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Moe doubles down on defence of MLA Jeremy Harrison
The recent allegations against Jeremy Harrison are unequivocally false, according to Premier Scott Moe.Moe was responding again to allegations made in the legislature Thursday from Speaker Randy Weeke...
May 19, 2024

Canadian women make rugby history with win over the Black Ferns in New Zealand
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - At the Rugby World Cup in 2022, Canada pushed top-ranked England to the limit before falling 26-19 in the semifinal. eventually finishing fourth at the tournament. On Sunda...
May 19, 2024

Led by John Herdman, resurgent Toronto FC putting recent dismal past behind it
Toronto FC's bid under John Herdman to put its recent dismal past behind it took a step forward Saturday with a lopsided 5-1 win over CF Montreal. Victories over TFC's archrival are always welcome, es...
May 19, 2024

Biden tells Morehouse graduates that he hears their voices of protest over the war in Gaza
ATLANTA (AP) - President Joe Biden on Sunday told the graduating class at Morehouse College that he heard their voices of protest over the Israel-Hamas war, and that scenes from the conflict in Gaza h...
May 19, 2024

The undisputed leader; Leith Olafson Player Profile
The Melfort Mustangs are 2024 SJHL Champions, which means their nine 20-year-old players have gone out in style.While they have all turned their attention to the Centennial Cup, their final career SJH...
May 19, 2024

Welcome home event planned for Rebecca Strong
A special event is being planned to welcome home Rebecca Strong, after winning Canada's Got Talent - and $1 million, several days ago. Strong, a Black Lake Denesuiline Nation member, 'captures the hea...
May 19, 2024

Slovak prime minister's condition remains serious but prognosis positive after assassination bid
BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia (AP) - Slovakia's populist prime minister, Robert Fico, remained in serious condition on Sunday but has been given a positive prognosis four days after he was shot multiple t...
May 19, 2024

Helicopter carrying Iran's president suffers a 'hard landing,' state TV says without further details
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi suffered a "hard landing" on Sunday, Iranian state television reported, without immediately elaborating. Raisi ...
May 19, 2024

Congolese army says it has foiled a coup. Self-exiled opposition leader threatens president
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Congo's army says it "foiled a coup" early Sunday morning and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners, following a shootout between armed men in military uniform...
May 19, 2024

In the fight for planetary health, how do we preserve our mental health?
TORONTO - It was early May and wildfire season had already started to rage in Western Canada when seven people settled into a monthly support-group meeting over Zoom. The facilitator, Toronto-based Ka...
May 19, 2024