The Canadian Press
About The Canadian Press
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.
Alberta town trying to stop sewage leak into river that supplies Calgary's water
An Alberta community where an accident caused sewage to flow into a river that feeds Calgary's water supply says it remains focused on stopping the leak.
Grocers recalled to Parliament to discuss food price stabilization plans
The committee passed an NDP motion on Thursday to invite the grocery executives, and summon them if necessary, to testify about the measures their companies are taking to address food inflation.
Discovery of Indigenous artifacts hindering the rebuild of Lytton, B.C.: Mayor
Archeologists have uncovered thousands of artifacts, including a 7,500-year-old spear point, as they dig below what was Lytton, B.C., the village destroyed by fire in June 2021.
Police officer who acted as go between with Chris Barber to testify at trial
The officer who served as a go-between for "Freedom Convoy" organizer Chris Barber and police is expected to testify in his criminal trial.
Wab Kinew sworn in as premier of Manitoba
Kinew led the New Democrats to victory on Oct. 3 and defeated the Progressive Conservatives, who had been in power for seven years.
Opioid overdose deaths among unhoused people show steep rise: Ontario study
A new study says people experiencing homelessness make up a growing proportion of opioid overdose deaths in Ontario.
Two B.C. community newspapers close up shop
Two newspapers in British Columbia are publishing their last editions this week, eliminating coverage by community papers for a large swath of the province's northeast.
Suncor CEO to testify at Commons committee to explain sustainability comments
Canada's ongoing political battle between climate action and the economic benefits of the oil and gas industry will be on full display today as the CEO of oilsands giant Suncor appears at a House of Commons committee.
Greenpeace files securities complaint against oilsands giant Suncor over climate risk disclosures
Greenpeace senior energy strategist Keith Stewart says the Calgary-based oil giant used to prepare an annual report on climate-related risks, which included the disclosure of business strategy risk and the potential for stranded assets in a low-carbon future.
Industry leaders launch net-zero agri-food sector alliance
A group of leaders in the agriculture and food industries is launching a national alliance to work toward achieving net zero in Canada's agri-food sector by 2050.