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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.
‘They’ve got friends in high places:’ Garth Brooks gives his guitar to kids
SASKATOON – Two Saskatchewan kids who were at their first concert on the weekend have…
YTV’s ‘Anne of Green Gables’ film to air on PBS stations in November
TORONTO – The recent TV revival of a Canadian literary classic is heading to the…
Top Mountie defends RCMP labour bill, cites need for swift decision-making
OTTAWA – A federal labour bill excludes things like Mountie staffing levels and harassment issues…
Former defence minister MacKay regrets failure to buy Canada new fighter jets
OTTAWA – Buying a fighter jet that’s different from the one used by Canada’s closest…
A quick sketch of the next president of the University of British Columbia
VANCOUVER – Here’s a look at Santa Ono, the new president of the University of…
Ojo ruptures Achilles tendon in Eskimos practice, out for the season
Edmonton Eskimos defensive back John Ojo ruptured his right Achilles tendon during practice Monday and…
Canadian women divers have sights set on medals at 2016 Rio Olympics
MONTREAL – Team leader Mitch Geller believes that all four women on Canada’s Olympic diving…
Arctic archaeologists race to save ancient sites from encroaching ocean
Arctic archaeologists are fighting to learn what they can from one of the most extensive…
Dolly Parton makes time for stops in rural Canada on North American tour
TORONTO – Country superstar Dolly Parton is looking forward to venturing out to Moose Jaw,…
Wood tower at the University of British Columbia a game-changer for construction
VANCOUVER – A student residence under construction at the University of British Columbia could set…
Bedbug infestation causes library closures in southwestern Ontario
LEAMINGTON, Ont. – A southwestern Ontario library has closed its 14 branches after finding bedbugs…
WorkSafe says film company at fault after injury to ‘Maze Runner’ star
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s work-safety agency says a film production company “failed” to ensure the…
Federal government announces new money for indigenous mental health
OTTAWA – Attawapiskat Chief Bruce Shisheesh met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on…
Senators reject expanding assisted death law to include advance directives
OTTAWA – The Senate has rejected a proposal to allow individuals who are diagnosed with…
Cable companies win injunction against TV box sellers over alleged copyright infringement
TORONTO – A Federal Court judge has ruled that several companies must temporarily stop selling…
Vancouver Canucks name Dan Cloutier as club’s new goaltending coach
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks announced Tuesday that Dan Cloutier has been hired as the…
Canadian canoeist Oldershaw bringing young family to Olympics despite Zika fears
Canada’s Mark Oldershaw won’t let fears about the Zika virus keep his family apart during…
Police, firefighters intervene after fight breaks out over Earth’s shape
BROCKTON, Ont. – Police and firefighters were called in after a heated discussion over the…
Maker of Moose Knuckles parkas comes out swinging in ‘Made in Canada’ battle
MONTREAL – The maker of Moose Knuckles parkas is ready to fight the Competition Bureau’s…
Former hockey coach of Sidney Crosby wants street renamed in his honour
HALIFAX – Momentum is building in a small Nova Scotia community to rename a street…
Craft-clay dentures prompt court action against allegedly unlicensed B.C. man
VANCOUVER – Dental regulators in British Columbia have asked the province’s Supreme Court to shut…
Edmonton doctor’s appeal of sex assault conviction on patient turned down
EDMONTON – The Alberta Court of Appeal has denied a doctor’s appeal of his sexual…
Montreal-area city planning to ban pit bulls after attack on girl last year
BROSSARD, Que. – The father of a young girl who suffered horrific injuries when she…
Only one fighter jet met Canada’s overseas needs, Tory cabinet was told
OTTAWA – A 2014 memo to the Conservative cabinet said only one fighter jet could…