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N.L. fish harvesters reach deal, ending demonstration that shut down government
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Fish harvesters who protested outside the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature this week have struck a deal with the provincial fisheries minister and ended their demonstration. Jo...
Mar 22, 2024

'She should resign': Experts weigh in, reaction continues after Medicine Hat mayor sanctioned
Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark was stripped of her powers and half of her salary after council claimed she broke code of conduct rules in a tense exchange with the city manager last year.-Here's the...
Mar 22, 2024

Atlanta United, Toronto FC both missing important pieces ahead of BMO Field meeting
TORONTO - Atlanta United and Toronto FC will both be missing some important pieces at BMO Field on Saturday, but for different reasons. Atlanta (2-1-0) arrives down six internationals, including desig...
Mar 22, 2024

Families of slain women to meet with governments, provide update on landfill search
WINNIPEG - The families of two slain First Nations women are expected to provide an update in their push to get governments to fund a search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the women's remains. The As...
Mar 22, 2024

Kadriana and Colton Lott capture Canadian mixed doubles curling championship
FREDERICTON - Kadriana and Colton Lott defeated Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres 7-5 on Friday to capture the gold medal at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship. The Winnipeg-based Lotts scored...
Mar 22, 2024

Former footballer Robinho jailed in rural penitentiary for infamous inmates
SAO PAULO (AP) - Former footballer Robinho arrived early Friday at the rural Tremembe penitentiary where he is expected to serve at least 40% of his nine-year sentence for rape. Brazilian authorities ...
Mar 22, 2024

Veterans pan move to end military investigation, prosecution of sexual misconduct
OTTAWA - Veterans and advocates say ending the military's jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute sex crimes is the wrong move. Defence Minister Bill Blair has introduced changes to the National Def...
Mar 22, 2024

House approves $1.2 trillion package of spending bills before shutdown deadline, Senate up next
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House approved a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills on Friday just a few hours before funding for some key federal agencies is set to expire, a long overdue action nearly si...
Mar 22, 2024

Program at Lethbridge College proving beneficial for cancer patients
An initiative at Lethbridge College is offering help to cancer patients.The Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) program is available at the post-secondary's Be Fit for Life Centre, in 12-week sessions that ...
Mar 22, 2024

Gilgeous-Alexander 'humbled' by impressive year he's having for Canada and Thunder
TORONTO - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he's humbled by the year he's having. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard is considered a leading to contender for the NBA's most-valuable player award. Gilgeous-Ale...
Mar 22, 2024