan Sebrango signs one-year deal with Senators
OTTAWA — Defenceman Donovan Sebrango and the Ottawa Senators have agreed to a one-year, two-way…
Canadian men take on Romania in first of six remaining friendlies in 2025
Canada takes on Romania on Friday, the first of six remaining games in 2025 that…
Kitchener, Guelph named finalists to host 2027 Memorial Cup
TORONTO — The Canadian Hockey League has named the Kitchener Rangers and Guelph Storm as…
Versatile Wayne Middaugh inducted into World Curling Hall of Fame
PERTH — Canada’s Wayne Middaugh, one of the sport’s most versatile players, was inducted into…
In the news today: Day 2 of Carney cabinet retreat, TIFF launches with John Candy doc
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Teenage workers hit hard by tech disruption, population growth: Desjardins
OTTAWA — A new report argues the rise of gig work, artificial intelligence and rapid…
‘It makes people want to read’: Stores see sales spike after Alberta book ban
EDMONTON — An Alberta government order banning some books from school libraries doesn’t appear to…
Report calls on NATO to counter authoritarian manipulation, disinformation
OTTAWA — A resurgent North Atlantic Treaty Organization should play a leading role in fighting…
Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
Wednesday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague Toronto 13 Cincinnati 9 Detroit 6 N.Y. Mets 2 Arizona 2…
Canada’s Auger-Aliassime rallies in final set to seal U.S. Open semifinal appearance
NEW YORK — Felix Auger-Aliassime is into the semifinals of the U.S. Open, exactly four…
Health warnings as minister says shroud of wildfire smoke set to worsen in B.C.
VANCOUVER — British Columbians are being told to prepare themselves for the worsening of a…
Passenger rescued after going overboard on BC Ferries sailing from Tsawwassen
VICTORIA — A passenger was rescued after going overboard during a BC Ferries sailing that…
B.C.’s late-season wildfires a serious issue, minister says, as smoke descends
Drought, heat and lightning have spurred late-season wildfire activity in British Columbia, with the forests…