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Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) - Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer's biggest prize for the first time. And, at 35, he could hardly be playing any better. Mess...
Dec 13, 2022

First Nations groups determining next steps in landfill search, consulting experts
WINNIPEG - Indigenous groups are considering their own study into a potential search of a landfill outside Winnipeg for the remains of two women believed to be the victims of an alleged serial killer ...
Dec 13, 2022

Cromwell says it's clear 'efforts were made' to improve Hockey Canada board
OTTAWA - Former Supreme Court judge Thomas Cromwell said Tuesday it was apparent a "serious effort" was made to improve diversity, gender balance and range of experience on Hockey Canada's board of di...
Dec 13, 2022

What a Liberal win in an Ontario byelection might mean for the Tories and the NDP
OTTAWA - A Liberal win in a federal byelection in Ontario before the holidays has some Conservatives feeling a little blue - and a little worried about what happened to the New Democrats. Former provi...
Dec 13, 2022

Defence lawyer in trial of escaped B.C. inmate says Crown did not prove guilt
VANCOUVER - The defence lawyer in the B.C. Supreme Court murder trial of an escaped inmate says the jury must acquit his client because the evidence doesn't align with the prosecution's theory of even...
Dec 13, 2022

Coaching Association of Canada announces new mental health and sport project
OTTAWA - The Coaching Association of Canada announced a new mental health and sport project funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada on Tuesday. The National Mental Health and Sport project will b...
Dec 13, 2022

Osorio hopes decision to stay with TFC will help grow the game at home
TORONTO - Canadian international Jonathan Osorio's recent experience at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar played a massive part in his decision to stay home and re-sign with Toronto FC. The veteran midfield...
Dec 13, 2022

Riders open 2023 on the road; first home game against Bombers
While the Saskatchewan Roughriders will open the 2023 CFL regular season in Edmonton against the Elks, a heated rival will see Rider Nation first.The CFL schedule was released Tuesday.After the Riders...
Dec 13, 2022

Trudeau says he's not willing to kick health-care reform down the road any longer
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's not willing to kick health-care reform down the road any farther, with governments appearing to have reached a stalemate in health-care funding negotia...
Dec 13, 2022

Quebec hockey league aware of sexual assault allegations against two former players
MONTREAL - The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League says it is aware of sexual assault allegations against two former players. The league said today it only recently learned of the alleged 2016 assault i...
Dec 13, 2022