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B.C. professor trapped in Iran says Canada has offered 'almost nothing' to help
A British Columbia professor who is trapped in Iran says he's been told by officials there's "almost nothing" the Canadian government can do to help him and his family. Simon Fraser University enginee...
Jun 23, 2025

Orcas use kelp tools to groom and bond off B.C.'s coast, study suggests
In pricey spas, kelp facials and body wraps can set the esthetically inclined human back hundreds of dollars. But in the Salish Sea off British Columbia, southern resident killer whales are also using...
Jun 23, 2025

More precipitation expected for Medicine Hat this week
Medicine Hat received 23.5 mm of precipitation Friday through Sunday according to weatherstats.ca.This is significantly less that the 40 mm or more predicted by Environment Canada headed into the week...
Jun 23, 2025

In the news today: Carney in Brussels for EU-Canada summit
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney in Brussels for EU-Canada summit Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Belgium today, where he will visit a ...
Jun 23, 2025

Canadian Creighton wins first Korn Ferry Tour title
WICHITA - Myles Creighton of Digby, N.S., won the Wichita Open on Sunday, a day after shooting an 11-under 59, closing with a 2-under 68 for a one-stroke victory over Emilio Gonzalez of Mexico. Creigh...
Jun 22, 2025

MVP, Finals MVP, scoring champ, NBA champ: Gilgeous-Alexander holds all those titles
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - He's the most valuable player. The scoring champion. And now, an NBA champion along with NBA Finals MVP. All in one season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton, Ont., has entered ...
Jun 22, 2025

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled. It was over. The climb is complet...
Jun 22, 2025

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled. It was over. The climb is complet...
Jun 22, 2025

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points, Thunder beat Pacers in Game 7 to net NBA title
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton, Ont., finished off his MVP season with 29 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA championship, pulling away in the s...
Jun 22, 2025

Minjee Lee wins the KPMG Women's PGA Championship for her 3rd major title
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Minjee Lee went into the final round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship with a four-stroke lead, and took a glance at every leaderboard she saw on the course. Even after some ea...
Jun 22, 2025