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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.
Rookie Michael Salazar scores two as Drogba-less Impact top Revolution 3-2
MONTREAL – A leg injury to Didier Drogba gave rookie forward Michael Salazar his first…
Independent investigators looking into police-involved shooting in B.C.
SUMMERLAND, B.C. – B.C.’s police watchdog is looking into a shooting involving police in the…
Jordan Morris goal gives Seattle Sounders a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC
TORONTO – A lapse of concentration and some poor finishing cost Toronto FC in a…
No winning ticket for $7 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649
TORONTO – No winning ticket was sold for the $7 million jackpot in Saturday night’s…
London Calling? Canadians eye U.K. vacations after Brexit vote weakens pound
CALGARY – Travel companies say more Canadians are looking at vacations in the United Kingdom…
Ontario woman convicted of killing ex-lover’s nephew in 1982 granted day parole
TORONTO – An Ontario woman who started a family with another inmate and earned two…
Toronto FC coach praises BMO Field pitch after busy stretch with football, rugby
TORONTO – In the wake of hosting international rugby and CFL football, BMO Field’s pitch…
No. 2 overall Patrik Laine signs entry-level deal with Winnipeg Jets
WINNIPEG – No. 2 overall draft pick Patrik Laine signed a three-year entry-level contract with…
Pospisil, Sock advance in Wimbledon men’s doubles with win over French team
WIMBLEDON, United Kingdom – Vancouver’s Vasek Pospisil and American partner Jack Sock beat French duo…
One year later: Winnipeg lawyer adjusting to life after losing hand in bombing
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg lawyer who lost her hand in a letter bombing one year…
Martin and Tulowitzki each hit three-run homers as Blue Jays rout Indians 17-1
TORONTO – With the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen still reeling from a Canada Day marathon,…
Police in New Brunswick searching for stolen trailer filled with frozen lobster
CARAQUET, N.B. – Police in New Brunswick are asking the public to be on the…
High-profile Liberal party organizer Mike Robinson dies at age 65
A high-profile organizer and supporter of former prime minister Paul Martin has died. The Liberal…
Four stories in the news today, July 4
Four stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— CALGARY GEARS UP FOR…
Canadians witnessed Obama’s warmup lap, now he’s hitting the U.S. election trail
WASHINGTON – Canadians just glimpsed the test run of a man preparing to enter the…
Calgary businesses hoping for Stampede boost as energy downturn drags on
CALGARY – When Warren Connell decided to take the reins at the Calgary Stampede two…
Canadian manufacturers’ outlook dims in June, Royal Bank survey suggests
TORONTO – A monthly survey of purchasing managers suggests the outlook for Canada’s manufacturing sector…
A list of past fires in the Burns Bog in Delta, B.C.
DELTA, B.C. – The Burns Bog near Vancouver caught fire on Sunday and officials predict…
A quick look at the changes at Canada Post due to e-commerce growth
OTTAWA – Canada Post and the union representing postal workers are continuing negotiations to avert…
Parti Quebecois officially launches leadership race to replace Peladeau
MONTREAL – Five candidates have collected enough signatures and money to enter the race to…
Toronto Stock Exchange regains post-Brexit losses, Canadian dollar up
TORONTO – The Toronto Stock Exchange emerged from its long weekend slumber in an upbeat…
Amateurs with cellphones, hoping to catch tornado, worry storm chaser
EDMONTON – As dark clouds swirled ominously over Hardisty, Alta. on Sunday, storm chasers in…
Researchers anticipating new data on Jupiter when Juno spacecraft enters orbit
TORONTO – Researchers in Canada are looking forward to new information from NASA’s Juno spacecraft,…
Red square from Quebec’s student protests can’t be used as a trademark
MONTREAL – The red square that became emblematic of the 2012 Quebec student protest movement…