Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
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.
Court appearance for dad accused of attacking student with bat in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A man accused of leaving an 18-year-old high school student clinging to…
Debate over: Former Hart Trophy winner Lindros finally gets Hall of Fame call
TORONTO – The debate is over. Eric Lindros will finally get his plaque in the…
Amnesty International slams Quebec’s Couillard on Mexican human rights comment
OTTAWA – The head of Amnesty International’s Mexican branch is taking Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard…
B.C. government, Vancouver to collaborate on creating empty homes tax
VANCOUVER – The provincial government will look into taxing empty homes in a bid to…
Montreal Canadiens sign forward Andrew Shaw to new six-year contract
MONTREAL – Forward Andrew Shaw agreed to a six-year contact with the Montreal Canadiens on…
Saskatoon city council approves motion to call bridge after Gordie Howe
Saskatoon city council has voted in favour of naming one of its bridges after NHL…
Six stories in the news today, June 28
Six stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— MEXICAN PRESIDENT MAKES STATE…
Extreme cliff-jumping sport described as meditative, spiritual activity
VANCOUVER – Sean Chuma describes it as a spiritual moment, standing on the railing of…
Austin Clarke remembered for breaking barriers for black writers
TORONTO – Austin (Tom) Clarke is being remembered as a pioneering black Canadian writer who…
Mirvish musical ‘Kinky Boots’ among winners at Dora Mavor Moore Awards
TORONTO – The Toronto production of “Kinky Boots” was among the big winners at the…
Sage grouse making tiny comeback in Alberta, Saskatchewan
EDMONTON – The muffled drumbeat and strutting mating dance of a classic prairie bird is…
As Fort McMurray rebuilds, fire chief wants more wildfire resilience
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – The man who led the fight against the wildfire that devastated…
Three Amigos to align on climate, clean energy plan, says White House
OTTAWA – A North American-wide commitment to cut methane emissions and a pledge to get…
Air Canada firms up order for 45 Bombardier CSeries passenger jets
MONTREAL – Air Canada has finalized a previously announced order for at least 45 Bombardier…
From cowboy to cover girl: Five memorable fashions from k.d. lang
Music comes first for k.d. lang, but fashion has frequently played a supporting role in…
Defrauded former NHLer Bryan Berard speaks out about financial missteps
When Bryan Berard retired in 2009, he was shocked to learn that the nest egg…
Jury verdicts on deaths of seven aboriginals in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Inquest jurors examining the deaths of seven aboriginal youths in Thunder Bay, Ont., have issued…
CPP upgrades not needed by all; those in many public sector plans already secure
OTTAWA – The tentative deal for an improved Canadian Pension Plan will help thousands of…
Bronze medallist Valois-Fortier to lead Canada’s Olympic judo team
MONTREAL – Olympic bronze medallist Antoine Valois-Fortier will lead Canada’s judo team at the 2016…
Whitecaps host Toronto FC with Voyageurs Cup on the line, Reds lead final 1-0
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps are confident they can dig themselves out of another hole.…
By The Numbers: why Canada imposed a visa requirement on Mexican visitors
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday that as of Dec. 1, the Canadian…
Conrad Black reaches settlement with CRA over tax liens on his mansion
TORONTO – Conrad Black says he has reached a settlement with the Canada Revenue Agency…
Canucks fined $50,000 for Benning’ comments on Subban, Stamkos
The Vancouver Canucks will pay for general manager Jim Benning’s candid comments. The club was…
B.C. asks Vancouver Islanders to conserve water as highest drought alert issued
VICTORIA – Low rainfall and record-high temperatures have prompted British Columbia to issue its highest…