Photo Gallery: The year in photos 2025
Jann Arden poses in Toronto on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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People skate on the Rideau Canal on the first weekend of the Winterlude festival in Ottawa on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. The Rideau Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Canda-Leigh Habonimana dips in the waters of Gatineau Park's Meech Lake in Chelsea, Que., during a polar bear dip on New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Supporters are silhouetted against a Canada flag as they listen to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speak at a rally in Woolwich, Ont., on Thursday, April 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn
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Mark Carney, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, embraces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after being announced the winner at the Liberal leadership Event in Ottawa, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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The blood moon lunar eclipse is seen behind the CN Tower in Toronto on Friday, March 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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United States' Moses Debraska, second left, and Australia's Ty King, third left, vie for the ball during the bronze medal wheelchair rugby match at the 2025 Invictus Games, in Vancouver, on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. The U.S. won 27-20. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force help evacuate Abbie Duskun (seated) and her daughter Veronica Clarke as they board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 5, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
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Archpriest Cornell Zubritsky is pictured in the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
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A two-day old female kitten is fed at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Montreal, Que., on Friday, June 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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Pope Leo XIV, on his popemobile, tours St. Peter's Square at the Vatican prior to the inaugural Mass of his pontifcate, Sunday, May 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson (1) blocks a shot during second half MLS soccer action against the Vancouver Whitecaps, in Toronto on Saturday, March 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
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Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, speaks with King Charles ahead of the King delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, embraces his wife Anaida Poilievre following a campaign stop at Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm in Edwards, Ont., on Sunday, April 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
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NDP leader Jagmeet Singh hits the punching bag in an outdoor gym under a bridge after a campaign event during a federal election stop in Montreal on Monday, March 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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Nathan Wood watches first-round NHL playoff hockey action between the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs at a tailgate event outside Scotiabank Area in Toronto on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn
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Prime Minister Mark Carney, middle, walks with Dr. Yousef Al Obaidli, Director General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, front left, and Aisha Mubarak Alrushadi, Cultural Tours Specialist, front right, as he visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Roland Nulada, who is recovering from injuries suffered in the Lapu Lapu festival vehicle attack last month, is comforted by his wife Carlyn as he lies in a hospital bed, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The April 26 attack killed 11 people when an SUV drove through a street crowded with festival goers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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A truck drops its loads of snow at the Angrignon snow deposit site in Montreal on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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Canadian Olympic fencer Eleanor Harvey poses for a photo in Richmond, B.C., on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Harvey made history when she won bronze in individual women's foil, Canada's first Olympic fencing medal, at the Paris Olympics. Since the 2024 Games, Harvey has medalled in four of the six tournaments she's competed in, and captured Canada's first World Cup gold in the process. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Warren Abbey poses for a photo in Ajax, Ont., on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Abbey was involved in gangs and gun violence as a teen, and now works as a peer mentor and local business owner. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney dances to Canadian band Down With Webster as they play live at campaign headquarters after the Liberal Party won the Canadian election in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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A bugler plays The Last Post during Remembrance Day ceremony around the cenotaph at the legislature in Victoria, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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A First Nations artist performs with Snotty Nose Rez Kids during the Juno Awards, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, March 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
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Kelly Mekanak, left, and Alice Jacob sit in the living room of the home they share with four other people in Webequie, Ont., on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Liberal Leader Mark Carney's campaign plane sits on the tarmac of the Saskatoon International Airport, in Saskatoon, Sask., Wednesday, April 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Japan's Shin Ohashi walks from the stage after setting a new World Junior Record in the Men's 200m breaststroke at the Men's 200m Breaststroke Final at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Toronto, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (5) makes a catch to out Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suárez (28) during third inning MLB American League Championship Series game 2 baseball in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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Toronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) celebrates the team's 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners to win the MLB American League Championship Series in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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A seven-year-old transgender boy is photographed in Edmonton, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. He and his family are part of a legal challenge to an Alberta law restricting access to gender-affirming medical care. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
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Shawn Mendes performs at Budweiser Stage in Toronto, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
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Aileen Michel (L'il Bear) wears a bear hide as she listens before performing a bear dance during a gathering to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Victoria Mboko of Canada celebrates her win over Naomi Osaka of Japan following finals tennis action at the National Bank Open in Montreal on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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A colourful participant entertains the crowd during the Pride parade in Montreal, Sunday, Aug.10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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The Weeknd performs in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Prime Minister Mark Carney greets people while he marches in the Vancouver Pride Parade in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
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Vancouver Whitecaps' Emmanuel Sabbi does a backflip as he celebrates his goal against Valour FC during second half Canadian Championship quarterfinal soccer action, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Former Toronto FC player, and United States international footballer, Jozy Altidore, poses for a portrait in Toronto, Thursday, July 31, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
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Cooper Cooke, of Victor, Idaho, rides Disco Party to win the bareback rodeo final at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, July 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Mercedes driver George Russell, of the United Kingdom, drives during Formula One auto racing action at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Sunday June 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Musqueam Nation member Wes Grant wears ceremonial dress while listening as the provincial government, city and host nations announce a memorandum of understanding regarding hosting FIFA World Cup 26 matches, in Vancouver, on Friday, June 27, 2025. The MOU between the provincial government, city and the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations sets out a framework on how they will all work together to plan, stage and host matches, while ensuring interests of the nations are reflected. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Snowbirds conduct a fly-past over Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
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A home is seen after being swept away by a major landslide in Sainte-Monique, Que., northeast of Montreal, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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United States President Donald Trump looks towards Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as they raise their glasses during a toast at a working dinner in Gyeongju, South Korea on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. They were among a small group world leaders invited to a dinner hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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The Montreal Canadiens pay tribute to former goaltender Ken Dryden prior to their home opener NHL hockey game in Montreal on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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Christopher Guerrero, right, punches Sandy Messaoud during a welterweight fight in Quebec City on Friday, June 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
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Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson (left) steals second base ahead of the tag from Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) during eighth inning MLB baseball action, in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Marine One flies with U.S. President Donald Trump aboard, escorted by U.S. military V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, June 15, 2025, to attend the G7 Leaders meeting taking place in Kananaskis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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RCMP Mounties wait in front of Air Force One as U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, June 15, 2025, to attend the G7 Leaders meeting taking place in Kananaskis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Christopher Lillis, of the USA, falls on landing on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the FIS freestyle world cup aerials in Lac-Beauport, Quebec. Lillis placed third in the event. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
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Jann Arden poses in Toronto on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
(The Canadian Press)Here's a look at some of year's top photos from The Canadian Press, as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 15, 2025.
