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In the news today: Sport court to hear Canada's appeal in soccer case
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Sport court to hear Canada's appeal in soccer case Slotted in a valley along the hilly neighbourhoods on the o...
Jul 30, 2024

Animals, like those in Jasper, know how to dodge wildfires, say biologists
JASPER - Parks Canada wants everyone to know that despite the wildfire scorching Jasper National Park, Bear 222 is OK. "She looks like a very healthy grizzly bear right now," the federal agency said o...
Jul 30, 2024

Wildfire update planned in B.C. as crews battle about 360 blazes
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's minister of emergency management is scheduled to give an update on the wildfire situation today as some areas in the province cool off while others flare. Bowinn Ma and ...
Jul 30, 2024

Reports: Blue Jays trade LHP Kikuchi to Houston for RHP Jake Bloss, others
TORONTO - Yusei Kikuchi is headed for Houston. According to several reports Monday night, the Toronto Blue Jays are sending the 33-year-old left-handed pitcher to the Astros in return for a package th...
Jul 29, 2024

Shapovalov dominates in opening win in Washington
WASHINGTON, D. C. - Denis Shapovalov didn't waste any time winning his first-round singles match at the Mubadala City DC Open on Monday. The Richmond Hill, Ont., athlete defeated Roberto Bautista Agut...
Jul 29, 2024

Elway says biggest mistake as Broncos' GM was bypassing Allen for Chubb
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - John Elway says passing on quarterback Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft was probably his biggest mistake as general manager of the Denver Broncos. "Last year I played (golf) wi...
Jul 29, 2024

NC Gov. Cooper opted out of Harris VP vetting, in part over worry about GOP lieutenant: AP sources
WASHINGTON (AP) - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper opted not to be a candidate in Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate search, two people familiar with the matter said Monday, in part because of c...
Jul 29, 2024

Medicine Hat off-road motorcycle rider representing Canada in Spain in October
A Medicine Hat woman will head to Spain later this year to compete for Team Canada.Courtney Schmale, will be one of three riders on the Canadian women's trophy team at the International Six Day Enduro...
Jul 29, 2024

Ex-Medicine Hat MLA says Smith's UCP government has underperformed
Drew Barnes, former MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat, says the ruling United Conservatives under Premier Danielle Smith has broadly underperformed in the areas of downsizing government, cutting taxes and ...
Jul 29, 2024

Cardinals add starter in a 3-team, 7-player trade, Royals also add pitcher day before trade deadline
The St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and the Kansas City Royals acquired veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen as playoff contenders made deals Monday, the day before MLB's trade...
Jul 29, 2024