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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.
Ontario man convicted of manslaughter in fatal shooting in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — An Ontario man has been convicted in a shooting in Surrey, B.C., that…
Ticats running back Bell closing in on first pro 1,000-yard rushing campaign
HAMILTON — It’s the Holy Grail for running backs, and a milestone Greg Bell is…
Dr. Balfour Mount, father of palliative care, dies at 86
MONTRÉAL — Dr. Balfour Mount, widely recognized as the father of palliative care, is being…
‘If you like fashion, go ahead’: NHL entering era of relaxed player dress code
William Nylander has been known to ride the subway to work. The Toronto Maple Leafs…
B.C. homeless count shows rising numbers in 12 of 20 communities surveyed
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says more than half of 20 communities surveyed saw…
Sam Smith set to honour Beverly Glenn-Copeland at LGBTQ celebration PTP Pink Awards
TORONTO — Global pop star Sam Smith will honour legendary singer and composer Beverly Glenn-Copeland…
Superior Court authorizes class action lawsuit against Horne smelter and Quebec
MONTRÉAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit on behalf of…
Moderator on Smith’s Alberta Next panel sorry for saying teen should be spanked
EDMONTON — The executive director of Premier Danielle Smith’s office says he’s sorry for publicly…
Bus driver killed in crash involving a fuel truck in Kamloops, B.C.
KAMLOOPS — A transit driver has been killed in a crash involving their bus and…
Preparatory work to begin this fall for expansion of Port of Montreal at Contrecœur
MONTREAL — The Montreal Port Authority says it intends to begin preparatory work this fall…
NSL unveils championship trophy honouring league founder Diana Matheson
TORONTO — The Northern Super League unveiled its championship trophy, the Diana B. Matheson Cup,…
Canada’s Katie Pegg wins bronze in shot put at world para athletics championships
NEW DELHI — Canada’s Katie Pegg landed on the podium at the 2025 world para…
Fact File: Claims government built fake homes for photo op misleading
In September, the public announcement of the federal government’s Build Canada Homes agency sparked social…
Calgary Flames extend head coach Ryan Huska for two seasons
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames extended head coach Ryan Huska’s contract for two additional years…
Artistic directors for Toronto, B.C. theatres among finalists for bigger Siminovitch Prize
TORONTO — The founder of Toronto’s Why Not Theatre and an award-winning Quebec playwright are…
Canada’s RJ Barrett unfazed by trade rumours and evolving role with Toronto Raptors
RJ Barrett isn’t fazed by his ever-changing role on the Toronto Raptors or even the…
In the news today: Ottawa eyeing Quebec LNG project, Israeli envoy critical of Carney
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Former Vancouver police officer awarded $30,000 after years-long grievance process
A labour arbitrator has awarded a former Vancouver police officer $30,000 in her years-long grievance…
Federal officials were interested in proposed Quebec LNG project, documents show
MONTREAL — Senior federal officials touted a proposed liquefied natural gas facility in Quebec as…
Conservation group preparing to perform necropsies on dead sperm whales in P.E.I.
A conservation group is planning necropsies on three sperm whales that died after being stranded…
Israeli envoy says communications with Ottawa have ‘deteriorated’ under Carney
OTTAWA — Israel’s envoy to Canada says dialogue between his government and Ottawa has “deteriorated”…
Vancouver Whitecaps beat Vancouver FC, win fourth straight Canadian Championship
VANCOUVER — Thomas Müller signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps because he wanted to chase championships.…
Hughes, Sasson lead Canucks to 8-1 thumping of Flames in pre-season action
CALGARY — Quinn Hughes had a goal and two assists, Max Sasson scored twice and…
Oil Kings hold off Pats for 4-3 victory in WHL action
REGINA — Andrew O’Neill netted the game-winning goal 2:31 into the third period as the…