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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.
‘Sorry’ not sorry: Justin Bieber, Skrillex maintain innocence in copyright case
TORONTO – Justin Bieber and Skrillex are hitting back against copyright infringement claims related to…
Mutual funds must now provide key information before investors buy funds
TORONTO – A new safeguard is now in place to help protect mutual fund investors.…
Fort McMurray pit bull avoids Ontario ban with layover at Toronto airport
CHARLOTTETOWN – Lucy the pit bull has made it across Ontario. The dog and her…
Canadian women to face familiar foes at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Jordan
TORONTO – Canada has been drawn in Group B with Cameroon, Germany and Venezuela at…
City, CTV reveal new shows: City has ‘Lethal Weapon’, CTV has ‘Training Day’
TORONTO – Canadian TV will be replete with reboots this fall and winter. On Monday,…
Canada slips to 10th place in IMD competitiveness ranking, worst in years
OTTAWA – A plunge in commodity prices hurt Canada as it fell to 10th place…
B.C. floods could be Canada’s most costly natural disaster: study
VANCOUVER – A new study says the risk of a devastating flood in British Columbia’s…
Blue Jays recall reliever Tepera, designate infielder Paredes for assignment
TORONTO – A worn-out bullpen forced the Toronto Blue Jays to make a roster move.…
Feds say little about Indian media report of extremist allegations in B.C.
OTTAWA – Federal authorities were tight-lipped Monday about a report that Sikh terrorists run a…
Any fear over assisted dying can’t be blamed on lack of knowledge: chief justice
CALGARY – Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin says any public consternation over physician-assisted dying…
Former Nalcor head says province approved controversial $1.4 million severance
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Growing controversy around severance for the ex-CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador’s…
Anti-gentrification Montrealers rob store of thousands of dollars worth of goods
MONTREAL – The co-owner of a boutique grocery store in a gritty Montreal neighbourhood which…
Bettman stakes clear position on NHL participation at Olympics; updates expansion
PITTSBURGH – Commissioner Gary Bettman said NHL participation in the next Olympics would likely hinge…
Homicide investigators identify man found dead in North Vancouver creek
VANCOUVER – Police say the body of a missing 34-year-old man has been found in…
Toronto FC hopeful that injury to star striker Sebastian Giovinco is not serious
TORONTO – Star striker Sebastian Giovinco had an MRI Monday with Toronto FC hopeful the…
Saskatchewan facing $1B resource revenue shortfall, says Premier Wall
REGINA – Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says the province is facing a $1 billion shortfall…
Residents of fire-damaged Fort McMurray to return in stages
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – A phased re-entry for fire evacuees from Fort McMurray and nearby…
Not everything will be fully operating when Fort McMurray reopens to residents
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Officials have warned that residents of Fort McMurray in northern Alberta…
Seven stories in the news today, May 31
Seven stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: < EX-MP URGES PARLIAMENT TO…
Churches convert into tango schools and daycares to stay financially stable
TORONTO – When parishioners of The Meeting House gather for Sunday service each week, they…
Liberal MP Mauril Belanger, dying from ALS, behind push for change in wording
OTTAWA – The lyrics to O Canada will be a hot topic in Ottawa on…
Trapped baby moose freed by police gets a ride-along in wildlife vehicle
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Wildlife officers had an unusual ride-along in one of their trucks…
High-tech oilfield employees feel oil price punches in different ways
CALGARY – In the high stakes world of high-tech oilfield services, low oil and gas…
Toronto-area police force suspends Twitter account after being hacked
BRAMPTON, Ont. – A Toronto-area police force says its Twitter account was hacked Monday night…