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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.
Former MMA fighter wanted in Nova Scotia murder nabbed on Venezuelan beach
HALIFAX – It is an arrest photo like few others: A muscular man in colourful…
Second-degree murder charge laid in February death of Abbotsford, B.C., man
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Two people have been arrested and a man has been charged with…
For first time in storied history, the Bay to open up shop outside Canada
TORONTO – One of Canada’s most iconic brands is heading to the land of windmills…
Toronto still a safe city, police chief says days after pregnant woman killed
Toronto’s police chief said the city remains “the safest in North America” despite a spike…
We the Other: Raptors and fans even more fired up after online poll omission
CLEVELAND – We the Unloved. The Raptors are making their first appearance in the NBA’s…
Wildfire’s return stalls recovery plans for Fort McMurray oilsands industry
CALGARY – Plans to quickly restart oilsands production in northern Alberta were turned upside down…
Liberals unveil plan to outlaw transgender hate speech, discrimination
OTTAWA – For years, transgender Canadians had to come up with creative arguments in front…
Board ruling looms for expanded Trans Mountain pipeline as Ottawa appoints panel
VANCOUVER – As a key decision looms this week on a project that will have…
OHL appoints Burnett to serve as Firebirds GM, Stefan named assistant GM
TORONTO – George Burnett was appointed general manager of the Flint Firebirds on Tuesday while…
CN rebuilds train trestle in 20 days after arson fire destroys previous bridge
MAYERTHORPE, Alta. – A railway trestle bridge northwest of Edmonton destroyed by a deliberately set…
Welcome to the conference finals: Cavs throttle Raptors 115-84 in Game 1
CLEVELAND – Midway through the second quarter of Tuesday night’s debacle, LeBron James threw down…
Lawyer for Matthew de Grood to begin not criminally responsible defence
CALGARY – The lawyer for a Calgary man who stabbed to death five young people…
Lobby group for licensed medical pot producers gets new name: Cannabis Canada
OTTAWA – In a sign of the times, the country’s licensed medical marijuana producers have…
Seven stories in the news today, May 18
Seven stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— COURT SMACKS DOWN FEDS…
From Toronto to Westeros: How Canada gave birth to TV’s after-show craze
TORONTO – The TV after show is certainly no afterthought these days. Ratings for “Talking…
Cooler temperatures, rain forecast in area of B.C. hit by wildfires
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Environment Canada forecasts show badly needed rain is on the way for…
Energy board to release ruling on Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion Thursday
VANCOUVER – The National Energy Board will issue its report on Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain…
Brent Sutter, Red Deer Rebels ready to take on CHL’s best at 2016 Memorial Cup
The Red Deer Rebels exited the Western Hockey League playoffs on a Friday night in…
CMHC sees slowing of home construction in most of Canada, growth in some areas
TORONTO – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is expecting home construction to be slower in…
Celine Dion told Rene Angelil to ‘go in peace’ after throat cancer battle
Celine Dion told her late husband Rene Angelil in his final moments that she wanted…
Vocal surgery forces Michael Buble to postpone Governor General’s honour
Michael Buble says upcoming vocal cord surgery has forced him to cancel two events next…
Ontario passes bill to create cap-and-trade system to fight climate change
TORONTO – Ontario has passed legislation creating a cap-and-trade system to fight climate change, which…
A text of the prime minister’s apology for the Komagata Maru incident
OTTAWA – Here is a text of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s English remarks apologizing for…
Canada’s synchro swimming duo hope “heartbreak” wins judges hearts in Rio
MONTREAL – Jacqueline Simoneau and Karine Thomas want to perform so well at the Rio…