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B.C. teen sustained head injuries before death, pathologist tells murder trial
VANCOUVER - A forensic pathologist testifying in the trial of a man accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl in Burnaby, B.C., says the victim sustained "blunt force" scalp and head injuries before she...
May 16, 2023

Repeat offender facing new charges following recent drug bust
MEDICINE HAT, AB--Two residents of Medicine Hat are facing a total of 31 charges following a short-term investigation by ALERT. The man and the woman, both in their 40's were charged after a search wa...
May 16, 2023

Jays recall Thomas Hatch from triple-A, option Jay Jackson after suspicious homer
TORONTO - Right-handed reliever Thomas Hatch has been recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays. Hatch was brought up from triple-A Buffalo in time to be active for Toronto's Tuesday night game against the vi...
May 16, 2023

Veteran receiver Wieneke settling into life with Saskatchewan Roughriders
SASKATOON - He's adjusting to a new team and new offence but Jake Wieneke doesn't have to worry about developing a chemistry with his quarterback. Wieneke is in his first training camp with the Saskat...
May 16, 2023

City hopes to open three spray parks Friday, Kiwanis Central not until July
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A change in the city's spray park plans means Hatters will have three ways to beat the heat this weekend but the fourth park won't open until July.Parks and recreation staff are beg...
May 16, 2023

Massachusetts US Attorney Rachael Rollins to resign after Justice Department ethics probe
BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins will resign after a monthslong ethics investigation by the Justice Department's inspector general into her appearance at a political fundraise...
May 16, 2023

As tidal power firms ebb, Fisheries minister strikes task force to smooth regulation
HALIFAX - The federal fisheries minister is creating a task force to smooth the regulation of Bay of Fundy tidal power after a key player sought bankruptcy protection last week. Joyce Murray said toda...
May 16, 2023

Parliamentary committee calls for modernized Safe Third Country Agreement
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee is calling for Canada's Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States to include new exemptions allowing some asylum seekers to make claims in Canada after arr...
May 16, 2023

CF Montreal face biggest test of the season against high-flying FC Cincinnati
MONTREAL - Major League Soccer's most in-form team will meet its top home club on Wednesday when CF Montreal visits Cincinnati FC. Currently riding a four-game win streak in MLS and six in all competi...
May 16, 2023

Special air quality statement for much of southern Alberta due to wildfire smoke
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents of numerous communities are advised of worsening air quality and visibility.Environment Canada has extended special air quality statements to areas in southern Alberta to th...
May 16, 2023