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Roenick gets into Hockey Hall of Fame after a lengthy wait. 2024 class includes 2 US women's players
Jeremy Roenick was getting a coffee when he got the call he once hoped for but some time ago stopped expecting when the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee meets typically in late June. Tears well...
Jun 25, 2024

The Washboard Union concert at Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede one month away
JUNO and nine time Canadian Country Music Association award winners The Washboard Union will take the stage at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede on July 25.The band's new single, "Band On Her T...
Jun 25, 2024

Pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-protesters face off at new Montreal encampment
MONTREAL - Pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-protesters faced off today at a downtown Montreal square, where a new encampment tied to the war in the Gaza Strip was set up over the weekend. The tw...
Jun 25, 2024

Denmark advances to last 16 at European Championship after 0-0 draw with Serbia
MUNICH (AP) - Denmark advanced to the last 16 at the European Championship after a 0-0 draw with Serbia on Tuesday. The Danes finished Group C with three points, the same as Slovenia, but ended up in ...
Jun 25, 2024

Bethel-Thompson, Beverette, Argos’ offensive line named in CFL honour roll.
TORONTO - Edmonton Elks quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Montreal Alouettes linebacker Tyrice Beverette and the Toronto Argonauts' offensive line led the way Tuesday in the CFL's honour roll. Bethe...
Jun 25, 2024

Mitchell looks to defend title in Paris as part of Canada's Olympic cycling team
TORONTO - Kelsey Mitchell of Sherwood Park, Alta., will look to defend her Olympic sprint cycling title as part of Canada's cycling team at this summer's Paris Games. Mitchell, who won gold in the wom...
Jun 25, 2024

England tops group at Euro 2024 and Slovenia also advances after 0-0 draw
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) - England advanced to the knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner after a 0-0 draw against Slovenia on Tuesday. The result at Cologne Stadium also saw Slovenia reach the roun...
Jun 25, 2024

Alberta creating immigration pathway for law enforcement
The Government of Alberta has announced a new step that it hopes will address recruitment challenges for law enforcement.It has created a new pathway within the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (...
Jun 25, 2024

Poilievre to attend AFN annual general assembly for first time as Conservative leader
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to attend the Assembly of First Nation's upcoming annual general assembly for the first time since he took the party helm. Spokesman Sebastian Skam...
Jun 25, 2024

Jays reinstate shortstop Bichette from injured list before game against Red Sox
BOSTON - The Toronto Blue Jays activated shortstop Bo Bichette from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and activated him before their game against the Red Sox in Boston. The Blue Jays had placed Bichette...
Jun 25, 2024