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Military Police Complaints Commission investigates botched shooter drill on CAF base
OTTAWA - The Military Police Complaints Commission is investigating what happened during a botched active-shooter drill on a Canadian Forces base last fall that reportedly left an employee injured and...
Jul 23, 2025

Province invests in Innovation Catalyst Grant
The Alberta government says it is setting the province up for success, and investing in the next generation of innovators through the Innovation Catalyst Grant.By investing $2 million through the Inno...
Jul 23, 2025

Outgoing antisemitism envoy calls out business, religious leaders for lack of action
OTTAWA - Ottawa's outgoing envoy for tackling antisemitism is accusing Canada's business sector and civil society of failing to call out a rising tide of hate against Jews and other minorities. In an ...
Jul 23, 2025

Redcliff Minor Hockey's Martin wins Hockey Alberta Volunteer of the Year
Redcliff Minor Hockey Association president Derek Martin has been awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award from Hockey Alberta for the 2024-25 season.This award recognizes an individual who made an exc...
Jul 23, 2025

Alberta pays out $143 million to company over coal policy reversal
Alberta is paying out more than $140 million to end one of five lawsuits launched against it over its coal mining policies.A notice published online by Atrum Coal says the company has agreed to end it...
Jul 23, 2025

Italian sprinter Milan takes 2nd stage win at Tour de France, Pogačar maintains overall lead
VALENCE, France (AP) - Sprint specialist Jonathan Milan timed his break to perfection to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France after a crash in the last kilometer derailed rivals' hopes on Wednesda...
Jul 23, 2025

CFL hopefuls heading to Edmonton in 2026 for national combine
TORONTO - The CFL will hold its 2026 national combine in Edmonton. The event, where general managers, coaches and scouts evaluate incoming talent, will be held March 27-29, the CFL announced Wednesday...
Jul 23, 2025

Rogers looks for cost savings in sports portfolio after becoming MLSE majority owner
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. hopes to find "revenue and cost synergies" in its expanded portfolio of sports assets after becoming the majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. T...
Jul 23, 2025

Families of the Idaho students Bryan Kohberger stabbed to death are set to see him sentenced
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A judge is expected to order Bryan Kohberger to serve four life sentences without parole this week for the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students nearly three ...
Jul 23, 2025

‘Biggest sport no one’s heard of:’ Walking soccer gains ground in Canada
TORONTO - Kerrin Hands calls walking soccer "the biggest sport no one's heard of." Hands, who runs the Toronto Walking Soccer Club, was initially skeptical about the appeal of a no-running version of ...
Jul 23, 2025