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Sheung-King wins Writers’ Trust fiction prize for ‘Batshit Seven’
TORONTO — Sheung-King and Martha Baillie were among the big winners at the Writers’ Trust…
Canada out of Davis Cup after 2-0 quarterfinal loss to Germany
MÁLAGA — Canada was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup international men’s tennis…
Investigation led to huge drug bust, which will disrupt Surrey drug trade, says RCMP
SURREY — Mounties in Surrey, B.C., say a year-long investigation has led to one of…
Cargo jet removed after sliding off runway at Vancouver airport
RICHMOND — A Boeing 767 cargo jet that went off a runway at Vancouver International…
Man arrested on allegations he threatened police while livestreaming: Richmond RCMP
RICHMOND — Mounties in Richmond, B.C., say a man has been arrested for allegedly uttering…
988 suicide helpline takes more than 300K calls, texts in its first year
TORONTO — Slinder Bhatti remembers what a crisis helpline did for her many years ago.…
New AFC Toronto midfielder Cloey Uddenberg played her part in Canada soccer history
TORONTO — Midfielder Cloey Uddenberg, AFC Toronto’s latest recruit to the new Northern Super League,…
Family says B.C. man’s cremated remains in limbo due to Canada Post strike
A Quebec woman whose father died in British Columbia last month says her family has…
Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play against Hungary in first-round qualifier
LONDON — Canada will open 2025 Davis Cup play with a first-round qualifier tie against…
Vancouver is abuzz with Taylor Swift-related events for the upcoming Eras Tour
VANCOUVER — No tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vancouver? Sad about the absence…
In the news today: Pressure up on feds to intervene in postal strike
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Vancouver changes tune under Swift spell, as Gastown clock chimes ‘Shake it Off’
VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is changing many things in Vancouver, from the tune…
Binnington, Parayko shine for Blues after selection to Canada’s 4 Nations team
CALGARY — Goaltender Jordan Binnington and defenceman Colton Parayko loomed large for the St. Louis…
‘Infuriating’: Wait times grow amid Canada Post strike as backlogs, frustration mount
It’s been almost two weeks since Darren Solomon had a working fridge. The appliance’s compressor…
U.S. wildlife officials plan to list monarch butterflies as threatened species
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials announced a decision Tuesday to extend federal protections…
Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials announced a decision Tuesday to extend federal protections…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2024
A look at news events in March 2024: 1 – Health Minister Mark Holland tables…
Year in review: A look at events in November 2024
A look at news events in November 2024: 1 – A New Brunswick woman who…
Surrey woman dead after tree falls during B.C windstorm Saturday
VANCOUVER — At least one person is dead after a strong windstorm hit British Columbia’s…
Former Conservative leadership aspirant Leona Alleslev eyeing return to Parliament
OTTAWA — Former ranking Conservative MP Leona Alleslev said she will vie to run under…
Montreal’s IGA Stadium to host Davis Cup qualifier between Canada and Hungary
MONTREAL — The first-round Davis Cup qualifier between Canada and Hungary will be played at…
Canadians return to Canada Post with relief — and shakier faith in the service
MONTREAL — Canada Post trucks, conveyors and mail carriers swung back into motion Tuesday after…
Toronto terror suspect charged with multiple war crimes: RCMP
TORONTO — A man facing terror charges for allegedly plotting an attack in Toronto with…
The rent-a-friend industry is booming among Canada’s Chinese diaspora
Beijia Ge’s work duties change on an hourly basis. The Kingston, Ont., resident might be…