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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.
‘He was the catalyst’: Toronto referee remembers Hulk Hogan, the man behind the myth
TORONTO — Even as Hulkamania was catching fire around the world, former WWE referee Jimmy…
Veteran receiver Kenny Lawler making an immediate impact with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Kenny Lawler hasn’t wasted any time making an impact with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, The six-foot-one,…
Canada’s Rebecca Marino eager for ‘electric feeling’ of playing National Bank Open
Bright lights. Big opponents. Canadian fans chanting her name. Rebecca Marino remembers every detail of…
Federal government posts $6.5 billion deficit in April, May
The federal government posted a $6.5 billion deficit in the first two months of the…
Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala focused on growth, consistency in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Arjun Nimmala has learned a lot this year. As the No. 1 prospect…
In the news today: Three miners rescued from B.C. mine
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Montreal group takes campaign to restore U.S. foreign aid to Times Square
OTTAWA — A Montreal-based organization promoting democracy and digital rights is using a billboard in…
Vancouver Rise FC hands AFC Toronto second straight NSL loss
BURNABY — Samantha Chang’s two first-half goals was all Vancouver Rise FC needed in defeating…
Psychiatrists testify in fitness hearing of man accused in Vancouver festival attack
VANCOUVER — Two forensic psychiatrists have concluded their testimony at a hearing to determine if…
Killer of a 22-year-old woman convicted of manslaughter, homicide team says
ABBOTSFORD — A man originally accused of the second-degree murder of a young woman from…
Federal health minister non-committal on signing more pharmacare deals
OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel is not committing to sign pharmacare funding deals…
Here’s how key people reacted after five hockey players were acquitted of sex assault
Reaction was swift after five former junior hockey players were acquitted Thursday in a high-profile…
A timeline of sexual assault allegations against former Hockey Canada junior players
A timeline of events that led to former Canada world junior hockey team players Michael…
A quick history of B.C.’s Red Chris mine where three workers are trapped underground
The eyes of many are on a northern British Columbia gold and copper mine as…
TSB says weather, illicit drug may have contributed to fatal chopper crash in B.C.
The Transportation Safety Board says a number of factors could have led to a fatal…
Edmonton QB Fajardo finally set to face former team as Roughriders host Elks
REGINA — After a week of speculation, the Edmonton Elks have confirmed that quarterback Cody…
Hulk Hogan’s storied wrestling career included iconic made-in-Canada matches
TORONTO — At the fan festival leading up to WrestleMania X8, World Wrestling Federation chairman…
Man who allegedly murdered serial killer Robert Pickton in prison appears in court
The man accused of murdering serial killer Robert Pickton in prison appeared briefly by video…
Tessier to lead Canada at women’s Rugby World Cup in England
LANGFORD — Alexandra Tessier will captain Canada’s second-ranked squad when the 2025 Rugby World Cup…
Supreme Court won’t hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has given a thumbs-down to hearing a legal…
Five Canadian medal contenders to watch at world swimming championships
Canada is sending a powerhouse swimming squad to the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, with…
Canada’s backstroke big-gamer Kylie Masse focused on worlds, not 2028 L.A. Olympics
The best women’s backstroker Canada has ever produced refuses to look deep into the future.…
In the news today: Ruling today in hockey players’ sex assault trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Parliamentary interpreters sound alarm over coming changes to procurement rules
OTTAWA — Professional interpreters are warning that the federal government’s plans to cut its procurement…