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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.
Canada’s top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20
TORONTO — As Dr. Theresa Tam prepares to leave her position next week, Canada’s top…
BC Wildfire Service expects Squamish fire held soon, as residents celebrate rain
A fire that has been burning out of control as it threatened Squamish, B.C., this…
Jury to hear final arguments in Quebec truck attack trial next week
RIMOUSKI — The trial of a Quebec man accused of using his truck to kill…
Surrey, B.C., police launch team to counter extortions in South Asian community
SURREY — A series of reports of extortion from people and businesses in the South…
High court overturns B.C. sex assault conviction, clarifies ‘confusion’ over evidence
The Supreme Court of Canada says a British Columbia man convicted of sexual assault in…
Trade bill could trigger ‘race to the bottom’ in health standards, health groups warn
OTTAWA — Anti-smoking groups are warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial…
Public service shrinks by nearly 10,000, with tax, immigration hit the hardest
OTTAWA — The federal public service shed almost 10,000 people last year, with the Canada…
Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs
FREDERICTON — A group of Canadian premiers appears to be setting high expectations as they…
Police warn of hundreds of Hells Angels in Surrey, B.C., this weekend
Police in Surrey, B.C., are warning residents about hundreds of Hells Angels who have arrived…
Saskatchewan RCMP investigating after ‘hateful symbol’ painted on rainbow sidewalk
TISDALE — RCMP say they’re investigating after they say a “hateful symbol” was painted on…
Kendrick Lamar gets two-minute ovation after ‘Not Like Us’ in Drake’s hometown
TORONTO — Kendrick Lamar stepped onto Drake’s turf on Thursday, playing his first concert in…
Review: Switch 2 a significant upgrade, but the extra muscle comes at a cost
TORONTO — Nintendo bet big on innovation when it launched the Switch in 2017. Able…
AFN says wildfires are forcing it to postpone annual general assembly to September
OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations is pushing its annual general assembly from July…
American weather presenters say coverage of wildfires on the Prairies has intensified
EDMONTON — Three American TV weather presenters say their viewers’ appetite is soaring for information…
Quebec Liberals hope to boost their fortunes as they choose new leader
MONTREAL — After a drawn-out campaign overshadowed by upheaval in Ottawa and threats from the…
Police arrest Leonardo Rizzuto in major operation targeting Montreal Mafia
MONTREAL — Nearly a dozen people alleged to be important members of Montreal’s Mafia and…
CN Rail warns of ‘catastrophic impacts’ as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park
VANCOUVER — CN Rail warns flooding could have “catastrophic impacts” on cross-country services in legal…
Fentanyl czar says government’s border bill will help in fight against lethal drug
OTTAWA — Canada’s fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a…
In the news today: Fentanyl czar welcomes federal border bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Downtown businesses in Vancouver, Victoria decry desperate public safety situation
VANCOUVER — Alan Goodall has owned the Aura nightclub in Vancouver’s entertainment district for 16…
Victoria officer gets 7-day suspension over death of woman hit by anti-riot rounds
VICTORIA — A Victoria police officer who was found to have made a serious error…
B.C. Independent MLAs start new party to ‘combat the globalist assault’
Two former members of the B.C. Conservatives who have been sitting as Independents for months…
Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up for a vote by union members
OTTAWA — The federal government is asking unionized Canada Post employees to vote directly on…
Leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at G7 summit: former PM Chrétien
CALGARY — Former prime minister Jean Chrétien says dignitaries attending the upcoming G7 leaders summit…