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U of S researcher hopes to conserve two of Saskatchewan’s bat species
There are six species of bats in Saskatchewan, and two of them are endangered due to a disease called White-Nose Syndrome.As a result, researchers in the province are doing conservation work to protec...
Sep 25, 2023

Former foreign minister Marc Garneau says Canada, South Korea should form closer ties
OTTAWA - Former foreign affairs minister Marc Garneau says Canada should seek closer ties with South Korea, arguing the two countries could help each other gain influence in the strategically importan...
Sep 25, 2023

Honda Indy Toronto returns for 2024 IndyCar season
TORONTO - The Honda Indy Toronto will return in 2024. The only IndyCar race in Canada is one of 17 races on the 2024 series schedule. Toronto's Exhibition Place will host the 36th edition of the event...
Sep 25, 2023

'Show us the money!': N.L. premier says open to hydro deal if Quebec pays up
QUEBEC - Newfoundland and Labrador's premier says if Quebec wants a new hydro deal then the province needs to "show us the money!" Andrew Furey made the comments today at the conference of New England...
Sep 25, 2023

Rugby World Cup evokes memories for former Canadian forward Mike Sheppard
TORONTO - The Rugby World Cup has brought back plenty of memories for Mike Sheppard. Like playing the All Blacks at the 2019 tournament in Japan. Only a select few Canadians get to face the haka. Shep...
Sep 25, 2023

Democratic Sen. Menendez says cash found in home was from his personal savings, not bribe proceeds
UNION CITY, N.J. (AP) - Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey defiantly pushed back against federal corruption charges and the erosion of Democratic support in his home state Monday, saying ...
Sep 25, 2023

CP NewsAlert: NDP says Speaker should resign after honouring man who fought for Nazis
OTTAWA - NDP House leader Peter Julian is calling on House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota to step down after he invited a man who fought for the Nazis to attend a speech by the Ukrainian president. A...
Sep 25, 2023

Parole board warned employees about threats following Saskatchewan stabbings: emails
Parole Board of Canada employees were fearful of threats after it was revealed a mass killer in Saskatchewan was on statutory release at the time of last year's rampage, emails show. The emails in par...
Sep 25, 2023

In the news today: Ontario legislature resumes, Jewish groups demand apology
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Ontario legislature resumes with new cabinet faces Ontario provincial politicia...
Sep 25, 2023

Court martial begins for former head of military HR accused of sexual misconduct
GATINEAU, Que. - A court martial begins today for Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan, who was removed from his job as head of military personnel after being accused of sexual misconduct. The allegations came to li...
Sep 25, 2023