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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.
Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., shows vigorous, ‘unusual’ behaviour
A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations on south-central Vancouver Island has been burning at…
Payments start for first claimants in First Nations child welfare case
OTTAWA — Some claimants are now receiving compensation payments through a $23-billion settlement for more…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation players can now bet on live horse races
TORONTO — Sports bettors will have a second option Saturday for the $1-million King’s Plate.…
PM’s staff say search is on for a local office that meets Carney’s security needs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says work is “well underway” to find a…
Fact File: No truth to online claims of dramatic drop in potato exports to U.S.
While Canadians wait for news of an improved trade situation with the United States, false…
Toronto FC gets US$175,000 in general allocation money from Inter Miami
TORONTO — Toronto FC and Inter Miami traded for roster resources on Thursday. TFC got…
Young midfielder Malik Henry makes his mark in return to Toronto FC
TORONTO — While just turned 23, midfielder Malik Henry has paid his dues with Toronto…
Winnipeg Jets goalie Eric Comrie to tee it up at Manitoba Open later this month
WINNIPEG — Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie will trade his pads for golf clubs later…
Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear Eaton Centre shooter’s sentencing appeal
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the sentencing appeal of a…
100 homes, structures may have been lost to Newfoundland’s largest wildfire: premier
ST. JOHN’S — Officials say the largest wildfire burning in Newfoundland and Labrador may have…
Calgary bantamweight Jake (The One) Peacock returns to action in November in Tokyo
Canadian bantamweight Jake (The One) Peacock will take on Thailand’s Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin, better…
In the news today: Air Canada flight cancellations, Alberta’s third summer town hall
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘One battle after another’ for farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex-councillor
Former Richmond, B.C., city councillor Harold Steves’ family has been farming in the area since…
Former general says Ottawa must help former translator’s family escape Taliban
OTTAWA — A former top general says it would be “unconscionable” for Ottawa to allow…
Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025
Wednesday’s Games (All times Eastern) MLB Interleague Washington 8 Kansas City 7 Arizona 6 Texas…
Vancouver FC upsets Atletico Ottawa with 3-1 win in Canadian Championship semifinals
HAMILTON — Hugo Mbongoe’s goal in the 69th minute stood up as the game winner…
Newly minted Whitecaps star Thomas Muller arrives in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps’ newest star has landed, with Thomas Muller arriving in Vancouver.…
Cubs’ aggressive approach pays off in 4-1 victory over Blue Jays
TORONTO — The Chicago Cubs had a clear game plan against Blue Jays starter Kevin…
Horton shines, Cubs hit two solo homers in 4-1 victory over Blue Jays
TORONTO — Michael Busch and Matt Shaw hit solo homers and Chicago starter Cade Horton…
TIFF backtracks after pulling Oct. 7 documentary, denies censorship
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival has changed course after pulling a documentary about…
‘This is our livelihood’: Farmers brace for hit from new China canola tariff
Farmer Bill Prybylski says China’s planned tariff on canola seed wasn’t factored into his business…
Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to Cincinnati Open quarterfinals
CINCINNATI — Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime is through to the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals after a fourth-round…
Ruck leads Canada past Czechia 5-0 in preliminary-round game at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Liam Ruck scored twice as Canada skated to a 5-0 win over Czechia on Wednesday…
Ticats face tough challenge in trying to resume winning ways versus Riders
Bo Levi Mitchell and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have a tough challenge in trying to resume…