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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.
Rising Finnish hockey program likely to make history at NHL draft
When the power brokers of Finnish hockey gathered together seven years ago, the future looked…
Highway 97 to reopen west of Chetwynd, B.C., following severe floods
VICTORIA – A major stretch of highway in northeastern B.C. from Mackenzie Junction to Chetwynd…
Deal finalized for Quebec’s US$1 billion investment in Bombardier CSeries
MONTREAL – After months of negotiations, Bombardier Inc. has reached a definitive agreement with the…
Police in St. John’s seek witness in murder case as investigation continues
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Police in St. John’s say they’re looking for a man who…
Canada’s oil industry lowers 2030 output estimate but says growth will continue
CALGARY – Canada’s oil producers have once again lowered their long-term production estimates as low…
A quick look at the seven expense claims the Senate wants Mike Duffy to repay
OTTAWA – The Senate says that seven expense claims totalling $16,995 which came up during…
Opening win over Esks will take some of the sting out of Redblacks’ Grey Cup loss
OTTAWA – Last year’s Grey Cup loss to the Edmonton Eskimos is still a sore…
TSX, New York stocks buoyed by optimism that Britain will vote to stay in EU
TORONTO – Major stock markets in Canada and the U.S. soared to reach three-digit gains…
Local star Harris set to make Bombers debut in season opener against Alouettes
WINNIPEG – Andrew Harris worked a little bit harder than his Blue Bomber teammates on…
Four-year-old child dies after fall from upstairs window of B.C. home
LANGLEY, B.C. – A toddler has died after falling from the upstairs window of a…
Raptors select Austrian forward Jakob Poeltl with their No. 9 pick
TORONTO – Excellent foot speed and agility for a big man, and an NBA-ready body.…
Canada beats Sweden 54-44 at Canada Cup international wheelchair rugby tournament
RICHMOND, B.C. – The host Canadian squad opened up the 2016 Canada Cup international wheelchair…
Masoli throws three TD passes as Ticats spoil the party at BMO Field
TORONTO – Jeremiah Masoli and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats spoiled the party Thursday night. Masoli threw…
Eight stories in the news today, June 24
Eight stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— BRITAIN PM CAMERON TO…
Head of Nalcor Energy to give update on troubled Muskrat Falls hydro project
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The head of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Crown corporation Nalcor Energy is…
Black seeks emergency hearing into tax matter holding up the sale of his home
TORONTO – Conrad Black is seeking an emergency hearing next week into tax-related matters holding…
Concerns raised over using woman in head scarf for Syrian refugee program ad
OTTAWA – Concerns raised by Canadians over the Liberal government’s plan to resettle 25,000 Syrian…
Crown didn’t prove case against man accused of killing Alberta couple: defence
EDMONTON – The lawyer for a man accused of killing two great-grandparents, burning their motor…
Leafs nearing first No. 1 pick in 31 years; Auston Matthews widely expected choice
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Not once in a career that spans nearly three decades has Lou…
City mystified as large tree suddenly topples in Vancouver’s West End
VANCOUVER – A huge tree has toppled in Vancouver’s West End, damaging two low-rise apartments.…
Hearn looks forward to 50th cap and a chance for Canada to take revenge on Italy
Ciaran Hearn hasn’t really stopped moved since last fall’s Rugby World Cup. A fine showing…
The EU idea was good but it ‘got out of hand’; Canadians react to Brexit vote
Britain has voted to leave the European Union. Here are some reactions from Canadians with…
Decorated Halifax veteran wins fight to be admitted to federal hospital
HALIFAX – The son of a decorated 94-year-old veteran who has been fighting for months…
What’s been said about Brexit vote by financial experts, politicians
TORONTO – Comments from financial analysts and politicians on the economic ramifications of the Brexit…