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Pro-Palestinian encampment members say little progress made in meeting with McGill
MONTREAL - Pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment at Montreal's McGill University say they're no closer to taking down their tents after meeting with members of the school administra...
May 06, 2024

Edmonton Oilers tired of hearing about regular-season losses to Vancouver Canucks
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers are sick and tired of hearing about it. They don't want to be asked anymore about it. They know full well that the Vancouver Canucks swept the four games between the two...
May 06, 2024

Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign Woods III, sign Canadian Makonzo
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American defensive back Lawrence Woods III and Canadian linebacker Enock Makonzo on Monday. Woods III was recently released by the B.C. Lions while Makonzo wa...
May 06, 2024

An American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, US officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) - An American soldier has been arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, according to two U.S. officials. The soldier, who is not being identified, was stationed in South Korea and w...
May 06, 2024

Fourth person arrested after brawl outside Prince Albert bar
A woman who allegedly participated in a brawl outside a Prince Albert night club and kicked her fallen victim multiple times in the head and chest, is facing four counts of assault causing bodily harm...
May 06, 2024

P.A. and area players begin National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
The top young Indigenous hockey players from across Canada have started their quest to be named the best in the country with some local athletes skating for the title. The 2024 National Aboriginal Hoc...
May 06, 2024

Early to rise, early to play soccer for Forge FC, CF Montreal in cup quarterfinal
Forge FC and CF Montreal have to hit the ground running Tuesday. Forge, the reigning Canadian Premier League champion, hosts the MLS side in the opening leg of their Canadian Championship quarterfinal...
May 06, 2024

Lawsuit alleges decades of child sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers statewide
CHICAGO (AP) - Child sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers was pervasive and systemic for decades, according to disturbing accounts in a lawsuit filed Monday by 95 men and women housed a...
May 06, 2024

Manitoba Court of Appeal dismisses Peter Nygard's appeal of extradition order
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba Court of Appeal has dismissed Peter Nygard's application for a judicial review of an order to extradite the former fashion mogul to the United States, where he faces sex traffi...
May 06, 2024

Yukon gets $45M to prevent Whitehorse-area landslides, more money for flood recovery
WHITEHORSE - The federal government is contributing $45 million to help prevent landslides along the Whitehorse Escarpment with the aim to protect the land under Whitehorse International Airport and i...
May 06, 2024