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Chief justice welcomes Michelle O'Bonsawin to Supreme Court of Canada
OTTAWA - Canada's chief justice is welcoming the appointment of the first Indigenous member of the Supreme Court of Canada. In a statement today, Richard Wagner says Michelle O'Bonsawin has proven her...
Aug 26, 2022

Elks look to end 12-game home losing streak in rematch with Redblacks
EDMONTON - It was October of 2019 when the Edmonton Elks last won a home game. Donald Trump was president of the United States. Joker was at the top of the box office. Lizzo's "Truth Hurts" ruled the ...
Aug 26, 2022

Alouettes suspend fullback Christophe Normand in response to child luring allegation
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes say fullback Christophe Normand has been suspended pending the outcome of a luring investigation. Court records show Normand is facing two charges of luring a child, ...
Aug 26, 2022

Solitary sunflower delights drivers
If you've driven north across the Diefenbaker Bridge in Prince Albert, chances are you've seen it.A solitary sunflower growing in the middle of the road, standing defiantly, inches away from the non-s...
Aug 26, 2022

Justice Dept. releases redacted Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department on Friday released a partially blacked-out document explaining the justification for an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate earlier th...
Aug 26, 2022

Quebec police find stolen artwork by renowned artist Jean Paul Riopelle
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say they have found a lithograph by the late internationally renowned Quebec painter Jean Paul Riopelle that was stolen more than 15 years ago. Investigators say th...
Aug 26, 2022

U.S. seeks approval of plea deal for Quebec woman accused of trying to poison Trump
MONTREAL - United States prosecutors say they are seeking formal authorization to offer a plea deal to the Montreal-area woman accused of mailing poison to former president Donald Trump. Prosecutor Mi...
Aug 26, 2022

Women's professional hockey growing in North America, but in parallel universes
Women's professional hockey is expanding in North America, but remains divided. The Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association (PWHPA) possessing the bulk of player star power in Canada and the ...
Aug 26, 2022

Cardiff told to pay Nantes $6M for plane crash victim Sala
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - A years-long transfer dispute after the death in an airplane crash of soccer player Emiliano Sala was decided on Friday in favor of his former club Nantes against Cardiff....
Aug 26, 2022

Thrush into playoff race, Whitecaps see Julian Gressel’s fire rekindled
VANCOUVER - Having something to play for again has stoked Julian Gressel's soccer passion. The Vancouver Whitecaps obtained the wingback from DC United in a late July trade. Gressel went from a United...
Aug 26, 2022