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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.
Israel to release three Canadians detained in Gaza flotilla, group says more coming
OTTAWA — Ottawa says Israel will release three Canadians it detained for attempting to reach…
Chief justice says rule of law, judicial independence protect Canada from autocracy
OTTAWA — While Canada is not a superpower in the traditional sense of the word,…
Number of temporary worker applications fell as fine total increased, government says
OTTAWA — Ottawa ordered companies to pay almost $5 million in fines in the last…
Mona Awad, Souvankham Thammavongsa shortlisted for Giller Prize
TORONTO — Mona Awad’s sequel to the dark academia novel “Bunny” is among five books…
Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett buzzing for pre-season basketball
VANCOUVER — RJ Barrett woke up early on Monday morning. The prospect of once again…
Airport warns about catfishing as people arrive to meet loved ones who don’t exist
ST. JOHN’S — The head of a central Newfoundland airport is warning the public after…
Photo Gallery: B.C. spill response team runs exercises
The Western Canada Marine Response Corporation exercised off Vancouver Island last month. Five vessels, including…
Cricket goes indoors at B.C. Place Stadium with Canada Super 60 tournament
Vancouver’s B.C. Place Stadium has hosted everything from Taylor Swift and monster trucks to the…
Oilers sign defenceman Jake Walman to seven-year, $49-million extension
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Jake Walman to a seven-year contract extension…
PWHL Vancouver signs four-time Olympian, first-round draft pick Michelle Karvinen
VANCOUVER — The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s new team in Vancouver has signed four-time Olympian…
Finally healthy, Canada’s Stephen Gogolev finds ‘new energy and love’ for skating
Stephen Gogolev contemplated hanging up his skates. He was once the next big Canadian hope…
Premature baby boy abandoned on porch of home on Montreal’s South Shore
LONGUEUIL — Police say a premature baby boy was abandoned Sunday night outside a home…
Beleaguered Israel-Premier Tech cycling team to rebrand in wake of recent protests
In the wake of recent protests, the beleaguered Israel-Premier Tech cycling team is rebranding and…
Canadian star defender Moise Bombito sidelined again, this time with a broken leg
Canadian star defender Moise Bombito has been sidelined by injury, again. OGC Nice has confirmed…
Montreal’s Auger-Aliassime advances at men’s singles at Shanghai Masters
SHANGHAI — Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the next round of men’s singles action at…
In the news today: Alberta teachers set to begin strike today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
BR-BOOKS-John-Candy
A new biography of Canadian comedy legend John Candy delves into the private battles he…
‘An open nerve’: Israelis, Palestinians mark two years of the Gaza war
OTTAWA — Two years into the war in Gaza, the conflict continues to spread anger,…
WHL Roundup: Brandon Gorzynski powers Hitmen past Hurricanes 5-2
CALGARY — Brandon Gorzynski scored and added two assists as the Calgary Hitmen downed Lethbridge…
Dunstone and Homan win men’s and women’s finals at PointsBet Invitational
CALGARY — Rachel Homan’s domination on the Canadian women’s curling scene continued on Sunday afternoon.…
OHL Roundup: Gavin Betts perfect as Frontenacs blank Otters 1-0
KINGSTON — Gavin Betts stopped all 27 shots he faced as the Kingston Frontenacs shut…
QMJHL Roundup: Marcus Kearsey stars in overtime as Islanders clip Voltigeurs 6-5
DRUMMONDVILLE — Marcus Kearsey scored 2:38 into overtime as the Charlottetown Islanders edged the Drummondville…
One person critically injured in road rage incident in North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER — RCMP in North Vancouver say a person suffered critical injuries in a…
Tucker wins gold as Canada gets three medals at World Para Athletics Championships
NEW DELHI — Victoria’s Nate Tucker won gold as Canada finished the World Para Athletics…