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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.
Emails reveal expensive scramble to get minister home for expected vote on C-14
OTTAWA – Federal officials scrambled to book costly last-minute flights in order to bring a…
‘Legacy, Volume Two’ by Celtic Thunder among new album releases
Here’s a list of some new album releases for the week ending Aug. 13: The…
Son of Parliament Hill shooting hero Kevin Vickers saves another woman’s life
MIRAMICHI, N.B. – The son of Parliament Hill shooting hero Kevin Vickers is being commended…
Brexit vote creates volatility for CPPIB, Canada’s largest pension manager
TORONTO – Britain’s vote to leave the European Union was a major drag on Canada’s…
Baloney meter: Is Green party’s resolution process truly different?
OTTAWA – “The (Green party’s) resolution process is very different from other parties. Members come…
Former P.E.I. Mountie charged after more than 70 guns seized from his home
CHARLOTTETOWN – A former RCMP constable has been charged with 12 weapons offences after more…
Canadians pay more for mobile services than most in G7 nations, Australia
TORONTO – A CRTC report says Canadians pay some of the highest prices for mobile…
Calgary-based Gibsons Energy says it rejected foreign takeover offer
CALGARY – Gibsons Energy says it has rejected a takeover offer from a foreign entity…
Doctor heading Gord Downie’s brain tumour treatment a longtime Tragically Hip fan
TORONTO – Gord Downie’s chief oncologist has been to all but one of the Tragically…
Transcript of Aaron Driver’s martyrdom video released Thursday by police
OTTAWA – Police aired a video Thursday showing slain terror suspect Aaron Driver railing against…
New York indexes hit record highs amid positive job data, TSX gains on energy
TORONTO – As the TSX pushed higher at the close Thursday, New York indices hit…
Dream Office REIT writes down Alberta assets by $748 million on downturn
CALGARY – One of Canada’s largest owners of corporate real estate has significantly slashed the…
McLachlin on access to justice, sexual assault and bilingualism on the bench
OTTAWA – Canada’s top justice did her best to stay far away from politics during…
More options for buyers as British Columbia home sales skid, high prices stay
VANCOUVER – Prices remain steep, but prospective homebuyers in British Columbia may be gaining more…
Canada’s Penny Oleksiak ties for gold in 100 metre freestyle at Rio Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO – Teen swimming sensation Penny Oleksiak tied for gold in the women’s…
Prairie provinces watch sales of drilling rights go from boom to bust
CALGARY – Five years after Alberta raised a record-setting $3.5 billion at auctions of provincially…
It’s mighty hot in there:fun facts about blacksmithing
MONTREAL – Les Forges de Montreal, which teaches the ancient techniques of forging metal, is…
Terror suspect’s death sparks renewed questions about peace bonds
OTTAWA – Security and radicalization experts say the fact Aaron Driver was able to plan…
RCMP describe ‘race against time’ in effort to thwart would-be bomber Driver
OTTAWA – An early-morning tip from FBI investigators triggered a “race against time” as police…
Canadian rowers Lindsay Jennerich and Patricia Obee win Olympic silver
RIO DE JANEIRO – Canadian rowers Lindsay Jennerich and Patricia Obee have won a silver…
Violence in Vancouver’s entertainment district leads to 5th homicide of 2016
Vancouver has recorded its fifth homicide of 2016. A 28-year-old woman has died after an…
Imported, fresh produce suspected as Cyclospora sickens 51 in Canada
Public health officials in four provinces are trying to track an outbreak of the intestinal…
Chronic delays undermine public faith in justice system, Senate report warns
OTTAWA – The delays plaguing the justice system have become a crisis that could result…
‘Suicide Squad: The Album’ top album on iTunes in Canada
iTunes in Canada top-10 for Aug. 5-11. ALBUMS 1. Suicide Squad: The Album _ Various…