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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.
Man charged with impersonating North Vancouver Mountie
NORTH VANCOUVER — Mounties in North Vancouver say a man has been charged after allegedly…
Woman arrested in Langley, B.C., for assault causing severe burns
LANGLEY — Mounties in Langley, B.C., say a 25-year-old woman has been charged with an…
E-scooter injuries are on the rise among both kids and adults, data and doctors say
TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says e-scooter injuries are on the rise…
B.C. limits sales of two more diabetes drugs amid off-label use for weight loss
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Health Ministry is limiting the sales of two more diabetes drugs…
‘I feel young again’: Running back James Butler hitting new highs with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER — James Butler doesn’t mind standing outside of the spotlight. And on a B.C.…
Toxic gas leak injures four workers, 80 evacuated, in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY — A release of toxic bromine gas into the air in an industrial area…
Road near Sumas border reopens after train derailment in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD — Southern Railway of British Columbia Limited says a road near the Canada-U.S. border…
B.C.’s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s public service union representing 34,000 members says it’s preparing for a…
B.C. Health officials set up mosquito traps in the Sea to Sky region for study
VANCOUVER — Mosquito traps have been set up across the Sea-to-Sky region in British Columbia…
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher
OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the…
U.S. Coast Guard tall ship once part of Hitler’s navy sails into Victoria for visit
VICTORIA — When Deleon Guerrero last visited Victoria in 2023, he arrived by car as…
Einarson, Gushue among six rinks added to 2026 Scotties and Brier fields
Three teams have been added to each of the 2026 Canadian men’s and women’s curling…
In the news today: PM meeting steelworkers, Ontario chiefs cry foul, Alberta next?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
But all my friends have one: Why some parents say no to kids’ demand for e-scooters
TORONTO — Nainesh Kotak says it doesn’t matter how many of his 11-year-old son’s friends…
Swords scores 17 as Canada beats Japan at FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup quarterfinals
BRNO — Syla Swords had a game-high 17 points and Canada advanced to the semifinals…
Canadian men’s water polo team loses 22-10 to Montenegro at world championships
SINGAPORE — Canada’s men’s water polo was eliminated from medal contention at the world aquatics…
Arsenal’s gaudy transfer fee for Canadian forward Olivia Smith buzzes at home
A Canadian player setting a new benchmark in the women’s soccer transfer market floats a…
With all-star break complete, first-place Toronto Blue Jays set to welcome Giants
TORONTO — After a strong performance over the first half of the season, the first-place…
RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down
RICHMOND — RCMP say they’ve arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly…
‘Big relief’: Alerts lifted on multiple B.C. wildfires
British Columbia’s Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has rescinded multiple evacuation alerts as the threat from…
Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required
British Columbia’s representative for children and youth says some progress is being made to improve…
Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm’s avian flu case
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal reserved its decision in a case involving two…
Undefeated Alexander stages epic Alouettes comeback over Argos, but hurts hamstring
MONTREAL — Davis Alexander remains undefeated in the CFL after rallying for an epic comeback…
Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder
CALGARY — A Calgary police officer has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder…