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Senators’ Batherson says he is ‘co-operating’ with Hockey Canada investigations
Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson says he is co-operating with investigations into allegations of sexual assault involving players from the 2018 Canadian world junior team. Batherson spoke to re...
Sep 22, 2022

More nuclear potential study coming for area near Diefenbaker Lake: SaskPower
SaskPower has taken another small step toward the potential of nuclear power in Saskatchewan, announcing this week two sites picked for further study to possibly be home to a small modular reactor fac...
Sep 22, 2022

Quebec election: Liberals, Anglade attempt to turn around struggling campaign
MONTREAL - With polls suggesting her party could be relegated to third place in the Oct. 3 election, Quebec Liberal Leader Dominique Anglade is trying to turn around her team's fortunes by putting mor...
Sep 22, 2022

Medicine Hat Soccer Association ready to kick it indoors
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Registration is now open for city fall and winter soccer programs, a time the technical director hopes will be a new dawn for the game locally. Sam Heap of the Medicine Hat Soccer A...
Sep 22, 2022

Canadian forward Deanne Rose sidelined by Achilles injury playing for Reading
READING, United Kingdom - Canadian forward Deanne Rose has been sidelined "for an extended period" after suffering an Achilles injury playing for Reading FC in its season opener in its Barclays Women'...
Sep 22, 2022

Mutiny charge withdrawn as military officer goes on trial for anti-vaccine comments
OTTAWA - A Canadian Armed Forces officer who urged other military members against helping to distribute COVID-19 vaccines has pleaded guilty to conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline. O...
Sep 22, 2022

Canadian Olympic Committee signs agreement with Abuse-Free Sport
TORONTO - The Canadian Olympic Committee has signed an agreement to join Abuse-Free Sport, Canada's new independent program to address maltreatment in sport. The COC and its stakeholders will be able ...
Sep 22, 2022

US: Security Council must tell Russia to stop nuke threats
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling on every U.N. Security Council member to "send a clear message that these reckless nuclear threats must stop immediately." Blink...
Sep 22, 2022

Spouse of gunman who killed 22 Nova Scotians calls for policing reforms at inquiry
HALIFAX - The spouse of the gunman who killed 22 Nova Scotians in the 2020 mass shooting is calling for improved police training and handling of domestic violence. Jessica Zita, a lawyer representing ...
Sep 22, 2022

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Ryan McLeod to one-year contract extension
EDMONTON - Forward Ryan McLeod has signed a one-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, the club announced Thursday. The contract carries an average annual value of $798,000. McLeod is enter...
Sep 22, 2022