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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.
U.S. billionaire tells why he’s helping fund court fight to stop B.C. ostrich cull
A New York billionaire who is an avid supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump says…
LeBlanc leaves Washington with a sense that progress has been made
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he left Washington Wednesday with a sense…
Canada Post urges union to revisit offers, says gap between parties is ‘substantial’
OTTAWA — Canada Post is urging the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to revisit its…
Motorhome crash triggers Okanagan wildfire and evacuations, blaze now held
A motorhome collided with a tree and burst into flames along Highway 97 in British…
As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts
MONTREAL — Anti-smoking advocates urged the provinces and territories to use money from a historic…
Carnival worker dies after being found unconscious near ride in Prince Rupert, B.C.
PRINCE RUPERT — A worker has died at a summer carnival in Prince Rupert, B.C.,…
Ivan Jaime ‘excited to get to work’ as CF Montreal’s newest designated player
MONTREAL — Spanish attacker Ivan Jaime is looking for a fresh start with CF Montreal…
Blue Jays utilityman Clement nursing “very small” hairline fracture in left hand
TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays utilityman Ernie Clement suffered a “very small” hairline fracture to…
Google refusing to comply with “right to be forgotten” delisting decision
OTTAWA — The federal privacy commissioner says individuals have the right to have some information…
Manitoba premier cleared after accepting flights to Grey Cup games: investigation
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s ethics commissioner has cleared Premier Wab Kinew of any wrongdoing after he…
BC Lottery Corp. says it was ‘ambushed’ by Fintrac in money laundering investigation
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Lottery Corp. is taking the federal government to court, claiming…
‘Quite the show’: Video shows orcas getting up close with B.C. boaters
A British Columbia resident says he got the show of a lifetime when a pod…
Poilievre says temporary foreign workers taking jobs from young Canadians
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Wednesday accused the federal Liberals of allowing temporary…
B.C. opening new schools, seats across the province this fall
The British Columbia government says new schools and hundreds of places for pupils are opening…
Workout substances can be harmful to some adolescents, survey of pediatricians says
TORONTO — Researchers say pediatricians, family doctors and parents need to learn more about what…
Ford says federal, provincial public servants should work in the office 5 days a week
OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the federal government and municipalities across Ontario should…
Canada’s Brooke Henderson decides to play instead of rest after CPKC Women’s Open win
It would have made all the sense in the world for Brooke Henderson to take…
Five things to know about B.C. ostrich farm fighting against avian flu cull
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Aug. 21 that…
Hodgson: Major projects office to launch this week
OTTAWA — The federal government’s new major projects office will launch this week, a key…
Edmonton Elks, Calgary Stampeders both head into Labour Day on win streaks
Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks will have an opportunity Monday to do what no…
Canada’s Mitton stripped of Diamond League Trophy, top throw ruled foul after protest
ZURICH — Sarah Mitton had her winning throw Wednesday in the women’s shot put at…
Oilers captain Connor McDavid taking his time with contract extension talks
CALGARY — Connor McDavid sounds like a man who wants to continue to be an…
Ex-minister tells Quebec auto board scandal inquiry he knew project was over budget
MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s former minister of Cybersecurity and Digital Technology has told a public inquiry…
Ottawa provides nearly $22.7M to expand EV charging stations in B.C.
British Columbia’s electric vehicle charging network is set to grow, with Ottawa providing close to…