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Monterey Park shooting victims named; police seek motive
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) - The 11 people killed in a dance hall shooting ranged in age from 57 to 76, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said Tuesday in releasing the names of the dead as inves...
Jan 24, 2023

Canada's passport application backlog now 'virtually eliminated,' minister says
OTTAWA - Social Development Minister Karina Gould says Service Canada has "virtually eliminated" the massive backlog of passport applications that were delayed this year because of a surge in demand. ...
Jan 24, 2023

Quebec Innu community seeks $2.2B from Hydro-Québec for Churchill Falls destruction
MONTREAL - A Quebec Innu community is suing Hydro-Qubec for $2.2-billion, claiming the Churchill Falls hydroelectric station has destroyed a significant part of their traditional territory. The lawsui...
Jan 24, 2023

Georgia election probe report to remain secret for now
ATLANTA (AP) - A report by a special grand jury in Georgia investigating possible interference in the 2020 election will remain secret for now while a judge considers its release. Fulton County Superi...
Jan 24, 2023

Const. Nicole Chan may have had suicide attempts prior to 2019 death: VPD sergeant
BURNABY, B.C. - A Vancouver Police Department human resources officer told a coroner's inquest that Const. Nicole Chan had a history of mental health issues and potential suicide attempts before inapp...
Jan 24, 2023

Police request help to find missing 15-year-old
Update: Prince Albert Police announced on Friday that Isiah Smallboy was found safely.Police are asking for help in finding a missing youth from the community.Isiah Smallboy, 15, stands 5-10 with a sl...
Jan 24, 2023

Business group gets 154 signatures in petition for city audit
A business advocacy group calling for a forensic audit of city finances got just over 150 signatures in an online petition effort over the last 90 days. The Prince Albert Business Advocacy Group, head...
Jan 24, 2023

Fish sounds could help scientists understand their ocean world
Fish, it turns out, are a chatty lot. They communicate about everything from what area of the sea has the best food to where predators might be hiding and, of course, their desire for a mate. Now, res...
Jan 24, 2023

Riders announce signing of American running back
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are bringing back running back B.J. Emmons.The 6-foot-0, 220-pounder was on the CFL team's practice roster last season after initially signing in October.Emmons had NFL st...
Jan 24, 2023

Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones diagnosed with ALS
Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Jones, 53, is currently in his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Senators after being appoin...
Jan 24, 2023