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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.
Canucks sign forward Sven Baertschi to two-year contract extension
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Sven Baertschi to a two-year contract extension.…
Two-time Grey Cup champion Fred James dies, he was 71
CALGARY – Two-time Grey Cup champion Fred James has died. He was 71. The Calgary…
A breakdown of all nine CFL teams heading into 2016 regular season
The 2016 CFL regular season kicks off June 23 with the Toronto Argonauts hosting the…
Foam chickens, temporary tattoos, cuff links among government promotional items
OTTAWA – Foam chickens. Backpacks. Lip balm. Cufflinks. Baby bibs. Fake tattoos. The list reads…
Montreal decision to rename Vimy park in honour of Parizeau sparks criticism
MONTREAL – A Montreal borough’s plan to pay tribute to late sovereigntist premier Jacques Parizeau…
Finding a job not just a matter of money for Syrian refugee newcomers
OTTAWA – Between them, the three Syrian men gathered in an atrium at Ottawa’s city…
Dion agrees with UN report that calls ISIL attacks on Yazidis genocide
OTTAWA – Two days after the Liberals voted down a Conservative motion to accuse the…
It’s not all about CPP: Quebec minister wants plan on federal health transfers
OTTAWA – Quebec’s finance minister says the official agenda for next week’s meeting with his…
Federal labour minister would cheer end of temporary foreign workers program
OTTAWA – Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk says she was joking when she said she plans…
Report links four Canadian companies to cluster munitions investments
OTTAWA – Four Canadian financial institutions invested $565 million in the companies that manufacture cluster…
Squamish Nation files court case to overturn NEB approval of Trans Mountain
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia First Nation has launched a court challenge to overturn the…
Quebec premier physically confronted at vigil for Orlando massacre
MONTREAL – A Montreal vigil for the Orlando massacre took a weird twist Thursday night…
Motorcyclist charged after allegedly pointing gun at slow drivers: police
OTTAWA – Police have charged a man they say has been whipping around Ottawa on…
Singer Meat Loaf collapses on stage during concert in Edmonton
EDMONTON – After cancelling two concerts earlier this week due to ill health, the singer…
Harley-Davidson rides into the latte business with first Canadian cafe
TORONTO – Harley-Davidson Motorcyles, a brand often associated with tough leatherclad bikers, is revving into…
Killer professor loses bid for temporary absences; still poses risk
TORONTO – A former Montreal professor who gunned down four academics at his university 22…
Oilfield hopes thin despite $2B in oil and gas producer financings
CALGARY – A flurry of stock sale financings by oil and gas producers in Canada…
Contractor warns oilsands revenues will fall due to Fort McMurray wildfires
CALGARY – A construction company that does contract work for oilsands producers warns it will…
Police investigate human bone fragment found on Newfoundland beach
FERRYLAND, N.L. – The RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador are investigating after a human bone…
CFL PREVIEW: 10 players to watch with the 2016 season set to kick off
With the CFL regular season set to kick off Thursday, The Canadian Press looks at…
A QuickList of some of Meat Loaf’s best-known songs
A list of some of the top songs by Meat Loaf, whose classic 1977 “Bat…
Trudeau touts Canadian tech industry at new Microsoft centre in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a new Microsoft development centre in downtown Vancouver…
Health Cda begins consultation on plan to allow irradiation of ground beef
OTTAWA – Health Canada is starting a 75-day consultation over a proposal to allow the…
Chevron looks to unload more Western Canada assets to bolster cash reserves
CALGARY – Chevron Canada Ltd. is testing the waters for a possible sale of its…