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Canada News API

Get the live top headlines from Canada with our JSON API.

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API Demonstration

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make and the JSON response you will receive when you use the news api to get the top headlines from Canada.

GET
https://gnews.io/api/v4/top-headlines?country=ca&category=general&apikey=API_KEY
{
    "totalArticles": 472016,
    "articles": [
        {
            "id": "27b5b15be204d00a7c1c77c35e83b416",
            "title": "Japan election: Sanae Takaichi's LDP set for majority",
            "description": "Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party is set to secure a large majority ‌in Japan's lower house of parliament, projections showed. The prime minister has sought a strong mandate for her conservative agenda.",
            "content": "Japan's nationalist ruling party is set to regain a majority in lower house elections, media projections showed on Sunday, in what would be a huge victory for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.\nTakaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is expected to hav... [2957 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/japan-pm-sanae-takaichi-set-for-big-win-as-japan-holds-snap-election/a-75858163",
            "image": "https://static.dw.com/image/75860868_6.jpg",
            "publishedAt": "2026-02-08T13:10:59Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "67e0c40c5e24b3fec372ab75763abad9",
                "name": "DW.com",
                "url": "https://www.dw.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "620cc33717b6fef5cbf2f430035a8125",
            "title": "What to do if someone’s choking: Evidence says begin with back blows",
            "description": "New research suggests back blows cleared choking obstructions in 72 per cent of cases, superior to both abdominal thrusts (59 per cent) and chest thrusts (27 per cent).",
            "content": "Eating is a social event. Whether it’s a night out with friends or an evening at home enjoying family dinner, conversation goes well with food. But what if, in the middle of laughter and big bites, someone suddenly began to choke? Would you know what... [6199 chars]",
            "url": "https://theconversation.com/what-to-do-if-someones-choking-evidence-says-begin-with-back-blows-273903",
            "image": "https://images.theconversation.com/files/716084/original/file-20260203-56-e1pvau.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&rect=0%2C200%2C1999%2C999&q=45&auto=format&w=1356&h=668&fit=crop",
            "publishedAt": "2026-02-08T13:09:02Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "344b3e5c4a3152c0cbebe5418ae064b7",
                "name": "The Conversation",
                "url": "https://theconversation.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "a59a848dda42fd3de4e71e94908b0113",
            "title": "Eglinton Crosstown LRT opens today, live updates here",
            "description": "After more than a decade of delays, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT officially opens today.",
            "content": "After more than a decade of delays, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT officially opens today.\nThe long-awaited transit line, now known as Line 5 Eglinton, will begin with free service offered all day as riders get their first chance to experience a project ... [3515 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/02/08/live-updates-free-service-kicks-off-opening-day-for-long-delayed-eglinton-crosstown-lrt/",
            "image": "https://www.cp24.com/resizer/v2/52E474TLJ5DSLMSDIPFLFV7DR4.png?smart=true&auth=88d29720246c1ad06855bc7cacc729fe8b3a16464e20d1b5172b38f0859040b7&width=1200&height=630",
            "publishedAt": "2026-02-08T12:29:40Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "7dd7268139219ad1376ef22df3730d7e",
                "name": "CP24",
                "url": "https://www.cp24.com"
            }
        }
    ]
}

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