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Black federal workers appeal decision to deny certification of class action lawsuit
OTTAWA — Black federal workers who launched a $2.5-billion lawsuit against the federal government are…
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis…
China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American ‘bullying’
OTTAWA — China’s ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to…
‘Absolutely bonkers’: Bars, restaurants cash in with Canadian NHL teams in playoffs
It was a long seven years for the Ottawa Senators and their fans, having to…
Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams
WASHINGTON — Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal…
In the news today: Federal leaders spar over platforms, bells toll for Pope Francis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says
OTTAWA — The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in…
Quebec coroner calls for tougher drunk driving penalties in line with rest of country
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner says if the province’s penalties for drunk driving were in…
Canada Soccer to honour veteran Desiree Scott at May friendly in her native Winnipeg
Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott is calling time on her international soccer career, making her final…
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod enjoying life in new Northern Super League
Having played for clubs in the United States, Germany, Sweden and Iceland, veteran Canadian goalkeeper…
Pope Francis’s memory looms large for Canadians attending Easter Monday mass
TORONTO — Canadian Catholics coming off the end of their Holy Week mourned Pope Francis…
Poilievre vows not to impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is claiming the Liberals will impose a tax on…
None of Canada’s five cardinals likely to be next pope, Vatican experts say
MONTREAL — A Canadian cardinal was a top contender the last time a new pope…
Six-team PWHL selects Vancouver as its 1st expansion franchise with 2nd city to be determined
The PWHL is heading west by selecting Vancouver as its first expansion franchise on Wednesday…
In the news today: Pope Francis dies at age 88
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Vancouver’s PWHL expansion team will play out of Pacific Coliseum next season
VANCOUVER — Just two years into its existence, the PWHL is growing to a seven-team…
NDP, Conservatives focus on battleground B.C. heading into final election week
OTTAWA — The Conservatives and NDP spent the weekend hunting votes in British Columbia —…
Hockey fans conflicted over travelling to U.S. to see their teams in NHL playoffs
Jack Gurevitch is a Montreal Canadiens superfan and a proud Canadian who’s upset by United…
New record set as two million vote on first day of advance polls: Elections Canada
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals and NDP both released their costed campaign platforms Saturday as…
Montreal Roses hold on to edge AFC Toronto in second outing for Northern Super League
TORONTO — The Northern Super League kicked off mid-week in Vancouver but there was still…
Canadian hockey fans conflicted over traveling to U.S. to see their teams in NHL playoffs
TORONTO (AP) — Jack Gurevitch is a Montreal Canadiens superfan and a proud Canadian who…
Janecke scores OT winner as U.S. beats Canada 4-3 for world hockey gold
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — The United States wrested the gold medal back in its tug of…
Canada’s prep for 2026 Olympic women’s hockey tournament radically revised
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — How Canada prepares to win another Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey…
Poilievre promises to end ban on single-use plastic straws, other items
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to strike down a key element of the…