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Death of woman in Beaver River was a homicide
RCMP have confirmed that the death of a 25-year-old woman from Big Island Lake Cree Nation several days ago was a homicide. Juanita Wahpistikwan's body was discovered when firefighters responded to a ...
Jul 15, 2025
Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks
While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke, FIFA's plans remain unclear less than a year out from the 2026 World Cup. A day after ...
Jul 15, 2025
Rookie Devin Veresuk quickly showing why Ticats drafted him second overall this year
HAMILTON - It didn't take Devin Veresuk long to force the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' hand. When Hamilton selected the Windsor Lancers linebacker with the second pick of the 2025 CFL draft, it was clearly wi...
Jul 15, 2025
Honouring Michael Linklater: Indigenous basketball icon and youth advocate
A standing ovation echoed through the SaskTel Centre on July 5 as the Province of Saskatchewan made a historic announcement, recognizing the day officially as Michael Linklater Day. The honour celebra...
Jul 15, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder
CALGARY - The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says a Calgary police officer has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder after the occupants of a van were shot dead following a slow...
Jul 15, 2025
Maple Leafs sign forward Miroslav Holinka to three-year, entry-level contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Miroslav Holinka to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. The terms of the deal were not announced. Holinka had 45 point...
Jul 15, 2025
Little evidence to suggest a U.S. trade deal can be reached without tariffs: Carney
A trade deal with the United States will likely include some tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated on Tuesday ahead of a meeting with his cabinet.Carney told reporters he expects the trade tal...
Jul 15, 2025
Veteran quarterback Chad Kelly to miss another start for the Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO - Chad Kelly's season debut with the Toronto Argonauts will have to wait another week. Toronto (1-4) listed the veteran quarterback as out for its game Thursday night in Montreal versus the Al...
Jul 15, 2025
Federal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal grand jury indicted a Minnesota man Tuesday on charges that he fatally shot a prominent Minnesota state representative and her husband and seriously wounded a state senato...
Jul 15, 2025
Peters, Harris and B.C. offensive line earn CFL weekly honour roll selections
TORONTO - Hamilton Tiger-Cats cornerback Jamal Peters, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and the B.C. Lions offensive line earned top honours Tuesday in the CFL's weekly honour roll. ...
Jul 15, 2025