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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.
Leap of faith pays off for Canadian bantamweight Melissa (Scare) Croden
In 2015, Melissa Croden took a leave of absence from her job as a paramedic…
k.d. lang found connection in Jane Siberry’s songs, will induct her into Hall of Fame
TORONTO — When organizers at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame asked k.d. lang if…
Squamish, B.C., launching lockout of unionized workers in dispute
SQUAMISH — The district government in the community of Squamish, B.C., is locking out some…
Scherzer, Blue Jays look to even up ALCS at 2-2 against Mariners
SEATTLE — The Toronto Blue Jays will look to even up the best-of-seven American League…
In the news today: Canadian refugee in U.S. border limbo; health ministers meet today
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‘Are they being fed?’ Thousands of students lose school meals during teachers strike
EDMONTON — Several non-profit groups say some Alberta children are going hungry with thousands losing…
Canadian refugee applicant in ICE custody says he crossed border accidentally
OTTAWA — A Canadian refugee applicant from Bangladesh who is being held in a U.S.…
Homer Happy! Blue Jays’ offence comes alive in 13-4 Game 3 win over Mariners in ALCS
SEATTLE — Toronto manager John Schneider said he wanted more uppercuts than jabs from his…
Royals hold off Rockets with 6-5 SO win in WHL action
KELOWNA — Ludovic Perreault scored the shootout winner as the Victoria Royals outlasted the Kelowna…
Industry minister says relief coming for tariff-hit softwood lumber sector
OTTAWA — Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said financial relief is coming soon for Canada’s…
Fernandez tops Galfi in straight sets to advance at Japan Open
OSAKA — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez earned a 6-1, 6-4 win over Hungary’s Dalma Galfi on…
Photo Gallery: Blue Jays cruise to 13-4 Game 3 win in ALCS
Alejandro Kirk belted a three-run home run in the sixth inning as part of an…
Wildcats run over Foreurs 7-2 in QMJHL action
MONCTON — Simon Binkley and Rian Chudzinski each scored twice as the Moncton Wildcats crushed…
Greyhounds score five unanswered to defeat Spirit 5-2 in OHL action
SAULT STE. MARIE — Christopher Brown had a goal and three assists as the Sault…
Blue Jays fans arrive in Seattle for ALCS Game 3 against the Mariners
SEATTLE — Lloyd Johnston and Shaun Funk arrived in Seattle from Vancouver by train Wednesday…
Talks stall between Alberta teachers, government in provincewide strike
EDMONTON — Alberta’s finance minister says there’s still a major divide between what the union…
Passengers moved after strong smell of gas at Vancouver airport’s domestic terminal
A strong smell of gas at the domestic terminal of Vancouver’s airport forced passengers to…
Alberta government to release report into health contract scandal in ‘a few days’
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government says it received Wednesday the final report from the investigation into…
Surging CO2 levels a sign Canada must resist climate backsliding: scientist
A leading Canadian climate scientist says a new report showing planet-warming carbon dioxide levels have…
B.C. government’s professional workers to expand strike after talks break down
VICTORIA — Almost all of British Columbia’s licensed professional workers are going on strike after…
Espionage trial: Hydro-Québec says it learned of unauthorized publications in 2022
MONTREAL — A former researcher at Quebec’s electric utility charged with economic espionage for the…
Shapovalov into quarterfinals at Stockholm Open with win over Borg
Canada’s Denis Shapovalov advanced to the quarterfinals of the Stockholm Open tennis tournament with a…
Cricket Canada booted from safe sport program by Centre for Ethics in Sport
OTTAWA — The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport has suspended Cricket Canada from the…
Carney talked trade with Gulf countries at Egypt peace summit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney used a hastily convened meeting with world leaders at…