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Housing crisis voted Canadian Press News Story of the Year

Housing crisis voted Canadian Press News Story of the Year

Canada's housing shortage, widely recognized as a national crisis and the catalyst of significant immigration cuts, is The Canadian Press News Story of the Year.
Via Rail begins seeking supplier to replace aging fleet

Via Rail begins seeking supplier to replace aging fleet

"This milestone, made possible by the Government of Canada’s commitment, ensures we can maintain coast-to-coast services, continue to connect communities, and inspire more Canadians to choose passenger rail."
Fatal MMA fight near Edmonton linked to company cited in death of U.K. boxer

Fatal MMA fight near Edmonton linked to company cited in death of U.K. boxer

A mixed martial arts organizer being questioned by police about an Alberta fighter's death is linked to a company earlier cited for safety concerns after a novice boxer died in the United Kingdom.
Alberta player nets winner in gold medal game at World Junior A Challenge

Alberta player nets winner in gold medal game at World Junior A Challenge

WATCH: Finn McLaughlin of Canmore scores a beauty to help Team USA win gold.
Paul Brandt receives royal recognition for his fight against human trafficking

Paul Brandt receives royal recognition for his fight against human trafficking

Paul Brandt received a King Charles III Coronation Medal for his work to combat human trafficking
Tales from the legislature trim a great big Christmas tree

Tales from the legislature trim a great big Christmas tree

A forestry employee has been trudging into the woods every Christmas season for 27 years to harvest the perfect tree for a festive foreground to the legislature building.
RCMP continue search for suspect in severe assault on young woman

RCMP continue search for suspect in severe assault on young woman

RCMP are still searching for the victim’s vehicle, a 2010 Green Mini-Cooper with Alberta license plate CPL-5715.
Alberta seniors walk across Canada

Alberta seniors walk across Canada

“It's pretty amazing because you only do it in small steps,”
Pierre Poilievre is The Canadian Press Newsmaker of the Year for second year in a row

Pierre Poilievre is The Canadian Press Newsmaker of the Year for second year in a row

Editors across the country placed Poilievre at the top of the list in 2024.
Northern Alberta woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly half a million from employer

Northern Alberta woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly half a million from employer

Sharri Johnson made 150 fraudulent payments to personal account, credit card, over two years
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