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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.
Pop composer Andy Kim, rockers Triumph to join Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
TORONTO — Andy Kim, Jane Siberry, and rock trio Triumph are among the new class…
In the news today: Carney unveils energy agreement with Germany
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Just shoot me’: Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack
KYIV — A 23-year-old Calgary man who has been fighting for Ukraine faces a painful…
Unbeaten Canadian men beat Puerto Rico 82-73 to finish first in Group B at AmeriCup
MANAGUA — After two blowout wins to open the FIBA AmeriCup men’s tournament, Canada had…
Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drives in two runs in return to starting lineup
TORONTO — As designated hitter, Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. eased his way into…
Canada’s Mboko loses to Krejcikova in first round of U.S. Open, Diallo advances
NEW YORK — Victoria Mboko’s U.S. Open debut ended early with a 6-3, 6-2 loss…
Kirk, Gimenez hit home runs to power Blue Jays to 10-4 rout of Twins
TORONTO — Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run homer in Toronto’s four-run first inning to help…
Records tumble and heat warnings expand across B.C., as bad-air advisories are lifted
A series of temperature warnings and special weather statements has been expanded as a heat…
Dr. Oz says B.C. ostriches may have valuable avian flu secrets and should be saved
Celebrity doctor-turned-U.S. health official Mehmet Oz says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s order to cull…
Homan’s curling team hires Heather Nedohin as coach for upcoming season
OTTAWA — The reigning world and Canadian women’s curling championship team skipped by Rachel Homan…
Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says ‘Buy Canada’ policy needs work
COQUITLAM — Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a…
Carney took ‘cautious’ position in comments about sending troops to Ukraine
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney raised more questions than answers about Canada’s position when…
Canada Soccer names men’s under-18 roster for September camp in Finland
Canada Soccer has named its men’s under-18 roster for a camp in Finland ahead of…
Ottawa slams Israel after official finding of famine, urges halt to escalating war
OTTAWA — The Carney government endorsed a UN-backed finding that famine is occurring in the…
First Nations ‘making history’ to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals
Two First Nations have formed a joint partnership with a transport company to purchase the…
Tax agency extends contracts of 850 call centre workers amid staffing concerns
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency has offered contract extensions to around 850 call centre…
Canadians Charles Jourdain, Kyle Prepolec added to UFC Fight Night card in Vancouver
Canadians Charles (Air) Jourdain and Kyle (Killshot) Prepolec have been added to the Oct. 18…
Henderson’s second CPKC Women’s Open win can spur further growth of golf in Canada
MISSISSAUGA — When Brooke Henderson won the Canadian national women’s golf championship in 2018 it…
‘It was time’: Canada set for long-awaited women’s Para hockey world championships
Christina Picton remembers arriving at the 2022 Paralympics with a mix of joy and heartache…
LeBlanc set to meet Lutnick in Washington after Ottawa drops some tariffs
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary…
Auditor general to study the modernization of the federal pay system
OTTAWA — The federal government’s troubled attempt to modernize its pay system will be probed…
Canadian rugby league women in Fiji for two games ahead of World Cup qualifier
While Canada’s rugby union women chase the World Cup in England, the Canada Ravens rugby…
Following destructive wildfires, New Brunswick reopens forest access
FREDERICTON — New Brunswickers will be permitted once again to enter the province’s forests, following…
Negotiations between Canada Post, union delayed again
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says Canada Post has cancelled a meeting planned for…