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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.
B.C. Finance Minister says government to release travel expenses, calendars
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government will soon start pushing out information to the public…
150 B.C. Mounties heading to help fire-ravaged Fort McMurray, Alta.
SURREY, B.C. – Mounties from across British Columbia are heading to northern Alberta to help…
Canada beats Curacao 7-4 for first win at CONCACAF Futsal Championship
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Nazim Belguendouz scored twice — including his first in the…
Start with tomatoes and swiss chard: Tips for a budget-friendly veggie garden
TORONTO – The Victoria Day long weekend marks the start of gardening season for many,…
Lawyer for student charged with first-degree murder to argue to bail review
HALIFAX – The lawyer for a Dalhousie University medical student accused of murdering a fellow…
Filming for comedy ‘Bon Cop Bad Cop 2’ set to begin in Quebec this month
MONTREAL – Ten years after the release of the record-breaking bilingual “Bon Cop Bad Cop,”…
Chretien reiterates position on pot decriminalization, says politicians must adjust
HALIFAX – Jean Chretien says politicians have to adjust to changing times, as his own…
Fort McMurray Gretzky collector saved jerseys, but no longer so keen on hobby
EDMONTON – He saved precious hockey memorabilia from the flames, but one of Canada’s biggest…
Father of Alberta quads says seeing one baby after another ‘like a magic show’
EDMONTON – An Alberta couple will mark their first wedding anniversary next month not as…
Controversial comedian Dieudonne to land in Montreal Tuesday for sold-out shows
MONTREAL – Highly anticipated performances by a contentious French comic will proceed despite public outcry…
Canada to reposition itself on UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples
OTTAWA – Canada is poised to embrace the UN’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous…
In Fort McMurray, stark contrast between devastated and untouched neighbourhoods
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – It’s impossible to tell where one house ended and the next…
Workforce key to oilsands restart, observers say ahead of premier meeting
CALGARY – When energy company executives meet Tuesday with Premier Rachel Notley, they should urge…
Enbridge paying $282 million to join large-scale French offshore wind project
CALGARY – Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) says it will pay $282 million to participate in the…
New Brunswick launches strategy to become a world leader in cybersecurity
FREDERICTON – Premier Brian Gallant says New Brunswick is the first province in the country…
‘Deadpool’ among new DVD releases for the week ending May 14
A look at some DVDs scheduled to be released in the weeks ahead. For the…
Rona posts Q1 loss, higher revenue, ahead of takeover by Lowe’s
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. – Rona Inc. says it lost money in this year’s first quarter but…
Competition Bureau seeks input from Canadians on BCE deal to buy MTS
OTTAWA – The Competition Bureau is asking Canadians for their thoughts on BCE’s proposed deal…
Nova Scotia suspends student loan payments for those hit by Alberta wildfires
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia will provide a six-month repayment holiday to those with provincial student…
Fort McMurray funeral home staff hauled body, cremated remains during evacuation
As residents of Fort McMurray snatched up key belongings before fleeing their homes last week,…
Wildfire’s impact on Alberta oilsands industry measured by the numbers
CALGARY – A by-the-numbers look at the wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alta., and its impact…
Alberta power grid regulator finalizing plan to boost renewable energy investment
CALGARY – The head of Alberta’s power grid operator says he expects to finish a…
After encouraging victory over Timbers, Whitecaps aiming for consistency
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps know they’re still very much a work in progress. The…
Key things you need to know about Apple Pay’s partnerships with Canadian banks
TORONTO – Canada’s five biggest banks all announced Tuesday that they are partnering with Apple…