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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.
5 Canadian soldiers suspended over Nazi salute video
OTTAWA — Five members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been suspended and military police…
Elizabeth May won’t lead Green Party in next federal election
OTTAWA — The Green Party of Canada will once again be looking for someone to…
Thieves tug at heartstrings in string of Canada-wide distraction thefts, police say
EDMONTON — Police in Alberta say the public should mind strangers asking for hugs or…
B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park closing for a month for recovery, First Nations’ practices
PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — British Columbia’s government says Joffre Lakes Park will shut for…
B.C. resort destroyed by 2023 Okanagan wildfire sues over insurance ‘gaps’
VANCOUVER — A lakeside British Columbia resort that was destroyed by a wildfire in 2023…
Quebec government tries to ease growing tension over forestry blockades
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is trying to ease rising tensions between forestry workers and…
Anand says Trump talks could be opportunity for allies to enact Ukraine security plan
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Trump’s talks with Russia and Ukraine could…
Ottawa taps Cohere to work on use of AI in public service
OTTAWA — The federal government has signed an agreement with a Canadian artificial intelligence company…
B.C. Ombudsperson says whistleblower protection law ‘falling short’ in some areas
VICTORIA — New reports by British Columbia’s ombudsperson on a whistleblower protection law show that…
P.E.I. police fear local man may commit a terrorism offence; impose conditions
CHARLOTTETOWN — The Mounties in Prince Edward Island say they fear a man facing multiple…
Vancouver Whitecaps sign homegrown midfielder Liam Mackenzie to MLS deal
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed homegrown midfielder Liam Mackenzie to a Major League…
Air Canada strike ends after tentative deal reached with flight attendants’ union
TORONTO — Air Canada says it plans to operate more than half of its scheduled…
Five things to know about the byelection in Battle River—Crowfoot
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will return to his seat in the House of…
Plate victory moves apprentice jockey Moran atop Eclipse Award discussion
TORONTO — Pietro Moran was already in high demand as Woodbine’s leading jockey, but he’s…
Canadians Brace, Zhao advance to second round of women’s qualifying at U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Canadian tennis player Cadence Brace moved a step closer to her first…
Montreal mayor wants Quebec government to appoint a homelessness minister
MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is asking the Quebec government to appoint a “top…
Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers
LAKE COWICHAN — Police on Vancouver Island say roadside checks set up for a Nickelback…
Canadian defence firm to make ballistic steel through Swedish partnership
OTTAWA — Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel is partnering with a Swedish steel company so it…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch watches as his players make their mark at new clubs
Thanks to star striker Jonathan David’s recent move to Juventus, Canada coach Jesse Marsch draws…
Quebec reports first case of tick-borne Rocky Mountain spotted fever
MONTREAL — Quebec health officials say a first case of a tick-borne bacterial disease common…
Movie theatre business grew in 2024, but still short of pre-pandemic highs: StatCan
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says movie theatre business grew in 2024 but still hadn’t reached…
Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain
Canadian universities are embracing generative artificial intelligence in their teaching plans as more students and…
Economists split on BoC’s next rate move after July inflation data
OTTAWA — Economists say they found some encouraging signs in the latest inflation numbers but…
Quebec City using artificial intelligence to manage traffic, reduce congestion
Quebec City has started synchronizing traffic lights with the use of Google’s artificial intelligence, technology…