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MPs return to Ottawa for what promises to be a boisterous sitting
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are back in Ottawa today to begin a busy and potentially precarious sitting for the governing Liberals. The New Democrats broke their political pact with the government,...
Sep 16, 2024
Verdict expected in rape trial for former military leader Haydn Edmundson
OTTAWA - An Ottawa judge is set to deliver a verdict this morning in the sexual assault trial for former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson. Edmundson was the head of the military's personnel in 2021 when h...
Sep 16, 2024
Next phase of federal foreign interference inquiry to begin today in Ottawa
OTTAWA - The latest phase of a federal inquiry into foreign interference is set to kick off today with remarks from commissioner Marie-Jose Hogue. Several weeks of public hearings will focus on the ca...
Sep 16, 2024
Voters head to the polls for byelections in Montreal and Winnipeg
OTTAWA - Canadians in two federal ridings are choosing their next member of Parliament today, and political parties are closely watching the results. Winnipeg's Elmwood -Transcona seat has been vacant...
Sep 16, 2024
Kizzire ends drought with five-stroke win in FedEx Cup Fall opener at Silverado
NAPA, Calif. (AP) - Patton Kizzire ended a long victory drought Sunday in the Procore Championship, closing with a scrambling 2-under 70 for a tournament-record, five-stroke victory in the FedEx Cup F...
Sep 15, 2024
Earthquakes shake deep below northern British Columbia coast
HAIDA GWAII, BRITISH COLUMBIA - The northern British Columbia coast was rattled by two earthquakes below the ocean floor on Sunday. Natural Resources Canada said the first quake hit at 3:20 p.m. and m...
Sep 15, 2024
Trump is safe after shots were reported in his vicinity in Florida, Secret Service and campaign say
WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump was safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said. It was not immediately clear whether the rep...
Sep 15, 2024
Tech billionaire returns to Earth after first private spacewalk
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A billionaire spacewalker returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday, ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone has traveled since NASA's moonwalkers. Space...
Sep 15, 2024
Hojgaard birdies last 3 holes to win the Irish Open and hand McIlroy more heartache
NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (AP) - Rasmus Hojgaard birdied his last three holes Sunday for a 6-under 65 to win the Irish Open and hand Rory McIlroy another dose of disappointment before a raucous gall...
Sep 15, 2024
Canada advances to Davis Cup quarterfinals after undefeated run through group stage
MANCHESTER - Canada's top male tennis players have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup. The Canadians defeated the United Kingdom 2-1 on Sunday to win the final tie of the international ten...
Sep 15, 2024