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Carlos Alcaraz hits stunning shot before cramps; Novak Djokovic wins their French Open semifinal
PARIS (AP) - Novak Djokovic used every bit of his experience, relentlessness and fitness to beat a cramping Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 at the French Open on Friday and move one win away from a ...
Jun 09, 2023

Cabins destroyed during 'explosive growth' of wildfire near Sambaa K'e, N.W.T.
TROUT LAKE, N.W.T. - An out-of-control wildfire burning near Sambaa K'e, a small Dene community in the Northwest Territories, has destroyed two cabins. The territory's wildfire agency says the losses ...
Jun 09, 2023

Rights body criticizes Quebec for booting religious group from convention centre
Quebec's human rights commission is criticizing the provincial government for refusing to allow a religious gathering at a publicly owned convention centre. The commission issued a statement saying it...
Jun 09, 2023

Canada under-20 rugby side has mountain to climb at World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier
Canada has work to do Saturday when it takes on the U.S. in the second leg of a two-match North American qualifier for the World Rugby U20 Trophy. The Americans won the opening leg 43-21 on Tuesday. "...
Jun 09, 2023

Trump-appointed judge who issued rulings favorable to him assigned to oversee criminal case
MIAMI (AP) - The historic federal criminal case against Former President Donald Trump has been initially assigned to a judge he appointed who faced criticism over her decision to grant the Republican'...
Jun 09, 2023

Doggie Doo Rendezvous to clean up Westvue Dog Park
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Organizers who want to spruce up a popular off-leash dog park in Medicine Hat are looking for volunteers.The Doggie Doo Rendezvous takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wes...
Jun 09, 2023

How to interpret Environment Canada's Air Quality Health Index ratings
Environment Canada has been advising people to check the Air Quality Health Index as wildfire smoke blanketed large swaths of Canada in recent days. Even without wildfires, the index can be a useful t...
Jun 09, 2023

International reinforcements arrive in Quebec as 140 wildfires still burning
MONTREAL - Dozens of firefighters from France have arrived in Quebec, where they'll join the fight against the more than 140 fires burning across the province. Quebec's forest fire prevention agency s...
Jun 09, 2023

Three people charged in alleged abduction of N.L. teen after Amber Alert issued
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Police in Newfoundland and Labrador say three people are facing charges following the alleged abduction of a 14-year-old girl. Const. James Cadigan with the Royal Newfoundland Const...
Jun 09, 2023

Canadian women drop one place to No. 7 in latest FIFA world rankings
The Canadian women have dropped one place to No. 7 in the latest FIFA world rankings, overtaken by Spain in the lead-up to next month's Women's World Cup. Canada played just one match, losing 2-1 to F...
Jun 09, 2023