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The Canadian Press has been Canada's trusted national news agency for more than 100 years, a news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms. Through words, photos, graphics, audio and video, more than 180 journalists cover news stories that impact Canadians with fairness, compassion, accuracy and taste. CP, a for-profit enterprise owned jointly by three of Canada's largest media companies, gives Canadians an authentic, unbiased source, driven by truth, accuracy and timeliness. More details about CP's news principles are available here. CP is a Trust Project News Partner.
Train conductor played significant role in Lac-Megantic tragedy: Crown
Train conductor Thomas Harding played a significant role in the deaths of 47 people in the Lac-Megantic tragedy because he didn't sufficiently apply the brakes after parking the oil-laden convoy, the Crown argued on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
Snowmobilers rescue moose buried neck-deep in snow in western Newfoundland
A group of snowmobilers pulled out their shovels to free a stuck moose after spotting its head sticking out of freshly fallen snow in western Newfoundland.
Case against Joshua Boyle, former Afghan captive, adjourned until Monday
Former Canadian hostage Joshua Boyle made a brief video appearance in an Ottawa courtroom today after being charged with 15 offences, including sexual assault, following his release from captivity in Afghanistan.
Montreal's citywide ban on plastic shopping bags comes into effect
Montreal implemented its long-planned ban on plastic bags on Monday, January 1, 2018, making it the first major Canadian city to do so.
Nova Scotia kicks off New Year's Day polar bear dips in spite of extreme cold
Organizers cancelled two New Year's Day polar bear dips in Ontario because of the frigid temperatures, but not even a layer of ice could stop hundreds of people from plunging into the freezing waters of Herring Cove, N.S.
BC Hydro still working to restore electricity to 1,100 following ice storms
About 1,100 customers were still without power late Monday, January 1, 2018, as crews worked to restore electricity after ice storms swept through British Columbia's Fraser Valley.
Sherman family proud Apotex founder among latest Order of Canada inductees
The family of Apotex founder Barry Sherman says they are proud he is being appointed to the Order of Canada. Sherman was nominated for his entrepreneurship in the pharmaceutical industry as well as his philanthropic support of education and other charities. The Order of Canada cannot be awarded to someone after their death, but Sherman was nominated more than six months ago.
Shares of several Canadian cannabis companies temporarily halted on TSX
Several Canadian cannabis companies had their stocks temporarily halted on the Toronto Stock Exchange early Friday afternoon due to volatile swings in trading.
Gov. Gen., on skates, encourages Canadians to 'get active' in New Years message
Julie Payette has issued a decidedly informal request to Canadians in her first New Years message as governor general — "stay active."
Montreal La Presse publishes final print edition as part of shift to digital
Montreal's La Presse has published its final print edition after more than 133 years.