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Last-minute Fajardo TD gives Roughriders 31-24 victory over B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - A last-minute touchdown by quarterback Cody Fajardo gave the Saskatchewan Roughriders a 31-24 road victory over the B.C. Lions on Friday. Fajardo scored on a quarterback sneak on third dow...
Sep 24, 2021

Kovrig and Spavor on way back to Canada after nearly three years detention in China
Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were free and bound for home late Friday after being imprisoned in China for nearly three years, while Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was heading in the othe...
Sep 24, 2021

Buxton's homer spoils Berríos’ return; Twins beat Jays 3-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Byron Buxton's two-run homer spoiled Jos Berros' return to Minnesota and dealt a blow to Toronto's postseason hopes as the Twins beat the Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night. Buxton hit h...
Sep 24, 2021

Veteran Bethel-Thompson throws two touchdown passes to lead Argonauts past Alouettes
TORONTO - McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw two touchdown passes as the short-handed Toronto Argonauts beat the Montreal Alouettes 30-27 on Friday night. Toronto (4-3) improved to 3-0 at BMO Field despite ...
Sep 24, 2021

Police looking at new Calgary MP after video appears to show flyer swap on doorstep
Calgary police are investigating a newly elected Liberal member of Parliament after he was captured on a doorbell camera appearing to remove his opponent's campaign flyer. George Chahal, a former city...
Sep 24, 2021

Canadian Catholic bishops 'apologize unequivocally' for residential schools
OTTAWA - Catholic bishops in Canada are apologizing "unequivocally" to Indigenous Peoples for the suffering endured in residential schools, just as Pope Francis prepares to meet with Indigenous leader...
Sep 24, 2021

Fade to blue: Mountain lakes lose unique colour due to climate change, says study
The distinctive milky turquoise of mountain lakes is going the way of the glaciers that feed them, according to new research. "A lot of the turquoise glacial lakes in the Canadian Rockies are clearing...
Sep 24, 2021

'We need to be taking points': Playoff pressure rising for Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - Playoff pressure is building for the Vancouver Whitecaps as September comes to an end. With just 10 games to go in the Major League Soccer's regular season, the 'Caps (7-8-9) sit four poin...
Sep 24, 2021

City staff to strike delicate balance during municipal election
MEDICINE HAT, AB-- The signs that an election campaign is in full swing in our city are everywhere, but according to an internal memo obtained by CHAT NEWS, it can be an intense time for city employee...
Sep 24, 2021

College to give students more hands-on learning
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat College is reaching out to local employers to help build a workforce that meets the needs of the region. The provincial government is helping the college expand its app...
Sep 24, 2021