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New-look Alouettes eager to prove doubters wrong in 2023: 'They better be ready'
MONTREAL - For the first time in years, Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia is entering a season where he can focus on football, and nothing else. The Alouettes open their season at home...
Jun 08, 2023

Name, roster, identity all taking shape for new Prince Albert Junior B squad
Junior B hockey is getting another life in Prince Albert, and the pieces are starting to fall into place. They've announced the arena they'll play out of already, and now they have a name and their fi...
Jun 08, 2023

Magic, comedy, dance and country highlight upcoming season at E.A. Rawlinson Centre
Prince Albert's E.A. Rawlinson Centre has been open for 20 years and to celebrate the milestone, a massive line up has been announced for the upcoming season.In addition to more familiar names such as...
Jun 08, 2023

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
The battle against hundreds of wildfires continues in Canada, as many jurisdictions are under either heat or air quality warnings from the federal government. Here's a look at developments Thursday: W...
Jun 08, 2023

Federal Liberals want to make hybrid work permanent for members of Parliament
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals want to make virtual participation in the House of Commons a permanent option for members of Parliament. All parties agreed to create a hybrid workplace amid lockdowns at...
Jun 08, 2023

Kosovo complains of biased western envoys in talks with its former foe Serbia
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) - Kosovo's prime minister on Thursday complained of bias against his country from the United States and the European Union and tolerance of what he called Serbia's authoritarian ...
Jun 08, 2023

Senate report recommends Canada develop targeted suicide prevention strategies
A Senate report released today says Canada can make major strides in addressing suicide prevention if all levels of government develop strategies tailored towards men and Indigenous people, the groups...
Jun 08, 2023

Ex-national security adviser to PM unsurprised Chong memo didn't reach politicians
OTTAWA - A former top adviser to the prime minister says a memo warning about Beijing's alleged targeting of Conservative MP Michael Chong was produced after he retired, but he was aware of issues in ...
Jun 08, 2023

Officials: Devastating 2021 Colorado blaze caused by smoldering fire outside home and power lines
DENVER (AP) - Embers from a smoldering scrap wood fire outside a home days earlier and a sparking power line caused a Colorado wildfire fanned by high winds that destroyed nearly 1,100 homes and left ...
Jun 08, 2023

Redblacks start CFL season without QB Masoli
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks' season isn't even officially underway, and the CFL club is already facing adversity. The Redblacks set to open the regular season Saturday in Montreal without their No. ...
Jun 08, 2023