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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.
Health minister noncommittal on pharmacare, says expert report isn’t binding
OTTAWA — The federal health minister is not committing to following the road map set…
Quebec Liberal Leader Rodriguez struggles to manage crisis within party
MONTREAL — As the turmoil engulfing the Quebec Liberals enters its second week, leader Pablo…
Norwegian defence company pitches Ottawa as Arctic partner in sub procurement
OTTAWA — As the international competition for Canada’s lucrative submarine contract heats up, a Norwegian…
Two brothers, 19 and 22, dead after being struck by a light-rail train near Montreal
MONTREAL — The deaths of two brothers struck by a light-rail train over the weekend…
Joni Mitchell to get lifetime achievement Juno, Nelly Furtado joins Hall of Fame
TORONTO — Joni Mitchell’s incredible impact on music will be celebrated at the Juno Awards…
Budget watchdog calls for more transparency after Liberals shift fiscal anchors
OTTAWA — Ottawa is not planning to set up an independent body to scrutinize the…
With lengthy road trip in the books, Oilers look to make a move at home
EDMONTON — Having already played close to half their season allotment of road games, the…
One minor is dead, one injured after shots fired east of Quebec City
SAINT-VALLIER — One minor is dead and another is in hospital after shots were fired…
U.S. directs its embassies in Western nations to scrutinize ‘mass migration’
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has directed its embassies in Canada and other Western…
Flight delays and cancellations at Calgary airport leave travellers scrambling
CALGARY — Dozens of flights were delayed or cancelled at Alberta’s largest airport due to…
First Nation looks to develop ‘wealth fund’ for major projects investments
OTTAWA — A First Nation in Ontario is looking to create what it’s calling a…
Mitchell steps in to guide Canada’s men’s basketball team for World Cup qualifiers
TORONTO — Nathaniel Mitchell will return as head coach of the Canadian men’s senior basketball…
Decorated ski crosser Marielle Thompson bides her time in race return post-injury
CALGARY — Marielle Thompson has Plans A, B, C and pretty well the whole alphabet…
Lions to host Elks, Stampeders in Kelowna, B.C., as Vancouver hosts FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions will face the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders in Kelowna,…
Ottawa announces $35 million for 30 oral health training programs across Canada
MONTREAL — The federal government has announced more than $35 million over three years to…
Carissa Norsten named captain of Canadian women’s rugby sevens side
Carissa Norsten, named U-Sports’ women’s rugby player of the year last month, will captain Canada…
Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson named NHL’s first star of the week
NEW YORK — Calgary defenceman Rasmus Andersson has been named the NHL’s first star of…
Snowfall warning issued for southeastern B.C. as weekend rain hits south coast
VANCOUVER — Southeastern British Columbia is set for a blast of wintry weather with as…
1 of 4 accused in alleged Quebec extremist plot appears in court, to return next year
QUÉBEC — One of four accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take control…
Canadian men slip to No. 25 in World Rugby rankings after loss to Portugal
Canada has dropped one place to No. 25 in World Rugby’s new rankings, matching its…
Fact File: How Sora’s AI videos made going viral easy, and tips on how to spot them
"Back in the day … there were not a lot of videos like this."
Ja’Kobe Walter’s improved shooting an asset off the Toronto Raptors’ bench
TORONTO — When Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic calls on Ja’Kobe Walter to sub…
Flames riding hot streak after Maloney pushes back against quitting on season
VANCOUVER — The Calgary Flames have delivered their best results of the year after team…
Nunavik’s Inuit residents show resilience in the face of persistent water shortages
PUVURNITUQ — In Quebec’s Nunavik region, it’s not unusual to run out of drinking water…