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Calm in the chaos: Canadian Medical Association's first Indigenous leader takes helm
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - In a brightly lit surgical room around sunrise, Dr. Alika Lafontaine recounts why he chose to become an anesthesiologist as he fills syringes for his first patient of the day. ...
Aug 22, 2022
Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan's Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistani police have filed terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, authorities said Monday, escalating political tensions in the country as he holds mass rallies ...
Aug 21, 2022
Filly Moira captures 163rd running of $1-million Queen's Plate
TORONTO - Trainer Kevin Attard has his Stanley Cup. Moira came on strong down the stretch to earn a record-setting victory in the $1-million Queen's Plate on Sunday at Woodbine Racetrack. That secured...
Aug 21, 2022
Patrick Cantlay wins another thriller at BMW Championship
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Patrick Cantlay won another thriller Sunday in the BMW Championship, getting a great bounce on the 17th hole that set up a short birdie and led to a 2-under 69 and a one-shot v...
Aug 21, 2022
2022 Canada Summer Games: a local recap and medal count
The 2022 Canada Summer Games wrapped up on Sunday in Niagara, Ontario with some local athletes bringing home some precious hardware.In total, Saskatchewan athletes and teams won a combined 35 medals, ...
Aug 21, 2022
Sagging Yankees win for just 10th time in 30 games, top Jays
NEW YORK (AP) - Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees got a win they desperately needed, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Sunday to avoid a...
Aug 21, 2022
Garcia beats Kvitova to win Western & Southern title
MASON, Ohio (AP) - Caroline Garcia generated momentum going into next week's U.S. Open, capturing the Western & Southern Open women's championship with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Petra Kvitova on Sunday....
Aug 21, 2022
Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke to undergo foot surgery
VANCOUVER - B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke will undergo surgery for a sprain in his right foot, the CFL club announced Sunday. The Lions stated Rourke has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc sprain i...
Aug 21, 2022
Quebec Conservative Party becomes first to launch 2022 provincial election campaign
MONTREAL - Quebec's Conservative Party is launching its electoral campaign today in Quebec City even though the official first day of campaigning has yet to be called. Conservative Party Leader ric Du...
Aug 21, 2022
Scientists to take 'CAT scan' of B.C. volcano to locate best geothermal energy spots
Scientists are planning a "CAT scan" of a British Columbia volcano to help harness the underground heat that turns rock into magma for renewable energy. "Canadians are often surprised to know there's ...
Aug 21, 2022