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Zadorov fined, Soucy awaits hearing for cross-checks on McDavid
NEW YORK - Vancouver defenceman Nikita Zadorov has been fined US$5,000 by the NHL and Canucks blue-liner Carson Soucy will have a hearing with the league for cross-checks on Edmonton superstar Connor ...
6h ago
NDP Leadership Candidate Gil McGowan suspends campaign
The leadership race for the Alberta NDP has thinned out yet again. Candidate Gil McGowan has announced his formal farewell to his campaign, but not to the political party.The Alberta Federation of Lab...
7h ago
Seven media experts selected to help modernize CBC/Radio-Canada before next election
OTTAWA - Seven multimedia experts have been selected to advise Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge as she renews the role of Canada's public broadcaster. Canadian Heritage says the group will provide po...
7h ago
Veteran quarterback Mitchell taking snaps at Hamilton Tiger-Cats camp Monday
HAMILTON - Bo Levi Mitchell was on the field Monday at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats training camp. The veteran quarterback was in equipment and threw passes with the offence at Ron Joyce Stadium. Mitchell'...
8h ago
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime falls to Alex de Minaur at Italian Open
ROME - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime was knocked out of the Italian Open after falling 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 to Australia's Alex de Minaur on Monday. The Laval, Que., native fired five aces but made 13 doubl...
10h ago
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly plans trip to Middle East, Mediterranean
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign affairs minister is embarking on a five-day trip to the Middle East and the Mediterranean where she will focus on peacekeeping and aid. Global Affairs Canada says Mlanie Joly...
13h ago
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
The New York Rangers can become the first team to reach the third round of the post-season with a win tonight against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes, while the Colorado Avalanche will aim to level t...
14h ago
In the news today: Immigration ministers to talk temporary visa cap
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Ontario to need 33K more nurses by 2032: ministry Ontario will need 33,200 more...
15h ago
Trial of Winnipeg serial killer expected to hear more testimony from police
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg trial of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki is expected to hear testimony today from a police officer who examined video surveillance. Court has heard police collected vide...
15h ago
Fire officials worry wind could push wildfire into B.C. town today
FORT NELSON, B.C. - A fire behaviour specialist with the B.C. Wildfire Service says an intense wildfire could hit Fort Nelson this morning, based on forecasts that have been calling for strong winds t...
15h ago