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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.
Canadian women’s hockey team roster unveiled for Rivalry Series games in U.S.
CALGARY — Hockey Canada has named the 25 players for the women’s team facing the…
Dostal, Batherson, Kurashev named NHL’s three stars of the week
NEW YORK — Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal, Ottawa Senators right-wing Drake Batherson and San…
158 people died of toxic drug deaths in September, down 19 per cent from last year
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s coroner says 158 people died from illicit drug overdoses in September,…
Finance minister says budget will offer no surprises, make ‘generational investments’
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says there will be “no surprises” when he tables…
Former Bloc MP who lost by single vote says she will appeal to Supreme Court
MONTREAL — The former Bloc MP who lost her Quebec riding by a single vote…
Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker up for CPL Player of the year Award for a sixth time
Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker has been nominated for the Canadian Premier League’s Player of…
Sweden to send its royals, industry chiefs in delegation to Canada this month
OTTAWA — Sweden is sending a large delegation of some of its most prominent people…
Canada’s Auger-Aliassime puts ATP Finals qualification at risk with Metz withdrawal
Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime is pulling out of this week’s Moselle Open, a move…
Rick Westhead exposes rot in Canadian hockey culture in book “We Breed Lions”
“Hockey people don’t like outsiders knowing their business.” Former Western Hockey League player Ryan Phillips…
Canadian Corey Wray named St. Louis City FC sporting director
ST LOUIS — Canadian Corey Wray, whose resume includes front-office stints with Toronto FC, CF…
Saskatoon to host 100th anniversary of Canadian men’s curling championship in 2027
SASKATOON — Saskatoon will host the 100th anniversary of the Canadian men’s curling championship. Curling…
Former federal minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada elected mayor of Montreal
MONTREAL — Montrealers have chosen Soraya Martinez Ferrada, a Chilean refugee who became a federal…
In the news today: Voters go to the polls in the Yukon, Montreal has a new mayor
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
OHL roundup: Vaughan scores twice as Battalion tip IceDogs 6-2
NORTH BAY — Parker Vaughan had two goals and an assist, Ryder Carey chipped in…
Four things on Quebec’s municipal elections
MONTREAL — Voters in roughly 1,100 municipalities across Quebec chose their local leaders on Sunday.…
Craig’s crew rock solid on opening day in mixed curling championship
ASSINIBOIA — Miles Craig of Victoria had a successful opening day at the Canadian Mixed…
Murray-Boyles continues to impress for Raptors as he learns the ropes in NBA
TORONTO — RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram provided plenty of offence for the Toronto Raptors…
WHL roundup: Americans tame Tigers 4-3 with Pavao’s overtime goal
MEDICINE HAT — Cruz Pavao’s power-play goal at 2:07 of overtime lifted the visiting Tri-City…
Barrett, Ingram lead Raptors to 117-104 win over Grizzlies
TORONTO — RJ Barrett scored a game-high 27 points and Brandon Ingram added 26 to…
Cavalry earns return trip to CPL North Star Cup final
HAMILTON — The Calgary-based Cavalry FC have punched their ticket to a third consecutive Canadian…
Freight train carrying fuel derails west of Kamloops, B.C.
KAMLOOPS — Cleanup work is underway after multiple cars of a Canadian Pacific Kansas City…
QMJHL roundup: Boisselle paces Olympiques to 3-2 win over Tigres
GATINEAU — Justin Boisselle had a goal and assist, Nicholas Petrut had two assists, and…
‘OK to be sad’: Hope turns into heartbreak for Blue Jays fans after World Series loss
TORONTO — Many Toronto Blue Jays fans are set to return to work and school…
Canada bolsters Indo-Pacific presence with new defence pact with the Philippines
OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty has signed a defence co-operation agreement with the Philippines,…