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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.
Criticism of Lapu Lapu memorial concert surprises Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he was surprised by criticism of plans to…
Winds expected to drive wildfire towards Kelly Lake, B.C., in ‘high-risk’ situation
The British Columbia Wildfire Service warned Wednesday that incoming winds were expected to drive an…
Pressure mounts on Carney to match Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum
OTTAWA — Canada’s steel industry is calling on the federal government to quickly match U.S.…
Smoke covering parts of U.S. as wildfires continue to rage in Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Swaths of smoke from wildfires that have torched buildings and forced thousands from their homes…
Prisoners allege pandemic rules ‘wreaked havoc’ on minds in class-action lawsuit
VANCOUVER — Federal prison inmates who allege they were subjected to inhumane treatment during the…
Two lots of birth control pills recalled because they contained too many placebos
TORONTO — Health Canada says a pharmaceutical company has recalled two lots of Seasonale birth…
Smith says she sees a ‘breakthrough’ in talks with Americans on energy
WASHINGTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Wednesday there’s been a “breakthrough” in conversations…
Throne speech adopted without a vote in House of Commons
OTTAWA — The government’s reply to the throne speech was adopted in the House of…
‘Another universe of pain and suffering’: Patients allege neglectful obstetrical and gynecological care by Toronto doctor
TORONTO — Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke…
RCMP says it will collect info on possible war crimes in Gaza war
OTTAWA — The RCMP says it will “proactively” collect information about possible war crimes and…
New Montreal square lined with orange cones after reports of tripping, injuries
MONTREAL — A brand new Montreal public square that is designed to resemble a “suspended…
Immigration minister defends border bill’s restrictions on asylum claims
OTTAWA — Safeguards have been written into the government’s border bill to ensure civil rights…
BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s power utility has begun the process to boost the province’s baseload…
Ottawa amps up criticism of Israel over ‘appalling conditions’ in Gaza
OTTAWA — Ottawa issued a stronger condemnation of Israel’s restrictions on food aid in Gaza…
Quebec recourse for victims to remove intimate images shared without consent online
MONTREAL — A Quebec law comes into effect Wednesday that will give people quick access…
Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined
OTTAWA — The unpredictability of the United States’ trade war and signs of creeping inflation…
Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike
TORONTO — Canada’s steel industry needs the federal government to take swift action as it…
Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the government’s…
Indigenous opera singer Emma Pennell wins $25K emerging artist award
Indigenous soprano Emma Pennell has won a $25,000 emerging artist award. The 27-year-old opera singer…
‘John Candy: I Like Me’ to open 50th edition of Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO — A documentary about late Canadian comic John Candy will open the 50th edition…
In the news today: Steel and aluminum tariffs double to 50 per cent
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Status of Alaska Highway could change quickly due to wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C.
A stretch of the Alaska Highway west of Fort Nelson, B.C., reopened to single-lane alternating…
Trump signs order to double tariffs on steel, aluminum Wednesday
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to double steel…
Eby says he won’t be changing mind on another B.C. pipeline, rebuffing Ford
B.C. Premier David Eby says he won’t be throwing his support behind a new oil…