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North Korea fires projectiles days before resuming US talks
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - North Korea fired projectiles toward its eastern sea Wednesday, South Korea's military and Japan's government said, in an apparent display of its expanding military capabil...
Oct 01, 2019
B.C. sergeant-at-arms retires after legislature spending review
VICTORIA - The sergeant-at-arms of the British Columbia legislature has announced his retirement after he was placed on administrative leave last year when questions were raised about his sp...
Oct 01, 2019
City looking at how they can improve senior services
Medicine Hat, AB - In Medicine Hat, there are about 26,000 residents over the age of 50.Which makes those people eligible for memberships to the seniors centre - the Veiner and Strathcona Centres.Desp...
Oct 01, 2019
Montreal Impact eliminated from MLS playoffs following draw with Atlanta
MONTREAL - Coach Wilmer Cabrera believes the Montreal Impact's lack of offensive talent cost them a spot in the MLS playoffs. The Impact (11-17-5) were officially eliminated from post-season contentio...
Oct 01, 2019
Demonstrators clash outside PPC Leader Maxime Bernier event at Hamilton college
HAMILTON - A protest outside an event by People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier took a violent turn Sunday evening as demonstrators clashed with supporters and those attending, with several pe...
Oct 01, 2019
Province announces online form submission tool for seniors
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has announced a new online tool that will make it easier for seniors to receive financial assistance.Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors and Housing, along with...
Oct 01, 2019 Minister Josephine Pon raised the International Day of Older Persons flag after announcing a new online tool that will make life better for seniors. (Government of Alberta photo)
Smoak drives in three runs vs. Rays in potential final game as Blue Jay
TORONTO - Justin Smoak left the field to a standing ovation Sunday but didn't return for the customary curtain call that's become expected of a player who's likely played his final game in a...
Oct 01, 2019
UAW strike could cost GM about $1 billion - and counting
DETROIT - With the United Auto Workers' strike against General Motors in its third week, pressure is mounting on both sides to reach a deal, with the company losing an estimated $1 billion and workers...
Oct 01, 2019
New-look Vancouver Canucks confident heading into season opener
VANCOUVER - While Quinn Hughes is looking forward to his rookie season, the young Vancouver Canucks defenceman isn't relishing his first assignment of the year - defending Oilers juggernaut&...
Oct 01, 2019
Toronto Blue Jays execs Atkins and Shapiro weigh in on 95-loss regular season
TORONTO - There is plenty to like about the youth movement building within the Toronto Blue Jays. The question now is how long will it take for those youngsters to play meaningful games. Bo Biche...
Oct 01, 2019