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Canada Post quarterly loss tops $300M as strike hits second week — and rivals step in
MONTREAL — Canada Post saw hundreds of millions of dollars drain out of its coffers…
Canadian defender Alistair Johnston agrees to new contract with Scotland’s Celtic
Canadian defender Alistair Johnston has agreed to a new contract with Celtic that will keep…
Quebecer, 81, sentenced to life in prison for killing ailing wife ‘out of love’
LAVAL, Que. — An 81-year-old Quebec man said Friday he killed his ailing wife out…
Former Quebec pension fund workers charged in U.S. in Indian government bribery case
MONTREAL — Quebec’s pension fund manager says it is co-operating with United States authorities after…
Canada rugby sevens women to meet familiar foe in Dubai in HSBC SVNS season kickoff
The Canadian women’s rugby seven team leaves for Dubai early Sunday, knowing a familiar foe…
High-powered Laurier side puts unbeaten record on line against Laval in Vanier Cup
KINGSTON, Ont. — Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks head coach Michael Faulds feels his team plays…
Anti-NATO protest in Montreal continues as politicians denounce Friday’s violence
MONTREAL — Anti-NATO protesters gathered again in Montreal on Saturday to demand Canada withdraw from…
Golden Knights ride five-goal period to 6-2 win over Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL — A disastrous second period sunk the Montreal Canadiens, who fell 6-2 to the…
Montreal police chief expects additional arrests following anti-NATO protest
MONTREAL — Montreal’s police chief said he expects more arrests stemming from a Friday anti-NATO…
Second Cup dumps Jewish General Hospital franchisee over video with ‘hateful remarks’
MONTREAL — Second Cup Canada is cutting ties with a franchisee operating at Montreal’s Jewish…
Defence Minister Bill Blair “ready to go faster” on spending timeline
OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair said Monday that he’s ready to work with the…
Canada forward Evelyne Viens sidelined by injury ahead of Canada friendlies in Spain
AS Roma forward Evelyne Viens has pulled out of upcoming Canada games against Iceland and…
Montreal man held by Sudanese officials seemed puzzled by detention, diplomat says
OTTAWA — A Canadian diplomat who visited Abousfian Abdelrazik while in Sudanese custody says the…
Arrests will take time as protesters at violent demo were masked: Montreal police
MONTREAL — An anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent on Friday is stirring up…
More people hurt in Quebec road accidents after fall time change, data shows
MONTREAL — As Quebec considers scrapping the semi-annual time change, data from the province’s auto…
Womenswear retail firm Groupe Dynamite closes oversubscribed IPO
Groupe Dynamite Inc. says it has closed its initial public offering. The Montreal-based firm behind…
Quebec premier says more arrests ‘urgent’ after violent Montreal protest
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault is putting pressure on the Montreal police to arrest…
Shipping container of teddy bears pulled out of river near Montreal
MONTREAL — A shipping container full of teddy bears that fell into the St. Lawrence…
PWHL continues quest to transform women’s pro hockey in Season 2
Less scrambling and more planning has gone into the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s second season…
Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out against Utah with lower-body injury
MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson was not available for Tuesday’s game against the…
Canadiens post lowest shot total in nearly 15 years in 3-2 OT loss to Utah
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens played a tight-checking game in a 3-2 overtime loss to…
Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs
OTTAWA — Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the face of…
In the news today: Trudeau to meet premiers after Trump tariff threat
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Intact Financial signs partnership deal with women’s pro hockey league
TORONTO — Property and casualty insurance company Intact Financial Corp. has signed a multi-year partnership…