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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.
Jhonattan Vegas wins Canadian Open, dedicates second PGA tour victory to family
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Jhonattan Vegas was glued to his phone. The 29-year-old Venezuelan walked into…
Police, judges legislators meet to discuss balancing cybercrime with privacy
HALIFAX – Judges, lawyers, legislators and law enforcement officials from around the world are meeting…
Ask a celeb: Howie Mandel, Viggo Mortensen on ‘Pokemon Go’
“Pokemon Go” has permeated many facets of society, including celebrity culture. Justin Bieber was recently…
Legal fight over isoHunt and downloading of music files ends in settlement
VANCOUVER – Music Canada says a settlement has ended a near decade-old legal fight with…
S’mores or creme brulee doughnuts? Canadians embrace artisanal shops
TORONTO – When Rosanne Tripathy and her sister opened their specialty doughnut shop in Calgary…
Opposition parties want committee recalled to probe Phoenix pay ‘debacle’
OTTAWA – As the federal government was scrambling to make sure hundreds of civil servants…
Dion sits down for first meeting with Russian foreign minister in years
OTTAWA – The Liberal government turned the page on two years of acrimony between Canada…
Bail revoked for Toronto PhD student convicted in 2015 sexual assault
TORONTO – A Toronto man convicted in a high-profile sexual assault case is going to…
Housing market observers question whether Vancouver foreign buyer tax will work
TORONTO – A tax intended to calm soaring real estate prices in Vancouver may be…
Blue Jays activate slugger Bautista before San Diego series
TORONTO – On Monday, Jose Bautista was back where he left off more than five…
Thirty-seven-year-old Ottawa man dies after arrest, SIU investigates
An Ottawa man taken to hospital in critical condition after a confrontation with police died…
Alberta NDP challenge coal power buying rule, say consumers left on the hook
EDMONTON – The Alberta government is going to court to challenge a regulation it says…
Canada’s Denis Shapovalov on Cloud 9 after upsetting Kyrgios at Rogers Cup
TORONTO – Denis Shapovalov might still be on Cloud 9. The 17-year-old Canadian upset Australia’s…
Sanchez stellar through seven innings as Blue Jays topple Padres
TORONTO – It is probably the biggest question surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays for the…
Five stories in the news today, July 26
Five stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— OIL SPILL PLUME REACHES…
Toronto developers outline plan for condos, apartments on downtown parcel
TORONTO – A group of real estate companies have reached a deal for redeveloping a…
RCMP investigate rental dispute that spawned wild brawl in Sooke, B.C.
SOOKE, B.C. – Investigators on southern Vancouver Island are trying to determine why a dispute…
Turkish ambassador summoned after Canadian arrested for coup attempt
OTTAWA – Turkey’s ambassador in Ottawa was summoned to a meeting with Canadian officials on…
‘Barbershop: The Next Cut’ among new DVD releases for the week ending July 30
A look at some DVDs scheduled to be released in the weeks ahead. For the…
Intertain reaffirms plan to move corporate home, listing to London after Brexit
TORONTO – Intertain Group Ltd. (TSX:IT) says it’s going ahead with plans to shift its…
Aimia signs Japan’s Aeon Retail, sees partnership as base for Asia-Pacific growth
MONTREAL – The Montreal-based company that runs Aeroplan and other customer loyalty programs has landed…
Carrie Fisher on ‘Star Wars’ fans, pal Rufus Wainwright ahead of Just for Laughs
TORONTO – Carrie Fisher is used to feeling the love from “Star Wars” fans, but…
Toronto officer appeals conviction over G20 conduct
TORONTO – The high-ranking Toronto police officer reprimanded for his conduct during the 2010 G20…
Vancouver man falls to death while climbing in Glacier National Park
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – A 61-year-old Vancouver man has been killed in a climbing accident in…