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UK gov't approves extradition of Assange; appeal possible
LONDON (AP) - The British government has ordered the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges. He is likely to appeal. Home Secretary Priti Patel sig...
Jun 17, 2022
Climbing pump prices, report calls for changes at CSIS : In The News for June 17
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jun 17, 2022
For fans and tourist businesses, Sunday Montreal Grand Prix marks return to normal
MONTREAL - For racing fans in downtown Montreal checking out luxury cars and enjoying the celebrationsaround the return of the Canadian Grand Prix, this weekend could not come soon enough. "It feels l...
Jun 17, 2022
Urgent changes needed to ensure CSIS can carry out intelligence mandate: spy watchdog
OTTAWA - A new watchdog report says Canada's spy service has failed to make the crucial process of applying for court warrants a specialized trade that requires training, experience and investment. Th...
Jun 17, 2022
For fans and tourist businesses, Sunday Montreal Grand Prix marks return to normal
MONTREAL - For racing fans in downtown Montreal checking out luxury cars and enjoying the celebrationsaround the return of the Canadian Grand Prix, this weekend could not come soon enough. "It feels l...
Jun 17, 2022
Alabama church shooting kills 2, wounds 1; suspect held
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) - A single gunman opened fire inside a suburban Alabama church Thursday evening, killing two people and wounding a third at a small group meeting before being taken into cust...
Jun 16, 2022
Warriors beat Celtics 103-90 to win 4th NBA title in 8 years
BOSTON (AP) - The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on Thursday night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons. Stephen Curry scored 34 poin...
Jun 16, 2022
Canadian Wiggins a massive part of Warriors' fourth NBA title in eight years
The first eight years of Andrew Wiggins' NBA career came and went without a chance to prove himself on the league's biggest stage. Languishing in Minnesota before joining a retooling Golden State Warr...
Jun 16, 2022
Police: 2 dead, 1 hurt in church shooting; suspect detained
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) - A lone suspect fired on a small group meeting at a suburban church near one of Alabama's major cities Thursday evening, fatally wounding two people and injuring a third bef...
Jun 16, 2022
Toronto Argonauts hold on for season-opening 20-19 home victory over Alouettes
TORONTO - McLeod Bethel-Thompson hit newcomer Brandon Banks with a second-half TD strike as the Toronto Argonauts held on for a season-opening 20-19 home win over the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday ni...
Jun 16, 2022