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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.
Canadians didn’t link Syrian refugees with increased terror risk, poll suggests
OTTAWA – People who backed a plan to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada in…
Gavin Schmitt headlines Canada’s men’s volleyball roster at Rio Games
Captain Gavin Schmitt was among 12 athletes named to Canada’s men’s volleyball team on Friday…
Stock markets close higher as loonie slides on oil price, strength in USD
TORONTO – North American stock markets closed higher heading into the weekend, with one index…
Crown begins cross-examination of accused murderer Richard Henry Bain
MONTREAL – The Crown began its cross-examination of accused murderer Richard Henry Bain on Friday…
Heckling of Vancouver TV reporter prompts police investigation
VANCOUVER – Police in Vancouver are investigating after a recurrence of last year’s viral phenomenon…
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Premiers wrap meeting by agreeing in principle to internal trade deal
WHITEHORSE – Canada’s premiers and territorial leaders have agreed in principle on an internal trade…
Agriculture ministers conclude meeting in Calgary with pledge to open markets
CALGARY – A statement from a meeting of Canada’s agriculture ministers pledges to open new…
Milos Raonic seeded fourth after Rogers Cup tennis tournament draw
TORONTO – Less than a month after becoming the first Canadian man to appear in…
University friends Jared du Toit and Jon Rahm tied for 3rd at RBC Canadian Open
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Jared du Toit still can’t beat his friend and university teammate Jon…
A list of the music played at the start of the Tragically Hip concert tour
VICTORIA – The Tragically Hip kicked off a 15-city tour in Victoria on Friday night.…
A look at some spills and leaks on the Prairies
Between 200,000 and 250,000 litres of crude oil and a lighter hydrocarbon have leaked into…
Cruz hits grand slam, three-run homer as Mariners topple Blue Jays
TORONTO – R.A. Dickey couldn’t explain why he struggled so much through one of the…
Canada’s Philip Bester closer to Rogers Cup main draw berth after qualifying win
TORONTO – Philip Bester was the lone Canadian to advance past the first round of…
Canada’s Bianca Andreescu advances to second round of qualifying at Rogers Cup
MONTREAL – Bianca Andreescu is the last Canadian remaining with a chance to qualify for…
Drogba breaks mini-drought with hat trick to lift Impact over Union 5-1
MONTREAL – It was only a matter of time before Didier Drogba broke out with…
Canada’s De Grasse edges Powell in 100 metres, in final tuneup for Rio Olympics
HOUSTON – Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse ran to victory in his final race…
World No. 1 Serena Williams pulls out of Rogers Cup with inflamed shoulder
MONTREAL – World No. 1 Serena Williams has pulled out of the Rogers Cup because…
Calgary man detained in Turkey accused of plotting failed coup, family says
TORONTO – The family of a Canadian man they say is being held in Turkey…
Ottawa to phase out DOT-111 rail tank cars several months ahead of schedule
Ottawa will retire the older DOT-111 rail tanker cars — the ones involved in the…
Steeves family’s world record attempt falls short at reunion in New Brunswick
MONCTON, N.B. – A New Brunswick family has failed to break the Guinness World Record…
Argos coach Milanovich says team needs win regardless of where it comes
TORONTO – Scott Milanovich says the Toronto Argonauts didn’t come into the season looking to…
No relief for Canada’s Milos Raonic with Murray withdrawal from Rogers Cup
TORONTO – Canada’s Milos Raonic doesn’t feel any type of relief now that world No.…
Tennis player Eugenie Bouchard confirms she will represent Canada in Rio
MONTREAL – Eugenie Bouchard has confirmed that she will represent Canada at the Rio Olympics,…
Amateur Jared Du Toit comes up short at Canadian Open, but wins hundreds of fans
OAKVILLE, Ont. – It was only fitting that Jared du Toit took the final shot…