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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.
Asia MMA promotion One Championship attracts big stake from new investor
TORONTO – Mixed martial arts promotions continue to interest investors. Just two days after the…
Canadian Tire abruptly shuffles out CEO, replaces him with predecessor
TORONTO – In a surprise move, the head of one of Canada’s biggest retailers, Canadian…
Olympic family members cautiously optimistic about safety in Rio
EDMONTON – Doug Bishop read recent reports of police unrest in Rio with a close…
Plane carrying Jean Lapierre and his family flying too high and fast: TSB
MONTREAL – The plane that crashed with former federal cabinet minister Jean Lapierre and six…
Bridge contracts disappear as more teams lock up talented young players
Few teams today would dare try what the Montreal Canadiens did with P.K. Subban in…
Oilers sign fourth-overall pick Puljujarvi to entry-level contract
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed Jesse Puljujarvi, the fourth-overall pick at the 2016…
Peladeau’s ex, Julie Snyder, in court over allegations she was followed
MONTREAL – Lawyers for the estranged wife of former Parti Quebecois leader Pierre Karl Peladeau…
B.C. group says death midwives’ philosophy similar to that of birth midwives
VANCOUVER – So-called death midwives provide the dying and their families with a wide range…
Canada wants at least 19 medals, plus top-12 in standings, at Rio Olympics
The Canadian Olympic team is confident it can reach its goal of winning at least…
Le Chateau to speed up home delivery by centralizing e-commerce distribution
MONTREAL – Struggling fashion retailer Le Chateau is hoping to appeal to young consumers by…
Canada’s James Hinchcliffe looking to put whirlwind year behind him on home track
TORONTO – A year removed from a near-death experience at last year’s Indianapolis 500, Canadian…
TSX, New York markets extend rally for fourth straight day amid oil drop
TORONTO – Traders in Toronto and New York shied away from making any big moves…
Fentanyl a main cause in surge in B.C. drug deaths this year: coroner
VICTORIA – The latest statistics from British Columbia’s coroner’s office show a large increase in…
Calgary girl matching missing 5-year-old seen morning before mother found dead
Calgary police say a girl matching the description of a missing five-year-old was spotted about…
Musicians weigh benefits of performing national anthem, risk of getting it wrong
TORONTO – Belting out O Canada at a public event is supposed to be a…
Tristan Jackson’s punt return TD earns Ottawa 27-20 win over Toronto
TORONTO – Tristan Jackson’s 75-yard punt-return touchdown earned the unbeaten Ottawa Redblacks a 30-20 road…
Tristan Jackson’s punt return TD earns Ottawa 30-20 win over Toronto
TORONTO – Tristan Jackson made sure Trevor Harris’s return to Toronto was a triumphant one.…
Argos coach Scott Milanovich laments errors in 30-20 loss to Ottawa
TORONTO – Scott Milanovich looked pained in summing up the Argos’ 30-20 loss to the…
Techera’s highlight-reel goal helps Whitecaps to much-needed victory over RSL
VANCOUVER – At least for one night, the Vancouver Whitecaps didn’t have to answer questions…
Military to test ‘bionic’ knee brace developed by Halifax researchers
OTTAWA – The Canadian military is trying out a “bionic” knee brace developed by a…
Three sustain minor injuries when camera equipment falls at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY – Three people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after camera equipment fell…
Fintech firms try to appeal to millennials’ sense of social responsibility
TORONTO – Several startups in the financial technology sector have unveiled products or services in…
Spread of terrorism in Africa on Canada’s peacekeeping radar, says Sajjan
OTTAWA – Containing the spread of terrorism across Africa is a consideration for Canada as…
Flooding improves in Saskatchewan, but handful of communities still in emergency
REGINA – Floodwater started to recede in Saskatchewan communities Wednesday, following widespread, heavy rain that…