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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.
Ontario New Democrat MPP Cheri DiNovo to run for federal NDP leadership
TORONTO – A veteran member of the Ontario legislature will become the first official candidate…
Pain never fades for cold case victim families, but resolution a possibility
KITCHENER, Ont. – Tucked in the middle of an old family album containing faded photos…
U.S. justice system could take lessons from Canada, says ‘Making a Murderer’ lawyer
TORONTO – A defence lawyer for Steven Avery featured in the popular Nextflix documentary series…
Toronto councillor proposes guns for cash or groceries amnesty program for city
TORONTO – A Toronto city councillor is proposing a gun amnesty program for the city…
Rod Zimmer, former senator who made headlines in controversies, dead at 73
OTTAWA – Rod Zimmer — athlete, fundraiser, corporate executive and Manitoba senator — died Tuesday…
Impact confident it can make up deficit to Toronto in Canadian Championship semi
MONTREAL – Dominic Oduro called Montreal’s 4-2 loss in the first leg of its Amway…
Ontario street festival cuts ties with petting zoo after public complaints
An Ontario petting zoo is under investigation and its show has been pulled from a…
Hundreds walk out of schools to express frustration over response to 5 suicides
WOODSTOCK, Ont. – Hundreds of students left their classrooms Tuesday morning in a mass walkout…
Here are five things to know about Ontario’s action plan on climate change
TORONTO – Five things to know about Ontario’s climate change action plan, which will be…
Feds shift stance on veteran seeking admission to Halifax hospital after outcry
HALIFAX – A decorated 94-year-old war veteran who was initially refused admission to a federally…
Halifax collector wins legal battle with Canada Post over hockey card
HALIFAX – An avid eBay bidder in Halifax has won a legal battle against Canada…
Ontario politician Cheri DiNovo ‘unofficial’ candidate for federal NDP leader
TORONTO – Veteran Ontario New Democrat Cheri DiNovo announced Tuesday she would run as an…
Senators balk at limiting assisted dying to Canadians who are near death
OTTAWA – The federal government’s proposed new law on medically assisted dying is entering uncharted…
Suncor Energy plans to raise $2.5B in share issue to pay for Syncrude stake
CALGARY – Suncor Energy says it plans to raise $2.5 billion in a bought deal…
Raptors finalize extension with Casey, look to build on franchise-best season
TORONTO – When Dwane Casey and Masai Ujiri met the morning after the Toronto Raptors’…
As his wife made history, Bill Clinton made the closing pitch from pickup trucks
ANTIOCH, United States – A small-town crowd chuckled as Bill Clinton’s warmup act mused about…
Q&A: O.J. director on making a near eight-hour doc in the shadow of a hit series
TORONTO – A dramatized re-telling of the O.J. Simpson trial fascinated viewers earlier this year,…
Corus CFO to retire, replacement has worked for Telus, CTV, Rogers
TORONTO – Corus Entertainment has announced that one of its long-time senior executives will retire…
Quebec suspends anti-Uber bill 90 days to negotiate with ride-hailing company
QUEBEC – The Quebec government will suspend the implementation of an anti-Uber bill for 90…
RCMP terrorism sting based on ‘deceit and tricks,’ must be condemned: lawyer
VANCOUVER – Illegal police tactics during an undercover operation that led a couple to be…
University of B.C. unveils draft sexual assault policy in wake of complaints
VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia has unveiled its draft sexual assault policy, but…
Sears Canada hikes cost-cutting target, reports lower Q1 sales, bigger loss
TORONTO – Sears Canada is continuing to lose money and says it’s increasing its 2016…
Ontario will spend up to $8.3 billion to fight climate change, offer incentives
TORONTO – Ontario’s action plan on climate change, expected to be released Wednesday, will include…
Clinton as Democratic nominee leaves female politicians with mixed feelings
OTTAWA – Female politicians in Canada, where a woman became prime minister nearly 25 years…