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Transportation minister calls on Edmonton to cancel bike lane project, irking critics
EDMONTON - Alberta's transportation minister is asking the city of Edmonton to cancel an ongoing bike lane project, saying the city should be working to increase vehicle capacity rather than reduce it...
Apr 17, 2025

Colorado man convicted of killing his wife and posing as ex-boyfriend and stalking her
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado man was convicted Thursday of killing his wife after prosecutors say he posed as her ex-boyfriend and stalked her. With his marriage falling apart, prosecutors said Daniel Kru...
Apr 17, 2025

Frank Stronach committed to stand trial after preliminary inquiry into two charges
TORONTO - An Ontario court has committed billionaire businessman Frank Stronach to stand trial on two charges related to two complainants as part of his Toronto sexual assault case. Ontario Court Just...
Apr 17, 2025

U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs to take applications from U.S. citizens in what is a growing trend for Canadian institutions as...
Apr 17, 2025

Trump says tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming
U.S. President Donald Trump showed little signs of backing down on his plans to tariff the world today - even as members of his administration continue to claim the duties will lead to the negotiation...
Apr 17, 2025

After Vancouver kickoff, Northern Super League spotlight switches to Toronto
TORONTO - After kicking off in Vancouver, the Northern Super League spotlight shifts to BMO Field on Saturday when AFC Toronto hosts Montreal Roses FC. "It's been a long time coming with the time we'v...
Apr 17, 2025

Eby says Canadians need to 'keep the pressure up' despite California's charm campaign
VICTORIA - British Columbia's premier says Canadians need to "keep the pressure up" on the United States by buying local and avoiding travel there, despite a recent push from California to draw visito...
Apr 17, 2025

Blue Jays option utility player Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned utility player Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo, the team announced Thursday. The 26-year-old has a .067 batting average in 10 games and 15 at-bats for...
Apr 17, 2025

Supreme Court keeps hold on Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship but sets May arguments
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Thursday kept on hold President Donald Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship but agreed to hear arguments on the issue in May. Trump's executive order t...
Apr 17, 2025

Air traffic back to normal at Vancouver's airport after days of delays
RICHMOND - The agency that provides air traffic control for Canada's airports says traffic flow at Vancouver International Airport has resumed normal operations in time for Easter weekend travel. The ...
Apr 17, 2025