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Police arrest man suspected of stalking, killing homeless
NEW YORK (AP) - Police said early Tuesday they've arrested a suspected gunman who has been stalking homeless men asleep on the streets of New York City and Washington D.C., killing at least two people...
Mar 15, 2022

Laptop in Veltman apartment had what appeared to be 'hate-related material': docs
A laptop found in the apartment of an Ontario man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family contained what appeared to be "hate-related material" and a brow...
Mar 15, 2022

Turkmenistan leader's son wins presidential election
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) - Turkmenistan established a political dynasty Tuesday, as authorities said the son of the Central Asian country's leader won its presidential election after an unusual vot...
Mar 15, 2022

Students, festival organizers make masks a choice as Canada nears St. Patrick’s Day
OTTAWA - St. Patrick's Day celebrations are set to return this week, but festival organizers and student unions say people should party with caution. Canada's largest celebrations of the holiday were ...
Mar 15, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to speak virtually to Canadian Parliament
OTTAWA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to address Parliament this morning, the latest in a series of virtual visits as he pleads for international aid. The Russian invasion of U...
Mar 15, 2022

Barnes, Raptors all over Lakers early in 114-103 victory
LOS ANGELES - Scottie Barnes scored 15 of his 21 points in the first quarter and the Toronto Raptors held off a late rally by the Los Angeles Lakers for a 114-103 victory Monday night. The Raptors led...
Mar 15, 2022

Stars fall 4-3 to Hounds in season finale, will play Flin Flon in Round 1
It was a tight game right to the final buzzer Monday night, as the Battlefords North Stars fell 4-3 to the Notre Dame Hounds in Wilcox.Serving as the teams' regular season finale, and the final game o...
Mar 15, 2022

India court upholds ban on hijab in schools and colleges
NEW DELHI (AP) - An Indian court Tuesday upheld a ban on wearing hijab in class in the southern state of Karnataka, saying the Muslim headscarf is not an essential religious practice of Islam. The hig...
Mar 15, 2022

Russia pounds away at Ukraine as two sides plan more talks
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) - A narrow diplomatic path stayed open as Ukraine and Russia planned another round of talks and Moscow's forces pounded away at cities across the country, including the capital, in ...
Mar 14, 2022

'Lucky young man': Canadian volunteer fighter injured in missile attack in Ukraine
A Canadian man was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on the weekend, says the head of an organization now helping the volunteer fighter get back...
Mar 14, 2022