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Appeal court orders new trial for former senior Montreal politician Zampino
MONTREAL - Quebec's Court of Appeal has ordered the former chair of Montreal city council's executive committee to stand trial on corruption charges. The three-judge panel found that a lower court jud...
Oct 20, 2023

Montreal police say hate crimes rising, most targeting Jews, amid Israel-Hamas war
Montreal police say they've received reports of 16 hate crimes, mostly targeting Jewish people, since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7. Police say that, as of Wednesday, the...
Oct 20, 2023

LLRIB part of nutrition, health and environment research project
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is participating in a Canadian research study that will examine the nutrition, health and environment of First Nations children and youth aged three to 19. A special openi...
Oct 20, 2023

North Stars host Broncos for night one of rivalry weekend
The Battlefords North Stars return to home ice Friday night at the Access Communications Centre for night one of the team's weekend home-and-home series with the division rival Humboldt Broncos. The N...
Oct 20, 2023

Argos president Manning has plenty to be happy with, on and off the football field
TORONTO - President Bill Manning has plenty to be happy about regarding the Toronto Argonauts. Toronto (14-2) boasts the CFL's best record and could tie the league's single-season record by winning it...
Oct 20, 2023

Toronto FC's final game of the MLS season marks both a beginning and an end
TORONTO - Saturday's regular-season finale against visiting Orlando City represents both a beginning and an end for Toronto FC. Former Canada coach John Herdman takes charge on the Toronto sideline fo...
Oct 20, 2023

Canadian military preparing for possible evacuation from Lebanon
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces said Friday it is getting ready for the possibility that it will need to help bring Canadians out of Lebanon, as Israel began evacuating a large town near its own no...
Oct 20, 2023

Hawks hit highway for three game road trip
The Nipawin Hawks will hit the highway to Weyburn as the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) team starts a three-game road trip Friday.During a modest two-game winning streak and three-game point...
Oct 20, 2023

Community Rink Affordability Grant program continues support of local rinks in P.A. and surrounding area
Upgrades to a Prince Albert community rink were on full display as the province celebrated the success of its Rink Affordability Grant program.Prince Albert and Provincial dignitaries were at the West...
Oct 20, 2023

Canada beats Australia, advances to semifinals at mixed curling worlds
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - Canada advanced to the semifinals of the world mixed doubles curling championship with a 7-3 win over Australia on Friday. Felix Asselin's team from suburban Montreal starte...
Oct 20, 2023