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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.
B.C. RCMP, provincial government announce new 12-member human trafficking unit
SURREY — The head of the British Columbia RCMP major crime section says human trafficking…
Eby calls softwood lumber dispute “canary in the coal mine” of U.S. protectionism
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the federal government cannot forget about the fate of…
Brown to start for Redblacks but Adams Jr. out for Stampeders
The Ottawa Redblacks come off their bye week with starter Dru Brown in tow. Brown…
New role for Sophie de Goede as Canada hosts the U.S. in final home World Cup tune-up
Star forward Sophie de Goede returns to the starting lineup Friday as the second-ranked Canadian…
Here are some facts about the massive Russian quake and the tsunami it sent to B.C.
When one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia’s coast on Tuesday, it…
Bombers list Collaros as out for rematch with Toronto Argonauts
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without starter Zach Collaros when they face…
Calgary Flames sign Martin Pospisil to three-year contract extension
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Martin Pospisil to a three-year contract extension…
Report: Homeless population in Metro Vancouver rising, especially those unsheltered
VANCOUVER — A new federally funded report shows the homeless population in Metro Vancouver has…
With Ottawa promising bail reform, what’s driving the debate?
OTTAWA — Premiers are putting pressure on Ottawa to implement tougher bail rules. With the…
Brown returns from injury as Redblacks face Stampeders without Adams Jr.
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks return from a bye week looking to reboot a season…
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged Wednesday but said future…
Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map
A Katy Perry superfan is basking in newfound fame after a video of him meeting…
1988 Quebec missing person’s case solved after bones found in river identified
MONTREAL — Montreal-area police say a missing person’s case from 1988 has been solved with…
Put down your phone while supervising kids in the water, Lifesaving Society urges
TORONTO — As Canada heads into a long weekend, the Lifesaving Society is urging parents…
Quebec population expected to decrease over next five years
MONTREAL — Quebec’s statistical institute estimates the province’s population will decline by 80,000 by 2030.…
Islamophobia envoy says Mideast war is bringing back anti-Muslim tropes from 9/11
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s special representative on combating Islamophobia says she’s alarmed by a recent revival…
Colorado loans Canadian winger Kimani Stewart-Baynes to Lexington of USL Championship
COMMERCE CITY — The Colorado Rapids have loaned Canadian winger Kimani Stewart-Baynes to Lexington SC…
Roughriders quarterback Harris, Stampeders defensive back Webb earn July CFL honours
TORONTO — Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and Calgary Stampeders defensive back Damon Webb earned…
Proline players were firmly behind streaking Toronto Blue Jays last week
They’ve cooled down, but last week Proline players were firmly behind the Toronto Blue Jays.…
Canada earns relay bronze at world swimming championship as McIntosh eyes third gold
SINGAPORE — Canada claimed a mixed relay bronze medal and Summer McIntosh put herself in…
Former Canada coach said she feared for her safety after Olympic drone-spying scandal
WELLINGTON — Bev Priestman says she didn’t leave her house in Canada for a month…
Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Dylan Samberg to three-year extension
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Dylan Samberg to a three-year contract extension…
Unbeaten Canadian lightweight (Prince) Lucas Bahdi one win away from WBA title fight
Unbeaten Canadian (Prince) Lucas Bahdi will meet former world champion Roger (The Kid) Gutierrez in…
Calgary Stampeders place starter Vernon Adams Jr. on one-game injured list
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders will be without starting quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. when they…