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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.
B.C. Lions down Calgary Stampeders 20-18 in Wally Buono’s return to coaching
VANCOUVER – Winning hasn’t gotten old for Wally Buono. Chris Rainey brought a punt back…
Ontario considers mandatory work experience programs for all students
TORONTO – All Ontario high school, college and university students will have to participate in…
Canadians Raonic, Bouchard look to recapture Wimbledon magic after disappointing 2015
LONDON – Two years ago Eugenie Bouchard and Milos Raonic were the toast of Wimbledon.…
Syrian refugee student, Edmonton teacher find a novel in his experience
OTTAWA – What’s your secret wish? That’s the first question teacher Winnie Canuel asks her…
Italians rallies to edge Canada 20-18 in scrappy rugby test match at BMO Field
TORONTO – Two rugby programs looking to rebuild faced off Sunday with a late penalty…
Police say stabbed man was former racist, but aren’t connecting it to his death
Winnipeg police confirm that the victim of a fatal stabbing was once at the centre…
Canada comes up short against Cuba at beach volleyball Olympic qualifier
Canada’s road to a second berth in men’s Olympic beach volleyball this summer got a…
Canadian academic jailed in Iran for dabbling in feminism, security: family
MONTREAL – A Montreal-based university professor being held in an Iranian jail is being investigated…
Federal government invests $150 million for affordable housing in B.C.
VANCOUVER – The federal government has announced it will invest $150 million in affordable housing…
Don Cherry unhappy with Leafs picks, says Stamkos will sign if Leafs breaks bank
Don Cherry has an issue with the lack of Ontario-born hockey players selected by the…
Canadian Kylie Masse dominates at Italian International, wins another gold in 200 backstroke
Olympic-team member Kylie Masse completed a golden sweep of the women’s backstroke events on Sunday…
Bruno Langlois finally wins Canadian cycling title after years of falling short
OTTAWA – Bruno Langlois of Matane, Que., finally won the elite men’s title on Sunday…
Four stories in the news today, June 27
Four stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— MEXICAN PRESIDENT IN CANADA…
Ontario Power Generation awards $392 million of additional Darlington contracts
TORONTO – Ontario Power Generation has awarded two more contracts for refurbishment work at the…
Giller-winning author Austin Clarke dead at 81; won ’02 prize for ‘Polished Hoe’
TORONTO – Austin Clarke, the Toronto-based writer who won the Scotiabank Giller Prize and the…
Walmart Canada taps chief operations officer to head company as of August
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Walmart Canada says it will have a new CEO on Aug. 15,…
Officers to testify against ex-RCMP spokesman accused of sex assault in B.C.
VANCOUVER – A three week trial is expected next year for the RCMP’s former chief…
Girl, 14, boy, 17, charged in double shooting, and stabbing in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Three people — including a 14-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy — are…
Police investigating truck driver in fiery crash that killed four in Toronto
TORONTO – Ontario Provincial Police say a fiery multi-vehicle crash on a north Toronto highway…
Mexican president stops by Quebec City to talk trade before dinner with Trudeau
QUEBEC – Mexico has embarked on an “ambitious program” of human rights reforms and the…
Calgary group pushing for new NHL, CFL facilities pitch council on moving ahead
CALGARY – The group that wants to build a new NHL arena and CFL stadium…
Canada’s Raonic advances to second round of Wimbledon with win over Carreno Busta
LONDON – Milos Raonic advanced to the second round of Wimbledon on Monday with a…
New Manitoba RCMP boss going to Steinbach for inaugural pride march
WINNIPEG – The new commanding officer for Manitoba RCMP says he plans to attend the…
Canadian veteran Ryder Hesjedal to miss out on 103rd Tour de France
TORONTO – Canadian Ryder Hesjedal will not take part in this year’s Tour de France.…