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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.
Council in Burnaby, B.C., calls for Israel arms embargo
BURNABY — The city council in Burnaby, B.C., has agreed to ask the federal government…
Treasure trove of unseen Terry Fox footage to be showcased in new documentary
TORONTO — While the story of Terry Fox has been told many times, a new…
Vancouver International Film Festival to open with Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague,’ feature Canadian premieres of Baumbach, Jarmusch films
Richard Linklater’s film-about-a-film “Nouvelle Vague” will open the Vancouver International Film Festival in October. The…
Toronto Argonauts sign QB Max Duggan, DL Joe Wallace and OL Dre Doiron
TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed quarterback Max Duggan, defensive lineman Joe Wallace and offensive…
Vancouver airport says operations back to normal after navigation staffing shortfall
VANCOUVER — Vancouver International Airport says it is running as normal after staffing shortfalls at…
Montreal police make arrest in Israeli flag burning outside Hampstead town hall
MONTREAL — Montreal police say they have arrested a suspect after an Israeli flag on…
REVIEW: ‘Drag x Drive’ has the bones of a good wheelchair basketball game
TORONTO — Nintendo has a good track record of using sports to show off its…
Quebec artists largely shunned on streaming platforms; Taylor Swift reigns supreme
MONTRÉAL — Less than seven per cent of music consumed in Quebec in 2024 on…
Canada falls to Turkey at women’s volleyball world championships
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Canada suffered its first loss of the women’s volleyball world championships on…
Carney tours Latvian military base to wrap up European trip
ĀDAŽI — Prime Minister Mark Carney ended his defence-focused European trip on Wednesday by visiting…
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Venice Film Festival kicks off with Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘La Grazia’ VENICE, Italy (AP) — The…
In the news today: Canadian cash helps Kyiv rebuild kids hospital, Alberta Next panel
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. anglers flock for sockeye, but experts warn of decades-long declines for salmon
VANCOUVER — British Columbia anglers have been standing shoulder to shoulder on stretches of the…
Vancouver International Airport reports delays, cites staffing issues with NAV CANADA
VANCOUVER — Vancouver International Airport is reporting that some of its flights are being delayed,…
Prison, border, spy agencies among worst federal workplaces: survey
OTTAWA — Employees at Correctional Service Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian…
Jays closer Hoffman gives up two homers, blows save opportunity in 7-5 loss to Twins
TORONTO — The game-tying solo shot stung. The go-ahead homer was a body blow. Blue…
Closer Hoffman gives up two homers as Twins come back for 7-5 win over Blue Jays
TORONTO — The Minnesota Twins hit two homers off Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman in the…
Canadians Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime advance to second round at U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime moved on to the second round of…
‘The Things You Kill’ selected as Canada’s submission to the Oscars
TORONTO — Toronto professor Alireza Khatami’s psychological thriller, inspired by his own family trauma, is…
Green Bay Packers waive former Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma
Canadian Taylor Elgersma won’t start the season on the Green Bay Packers’ active roster. The…
Lytton, B.C., records hottest temperature across Canada this year as province bakes
Lytton, B.C., is living up to its reputation as the hottest location in Canada. Starting…
Sheet-covered thieves in ghostly getaway at B.C. care home
NEW WESTMINSTER — Police in New Westminster, B.C., are seeking two suspects who covered themselves…
Woman being sued for calling four others ‘pretendians’ says she’s protecting identity
OTTAWA — A First Nations woman is being sued for calling four women “pretendians,” with…
Carney says Canada will soon announce funding for port infrastructure
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that expansions to ports in Montreal and…