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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.
Suncor snags majority control of Syncrude with $937M Murphy Oil deal
CALGARY – Suncor Energy is buying another chunk of Syncrude in a $937-million deal that…
Judge eases release conditions for teen accused of uttering threat in song
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. – A judge has loosened the release conditions for a Cape Breton…
‘Hip-Hop Evolution’ at Hot Docs traces little-known origins of the genre
TORONTO – In 1973, a Jamaican-American teen known as DJ Kool Herc played a bunch…
Beyond Oilers, No. 1 overall pick historically rare for most Canadian NHL teams
The two Canadian teams never to pick first overall will have their own special lucky…
80 people arrested in sweeping Ontario child online exploitation investigation
TORONTO – Dozens of people are facing hundreds of charges after a massive, provincewide investigation…
Convicted murderer wants court-appointed lawyer for appeal in Saunders death
HALIFAX – A woman convicted of murdering Loretta Saunders is asking Nova Scotia’s highest court…
New Toronto Wolfpack rugby league team won’t divulge its ownership
TORONTO – The Toronto Wolfpack, a fledgling rugby league side launched this week, says it…
With Delta deal signed, Ottawa must go all in on CSeries: Quebec political class
The Trudeau government congratulated Bombardier for its CSeries deal with Delta Air Lines on Thursday…
Carter’s top priority with Montreal Alouettes is helping team win
TORONTO – Duron Carter is back in the CFL for a simple reason: To play…
Newfoundlanders wear pink, purple for little girl allegedly killed by her father
CARBONEAR, N.L. – Schools, stores and even the house of assembly in Newfoundland and Labrador…
Liberals signal no immediate plans to change rules governing refusals to work
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are being urged to make it easier for workers to…
Rolled ankle to keep Jonathan Osorio from playing for Toronto FC in Portland
TORONTO – An ankle injury will keep attacking midfielder Jonathan Osorio out of Toronto FC’s…
Bombardier scores big deal with Delta, federal aid request still outstanding
MIRABEL, Que. – Bombardier received a major boost Thursday after Delta Air Lines agreed to…
Federal call centre project hit with delays as systems hit end of life
OTTAWA – Canada’s federal call centres are overwhelmed, antiquated and apparently on the verge of…
A by-the-numbers look at federal call centres that are being modernized
OTTAWA – The federal government is working on a complete overhaul of its call centre…
B.C. Lions say standout linebacker Solomon Elimimian ‘100 per cent healthy’
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. Lions say linebacker Solomon Elimimian has fully recovered from the…
Officers injured in chase through Halifax after SUV tries to hit them: police
HALIFAX – Police in Halifax say two officers were injured while pursuing an SUV that…
B.C. woman falsely labelled a terrorist sues Canada for multimillion award
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia woman’s life was “destroyed” after the federal government wrongfully branded…
B.C. introduces law to prevent criminals from making money from their crimes
VICTORIA – British Columbia has introduced legislation to prevent serial killer Robert Pickton and other…
One of NHL’s last enforcers, retiring Orr still sees place for fighting
Retiring from the game on Thursday afternoon, Colton Orr exits hockey at a point when…
Education ministers says firings last resort as Vancouver board approves deficit
VANCOUVER – Education Minister Mike Bernier is set to meet with the chairman of the…
Tories want list of Ontario companies that got $2.36 billion in grants, loans
TORONTO – Ontario’s Liberal government is under increasing pressure to release a complete list of…
Parker set for Yankee Stadium homecoming as Whitecaps visit New York City FC
Growing up on Long Island, Tim Parker made countless pilgrimages to the Bronx to cheer…
Valeant Pharmaceuticals announces shakeup on its board of directors
MONTREAL – Valeant Pharmaceuticals is shaking up its board of directors, with half of them…