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Provincial government budgets funding for University of Calgary veterinary diagnostic laboratory
The province says it has budgeted $9.5 million over three years to keep what it calls "a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory " operating at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary ...
May 27, 2025
Huge explosion rocks a chemical plant in eastern China, no information on casualties
BEIJING (AP) - A huge explosion rocked a chemical plant in China's eastern Shandong province around noon Tuesday, according to state broadcaster CCTV, with thick plumes of black smoke visible from the...
May 27, 2025
In the news today: Liberals' goals to be outlined in throne speech
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Government's priorities to be outlined in today's throne speech Prime Minister Mark Carney's vision for nation...
May 27, 2025
King Charles delivers the throne speech today. Here's what you need to know.
OTTAWA - King Charles will read the speech from the throne this morning, which sets out the government's priorities for the current session of Parliament. Here are some facts about this historic event...
May 27, 2025
Defence to finish cross-examining hockey player at ex-teammates' trial
Defence lawyers are expected to finish cross-examining a former member of Canada's world junior hockey team today at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates. Brett Howden, who now plays i...
May 27, 2025
Government's priorities to be outlined in today's throne speech
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's vision for nation-building and economic growth is expected to form the main thrust of the throne speech when King Charles reads it today in the Canadian Senate. I...
May 27, 2025
PepsiCo joins Formula One as official sponsor in multi-year global sponsorship deal
PepsiCo is joining forces with Formula One, the latest sponsor to use the worldwide racing circuit to showcase its products. The multi-year global agreement will see Gatorade and Doritos branding ador...
May 27, 2025
Shorthanded Panthers make no excuses after Game 4 loss against Carolina denies a clinching chance
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - There was no Sam Reinhart, no Niko Mikkola and no A.J. Greer for the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. There were also no goals. And Panthers co...
May 26, 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 points as Thunder fend off T-Wolves 128-126 to take 3-1 series lead
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a steely performance befitting the NBA MVP, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped back from a 42-poin...
May 26, 2025
Ritchie scores twice as unbeaten Tigers edge winless Wildcats 3-1 at Memorial Cup
RIMOUSKI - Ryder Ritchie scored twice and added an assist as the Medicine Hat Tigers won another close game at the Memorial Cup on Monday, this time edging the Moncton Wildcats 3-1. The Western Hockey...
May 26, 2025