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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.
Two men dead in Chilliwack, B.C., car crash: police
CHILLIWACK — Police in Chilliwack, B.C., say two men from the Okanagan are dead after…
Vancouver FC looking forward to rubbing shoulders with CONCACAF’s elite
Despite finishing last in the Canadian Premier League, an unlikely Canadian Championship run has Vancouver…
Ontario, feds agree to 1-year child-care extension; average fee to stay $19/day
TORONTO — Ontario has secured a one-year extension with the federal government for the national…
Canadian tech, Calgary prof helped get Avalanche’s Landeskog back on the ice
CALGARY — In the spring of 2024, Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog hobbled into the…
In the news today: 3,691 Canadian WWII vets alive 80 years on
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
About 7 in 10 Canadians plan to mark Remembrance Day: poll
OTTAWA — A new survey suggests fewer Canadians were planning to observe Remembrance Day this…
Oilers snap losing streak as McDavid ignites late rally to tip Blue Jackets 5-4 in OT
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers needed some kind of positive response after their humiliating 9-1…
Okoronkwo nets three goals, Toronto slips past Montreal to advance to NSL Final
TORONTO — Esther Okoronkwo’s goal of making it to the Northern Super League inaugural championship…
Roslovic caps Oilers’ late comeback with OT winner against Blue Jackets
EDMONTON — Jack Roslovic scored on a backhand 56 seconds into overtime as the Edmonton…
Thornton, Chara, Keith lead class of 2025 into Hockey Hall of Fame
TORONTO — Joe Thornton always did things his way. Larger than life on the ice…
Canada’s James MacDonald captures second world driving championship
CHRISTCHURCH — Canada’s James MacDonald is a two-time world driving champion. MacDonald, a native of…
B.C. Securities Commission settles with man, company for more than $4 million
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Securities Commission says it has reached a nearly $4.2 million…
Veterans Affairs minister ‘respects’ independence of court in poppy ban decision
OTTAWA — Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight says she respects the independence of Nova Scotia’s…
DFO investigating third whale death off B.C.’s coast within weeks
VICTORIA — An advocate for whales says many collisions between vessels and the animals are…
Next batch of national interest major projects to be released Thursday, Carney says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the next tranche of projects the government is…
The Guess Who announce Canadian tour to mark end to legal dispute over band name
Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman are hitting the road as the Guess Who for the…
Chief justice to stand in for Gov. Gen. Mary Simon on Remembrance Day due to illness
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is recovering in hospital from a respiratory virus, leaving…
Canadian-born author David Szalay wins Booker Prize for ‘Flesh’
Canadian-born author David Szalay had his eye on the Booker Prize from the very early…
PWHL’s Vancouver Goldeneyes gather for first-ever training camp
VANCOUVER — Jenn Gardiner has been waiting for this moment. Growing up in Surrey, B.C.,…
Former CFL star, Denver Bronco LB Alex Singleton has surgery for testicular cancer
CALGARY — Former CFL star and current Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton underwent testicular cancer…
PWHL’s Goldeneyes settling into Vancouver’s historic Pacific Coliseum
VANCOUVER — A new chapter of Vancouver’s hockey history is being written at the Pacific…
Prime minister, N.B. premier tease major project announcement in the province
FREDERICTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt teased federal support…
Indigenous Services minister says community shouldn’t worry about zeros in budget
OTTAWA — The Indigenous Services minister says community leaders shouldn’t worry about zeros in the…
B.C. going door to door to hear residents’ concerns in Cowichan title area
The office of British Columbia Premier David Eby has appointed a “community contact” whose job…