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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.
National employment numbers for September from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s September employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
Team Arm Wrestling Federation brings team aspect to individual sport
It all started with playful arm wrestling at home against her dad, and one accidental…
Ryan Reynolds, Colin Hanks say their John Candy doc offers lesson in grief
TORONTO — A new documentary presents beloved Canadian comic John Candy as a people-pleaser who…
In the news today: Canada Post union moving to rotating strikes
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘A big mess’: Expert, parents criticize Alberta tool kit for students during strike
EDMONTON — An education expert is criticizing online lessons the Alberta government has curated for…
PM Carney directed ministers to map out their objectives for coming year
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked each of his cabinet ministers and secretaries…
Chytil scores two, Vancouver Canucks dump Calgary Flames 5-1 in season opener
VANCOUVER — Filip Chytil scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks opened their season with a…
As Toews debuts with Jets, Connor shines in season-opening loss to Stars
WINNIPEG — The spotlight was on Jonathan Toews when the Winnipeg Jets stepped on the…
Canada Post union switching from countrywide to rotating strikes
OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post employees says it will switch from a countrywide…
Rantanen’s three-point night lifts Stars past Jets 5-4 in Winnipeg home opener
WINNIPEG — Mikko Rantanen had a three-point season-opening outing with a goal and two assists…
OHL Roundup: Marek Vanacker scores twice, Bulldogs top IceDogs 7-4
SAINT CATHARINES — Marek Vanacker scored twice as the Brantford Bulldogs defeated the Niagara IceDogs…
QMJHL Roundup: Armada score 10 goals in dominant win over Regiment
ST. JOHN’S — Blainville-Boisbriand Armada forward Justin Carbonneau had two goals and an assist in…
B.C. housing bill focuses on multi-units, publicizing short-term rental penalties
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is proposing changes to its short-term rental laws, including…
MLB announces Blue Jays broadcast schedule for first two games of ALCS
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will open the American League Championship Series with a…
153 people died in July, 149 in August from unregulated drugs in B.C.: coroner
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s coroners service say 153 people died in July from unregulated toxic…
B.C. Conservative Leader Rustad confirms search of MLA phones to find leak
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Opposition Leader John Rustad confirms the cellphones of Conservative members were…
B.C. drafts former federal minister Sajjan as Ottawa fires up military spending
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has recruited former national defence minister Harjit Sajjan to…
Murder trial of former B.C. lawyer concludes, decision to be given in Kamloops
VANCOUVER — The first-degree murder trial of a former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer accused of killing…
B.C. strike escalates to include about 26,000 public service workers, professionals
Two unions representing British Columbia professionals and public service workers escalated their weeks-long job action…
CEO of new Major Projects Office skirts MPs’ questions about tanker ban
OTTAWA — The head of Canada’s new Major Projects Office and her staff sidestepped MPs’…
Former CF Montreal midfielder Choinière returns to Stade Saputo in Canada colours
MONTREAL — It’s been 14 months since Mathieu Choinière played for CF Montreal. Now, as…
Alleged Chinese spy trial: Judge starts hearing case against ex-Hydro employee
LONGUEUIL — The long-awaited trial of a former researcher at Quebec’s electric utility charged with…
Experts say Ottawa’s new AI task force is skewed towards industry
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has given its new AI “task force” until the end…
Quebec government tables draft constitution to protect values, boost autonomy
MONTREAL — The Quebec government has tabled a draft constitution that would enshrine the right…