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Bulldogs hire former Canadian women's national team member Fortino as assistant coach
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Bulldogs have named Laura Fortino as the Ontario Hockey League's first-ever female assistant coach on Monday. Fortino, a Hamilton native and a former member of the Canadian wom...
Aug 29, 2022
Public safety minister adds new rules on prison 'dry cells' for suspected contraband
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino issued new directives today on the use of "dry cells" to keep inmates from bringing contraband into federal prisons. Prisoners who are suspected of conc...
Aug 29, 2022
Police: Tip led to arrest of man in random Detroit shootings
DETROIT (AP) - A 19-year-old man suspected in the random shootings of four people, three fatally, was captured after a tip from someone close to him, police said Monday. Chief James White also said th...
Aug 29, 2022
Federal ministers say hiring spree helping with visa, immigration delays
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government says hundreds of additional staff have been added in recent months to address long wait times and backlogs at Canadian airports as well as visa and immigration ...
Aug 29, 2022
Byelection to fill former Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili's seat set for Sept. 26
SASKATOON - A byelection to fill the seat held by previous Saskatchewan NDP opposition leader Ryan Meili will take place next month.Premier Scott Moe set the date for the Saskatoon Meewasin byelection...
Aug 29, 2022
Toronto Raptors waive guard Svi Mykhailiuk, free up roster spot
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors waived guard Svi Mykhailiuk on Monday. The move frees up a roster spot and potentially makes room for guard Jalen Harris, who was recently reinstated by the NBA and the N...
Aug 29, 2022
A look at Quebec Liberal Party Leader Dominique Anglade
Quebec's general election campaign has begun, and voters head to the polls on Oct. 3. Here's a look at Dominique Anglade, leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and the official Opposition. Born: Jan. 31,...
Aug 29, 2022
A look at Coalition Avenir Québec Leader François Legault
Quebec's general election campaign has begun, and voters head to the polls on Oct. 3. Here's a look at Franois Legault, the premier and leader of the Coalition Avenir Qubec. Born: May 26, 1957, in Ste...
Aug 29, 2022
Gilgeous-Alexander, Joseph, Alexander-Walker won't play against Panama
PANAMA CITY - Trae Bell-Haynes, Abu Kigab and Jean-Victor Mukama have been added to Canada's roster for the team's FIBA World Cup qualifying game against Panama on Monday. The trio replace NBA players...
Aug 29, 2022
Advocacy centre in Lethbridge offering hope to young victims of abuse
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre in Lethbridge has yet to be open for a full year and staff members have already responded to over 150 files.That's according to manager Che...
Aug 29, 2022